Spendor A Series

A Series loudspeakers loaded with trickle down innovations from Spendor's two new flagship speakers.

Introducing the new A5, A6 and A9 loudspeakers. The new A Series speakers utilize drive units, tweeters and other design innovations developed for Spendor’s new flagship ST and SA1 loudspeakers.

Spendor A5 and A6 are compact high performance floor standing loudspeakers, while the A9 is a powerful full size, full range, three way loudspeaker. Each model benefits from important advances in Spendor’s drive unit technology, cabinet design and crossover engineering.

The A5 offers truly exceptional performance in relation to its compact dimensions. The A6 lifts performance to a higher level with noticeable improvements in clarity, resolution and bass extension. For listeners demanding the most life-like presentation, scale and dynamics the A9, recently named Best Stereo Speaker of 2010, delivers in spades.

New drive units based on technology developed for the recently launched Spendor SA1 ensure clear and natural mid-range and beautifully open treble. Spendor has developed a pair of 150mm drivers specifically for the new A5 and a new 180mm driver for the new A6. With magnesium alloy chassis, excellent power handling and extremely low coloration these new drivers give the loudspeakers a remarkably big and powerful sound.

"In a Group Test with not one bum note, it’s the all-new Spendors that take the glory. Nothing prepared us for the depth, precision and power of these speakers at low frequencies. Everything coheres into an expertly balanced sound that's neutral without being boring, dynamic while sounding unforced, and detailed without tearing the flow of the music apart.

We can’t praise them enough… these are astoundingly good floorstanders… the most accomplished speakers available at this money."

- What HiFi Group Test Winner, A5, February 2009

A new 22mm wide-surround tweeter for the A5 and an advanced 29mm wide-surround tweeter for the A6 combine 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. 

A new approach to low-frequency engineering with minimum damping of the acoustic enclosure, combined with a 4th generation Spendor linear flow port, give the A5 and A6 an unrivalled ability to deliver deep articulate bass, in almost any listening room.

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 and engaging sound.

The linear flow port panel, crossover network and high quality WBT terminals are arranged in a mono-bloc which is anchored directly into the cabinet to maintain an extremely rigid and resonance free structure.

"The A6 may look ordinary, but the performance is anything but that. These are brilliant speakers for the money. Their sound is a class-leading combination of insight and naturalness. A fast, detailed and dynamic sound, natural sonic balance, transparency, sturdy build. The A6’s are stunning."  - What HiFi Five Stars award, February 2009

"The results are simply staggeringly engaging and enjoyable. ..these speakers will bring real, live, breathing music into your home. The SA1 and A6 [are] setting exacting new performance standards at their price points. Easy to use, easy to drive and easy to get the best out of, I love the A6s. They’re GRRREAT!"  - Roy Gregory HiFi+, February 2009

A6 Wins Best Buy for Speakers up to £3,000!

“These A6s play the ‘jack of all’ game with one difference – from tub-thumping attack to candle-lit caress, they master them all. Outstanding set of speakers without any obvious flaws. In fact, they don't have any obscure flaws either. These Spendors are true must-hear hi-fi."  - What HiFi, Winner Best Buy Speakers up to £3,000, September 2009

Meticulously engineered phase linear crossover networks integrate the drivers seamlessly. Spendor refuses to use series attenuating resistors in any crossover networks because they cause unacceptable and audible thermal modulation distortion. Spendor’s solution is to use precision wound high-linearity tapped inductors, which not only eliminate distortion but also allows very fine tuning of frequency response, which ensures coherent and balanced sound with all kinds of music.

Internal cables are high-grade silver plated pure copper with halogen free dielectric. High linearity audio grade capacitors and an easy to drive 8 ohm load deliver uncompromised performance and guarantee complete compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers and cables.

The base of each cabinet has four machined steel stabilizer inserts. These contribute to the neat appearance and good stability of the slim cabinets. The stabilizers are secured directly into the main structure of the cabinet so that micro-movement or flexing of the plinth and feet (which can blur fine detail and destroy ambience) is eliminated.

With their clean modern styling and natural veneer finishes the new A5 and A6 will blend comfortably and confidently with almost any room décor. Available finishes, shown left to right, are black ash, cherry and wenge. The plinth has a contrasting black satin lacquer finish.

"the A6 combines the engaging naturalism of the original S models with significantly higher levels of resolution, especially through the heart of the midrange. You can hear much deeper into the mix."  - Chris Martens, The Absolute Sound, CES Show Report, April/May 2010