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Audio Physic
Loudspeakers

           Founded over twenty years ago, German manufacturer Audio Physic is known for their unique and innovative designs and incredible performance. Add to that the elegant design, immaculate construction and impeccable finish quality obvious on all Audio Physic models, and you've got a speaker that is a feast for both the eyes and ears.
         The Company's philosophy has become their motto: "No loss of fine detail". That is indeed an accurate of Audio Physic speakers. They capture nuance and subtlety, but never cross over the line and become analytical. They accomplish this task with careful design and selection of every component. From cabinet design to fabrication to drivers and crossovers, every element is carefully researched.
        Quality is evident from the moment you lay eyes on the beautiful cabinet work. Touch the surface and you'll feel the satin-smooth finish of the carefully finished hardwood. Their attention to detail is remarkable.
        There are a handful of contenders on my shortlist of the very best imaging speakers available, and Audio Physic is close to the top. When properly set up, these speakers simply cease to exist. They leave behind an almost holographic sound field that gives one the sense of being able to step into the original venue. The sound is not just dimensional, it borders on enveloping. Quite addictive!
        The Audio Physic range is broad, with offerings from $1250 to $69995, there is a model to fit most every budget.
        Bottom line, these are incredible loudspeakers and ones you do not want to miss.


Yara Evolution

This two-way floor-stander offers surprising performance at just $1995 per pair. The Yara Evolution shares much  of the advanced technology and design principles used in the larger Audio Physic loudspeakers. Performance is outstanding. The cabinet is finished in real wood veneer, unusual for a speaker at this price. Fit and finish and attention to detail are first rate - just what you'd expect from Audio Physic.
A Yara center channel, subwoofer and mini monitors are available to partner the Yara Evolution for home theatre applications.

  • Sophisticated 1" fabric dome tweeter with special front plate designed to minimize diffraction

  • Cast frame woofer

  • Low distortion coils and foil capacitors in the crossover network

  • 35.4"H x 6.7" W x 8.7"D

  • 42Hz to 33kHz

  • 89 dB Sensitivity

  • 4 Ohm

  • 10 Year Warranty

  • $1995 in Natural Cherry, Light Maple, Dark Maple or Black Ash. Brushed Aluminum +$200.


Spark

Don't let the diminutive stature fool you, the svelte Audio Physic Spark performs far beyond it's modest dimensions. The soundstage is positively huge, offering the holographic presentation that has made Audio Physic elite among speakers. The beautiful and graceful cabinet design has purpose - the sidewalls are non parallel, dramatically reducing internal standing waves.
Top quality drivers and crossover components compliment the outstanding construction quality and fastidious German attention to detail.

"The overwhelming majority of speakers possess some degree of 'character,' for good or ill, which gives the reviewer something to write about. On this occasion though, the standard of neutrality is so high, there's little to criticize. More than most, the Spark seems to 'disappear,' acoustically speaking, leaving just the music spread out between and around the speakers. Imaging is beautifully precise and well ordered, with tendency to 'hug' the speakers. It also delivered good depth perspectives and a pleasant airy spaciousness that was particularly effective with naturally miked classical material." Hi-Fi Choice - Best Buy

"We found ourselves listening to the first act of Rosini's Barber of Seville on a Philips recording by The Academy of St. Martin in the Field, directed by Sir Neville Mariner. The imaging as well as the wide soundstage achieved by the loudspeaker extends far beyond what you might have expected when taking into account the "small" dimensions of the Spark. Just listening to first act gave us some idea of what the loudspeaker is capable of in terms of voice reproduction where it radiated a high amount of vitality and delight in playing. The Baritone of Count Almaviva came through superbly and was rendered elegantly with all its richness and depth in our listening room. The crazy melee and swelling of voices which accompanies the musicians' retreat at the end of the first act was reproduced with unbelievable realism and dynamics. If you shut yours eyes you could literally feel the haste with which the actors noisily left the stage."  Haute Fidelite 

  • Elegant and sophisticated enclosure sculpted enclosure effectively eliminates internal standing waves
  • Ultra high quality Rhodium plated WBT binding posts
  • Sloped baffle angle eliminates phase differences between the tweeter and midrange for outstanding dimensionality
  • Extensive internal bracing results in a highly rigid and non-resonant enclosure
  • Heavy duty midrange and woofer use heavy cast aluminum baskets and fiberglass voice coil former
  • Internal wiring by Wireworld
  • Metal outrigger supports for outstanding coupling and stability while allowing for easy adjustment from the top
  • 38.6"H x 5.8"W x 8.7"D
  • 38Hz - 33kHz
  • 89dB Sensitivity
  • 4 Ohm
  • 10 Year Warranty
  • $2995 in Natural Cherry, Dark Maple or Black Ash. Rosenut +$350.

Tempo

Now in its fourth generation, the all new Tempo offers outstanding performance will enhance the style of any room, while filling it with wonderful music.

The beautiful and graceful cabinet design has purpose. The sidewalls are non parallel, dramatically reducing internal standing waves. Internally the extensive bracing insures incredible rigidity further reduce vibration and resonance.

The dual woofers in the three-way design are arranged in a unique "push-push" configuration offers outstanding bass response in an elegantly narrow cabinet.

“The Tempo plays any kind of music from heavy rock to solo folk performances via speech and chamber music, with equal aplomb and without ever letting its own character impose itself on the sound. Indeed, attempting to define its own character is the hardest part of trying to review this speaker, just because ‘character’ in this case is just so downright elusive.” Hi-Fi+

" From the very first bars of music, the fine reproduction of detail was vibrantly apparent. There was very little, if any, sound of loudspeaker cabinets, and stereo imagery was so clear and precise it was almost holographic. It wasn't just your average everyday detail - the kind that speaks volumes about the musicianship and acoustics captured in recordings.
Summing up, the Temp is a superb loudspeaker - a real achievement - capable of almost holographic stereo and reproducing subtle musical detail."
Hi-Fi News

#1 Winner - Readers Choice Award 2006 in Stereoplay Magazine

  • Sophisticated computer aided design employed to create the elegant and sophisticated enclosure
  • Proprietary VCT (Vibration Control Terminals) use elastomeric suspension to isolate vibration transfer between speaker and cables
  • Ultra high quality Rhodium plated WBT binding posts.
  • Internal wiring by Wireworld
  • 7 degree cabinet angle equalizes phase differences between the tweeter and midrange for correct alignment, producing outstanding dimensionality
  • Extensively internal bracing for and incredibly rigid and non-resonant enclosure
  • Four 7” high performance woofers produce
  • Two different midrange drivers are optimized for their individual operating range
  • Metal outrigger supports for outstanding coupling and stability while allowing for easy adjustment from the top
  • 39.4"H x 7.4"W x 12.6"D
  • 35Hz - 33kHz
  • 89dB Sensitivity
  • 4 Ohm
  • 10 Year Warranty
  • $3995 in Natural Cherry, Light Maple, Dark Maple or Black Ash. Rosenut +$350.

Scorpio

Introduced in 2005, the Scorpio sets a new standard for loudspeakers in this price range. Competing with far more expensive products, the Scorpio offers tremendous value for the price. It’s all here, the unbelievable soundstage, refinement, natural timbre and tight and tuneful bottom end.
Four seven-inch high performance side firing woofers produce powerful bass without overhang or boom.

"This added up to a loudspeaker so excellent that even at the end of my time with the Scorpios I still found myself constantly mistaking stereo sounds for real sounds. Add in a truly elegant shape and superb cabinetry, and you have a loudspeaker that sets a new, higher standard for the price range. If you are anywhere this price range, you need to go hear these. And even if you are planning on spending considerably more, especially if you have a medium to medium large room, go hear them too as the Scorpios are not just great for the money, they are just plain great". Todd Warnke, Enjoy the Music, Superior Audio

  • Sophisticated computer aided design was utilized to create the elegant and sophisticated enclosure
  • Proprietary VCT (Vibration Control Terminals) use elastomeric suspension to isolate vibration transfer between speaker and cables
  • Ultra high quality Rhodium plated WBT binding posts.
  • 7 degree cabinet angle equalizes phase differences between the tweeter and midrange for correct alignment, producing outstanding dimensionality
  • Internal wiring by Wireworld
  • Extensively internal bracing for and incredibly rigid and non-resonant enclosure
  • Four 7” high performance woofers produce
  • Two different midrange drivers are optimized for their individual operating range
  • Metal outrigger supports for outstanding coupling and stability while allowing for easy adjustment from the top
  • 43"H x 8"W x 15.4"D
  • 30Hz - 33kHz
  • 91dB Sensitivity
  • 4 Ohm
  • 10 Year Warranty
  • $6495 in Natural Cherry, Light Maple, Dark Maple or Black Ash. Rosenut or Macassar Ebony +$500.
  • High resolution photo of Scorpio in Rosenut
  • High resolution photo of Scorpio in Macassar Ebony

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