SPENDOR CLASSIC 1/2

Pair of stand-mounted loudspeakers

The Classic 1/2 are three-way speakers, with dedicated units for bass, midrange, and high frequencies. Each component has been developed with care and precision, and except for the tweeter, all drive units are designed, engineered, and made in-house by Spendor, a remarkable achievement for such a small manufacturer.

The drive units no longer use Bextrene, as the technology has evolved. The bass driver is completely new, featuring a 22 cm polyamide fiber-reinforced polymer cone mounted on a die-cast magnesium alloy chassis. Designed to maintain low distortion even under load, this driver is paired with a 15 cm midrange unit, made from Spendor's proven EP77 polymer material.

For the high frequencies, there is a 22 mm soft dome tweeter with a wide surround, a unit known for its reliable and high-quality performance. The three drive units are connected by a carefully calibrated tri-wire crossover network, ensuring seamless integration and good phase alignment.

Tapping on the Classic 1/2's cabinet, one can feel the thin-walled construction, a design choice that, although unconventional by today’s standards, contributes to a more natural sound. The idea behind this design is that, regardless of the cabinet's rigidity, it will always resonate in some way. The stiffer the cabinet, the higher its resonance frequency, usually falling in the midrange, where our ears are most sensitive. Conversely, with thin walls, the resonance frequency shifts toward the lower frequencies, where it is less perceptible, and the addition of appropriate damping to the panels helps maintain control.

Technical Specifications:

• 210mm Spendor EP77 polymer bass driver
• 150mm Spendor EP77 polymer midrange driver
• 22mm silk dome tweeter with ferrofluid-cooled coil
• Frequency response: 30 Hz - 25 kHz
• Impedance: 8 Ω
• Sensitivity: 87 dB
• Crossover frequency: 415 Hz, 2.7 kHz
• Recommended amplifier: 25 - 200 W
• Dimensions: 621 x 308 x 374 mm
• Weight: 22 kg
• Grilles included