Spendor A7 Loudspeakers

Description

The Spendor A7 is not just a bigger A4. It's a better loudspeaker too. It uses the dynamic damping system from Spendor's award-winning D Line as well as a twin-venture port developed specifically for this model. In addition, the A7 cabinet size is perfectly optimized for the main drive unit. As a result, the A7 delivers a more open and richer sound with a smoother sweeter mid-range, and faster deeper bass.

Real-Life Dynamics -

At the heart of the A7 is a Spendor 7" bass-mid drive unit which incorporates key materials developed for Spendor's flagship D7 loudspeaker. It features an EP77 polymer cone and new surround and suspension materials with outstanding thermal and mechanical stability. This new drive unit gives the A7 exceptional dynamic ability with extremely good low-level linearity.

Coherent, Natural Sound -

A completely re-engineered crossover brings significantly improved driver integration and a vivid, dynamic, but always natural, sound. The crossover network has precision wound high-linearity tapped inductors which avoid distortion, and which allow the very fine-tuning of frequency and phase response, which is essential to achieve a coherent balanced sound.

Deep Articulate Bass in Any Room -

The new A7 retains the well-proven 4th generation Spendor linear-flow port, which gives the A7 an unrivaled ability to deliver deep articulate bass in almost any listening room. It allows great flexibility when positioning the loudspeakers close to walls, furniture or in smaller rooms.

Smooth Natural Highs with Outstanding Clarity -

A 22mm wide-surround tweeter combines the extended frequency response of a small diaphragm with the low-frequency characteristics of a larger diaphragm to give stable low distortion response over a very wide frequency range. The unique diaphragm profile delivers a smooth extended high-frequency response over a wide listening area.

Fast, Engaging Sound with True Transparency -

Timing is fundamental to the musical experience. In conventional loudspeakers, rigid high-density cabinet panels are mass-damped to reduce cabinet-talk. Spurious energy is stored and released slowly. This creates unacceptable blurring and slowing of the sound. Spendor’s solution is Dynamic Damping. Small low mass constrained polymer dampers at key energy interface points instantly convert any spurious energy in the cabinet into inaudible heat. The result is a naturally fast engaging and open sound.

Works Well With All Amplifiers -

Internal cables are high-grade silver-plated pure copper with halogen-free dielectric. High linearity audio grade capacitors and an easy to drive 8ohm load to ensure uncompromised performance and complete compatibility with all good amplifiers and cables.

REVIEWS:

What Hi-Fi?: Awards 2021 – Best floorstanding speaker over £2500. Announced on the 4th October, we are delighted to share with you the news that the Spendor A7 has won the category of What HiFi? 2021 – Best Floorstanding speaker over £2500 for the 4th consecutive year. An amazing achievement.

Stereophile: "Through every amplifier, with every recording, the A7 wowed me with its remarkably natural reproduction skills. Here was a superbly tactile, meaty, and immersive sound. Disc after disc, music flowed with ease and aplomb from the A7s lovely cabinets. The Spendor A7s played crisply and cleanly, with a neutral midrange and revealing, powerful bass." -Ken Micallef, Stereophile, March 2019

WhatHiFi: "Refined yet entertaining, the A7s continue Spendor’s knack for combining stunning precision, clarity and subtlety with hugely enjoyable dynamics and rhythm. These elegant Spendor A7s should make their way to the top of your list." - What Hi-Fi? June 2018, Five Star Award Winner and Best Floorstanding Loudspeaker of 2018

HiFiChoice: "Refined yet entertaining, the top-of-the-line A7s continue Spendor’s knack for combining stunning precision, clarity and subtlety with hugely enjoyable dynamics and rhythm. If you’re in the market for a new pair of speakers, these elegant Spendor A7s should make their way to the top of your list."

Our Verdict -

Gorgeous with vocals, detailed and dynamically expressive, these elegant Spendor floorstanders delight at every turn

For -

Stunning insight and precision
Expressive sound
Excellent build and finish
Compact size and unfussy nature

Against -

Nothing of note

Specifications:

Description:  2-way floor-standing loudspeaker
Enclosure type:  Rigid, asymmetric braced cabinet with dynamic damping
Vent type:  Spendor 4G linear flow reflex
Input connection:  Single pair precision binding posts
Typical in-room response:  32Hz - 25kHz
Power handling:  25- 200 watts
Sensitivity:  88dB
Nominal impedance:  8 ohms
HF driver:  22mm polyamide dome
Bass/mid-driver:  Spendor 7" EP77 polymer cone
Crossover frequency:  3.7kHz
Net Weight: 40lbs
Dimensions (HxWxD):  37" x 7" x 12"
Finishes:  Black Ash, Dark Walnut, Natural Oak
Accessories:  Height adjustable spike feet

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