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Product Strengths
- Exquisitely detailed sound with texture and resolution
- Exceptional imaging, creating a precise phantom center for dialogue
- Excellent bass for a dipole planar speaker
- Modern aesthetics with a stylish, flat, minimalist design
- Clean, pure sound with no cabinet or horn coloration
Product Considerations
- Pricey
- Power hungry, requiring a robust amplifier
- Dipole design is not suitable for placement against walls
- Limited optimal listening area due to dipole dispersion pattern
- Could use a subwoofer for some applications to extend bass response
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Reviewer suggests that the Magnepan LRS, with the addition of a sub, could be a cheaper alternative
Takeaway: The Diptyque DP 115 speakers offer an amazing listening experience with clarity and responsiveness, and are visually appealing. They would be a great addition to any high-end audio setup to enjoy music, movies, and games.
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Manufacturer's details
- Type: 2 ways
- Crossover: 1600 Hz
- Sensitivity: 86db /1 W /1m
- Impedance: 6 Ohms
- Bandwidth: 40-22000 Hz
- Power Handling: 150W (recommended amplifier > 60W)
- Dimensions with stand: 1205x475x300 mm
- Weight: 32 kg
Brand highlights
We analyzed reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—and what stands out most is the following:
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Every model uses flat isodynamic panels with a ribbon tweeter, so the speakers stay slim enough to blend into a room. The DP 85 has one 1320 cm² cell, which suits small rooms and reaches down to 50 Hz. The DP 140 Mk II uses two cells, so it fills larger rooms and reaches 35 Hz. The REFERENCE MK2 adds a separate midrange ribbon and a super tweeter, so voices get their own driver and treble extends to 40,000 Hz.
- Start here. Pick the DP 85 if you want hifi in a small room, since it is the smallest flat speaker in the range.
- Sweet spot. The DP 140 Mk II suits a larger room, giving two bass-midrange cells and a longer ribbon tweeter than the DP 115, so you get deeper bass and more volume than the cheaper models.
- All in. The REFERENCE MK2 is a separate class priced well above the DP 140 Mk II, and its Crossed Push Pull bass drivers reach down to 22 Hz, giving far deeper and more controlled bass than the models below.
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We’re about planar magnetic speakers—with actual bass. Many others of this type don't have bass. Instead of just having magnets on one plane on either side of the voice coil, we put them front and back. We’re a cross between a Magnepan and a Martin Logan insofar as this driver topology inspiration. This gives you more x-max so you can get more output, which means better bass response.
Tradeoffs: More expensive, and possibly still not as bassy as the biggest EDM speakers can pull off. But it’s magical for everything else.
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Our Summary
Product Strengths
- Expansive and natural sound due to its open baffle (dipole) design
- Excellent resolution exposes the uniqueness of every recording
- Midrange is a highlight, resolving detail while remaining smooth and musical
- High transparency and excellent integration of the two drivers
- Fast woofer packs quite a visceral punch
Product Considerations
- Requires significant break-in time (approximately 200 hours)
- Requires breathing space and careful positioning for optimal tonal balance
- Needs to be at least 3 feet away from the front wall, slightly delaying the back wave bouncing off the front wall
- Loses a bit of dynamic contrast at very low listening levels
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Vandersteen VR-35s—Duet 15 Prelude has more enveloping bass than the tightly controlled bass impact
Takeaway: The PureAudioProject Duet 15 Prelude is a first-rate loudspeaker that offers an expansive sound with excellent detail and is terrific fun when played loud. It will fill the heart with joy while deepening one's understanding of the importance of music.
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