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Cameron Oatley
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Julian Shapiro
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What reviewers think

Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.

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Manufacturer details

  • Frequency Response: 28 Hz – 22 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 90 dB
  • Maximum Sound Pressure: 105 dB
  • Minimum Impedance: 3.5 Ω
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.1%
  • Weight: 68 kg per speaker
  • Radiating Surface (Foil Size): 0.7 m²
  • Dimensions (H × W × D): 2200 × 600 × 380 mm
Wide range two-way electrostatic speaker
with ribbon high frequency planar transducer.
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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:

WR3 Alisca:

  • Positioning: Entry-level single-driver electrostatic speaker designed for smaller rooms and budget-conscious buyers.
  • Description: Uses a single full-range electrostatic panel without additional tweeters, making it the simplest design in the lineup. Its smaller 0.38 m² foil size and lower 88 dB sensitivity mean it produces less output than the WR2's dual-driver design with ribbon tweeter, requiring more amplifier power for the same volume levels.

WR2 Arrabona:

  • Positioning: Mid-level two-way electrostatic speaker with ribbon tweeter.
  • Description: Features a 0.45 m² electrostatic panel paired with a ribbon high-frequency transducer, extending response to 30 Hz compared to the WR3's 35 Hz limit. At 37 kg, it weighs more than the WR3's 33 kg but remains lighter than the WR1's 68 kg, making it easier to position while offering better bass extension than the single-driver WR3.

Ultra:

  • Positioning: Specialized mid-high frequency electrostatic panel designed as an upgrade component for existing WR1 systems.
  • Description: Covers 500 Hz to 21 kHz with a compact 0.13 m² foil size, originally developed as part of the XR1 system before becoming standalone. Unlike the full-range WR models, it requires a separate woofer system and serves as an upgrade path for WR1 owners seeking the resolution of the flagship XR1's mid-high section.

WR1 Sicambria:

  • Positioning: High-end two-way electrostatic speaker with the largest single-panel design in the WR series.
  • Description: Features the largest foil area at 0.6 m² among the WR models, enabling deeper bass extension to 26 Hz and higher sensitivity at 92 dB. Its 68 kg weight and 1793 mm height make it significantly larger than the WR2's 1848 mm height, but the extra mass and panel size deliver greater dynamic range and bass authority than the smaller WR2 and WR3 models.

XR1 Scarbantia:

  • Positioning: Three-piece flagship system with separate bass and mid-high electrostatic panels for maximum performance.
  • Description: Uses a massive 1.3 m² total foil area across three separate electrostatic panels, achieving 22 Hz bass extension and 96 dB sensitivity. This modular design allows separate amplification of bass and mid-high sections, unlike the single-panel WR models, providing greater flexibility and power handling than even the WR1's large single panel.

Vitorla:

  • Positioning: Latest flagship model combining electrostatic and ribbon technologies with integrated lighting elements.
  • Description: Features a 0.7 m² electrostatic panel with ribbon tweeter, extending bass response to 28 Hz while adding aesthetic lighting integration not found in other models. At 68 kg, it matches the WR1's weight but incorporates design elements from 25 years of development, positioning it as the brand's newest premium offering above the established XR1 system.
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Founding Year
2020

Our take on the brand

Popori Acoustics is an electrostatic speaker brand that uses proprietary "string technology" to create uniform electrostatic fields and ultra-thin 6-micron diaphragms for exceptional transient speed, while running on just 12V instead of the hundreds of volts typical of electrostats. Their designs sidestep classic electrostatic limitations through features like genuine low-bass extension to 26Hz, impedance control that stays tube-amp friendly above 2.5Ω, and modular construction with ribbon super-tweeters that deliver the dynamics and bass impact typically missing from panel speakers.

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