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Specifications
- Frequency Range: 25-40.000 Hz
- Drive Units Bass: 2x 10" drivers in seperated bass-reflex cabinet
- Drive Units Midrange: 2x 4" drivers in seperated closed cabinet
- Drive Units Treble: Beryllium high frequency dome
- Amplification Tweeter: 1x 180W Class A/B
- Amplification Mid: 2x 90W Class A/B
- Amplification Bass: 2x 300W Class D
- Recommended Room: > 25 m2
- Recommended Distance: > 2.5 m
- Dimensions Height: 190 cm (main unit), 14 cm (pre-amp)
- Dimensions Width: 36 cm (main unit), 44 cm (pre-amp)
- Dimensions Depth: 85 cm (main unit), 35 cm (pre-amp)
- Weight: 120 kg per channel (speaker), 18 kg (pre-amp)
Description
The C1 is not only a loudspeaker, the C1 is a complete audio solution with an active floorstanding loudspeaker with original piano lacquer, including a DSP crossover and a seperate DAC-pre-amp with 192Khz/24Bit. The full audiosystem will be delivered including cabels, so the only thing required for use is a source (CD-Transport, streaming or analog sources like for example a turntable).
The C1 is not only a loudspeaker, the C1 is a complete audio solution with an active floorstanding loudspeaker with original piano lacquer, including a DSP crossover and a seperate DAC-pre-amp with 192Khz/24Bit. The full audiosystem will be delivered including cabels, so the only thing required for use is a source (CD-Transport, streaming or analog sources like for example a turntable). The C1 solution has an extravagant, timeless look, which is easy to connect to streaming or any other digital or analog audio device.
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Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
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C1
- Positioning: An integrated active system designed for plug‐and‐play simplicity and seamless connectivity.
- Description: Features a built-in DSP crossover, a separate DAC preamp, and dedicated power amplifiers in a complete floorstanding unit with a classic piano lacquer finish. Compared to traditional passive systems like the Liszt II and other high‐end models, the C1 offers a streamlined setup ideal for smaller rooms and a lower budget while still delivering high-quality sound.
Liszt II
- Positioning: A 4-way horn system focused on delivering dynamic realism with all built-in components.
- Description: Integrates frontloaded bass horns driven by large papercone and alnico drivers along with a novel spherical composite midrange horn, ensuring clear and lively reproduction. Compared to the integrated C1, follows a traditional passive design that is lighter and more suited for moderately sized rooms than the heavier, more complex 5-way systems.
Gamma II
- Positioning: A versatile 5-way horn setup that offers flexible bass horn configurations for refined live-sound reproduction.
- Description: Provides multiple bass horn options—including configurations with up to eight power amplifiers—combined with spherical composite horns and advanced TAD drivers for agile low-frequency performance. Compared to the Beethoven II, its configurable design and slightly more compact build offer buyers a customizable performance alternative without the extreme scale of the ultimate system.
Beethoven II
- Positioning: A high-end 5-way loudspeaker system engineered to emulate the acoustics of live concert halls.
- Description: Uses built-in frontloaded horns for every frequency band, featuring TAD compression drivers with beryllium diaphragms and bespoke composite horns to closely mirror live performance. Compared to the Gamma II, the Beethoven II is larger and heavier.
Omega I
- Positioning: An ultimate reference loudspeaker system designed for vast, dedicated listening spaces.
- Description: Achieves 112dB/1W/1m efficiency using an array of massive 16" bass units driving frontloaded horns, delivering exceptional dynamic range and power. Relative to all other models, the Omega I demands an auditorium-like environment.
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Founding Year
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Our take on the brand
Cessaro is a luxury hifi brand specializing in massive horn speakers that use aerospace and military-grade materials, including custom-made compression drivers and proprietary composite horns. Their flagship models, like the million-dollar Omega 1 standing 2.8m tall and weighing 4.5 tonnes, are designed for large spaces and represent the pinnacle of bespoke speaker craftsmanship for ultra-wealthy audiophiles.
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Linn
360
110180
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Released
2023
360 is audibly invisible. It produces a performance with unprecedented clarity and realism, that's entirely absent of sonic colouration. Incorporating innovative drive unit and amplifier technologies, 360 turns out our lowest ever levels of audible distortion. The honed curves of its cabinet are partnered with meticulously matched drive units to deliver the cleanest possible dispersion characteristics.
Linn is a hifi brand known for its modular designs, particularly the Sondek LP12 turntable where users can upgrade virtually every component over time to maintain performance across decades. The brand stands out for developing its own technologies in-house, including the Organik DAC with FPGA processing and Space Optimisation, which models room acoustics without needing microphone measurements.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent imaging, providing a strong stereo image for multiple listeners due to wide dispersion and Space Optimisation+
- Flexible and capable of playing all kinds of music, getting out of the music's way, and suitable for both large and smaller rooms
- Dynamic, detailed, and can play at a wide range of volume levels, from quiet listening to near PA levels
- Features a new driver array, including a Beryllium dome tweeter, thin-ply woven carbon fiber midrange (used on NASA's Mars Rover), and aluminum-magnesium alloy bass units
- Incorporates new amplifier technologies—'Power DAC' for the lower bass and 'Adaptive Bias Control' for the mid and treble—reducing distortion
Product Considerations
- The midrange dome is exposed, which might be a concern with children
- Owners of previous Linn systems may find the price difficult to accept
- Some audiophiles may prefer Linn to trawl its past rather than building its future, and they will want an Isobarik
- Some audiophiles may not be able to see past the LP12
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The 360 offers significantly improved imaging and soundstaging compared to the Klimax 350
Takeaway: The Linn 360 is a high-end loudspeaker that provides excellent sound quality and flexibility, making it a great choice for enjoying music with friends or for personal listening sessions. Its innovative design and technology deliver a detailed and immersive audio experience.
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Our take on the brand
Linn is a hifi brand known for its modular designs, particularly the Sondek LP12 turntable where users can upgrade virtually every component over time to maintain performance across decades. The brand stands out for developing its own technologies in-house, including the Organik DAC with FPGA processing and Space Optimisation, which models room acoustics without needing microphone measurements.
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Aries Cerat
Aurora
105000
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Released
2022
The Aurora is our newest speaker design, carrying some trickle down technology from our top model the Contendo, as well as some newly developed technologies
Aries Cerat is a hifi brand known for its use of oversized components and TriodeFet technology, which combines tube and solid-state designs to create a distinctive sound signature. Their products, including the Kassandra DAC and Symphonia horn speakers, are built with massive power handling capabilities and carefully selected drivers to deliver a muscular, dynamic sound that rivals top analogue systems.
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Product Strengths
- Surprisingly free of horn colorations
- Very rich, present, and neutrally balanced
Product Considerations
- The reviewer was sitting too close to hear them at their best in the small room
- Looking a bit like something the Borg might have invented
Takeaway: The Aries Cerat Aurora Reference is a unique, horn-loaded speaker that sounds surprisingly good. They were considered the most interesting and novel new speaker at the show.
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Our take on the brand
Aries Cerat is a hifi brand known for its use of oversized components and TriodeFet technology, which combines tube and solid-state designs to create a distinctive sound signature. Their products, including the Kassandra DAC and Symphonia horn speakers, are built with massive power handling capabilities and carefully selected drivers to deliver a muscular, dynamic sound that rivals top analogue systems.
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Steinway Lyngdorf
Model C
100800
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Released
2024
The Model C speakers is for those who seek the live dipole sound and demand enhanced bass for music and movies. The formula is simple: take the legendary Model D, then scale down the footprint and add powerful boundary woofers. The result is an attention-grabbing statement system that sets a new standard for full-bodied bass reproduction.
Steinway Lyngdorf is unique for its fully digital amplification technology and RoomPerfect system, which processes signals entirely in the digital domain and automatically adapts sound to any room's acoustics without requiring acoustic treatment. Their systems are built as closed ecosystems with components that must work together, featuring distinctive dipole speakers that emit sound from both front and back to mimic how Steinway pianos interact with a room.
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Product Strengths
- Replicates the resonance of live instruments due to open speaker design
- Digital from source to driver, minimizing sound distortion
- Provides audio output so precise you can pinpoint each instrument's location
Product Considerations
- The only weak link might be musical taste
Takeaway: The Model C delivers incredibly precise audio, replicating live instrument resonance with minimal distortion. If pure sound is desired, and taste in music aligns, it is a great pick.
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Our take on the brand
Steinway Lyngdorf is unique for its fully digital amplification technology and RoomPerfect system, which processes signals entirely in the digital domain and automatically adapts sound to any room's acoustics without requiring acoustic treatment. Their systems are built as closed ecosystems with components that must work together, featuring distinctive dipole speakers that emit sound from both front and back to mimic how Steinway pianos interact with a room.
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