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Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- The Symphony loudspeaker delivers refreshing openness and transparency in the sound field due to its 'No Cabinet' speaker design, eliminating 'box sound'
- It achieves a technological breakthrough in bass reproduction despite the absence of a cabinet and Helmholtz resonance
- The speaker's ability to define the sound image and movement smoothly in the virtual soundstage creates a lifelike performance
- The use of sandwich layers of different materials ensures a non-resonant cabinet in the whole audio range, providing a very authentic performance
- Unique driver configuration, with the human hearing range divided into five equal groups
Product Considerations
- Building a speaker like the Symphony takes considerable time and effort, involving a team of four people over ten days for manufacturing, testing, and component break-in
- Early prototypes were so impressive that customers wanted to purchase them immediately, even before final completion
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Reviewers mention the Siltech Symphony having two choices on tweeter—ribbon or diamond—resulting in two tastes in music enjoyment; ribbon tweeters have a wider soundstage, diamond tweeters are more focused
Takeaway: The Symphony loudspeaker has amazing openness and transparency, making music sound incredibly realistic. It is a technological marvel, so audiophiles can enjoy a concert-like experience at home.
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An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
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Features
Specifications
- Frequency response: 17Hz-100kHz (-3dB)
- Minimum input power: >20W RMS per channel
- Maximum SPL: 115dB before clipping
- Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.25%, 20Hz-20kHz
- Size: 700x800x1,900mm (WxDxH, without base)
- Weight: 244kg (180, 43, 21kg for bass, mid, top)
- Country of origin: Netherlands, EU
Description
Meet one of the world's greatest loudspeakers. The product of many years of intensive design and engineering work, Siltech's Symphony delivers a sound as close to the original recording as can be. A massive investment in research and development was made to deliver a cost-no-object reference loudspeaker of superlative ability.
Meet one of the world's greatest loudspeakers
The product of many years of intensive design and engineering work, Siltech's Symphony delivers a sound as close to the original recording as can be. A massive investment in research and development was made to deliver a cost-no-object reference loudspeaker of superlative ability.
Mr. van der Kley Rynveld's dream has always been to accurately reproduce the live sound of a full orchestra, jazz band, rock group – or indeed any other musical event – at realistic listening levels. A lifelong student of the acoustic behaviour of musical instruments and the human voice, he has been fascinated by the challenge of reproducing them through amplifiers and loudspeakers.
In the Symphony system, his musical and engineering background culminate, creating balance and formal discipline, using new techniques to achieve dynamic coherence in musical performance, technical perfection and robust, impressive design.
The result is Symphony – a revolutionary new loudspeaker, transforming the magic of live performance like never done by an audio system before.
The Symphony achieves the most natural results by a combination of highly advanced drive units, a novel three-way split cabinet and passive-active operation. This approach allowed our engineers to meet the criteria of a great high-end loudspeaker – wide bandwidth, ultra-low distortion, and the ab...
The product of many years of intensive design and engineering work, Siltech's Symphony delivers a sound as close to the original recording as can be. A massive investment in research and development was made to deliver a cost-no-object reference loudspeaker of superlative ability.
Mr. van der Kley Rynveld's dream has always been to accurately reproduce the live sound of a full orchestra, jazz band, rock group – or indeed any other musical event – at realistic listening levels. A lifelong student of the acoustic behaviour of musical instruments and the human voice, he has been fascinated by the challenge of reproducing them through amplifiers and loudspeakers.
In the Symphony system, his musical and engineering background culminate, creating balance and formal discipline, using new techniques to achieve dynamic coherence in musical performance, technical perfection and robust, impressive design.
The result is Symphony – a revolutionary new loudspeaker, transforming the magic of live performance like never done by an audio system before.
The Symphony achieves the most natural results by a combination of highly advanced drive units, a novel three-way split cabinet and passive-active operation. This approach allowed our engineers to meet the criteria of a great high-end loudspeaker – wide bandwidth, ultra-low distortion, and the ab...
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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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Explorer Series
- Positioning: The entry-level offering, designed to provide high-quality sound at an accessible price point.
- Description: Uses ultra-high purity 6N monocrystal copper conductors. Unlike the higher-end Classic Legend Series, which uses silver-gold conductors, focuses on affordability while maintaining excellent electrical noise suppression.
Classic Legend Series
- Positioning: A mid-range offering that builds on the success of the Classic Anniversary series, providing significant technological advancements.
- Description: Features G9 silver-gold conductors and a 3-layer insulation system.
Ruby Crown
- Positioning: Commemorates Siltech's 40th anniversary, offering a dedicated all-analog cable range with advanced metallurgy.
- Description: Uses the latest S10 monocrystal silver conductors. This series is a step up from the Classic Legend Series, offering higher-grade connectors and a unique 3- or 4-core design.
Royal Crown Series
- Positioning: A high-end offering that delivers performance close to Siltech's flagship Royal Triple Crown.
- Description: Features a new Hexagon construction and S10 monocrystal silver conductors, offering low inductance and capacitance. It surpasses the Ruby Crown Series with its advanced construction and dual-layer insulation.
Master Crown
- Positioning: The latest flagship, surpassing all previous models in performance and musicality.
- Description: Represents the pinnacle of audio technology, offering exceptional performance across all parameters. It is superior to the Royal Triple Crown with its advanced simulations and sensitive measurements.
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Founding Year
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Siltech is a hifi cable brand known for their unique silver-gold alloys (G7 and G9) that fill gaps in silver conductors to reduce distortion and improve micro-conductivity. Their cables use specialized materials like Kapton and PEEK to minimize electrical interference, and feature extensive shielding techniques, resulting in a distinctive sound signature that combines rich bass with smooth treble.
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100800
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Released
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Product Considerations
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