PRODUCT OVERVIEWWe design, engineer and build all our loudspeakers
in the UK. Every Spendor loudspeaker is assembled
at our production facility in Sussex, with components
and cabinets all refined through our own in-house
R&D program.
Our loudspeakers are easy to set up, work perfectlywith whatever Hi-Fi equipment you have and transformthe way you hear and enjoy every style of music.
Their timeless, elegant design, which has evolved over five
decades, makes them instantly and unobtrusively at homein any room. Best of all, they deliver a true, transparentand musical sound way beyond their price point.

MADE FOR MUSIC.
D E S I G N E D F O R YO U .

WITH DESIGNT H AT I S T I M E L E S S

MADE FOR MUSIC.
D E S I G N E D F O R YO U .

LO U D S P E A K E R
H I S TO RY

SA1BC2

BC1

BC1/69BC3

1976 - 1990

1973 - 1984

1969 - 1984

1994 - 1994

1973 - 1984

LS3/5A MK1PRELUDE

SA2

SP1

SA3

1982 - 1987

1982 - 1987

1980 - 1985

1983 - 1991

1980 - 1994

LS3/5A MK2PRELUDE21987 - 1998

1987 - 1989

SP21985 - 1989

CURRENT PRODUCT LINESPRELUDE
2/2

S201991 - 1994

D-LINE1989 - 1993

SP2/2

SP1/2

BC1/3

S100

1989 - 1994

1990 - 1994

1992 - 1996

1989 - 1994

CLASSICA-LINE

SP3/1

LE3/1

LE2/3

SP2/3

1994 - 1996

1996 - 1996

1996 - 1996

1994 - 1994

S1

SP3/1P

SP2/3E

SP1/2E

SP100

SP9/1

SP7/1

1997 - 2000

1996 - 2007

1994 - 2007

1994 - 2007

1994 - 2007

1994 - 1998

1994 - 1998

SC3

FL6

S3/5

FL10

FL8FL91998 - 2001

1998 - 2001

1998 - 2007

1998 - 2002

1998 - 2001

1998 - 2001

C6S6

S3C9S8S92001 - 2003

2001 - 2003

2001 - 2003

2003 - 2004

2001 - 2003

2001 - 2003

C5eSR5S6eS5e

S3e

S3/5se

S3/5R

C9e

S8e

S9e

2003 - 20082003 - 20082003 - 20082003 - 20082003 - 20082003 - 2007

2007 - 20102004 - 20082003 - 20082003 - 2008

C5.2

SR5.2

A6A5A3

SA1

SP3/5R 2

SP3/1R

SP2/3R

SP1/2R

SP100R

STA92008 - 20122008 - 20112008 - 20142008 - 20142011 - 20142008 - 20132010 - 20172007 - 20092007 - 20092007 - 20092007 - 20092008 - 20102010 - 2015

CR3

S3/5W

A6R

A5R

D1

2011 - 20172011 - 20172014 - 20172014 - 20172013 - 2018

A1C

A1W

2017 - 2022

2017 - 2022

AC1

AC2

AW1

A7

A4A2A12023 -2023 -

2023 -

2017 -

2017 -

2017 -

2017 -CLASSIC
3/5

SP3/1R 2

SP2/3R 2

SP1/2R 2

SP100R 2

SP200

D7D92009 - 20172009 - 20172009 - 20172009 - 20172016 - 20172012 - 20192016 - 2019

CLASSIC
4/5

CLASSIC
3/1

CLASSIC
2/3

CLASSIC
1/2

CLASSIC100

CLASSIC
100TI

CLASSIC200

CLASSIC
200TI

2019 -2017 -2017 -

2017 -

2017 -

2019 -

2017 -

2019 -

2017 - 2019

DC1

DS1

D7.2

D9.2

2023 -

2023 -

2019 -

2019 -

H I S TO RYSpencer Hughes was a very talented engineer who worked
at the British Broadcasting Corporation during the 1950-60s.
The BC1 (Bextrene Cone MK1) was the firstloudspeaker created (at home) by Spencer
to solve the problem of inconsistent /variable
quality playback from existing monitors that
affected the engineers work at the BBC.
This product revolutionised playback
performance and set a completely new
benchmark for midrange tonal accuracy anda natural true to life presentation for speechand music.
The BC1 was subsequently approved acrossthe whole of the BBC (600+ pairs sold in
both passive and active versions) whichallowed engineers to broadcast across both
radio and television with absolute consistency
whichever studio they worked in.

The Spendor name is derived from the firstnames of Spencer and Dorothy Hughes.

Many Broadcast Organisations and Recording
Studios across the world are still using
BC1s including most notably the WDR(Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln) German
Public Broadcasting Institution.

Many of these BC1s are still in operationand testament to the original design,
have not been superseded. This first
Spendor design still challenges products
from other brands even today.
1971-2 Spendor Audio Systems Ltd wasofficially formed and still operates as a
privately owned business with Philip Swift(Co-Founder of Audiolab and lifelongSpendor user) as owner and CEO.

O U R LO U D S P E A K E R S D E L I V E R
A T R A N S PA R E N T , N AT U R A L ,MUSICAL SOUND

MADE FOR MUSIC.
D E S I G N E D F O R YO U .

A-LINE
Bringing music to life
Energetic and uplifting, A-Line loudspeakers
deliver sound with projection, character and sheer
entertainment far beyond their modest dimensions.
With their clean, open sound, they’re outgoing, friendlyand expressive, bringing a natural sense of life andarticulation to your music. They’re refined and composed,with real subtlety, but also with a snap and drive that makes
them captivating to listen to at all times.

AC1

AC2AW1A1A2A4A7Elegant floorstanders with a dynamic sound.
What Hi-Fi?

A-LINEHIGHLIGHTS
••
•
•
•
•
•

Engineering innovation from the multi-award winning Spendor SA1, A6R and D7 loudspeakers
New Spendor EP77 Polymer cones
Four finishes - Black Oak, Oak, Walnut & Satin White
Deep articulate bass
Calibrated and matched to broadcast reference standardGrilles supplied as standard
Designed and Manufactured in the UK

MODELAC1AC2AW1A1A2A4A7DESCRIPTION

2-way shelf mount

2-way shelf mount

2-way on wall

2-way shelf mount

2-way floorstanding

2-way floorstanding

2-way floorstanding

DRIVE UNITS

LF 15cm, HF 22mm

LF 18cm, HF 22mm

LF 15cm, HF 22mm

LF 15cm, HF 22mm

LF 15cm, HF 22mm

LF 18cm, HF 22mm

LF 18cm, HF 22mm

HxWxD

165 x 305 x 188mm

165 x 470 x 274mm

305 x 165 x 186mm

308 x 165 x 186mm

786 x 150 x 258mm

861 x 165 x 284mm

934 x 180 x 305mm

WEIGHT

5kg

9kg

5kg

4.8kg

11.4kg14.5kg17.7kgRESPONSE

55Hz - 25kHz

49Hz - 25kHz

55Hz - 25kHz

55Hz - 25kHz

36Hz - 25kHz

34Hz - 25kHz

32Hz - 25kHz

IMPEDANCE

8 ohms (min 6.6)

8 ohms (min 6.6)

8 ohms (min 6.6)

8 ohms (min 6.6)

8 ohms (min 6.6)

8 ohms (min 5.7)

8 ohms (min 6.0)

AMPLIFIER

25-100 watts

25-125 watts

25-100 watts

25-100 watts

25-125 watts

25-150 watts

25-200 watts

SENSITIVITY

84dB

86dB

84dB

84dB

85dB

86dB

88dB

CROSSOVER4.2kHz

3.9kHz4.2kHz4.2kHz4.2kHz3.7kHz3.7kHzD-LINE
Revealing every detail
Dynamic and pure, D-Line loudspeakers reveal
every nuance of the performance with absolute clarity,resolution and realism. No distortion, no ambiguity,
no blurring of the music’s shades, tones and colours: all isexact, seamless and detailed; absolutely faithful to the originalrecording, while highlighting subtleties you may never havenoticed before. With their transparent, superbly natural soundand extraordinary resolution, they create an airy, spacious
soundscape, then invite you in to explore it, uncovering newdepths, textures and definition in your music.

DC1

DS1

D7.2

D9.2

This updated floorstander looks as sober as the original
D series, but it’s a seriously sophisticated performer.
HiFi Choice

D-LINEHIGHLIGHTS
••
•
•
•

Spendor LPZ high frequency driver
Fifth Generation Twin-Venturi Linear-Flow port
New Spendor EP77 Polymer cones
New Kevlar composite cone low frequency bass drivers
Spendor Dynamic Damping cabinet technology

MODEL••••

Five finishes - Black Oak, Oak, Walnut, Cherry & Satin WhiteMulti-Award winning
Calibrated and matched to broadcast reference standard
Designed and Manufactured in the UK

DC1

DS1

D7.2

D9.2

DESCRIPTION

2.5-way shelf mount

2-way surface

2.5-way floorstanding

3-way floorstanding

DRIVE UNITS

LF 18cm, HF 22mm

LF 18cm, HF 22mm

2 x LF 18cm, HF 22mm

1 x MF & 2 x LF 18cm, HF 22mm

HxWxD

192 x 650 x 333mm

500 x 275 x 135mm

980 x 192 x 333mm

1155 x 210 x 398mm

WEIGHT

15kg

8.5kg

21.2kg

35kg

RESPONSE

42Hz - 25kHz

60Hz - 25kHz

29Hz - 25kHz

27Hz - 25kHz

IMPEDANCE

8 ohms (min 4.1)

8 ohms (min 5.8)

8 ohms (min 5.0)

8 ohms (min 4.6)

AMPLIFIER

25-200 watts

25-150 watts

25-200 watts

25-250 watts

SENSITIVITY

88dB

86dB

90dB

90dB

CROSSOVER

900Hz, 3.7kHz

3.8kHz

900Hz, 3.2kHz

500Hz, 4.2kHz

CLASSIC
The soul of the performance
Assured and powerful, Spendor Classic
loudspeakers take you to the very heart of theperformance. Their warmth and richness, combinedwith their clarity and transparency, brings out all thecolours and textures in your music, creating a uniquely
immersive and comforting soundscape. They’ll send shivers
down your spine, bring back fond memories, and encourage
you to rediscover the music you love. Above all, theycapture the soul of the recording, bringing a new intimacy
and intensity to your listening experience.

4/5

3/1

2/3

1/2

100

200

The smooth tonal balance extends to the bass,
which is smooth and subtly sweet.
HiFi NewsCLASSICHIGHLIGHTS
••
•
•
•
•
•

New Spendor EP77 polymer cone drive units
Bass drivers with Kevlar composite stabiliser domes
New cabinet design with magnetic grilleThree finishes - Walnut, Cherry & Walnut Ti *for 100 & 200
Calibrated and matched to broadcast reference standard
Dedicated high performance stand available
Designed and Manufactured in the UK

MODEL

Classic 4/5

Classic 3/1

Classic 2/3

Classic 1/2

Classic 100 & 100 Ti*

Classic 200 & 200 Ti*

DESCRIPTION

2-way sealed shelf mount

2-way reflex stand mount

2-way reflex stand mount

3-way reflex stand mount

3-way reflex stand mount

3-way sealed floorstanding

DRIVE UNITS

LF 15cm, HF 22mm

LF 18cm, HF 22mm

LF 22cm, HF 22mm

LF 22cm, MF 15cm, HF 22mm

LF 31cm, MF 18cm, HF 22mm

2xLF 31cm, MF 18cm, HF 22mm

HxWxD

308 x 188 x 165mm

395 x 220 x 285mm

543 x 273 x 338mm

621 x 308 x 374mm

700 x 370 x 433mm

1117 x 368 x 513mm

WEIGHT5kg

9.9kg

14.5kg22.6kg

36kg

55kg

RESPONSE

55Hz - 25kHz

40Hz - 25kHz

35Hz - 25kHz

30Hz - 25kHz

25Hz - 25kHz

20Hz - 25kHz

IMPEDANCE

8 ohms (min 6.6)

8 ohms (min 5.9)

8 ohms (min 6.8)

8 ohms (min 4.0)

8 ohms (min 4.7)

8 ohms (min 6.0)

AMPLIFIER

25-100 watts

25-150 watts

25-200 watts

25-200 watts

25-250 watts

25-300 watts

SENSITIVITY

84dB

88dB

88dB

87dB

89dB

89dB

CROSSOVER

4.2kHz3.7kHz3.6kHz415Hz, 2.7kHz

490Hz, 3.6kHz

550Hz, 3.8kHz

T H E F I N E D E TA I L S
Spendor design, engineer and manufacture loudspeakers exclusively in the UK. All Spendor loudspeakers are assembled at our production facility in East Sussex, with allcomponents and cabinets refined through our R&D and manufacturing programme in Sheffield. Spendor loudspeakers are easy to set up, work perfectly with the HiFi
equipment you have, and transform the way you listen to and enjoy your music. Their enduring, elegant design make A-Line, D-Line and Classic at home in any listening space.

THE SPENDOR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
The distinctive Spendor sound is the result of an obsession
with detail. Spendor drive units work seamlessly together
through crossover networks utilising precision woundcomponents, creating effective signal paths whilst being
secured directly to the rigid cabinet structure.
Spendor cabinets with their asymmetric bracing anddynamic damping system result in a super-fast response,while precision components, high quality internal cables
and a (machined from solid) stabiliser system contributetowards a class-leading performance.

EP77 Mid-bass (A-Line, D-Line, Classic)

Crossover Networks (A-Line, D - Line, Classic)

At the heart of every Spendor loudspeaker are drive units
designed and manufactured in-house, which incorporate key
materials specifically developed for each product. The EP77
polymer cone featuring custom surround and suspension
materials deliver outstanding thermal and mechanical stability.
These drive units give every Spendor loudspeaker exceptional
dynamic ability with extremely good low-level linearity.

Phase linear crossover networks achieve perfect driverintegration, resulting in a vivid, dynamic, but always natural,sound. Spendor crossover networks incorporate precision
wound high-linearity tapped inductors which avoid distortion
and allow very fine tuning of frequency and phase response,
which is essential to achieve a coherent balanced sound.

22mm Tweeter (A-Line, D-Line, Classic)
A 22mm wide-surround polyamide dome tweeter combines
the extended frequency response of a small diaphragmwith the low frequency characteristics of a larger diaphragmto give stable low distortion response over a very wide
frequency range. The unique diaphragm profile delivers
a smooth extended high frequency response over a wide
listening area.

Proprietary Drive Units (A- Line, D- Line, Classic)

LPZ High Frequency Drive Unit (D-Line)

Spendor drive units feature advanced polymer and Kevlar
cones, rigid cast magnesium alloy chassis, high-efficiency
motor systems, optimised electro-dynamic damping andexcellent thermal dissipation. Each drive unit is perfected
for a specific design, maximising the performance potentialof every loudspeaker system regardless of price point.

The Spendor LPZ high frequency drive unit used in D -Linemodels is designed to equalize sound-wave path lengths
and generate a symmetrical pressure environment so thedrive unit operates in a balanced linear mode. The result isa clean, precise signal that highlights every detail and nuance,particularly in lyrics; unique to Spendor. It is also incredibly
unforced and natural, so you can enjoy listening for hours
at a time without experiencing listener fatigue.

Internal cables are high-grade silver plated pure copperwith halogen free dielectric. High linearity audio grade
capacitors and an easy to drive load ensure uncompromised
performance and complete compatibility with all good
amplifiers and speaker cables. At low replay levels thesound is always clear and transparent. All crossovers anddrive units are calibrated and paired to stringent broadcast
reference standards.
Cabinets (A- Line, D -Line, Classic)
Spendor loudspeakers feature beautiful real wood veneers.
All cabinets are manufactured at our facility in Sheffield.
This allows total control when designing and manufacturing
our high-performance loudspeaker systems.

Asymmetric Bracing & Dynamic Damping (A -Line, D- Line)

Stabiliser Disc System (A-Line, D - Line)

Timing is fundamental to the musical experience.
In ordinary loudspeakers rigid high-density cabinet panels are
mass-damped to reduce cabinet-talk. Spurious energy is stored
and released slowly, which creates unacceptable blurring andslowing of the sound. The Spendor solution is Asymmetric
Bracing and Dynamic Damping. Carefully placing the internal
braces dramatically reduces cabinet colouration. Adding small
low mass constrained polymer dampers at key energy interface
points instantly convert any spurious energy in the cabinet
into inaudible heat. The result is a naturally fast engaging
and open sound.

The base of each Spendor floor-standing loudspeaker has fourmachined steel stabiliser discs. These contribute to the highstability of the slim cabinets. The stabilisers are secured directly
into the main structure of the cabinet so that micro-movement
or flexing of the plinth and floor spikes (which blur fine detailand destroy ambience) is eliminated.

Linear-Flow Port Technology (D - Line)The fifth generation Twin-Venturi Linear-Flow port usedin D - Line, is inspired by Formula 1 diffuser technology.
This incorporates an aerodynamically profiled central baffle,
like an aerofoil, to create a tapered twin-venturi port. Air at
the port extremities is smoothly decelerated and there is a further
reduction in air velocity in the large tapered area at the cabinet
base. The result is evenly balanced acoustic pressure andair-flow along the whole length of the port. Rapidly decreasing
air velocity at the port extremities creates an air-curtain effectto eliminate port noise and spurious mid-band radiation.
This results in deep articulate bass with natural timing, evenin small rooms when cabinets are placed close to a wall.

Elegant Modern Design (A-Line, D-Line, Classic)
Spendor loudspeakers look as good as they sound. The premium
Oak, Walnut, Cherry and Black Oak real wood veneer finishes
integrate perfectly with any room decor. Combining Walnut
with a luxurious contemporary titanium finish, elevates
Spendor Classic 100 and 200 and Satin White createsa distinctive modern look on all A - Line and D - Line models.

SPENDOR LOUDSPEAKERS;• Transparent, Natural, Captivating Sound• Real-World Performance• Timeless Designs• Created and Assembled In-house• Advanced Technology and Materials• Performance Exceeds Size and Price• Designs Evolved From Proven Ideas• Made for music. Designed for you
FEATURE
Handmade motor systems
EP77 mid-bass
22mm high frequency

A-LINE•••LPZ high frequency
Efficient crossover networks
Handmade cabinets
Asymmetric bracing & dynamic damping•••

Linear flow port
Stabiliser discs
Elegant modern design••

D-LINE CLASSIC••••••••••••••••

A- LINE

Black OakOak

Satin White

CherryWalnut

AC1Single••••

AC2Single

•

••

•

AW1Pair••••

A1Pair

••••A2Pair

••••

A4Pair

••••A7Pair••••

DC1Single

•

•

•

•

•

DS1Pair•••••

D7.2Pair

•

•••

•

D9.2Pair

•

•

•

•

•

BLACK OAKOAK

CHERRYSATIN WHITE

Stand(Optional)

WALNUT

D-LINE

CLASSIC
CLASSIC 4/5

Pair

•

••

CLASSIC 3/1Pair•••

CLASSIC 2/3

Pair

••

•

CLASSIC 1/2

Pair•••CLASSIC 100Pair•••

CLASSIC 100 TiPair••

CLASSIC 200Pair

CLASSIC 200 TiPair•••

spendoraudio.com

OVERVIEW - 7 JULY 2023

MADE FOR MUSIC. DESIGNED FOR YOU.