The typical amphion lowcrossover at 1600 hz creates a pointsource in the most critical range of human hearing, while the waveguide creates a wide and even roomfilling, so that the sweet spot is not selfishly limited to the center, but instead provides the same level of. However, amphion actually started out in 1998 as a home. Amazing decoupling under the speakers and amp with the german bfly master and stage and towersonic stands. Amphion argon 0 bookshelf speakers pair smallest, but as truthful. The lowest frequencies are slightly limited, but the overall tonal balance is neutral and the upper bass and lower middle a problematic area for many competitors impress by warmth. Placed next to regular audiophile speakers, amphions in this finish will look like a f117 flying next to the airbus a320. Amphion was founded five years ago, in kuopio, finland. By may 15 th 2018 he checked in with apologies for the delay. The argon 3l claims to go right down to 32hz as opposed to the standmounters 40hz see measured performance, although i wouldnt say this is spectacularly evident when listening.
Amphion argon 0 bookshelf speakers pair igloo audio. Buy the magazine back issues subject to availability. We also have two bass port bungs so the speakers can be placed closer to the wall without bass bloat normally gained by putting a rear ported speaker closer to a wall. Dont let that dissuade you the helium features a titanium tweeter, the same hightech waveguide as the rest of amphion s speakers. By creating even dispersion the anomalies caused by wall, floor and ceiling reflections are minimized. Amphion s custom waveguide expertly imposes its will on the sound field, and along with amphion s superb quality control is why the right and left channel inroom measurements track each other very closely through the midrange and treble. Our 200ms decay spectrum shows a few hot spots, inevitably including one at 750hz where the argon has a strong internal mode. Amphion argon 0 strictly stereo high end hifi shop in. We also have two bass port bungs so the speakers can be placed closer to the wall without bass bloat normally gained by. The new floorstanding speaker follows the already familiar format of all amphion products, and additionally utilizes innovative engineering from the companys studio monitor line. One of amphion s trademarks is a low crossover point. These speakers are relatively compact 31cm tall, so properly deep bass is off the menu, but that cm paper coned midbass driver doesnt want for trying. Oct 14, 2002 there was a thread i started several weeks ago,asking about gradient speakers which seem to be another one of those wondrous and lost companies that are going to break onto the hiend scene like an erupting volcano. Shortlist argon 1 if you are looking for a worldclass mini.
In fact, i had a very specific experiment in mind to rig up a quasi pro setting before converting to audiophile mode. It seems like you keep starting theads to get the answer you want to hear, so the argon 3s are awesome, go for it that said, do try to particpate in a thread in which start. A relatively new brand on the scene, amphion operates out of the heart of finland and has recently brought the argon 3l, their new floorstander to our attention. According to amphion, the acoustic center of the speakers i. Virtual systems let the world see what youve built. Good afternoon, for sale are my lovely cherry amphion argon3s. When your ear does not want to compromise, but aesthetics or space call for a smallest possible loudspeaker, argon0 might be the answer. Xenon is currently most expensive model top model krypton is currently under development and still unreleased from finnish loudspeaker manufacturer amphion loudspeakers ltd. In the box you receive a pair of argon 1s complete with grills and a pad of sticky feet for placement at your own chosen mark. Amphion argon7l in new york audio av show 2012 hegel audio also teamed up with amphion to show off the new argon 7l to produce deep, powerful bass, lightningfast transients and dynamics that will lift your eyebrows right off your face. Colorful, compact and kickass amphion helium 410 speakers. The justification is that enclosures are the most expensive part of a speaker and floorstanding enclosures need much more substantial. Amphion argon manual 2way loudspeaker system hifi engine.
Amphion argon 3ls strictly stereo high end hifi shop in. I dont exactly answer to your question, i hope karloff70 will. All sides of the speaker are exceedingly wellfinished. Amphion argon lautsprecher aus finnland kempf audio vertrieb. Jan 18, 2005 amphion was founded five years ago, in kuopio, finland. Argon7l high 93db sensitivity allows them to work with low powered valve and class a amplifiers nicely and they implement amphion udd, which stands for uniformly directive diffusion. To purchase argon argon 2 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer.
After all, that preceded the argon 7ls makeover to the argon7ls of 2017 plus its subsequent xover tweaks of the 2018 loaners. Other than more limited bass extension everything we say about argon 1 applies to argon 0. Argon3ls loudspeaker incorporates a high resolution tweeter that blends seamlessly with a light, rigid, aluminum woofer. Amphion speakers are recognizable by their use of a waveguide for the tweeter.
Argon0 is a compact, rearported design, delivering sound way above its pricepoint. When your ear does not want to compromise, but aesthetics or space call for a smallest possible loudspeaker, the amphion argon 0 might be the answer. Jun 16, 2012 amphion argon 1 standmount speakers smaller, but as truthfull the special forte of argon 1 is it. Hailing from the frozen north, the finnish amphion argon 3ls are subtly different from your average european standmount loudspeaker, says david price. Im writing to you now as we have a redesigned version of our crossover which even better implements in argon7ls. Amphion loudspeakers argon3ls floorstanding loudspeakers new.
They are so clean at higher volume levels that soundstage magazine had to increase their tests by 5db. The dynaudio audience 62s i traded in couldnt play as loud on my home system without strain as the argon 2. Apr 20, 2010 these speakers are relatively compact 31cm tall, so properly deep bass is off the menu, but that cm paper coned midbass driver doesnt want for trying. Standmounted argon and helium speakers undergo redesign from the finlandbased company tweaks aplenty from amphion.
Aug 30, 2012 the argon 3 is an interesting speaker, but not for everyone. A mphion are an interesting company, with a very distinctive looking range of loudspeakers, as these prove. Its quite remarkable for classical music given its soundstage and tonality. A metallic grille covers the midbass driver and is. They believe that room acoustics are very important when we are talking about overall sound. I can honestly tell you that amphion is a speaker that i would personally own for my own system. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by amphion.
The argon 3l has areas where it could be improved, like most loudspeakers. It works great, and for the cost much better deal than new soundcards or pc speakers. All the same, it is a well engineered package with unique properties, measurement shows. Amphion argon 3ls strictly stereo high end hifi shop. Its not a good idea to put a rear ported speaker in space like that. Argon 0 is premium compact standmount loudspeaker design. Argon 7 l musical neutrality there are speakers that are classified as neutral. Im using forssell da mtc1 maselec preamp, grimm tpm and tpr cables, abacus 60120c amp, amphion cable speakers very good, i compared to several highly priced hp speaker.
Amphion sees such systems becoming more common in the future. However i have recently seen argon 3ls basically the same design in the floorstanding form in black matt paint and i have to say that it looks really cool. Yet only a few can be claimed to possess musical neutrality. I used about 10 to 15 degrees of toein for each speaker. Merch rep the community and hobby you love so much. Jun 05, 2015 in the box you receive a pair of argon 1s complete with grills and a pad of sticky feet for placement at your own chosen mark. There was a thread i started several weeks ago,asking about gradient speakers which seem to be another one of those wondrous and lost companies that are going to break onto the hiend scene like an erupting volcano. High quality drivers, extremely simple crossover and innovative enclosure structure provide a clean, wide window to all types of music. I can hook the computer up to passive speakers for a much richer sound. Argon0 is small premium design, and the only modest thing about it is its looks. Amphion argon3s bookshelf loudspeakers provide home audio enthusiasts with an unprecedented level of naturalness, musicality, lifelike imaging, precision and detail, which professionals in recording and mastering studios utilize daily to produce the magic for music lovers all over the world. The smallest helium and argon models provide a repositioning of the reflex tube to right behind the woofer. It offers high level of musicality, but is never coloured.
To purchase argonargon 2 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Finnish loudspeaker manufacturer amphion loudspeakers announces the launch of the newest member of the argon speaker family argon3ls. Apr 30, 2016 i recently heard the amphion argon 3 standmounts speakers at a dealer, and i fell in love with everything about them except for the price 3000 new, plus whatever the stands cost. The helium410 and argon0 desktop speakers already have a new design of their. Shortlist argon 0 if you are looking for a world class minimonitor for a small room or intend to build an easy to place full range 2. I recently heard the amphion argon 3 standmounts speakers at a dealer, and i fell in love with everything about them except for the price 3000 new, plus whatever the stands cost. Et godt stereoanlegg gir deg fantastiske lydopplevelser. The helium 410 from finlands amphion is a compact loudspeaker of modern design that works without a subwoofer and is suited to the rapidly changing technological lifestyle. The helium410 are part of amphion s entrylevel line of speakers, and use a paper cone midrange driver instead of the aluminum driver used in the companys higherend offering. Phil wards loudspeaker career began in 1982 when he joined uk hifi company mordauntshort in a junior design role. Argon7l offers transparency and neutrality, but is never dry nor irritating.
Amphion argon 3l speakers amphion argon 3l amphion luidsprekers. Amphion argon brochure by amphion loudspeakers ltd. Amphion argon3 speakers for sale art of sound forum. Argon 3ls loudspeakers incorporate a high resolution tweeter that blends seamlessly with a light, rigid, aluminium woofer. After leaving mordauntshort in 1987 for a spell in audio pr, phil joined canon as design manager for the japanese multinationals range of consumer and custom install speakers, and then naim audio as speaker design and project manager. Shortlist argon 1 if you are looking for a worldclass minimonitor for a small room or intend to build an easy to place fullrange 2. Amphion helium 520 loudspeakers work in free space and with the installed plugs near the wall too. A very high level of transparency means that you can hear deeper into your favorite recordings argons just allow music to come thru. On your last thread you mentioned that your new speakers will be going in an armior. Compatible with iphone, ipod, ipad, blackberry, android smartphone and tablet pc silver at.
The new helium410 and helium510 uses a new tweeter that provides a wider listening area. The typical amphion lowcrossover at 1600 hz creates a pointsource in the most critical range of human hearing, while the waveguide creates a wide and even roomfilling, so that the sweet spot is not selfishly limited to the centre, but instead provides. Amphion argon0 bookshelf speakers shop online bright audio. When your ear does not want to compromise, but aesthetics or space call for a smallest possible loudspeaker, argon 0 might be the answer. Amphion operates out of the heart of finland and has recently brought the argon 3l, their new floorstander to our attention. The amphion argon 3s is a beautiful little speaker containing some impressive engineering. These are an easy to drive speaker, open at low volumes, yet will take 200w of clean power no problem. However, its equally not a bouncy, rhythmetic or a musical speaker in the typical sense, rather more precise and sure footed without diggingup details to embarrass the recording. The argon 3 is an interesting speaker, but not for everyone. The last speakers i had were around 86 db and i used a 250 amp to get good results. Argon0 is small premium design, the only modest thing. Amphion argon just music do you want to hear deeper into your favorite recordings. Argon0 has a modern look, fabulous finish, and is just right for desktop or television listening.
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