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Product Strengths
- High level of dynamic expression
- Top-drawer imaging coherence, creating a sense of performer presence
- Bass is powerful, 'on its toes,' and well-textured
- The concentric tweeter and midrange offer strong refinement with even and seamless dispersion
- Achieves a level of transparency considered broadly competitive
- Last bullet will be connectivity if present
Product Considerations
- Some might find the appearance unconventional
- Requires a minimum amplifier power of 30 watts
- The absence of a potentiometer to attenuate or boost the HF delivery, as found in the F1 Series, was noted
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The F702SP has better drivers, a cryo-ed crossover with higher quality components, Neotech wiring and a different plinth assembly, compared to the Fyne Audio F702
- The F702SP aims to deliver F1-type performance in a more conventional visual package, compared to the Fyne Audio F1 Series
Takeaway: The F702SP is a speaker with lively and musical performance combined with handsome looks. It offers a high level of dynamic expression, excellent imaging, and well-refined sound, making it an enjoyable choice for audiophiles.
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Specifications
- System Type: 2 ½ way, downwards firing port, with BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser*, twin cavity loading system
- Recommended amplifier power: 30 - 200 Watt RMS
- Peak power handling: 400 Watt
- Continuous power handling: 100 Watt RMS
- Sensitivity: 92dB (2.83 Volt @ 1m)
- Nominal impedance: 8 Ohm
- Frequency response: 28Hz - 34kHz (-6dB typical in room)
- Drive unit complement: 1 x 200mm IsoFlare™ point source driver, multi-fibre bass / midrange cone, FyneFlute™ surround with 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter, ferrite magnet system. 1 x 200mm multi-fibre bass / midrange cone, FyneFlute™ surround
- Crossover frequency: 250Hz & 1.8kHz
- Crossover type: Bi-wired passive low loss, 2nd order low pass, 1st order high pass. Cryogenically treated
- Dimensions: 1126 x 439 x 443mm (44.3 x 17.3 x 17.4")
- Net Weight: 37.5kg (82.7lbs)
- Finishes: Natural Walnut / Piano Gloss Walnut / Piano Gloss Black / Piano Gloss White
- Cabinet Construction: Pressed high density birch ply with extensive internal bracing
Description
The F702SP is a testament to Fyne Audio's continuous innovation, encapsulating the latest acoustic engineering in a stylish floorstanding speaker. Hand built in the UK, it incorporates a 200mm IsoFlare driver from the F1-8, with a refined HF waveguide for smoother frequency response, housed in the award-winning F702 twin cavity tuned cabinet featuring the BassTrax LF diffuser.
The F702SP is a testament to Fyne Audio’s continuous innovation, encapsulating the latest acoustic engineering in a stylish floorstanding speaker. Hand built in the UK, it incorporates a 200mm IsoFlare driver from the F1-8, with a refined HF waveguide for smoother frequency response, housed in the award-winning F702 twin cavity tuned cabinet featuring the BassTrax LF diffuser. The speaker’s crossover circuitry has been overhauled, optimised through computational modelling and extensive listening tests, and features high grade Claritycap capacitors and Neotech PC-OCC wiring for crystal-clear signal transfer. Gold-plated WBT Nextgen 0703 terminals and a proprietary cryogenic treatment process ensure the integrity of every nuance. The F702SP stands on a heavyweight aluminium platform with M12 threaded support cones for unmatched stability, delivering articulate, powerful sound perfect for mid to large-sized rooms.
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Brand highlights
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:
- Fyne Audio utilizes a unique IsoFlare driver, employing a point-source configuration by integrating the tweeter within the midrange/woofer, improving time alignment and creating a more cohesive soundstage.
- They implement a BassTrax porting system, using a downward-firing port coupled with a Tractrix cone diffuser to evenly disperse low frequencies into the room, reducing placement sensitivity.
- Fyne Audio meticulously crafts its cabinets with curved baffles and high-density materials, combined with internal bracing to minimize unwanted resonances.
- The brand offers a customizable sound experience through the inclusion of a "Presence" control, which subtly adjusts the frequencies in the 2.5kHz - 5kHz range, allowing for tailoring the sonic output to individual preferences and room acoustics.
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Fyne Audio 500 Series
- Positioning: The entry-level option in Fyne Audio's lineup, offering a balance of performance and affordability.
- Description: Features solid build and impressive bass weight, making it suitable for small to medium-sized rooms. Uses the IsoFlare point-source driver, which enhances stereo imaging and directivity, setting it apart from the more basic F300 series. While it offers a warm and welcoming sound, it may lack the punch and snap found in the higher-end F700 series.
Fyne Audio 700 Series
- Positioning: A mid-range offering, providing a step up in performance and design sophistication from the 500 series.
- Description: Features upscale looks and unique IsoFlare driver, delivering excellent stereo imaging and detail retrieval. Offers a more dynamic and engaging sound compared to the 500 series. The series includes a BassTrax Tractrix diffuser for improved bass dispersion, which is more refined than the simpler designs in the 500 series.
Fyne Audio F1 Series
- Positioning: The flagship line, representing the pinnacle of their technological and design capabilities.
- Description: A groundbreaking achievement with luxurious build and exceptional soundstage, making it suitable for audiophiles with larger budgets and dedicated listening spaces. Features advanced IsoFlare drivers and a unique BassTrax diffuser, offering superior integration and bass performance compared to the 700 series. The F1 series also includes a presence control for fine-tuning the sound, a feature not found in the lower series.
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Series
- Positioning: A premium offering that combines modern performance with retro aesthetics, appealing to enthusiasts of classic design.
- Description: Known for articulate presentation and expressive dynamics. Features a large IsoFlare driver with a low crossover point, providing seamless midrange delivery that surpasses the integration found in the 700 series. The series also offers high sensitivity, allowing it to be driven by lower-powered amplifiers, which is a distinct advantage over the more power-hungry F1 series.
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Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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F1-8S
26329
26329
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2
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Dr Paul Mills and his development team have distilled Fyne Audio's 8" driver and a bespoke crossover design into its most luxurious cabinet yet to meet the demand for the smaller listening room. Combined with the twin cavity BassTrax ported cabinet, the F1-8S produces an enhanced bass reaching down to 30Hz.
Featuring a 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter, the 8" IsoFlare driver offers a seamless, time aligned HF response to over 34kHz for ultimate realism and listener engagement. The F1-8S's high sensitivity (91dB/W) ensures exceptional dynamic range and compatibility with the widest range of amplifiers from single ended triode valve models to the highest power solid state designs.
The BassTrax porting and high quality potentiometer controls for HF energy and presence ensure the F1-8S will deliver optimum performance irrespective of room size or placement. Designed, hand crafted and hand finished at Fyne Audio's UK manufacturing facility the sumptuous lacquered burr walnut finish of the F1-8S offers a bold statement in loudspeaker design for the audiophile with limited space.
Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Product Strengths
- Heroically constructed with an exceptional fit-and-finish
- Superior resolving powers, holographic imaging, and tonality that is spot-on neutral
- Disappears into the soundstage and brings music to life in a spellbinding manner
- Provides a level of flexibility not available with other loudspeakers through crossover Energy and Presence controls
- Bass performance represents the perfect amalgam of ported and sealed-box designs, possessing the punch and dynamics of a ported design, coupled with the speed and control of a sealed-box alignment
Product Considerations
- Not a laid-back loudspeaker and may be interpreted as a little overly energetic for those seeking a loudspeaker that blends into the background
- Does not come with a grille cloth, leaving the drivers exposed
- Break-in proved to be a protracted experience, requiring more than 300 hours to run its course
- Was a little brash and forward-sounding before break-in, with a brittle and splashy treble coupled to a thinned-out bass range
Takeaway: The Fyne Audio F1-8S is a handcrafted masterpiece and a sonic tour-de-force that brings music to life in a spellbinding manner. Its exceptional construction and sonic capabilities make it a truly accomplished loudspeaker.
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Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Vintage Twelve
29113
29113
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1
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Brining all the scale, power and precision of the mighty Fyne Audio F1-12S to the Vintage Series’ timeless traditional design, the award winning Vintage Twelve is as stunning to observe as it is to hear. From the deeply grained natural wood veneers wrapping the birch ply cabinets to the burr walnut inlays and sumptuous grilles with machined metal trim, choosing between the F1-12S and the Vintage 12 is purely down to traditional or contemporary personal tastes. The large cabinet construction integrates a proven 300mm (12”) IsoFlare driver with FyneFlute surround, Deep Cryogenically Treated crossovers and Fyne’s unique front mounted Presence control. The lossless, pure analogue dial is a bespoke work of art, perfectly weighted to exude the class and precision that defines the Vintage Series.
Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Product Strengths
- High manufacturing quality with a design that ignores trendy lifestyle
- Rich and room-filling sound
- Outstanding macro- and microdynamics
- Fantastic resolution and imaging precision
- Lifelike dynamics
Product Considerations
- Not optimally neutral midrange
- Somewhat slim bass for a "giant box"
- Requires a large listening room (> 35 sqm)
Takeaway: The Fyne Audio Vintage Twelve delivers a great feeling and is capable of shaking body, mind, and soul. Anyone seeking a vintage audio experience with music from the 70s and 80s runs a serious risk of falling deeply under its spell.
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Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Bowers & Wilkins
803 D4
25000
25000
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9
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Bowers & Wilkins pioneered the use of Kevlar fibers in speaker cones and developed the Matrix cabinet design, which significantly reduces cabinet resonance and sound coloration. Their Nautilus speaker, introduced in 1993, features the distinctive Nautilus tube tweeter design that minimizes sound resonance, while their dedicated Steyning Research facility has produced breakthroughs like the Continuum cone for improved audio transparency.
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Product Strengths
- Most affordable way into the true 800 series form factor, with the solid aluminum turbine head and the fully curved matrix-braced cabinet
- Features a one-inch diamond dome tweeter, which is a standout strength
- Midrange and vocal region from the Bowers favor a leaner, more technically accurate sound, going for outright clarity, and vocals sound particularly clear and clean
- Bases have casters integrated or built into them, making them easy speakers to move around for optimal positioning, and integrated spikes can then be used to securely position them
- Show-stoppingly gorgeous and sound simply fantastic
Product Considerations
- A much fussier speaker in every regard and require more thought and work to get the sound balance right
- Possible to come across maybe a little bit too lively in the treble
- Amplifier power, quality, and capability is hugely influential—hugely important for these speakers
- Due to their revealing nature, they don't play particularly well with poorer recordings such as metal and older rock
- Tweeter can get fairly harsh when the volume is turned to the extreme, pushing 90+ db for louder music
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Bowers & Wilkins are a much fussier speaker in every regard than the Mission 770
- Paradigm Persona 5H is a little more "liquid" sounding
- Wilson Audio SabrinaX's finish is superior to that of the Bowers & Wilkins, dynamic, easy to drive, with a very familiar and very resolute sound
- Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4s are refined like an Aston Martin, and Tekton Ulfberhts are more like a Corvette C8
- Bowers & Wilkins 805D4 lacks the midrange prowess that the 803 has, and will most definitely need a subwoofer for even mild extension into bass
Takeaway: The 803 D4 speakers offer a fantastic listening experience with clear vocals and a grand soundstage, making music more engaging. They are an investment that can potentially improve over a long period of time through system upgrades and continued optimization.
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Bowers & Wilkins pioneered the use of Kevlar fibers in speaker cones and developed the Matrix cabinet design, which significantly reduces cabinet resonance and sound coloration. Their Nautilus speaker, introduced in 1993, features the distinctive Nautilus tube tweeter design that minimizes sound resonance, while their dedicated Steyning Research facility has produced breakthroughs like the Continuum cone for improved audio transparency.
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Reference 5 Meta
24899
24899
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5
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The flagship of The Reference Series is the model that all other high-performance loudspeakers compare themselves against. Now with the extraordinarily capable 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™, Reference 5 Meta exemplifies the passion for innovation that underpins KEF’s design philosophy.
KEF's signature Uni-Q technology places the tweeter in the center of the woofer to create a single point source for sound, while their Metamaterial Absorption Technology absorbs 99% of unwanted sound from the rear of the driver. Their Music Integrity Engine corrects timing errors in the speaker crossover, and their Shadow Flare technology reduces diffraction for improved detail and clarity in sound reproduction.
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Product Strengths
- Delivers a large, detailed—and scalable—sound that doesn't lose quality at different volumes
- Excels in creating a wide and deep soundstage, enhancing the listening experience with a sense of expansiveness
- Is emotionally engaging, creating a connection between the listener and the music
- The Uni-Q driver with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) significantly improves sound quality by absorbing unwanted frequencies, resulting in clearer and more accurate high-frequency reproduction
- Offers customisation for bass tuning with different port options to suit various room acoustics
Product Considerations
- Is a large and heavy speaker, requiring a substantial space and stable flooring
- Represents a significant investment
- While generally easy to drive, benefits from high-quality amplification to reveal its full potential
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Audiovector R6 Arreté: R6 Arreté sounds extremely weightless and transparent, but doesn't have the same depth of bass as the Reference 5 Meta
- Vs Sonus Faber Serafino Tradition: The Serafino deliver the music nicely wrapped in a warm envelope that's very addictive, while the Reference 5 Meta focuses on detail and transparency
Takeaway:
The KEF Reference 5 Meta is a high-end loudspeaker that provides a detailed, emotionally engaging—and expansive—sound experience. With its advanced technology and customizable features, it is a great option for those looking to invest in a top-tier audio system.
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KEF's signature Uni-Q technology places the tweeter in the center of the woofer to create a single point source for sound, while their Metamaterial Absorption Technology absorbs 99% of unwanted sound from the rear of the driver. Their Music Integrity Engine corrects timing errors in the speaker crossover, and their Shadow Flare technology reduces diffraction for improved detail and clarity in sound reproduction.
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F702
11999
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Released
2024
This elegant, contemporary speaker distils the best of Fyne Audio's new technologies and expertise into a midsized floorstanding design. The F702 blends a 200mm IsoFlare point source driver and 200mm multi-fibre bass driver into a twin cavity tuned cabinet with a BassTrax LF diffuser integrated into the down firing port.
Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent soundstaging, taking the music right out of the box
- Very even and extended tonal balance, with no obvious shouty bits
- Recordings are handled with an innate sense of balance, and deep, extended bass response that goes down very low
- Dynamics are natural, unconstrained, and unforced, timbres have a real sense of texture and shape, and timing is right on the money
- Very free and expressive loudspeaker, with no sense of flabbiness, nor any lack of control
Product Considerations
- At least half a meter of breathing space from the wall is needed for best results
- Some might want just a little more bite from the tweeter
- Not a small loudspeaker, being more significant in all dimensions than Focal 1028s
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- There's a passing resemblance to Tannoy's much-admired 'Definition' series, but the F700 range has benefited from considerable development—which is apparent in the way it performs
Takeaway: The F702 is a tremendously accomplished loudspeaker providing insight into music, and scales from intimate to expansive. It does its best to get out of the way of the music.
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Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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F703
14999
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Released
2024
Using trickle down technology from the F1 series, this elegant, contemporary speaker distils the best of Fyne Audio's new technologies and expertise into a midsized floorstanding design. Built in the UK the F703 blends a 250mm IsoFlare point source driver and 250mm multi-fibre bass driver into a twin cavity tuned cabinet with a BassTrax LF diffuser integrated into the down firing port. Articulate, powerful and capable of delivering stunning dynamics and real world volumes, the F703 recreates a truly captivating Hi-Fi listening experience for audiophiles.
Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent dynamic expression, delivering a key part of the live music experience
- Generous dynamic expression not confined to the lower octaves
- Delivers bass deep into the lower octaves
- Coherent point source of sound due to IsoFlare concentric driver, resulting in a stable soundstage and superb imaging
- Smooth and well-defined bass response with useful extension
Product Considerations
- Requires an extended break-in period of at least 200 hours for optimal performance
- Is so accurate and revealing that it will show up discrepancies in a badly set up system
- Speaker needs to be set up properly with spikes bolted down to the floor to avoid blurred bass and image
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The Fyne F703SP keeps some of the big vintage models honest
- There's really no substitute for well-designed driver surface area and cabinet volume, like that of the Fyne F703SP
- Fyne Audio's F703SP probes more deeply, finds more tonal color, and retrieves more of the music's drama
Takeaway: The F703SP is a well-designed loudspeaker delivering exceptional sound quality that makes you feel closer to the live music experience. The F703SP can create a wide and deep 3D soundstage.
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Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Classic XII
10758
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Released
2022
With bold cabinet dimensions that hark back to some of the 1970s most ambitious home loudspeakers, the Vintage Classic XII is a masterpiece of retro design meeting cutting-edge modern performance. From the outside, the large rectangular cabinet, walnut veneer and imposing black baffle truly embody those classic designs while delivering audio power handling and musical accuracy, dynamics and imaging of the best speakers of the 2020s.
Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Product Strengths
- 'Out-of-speaker presentation' is shockingly tactile and wonderfully rich with bass response
- Capable of creating a wide and deep soundstage, realistically portraying the space where instruments and performers are located
- Features adjustment controls for 'HF Energy Adjustment' and 'Presence Adjustment', allowing customization for listening environment and preference
- Boasts a high sensitivity of 96dB, making it easy to drive with different amplifiers
- Vintage classic appearance with lovely walnut veneer and first-rate build quality
Product Considerations
- The midrange may not be perfectly blended to the lows, which could be dependent on the setup and listening conditions
- The fabric of the grilles is not overly transparent to sound
- Weighs 55kg each, and benefits from good aftermarket isolation feet
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs DeVORE FIDELITY O/96: The DeVORE FIDELITY O/96 has an 'uncanny sense of grace, ease, and richness' that the reviewer prefers, but it is significantly more expensive
- Vs Focal Utopia speakers: The Fyne Vintage Classic XII does not exhibit spatial compression, unlike the Focal Utopia speakers
Takeaway: The Fyne Vintage Classic XII speakers provide an exciting and immersive listening experience with a big, well-defined sound, and can fill even large spaces. Their classic design and customizability make them a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality speaker.
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Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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F703SP
18888
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Released
2024
The F703SP, an evolution of Fyne Audio's F703, encapsulates cutting-edge F1 Series technology in a floorstanding speaker designed for audiophiles. Built in Scotland, it incorporates a 250mm IsoFlare point source driver akin to the F1-10, with a vast Neodymium HF magnet system and a 3" titanium dome, delivering an audio experience with significantly reduced distortion and a more consistent frequency response.
Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Product Strengths
- The F703SP has a particular dynamically expressive quality that listeners who regularly calibrate their hearing by attending recitals will recognize as a key part of the live experience
- The F703SP delivers bass deep into the lower octaves that compressed the air to a most satisfying degree
- The concentric tweeter and bass/midrange in the F703SP acts as a wide-dispersion point source that spans from the lowest frequencies to 24kHz, and results in imaging of an extremely high quality
- The F703SP generated an exceptionally smooth and well-defined bass response with useful extension to about 30Hz
- The F703SP was comfortable with both tube and solid-state amplification
Product Considerations
- The IsoFlare's woofer requires an extended break-in period of at least 200 hours for optimal performance
- The high-frequency response starts rising above 8kHz on-axis, so the speakers toe-in might need adjustment
- Titanium-dome tweeters are unforgiving of any front-end brightness or harshness, and can inflame harmonic textures to the point of discomfort
- The F703SP doesn't push detail at the listener in the overly-forensic manner of some alternatives
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the F703, the F703SP is the special performance version of the established regular F703
- Compared to the F702SP, the obvious primary differences are the larger drivers and 22 litres of extra cabinet volume (99 vs 77)
- Compared to Tannoy concentric loudspeakers, Fyne Audio's F703SP probes more deeply, finds more tonal color, and retrieves more of the music's drama
Takeaway: The F703SP speakers offer a combination of refinement and dynamic expression, making music sound and feel very real and lifelike. These well-built speakers produce clear sound and deep bass for an engaging listening experience.
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Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Classic Gold XII SP
15109
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Released
2024
The Fyne Audio Vintage Classic XII SP, with its 12-inch IsoFlare™ driver with FyneFlute surround, delivers powerful, expansive sound with deeper bass and a wider soundstage. Inspired by Fyne's flagship Vintage Series sound, the larger Classic XII high-density birch ply cabinet features a BassTrax, downward firing twin cavity design blending cutting-edge acoustic engineering with a timeless retro aesthetic. Finished in luxurious walnut veneer with gold accents, the speaker features Dr. Paul Mills' signature engraved on the front control plate trim, reflecting his commitment to exceptional sound quality and craftsmanship.
Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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Product Strengths
- Fantastic cabinets made of HDF with premium parts
- The conductive nature of neodymium minimizes distortion by damping the voice coil and reducing inductive losses, resulting in a smooth frequency response
- The fine flute surround terminates cone energy, which gets rid of smearing
- Crossover component upgrades including high power clad resistors, clarity caps, and high-grade polypropylene capacitors
- Patented bass tracks help to dissipate bass 360 degrees in the room and helps with boundary effects
Product Considerations
- The 'Classic' series is a 'best seller', which implies it may be more widely available and possibly less exclusive than the vintage series, which could be a consideration for some buyers
Takeaway: The Fine Audio Classic is an incredible speaker with a fantastic cabinet, premium parts, and upgraded terminals made of high-purity copper. This efficient speaker can be run with single-ended amps or low-power push-pull amps, making it easy to use.
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Fyne Audio's IsoFlare technology creates point-source drivers that radiate sound evenly in all directions, while their BassTrax system turns port energy into a 360-degree wave that makes speaker placement less critical. Their unique FyneFlute surround design and magnesium-dome compression drivers with cryogenically treated components work together to reduce distortion and improve musical accuracy.
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