PIEGA Classic Series

A homage to our origins.

PIEGA Classic Series
It was almost 30 years ago that the first PIEGA loudspeakers

aluminium series Coax and Premium. The baffle and thecame into existence at Horgen on the banks of Lake Zurich.

forward-leaning top section are covered with ’Napalette’,

Four timelessly beautiful loudspeakers which – very un-

which gives the Classic models a very unique visual touch.

usual for the time – premièred with aplomb in perfect piano

In addition, the cabinets, with extensive interior reinforce-finish as standard. The quartet was fitted with an innovative

ment, Idikell sound absorption and 25 mm thick walls,

chassis unit and the first LDR ribbon tweeter developed

are optimised for excellent bass reproduction without any

and fabricated by PIEGA. Over the coming decades, PIEGA

disturbing vibration or resonance.

progressed from these roots to become the leading manufacturer of ribbon tweeters and coaxial mid-range andIn addition to the three imposing luxury loudspeakers, thehigh-range drivers, also known for its use of seamlessly

Classic Series also includes four models that are no lessrendered aluminium cabinets.

elegant but considerably more cost-effective; these areavailable in cabinet variants sporting a piano black or white

The latest PIEGA loudspeakers forge a link with the compa-finish or high-gloss, polished Macassar ebony. The fourny’s beginnings: The PIEGA Classic Series is a homage toClassic entry-level models offer more than just compellingthe origins of the Swiss audio specialist. In their styling andstyling: They also have innovative technical components

materials, the five variously sized floor speakers, the shelfand captivating musical qualities. The highlight is constitu-

loudspeaker and the centre speaker evoke this historicalted by the newly developed AMT-1 tweeter’s commemora-

trajectory and allow lovers of classically styled loudspea-tion of its origins. To a considerable extent, this transducer,

kers access to the unique PIEGA ribbon technology – awhich operates on the principle of the Air Motion Trans-

global leader.

former (AMT), combines the advantages offered by ribbon
technology with the cost-effective production of a dome

The distinguishing features of the new premium models

tweeter. Specially designed versions of PIEGA’s proprietary,of this new loudspeaker family are the refined wooden

particularly long-throw bass and mid-range speakers catercabinets, which are available either in piano finish or high-to the reproduction of all other frequencies.

gloss, polished Macassar ebony wood veneer. The units,
elegantly rounded and pressed into a ‚C’ shape to the rear,
bear witness to the relationship with the similarly styled

Classic 7.0

Classic 3.0

Due to be launched is the floor-standing loudspeaker

The Classic 3.0 shelf loudspeaker is the new entry-level

Classic 7.0 – only marginally taller than its smaller sistermodel of the series. The new AMT-1 tweeter and a 180 mm

units, but equipped with two luxurious 180 mm bass andMDS bass and mid-range speaker set to work in its appro-

mid-range speakers. The enormous power of the virtually

ximately DIN A4-sized baffle. The relatively large membranelinear double-bass system, extending up to 34 hertz, makes

surface and the enormous throw of the bass chassis unit,

the purchase of an additional subwoofer redundant and fills

in conjunction with the particularly stable and rigid cabinet,even larger spaces with sound effortlessly. Once again, thebring about wholly transparent mid-range reproduction, ascombination with the new AMT-1 tweeter ensures soundwell as forceful and boom-free bass reproduction.

that has extraordinary homogeneity and exceptionally finedispersion for this price category.

Classic Center Large
Classic 5.0

With the Center Large, PIEGA ensures that the Classic Series
loudspeakers can also be used to put together an acousti-

Classic 80.2

Two 130 mm MDS bass and mid-range speakers help thiscally superior, high-performance home theatre system. Theparticularly sleek floor cabinet, measuring just 18 centi-Classic Center Large features the same chassis unit mountmetres in width, to achieve astonishingly powerful bass

as the Classic 5.0 and, thanks to its flat, horizontal styling, fits

The premium model of the PIEGA coaxial ribbon C1 isof efficiency of the ribbons makes it possible to achieve

resonance. The columns, which are close to one metre in

comfortably beneath the TV screen. With two floor-standing

consistently deployed as the Classic Series’ flagship model.

enormously dynamic reserves and an extraordinarily vibrantheight, are the perfect acoustic transducers for smaller andcolumns for the stereo channels, a Large Centre and two

This tweeter and mid-range system provides an extraordi-sound pattern, specifically also at lower volume levels.

mid-sized spaces, where they ensure, thanks to AMT-1

Classic 3.0 units for the rear surround channels, a perfectly

narily detailed, homogeneous and precise reproduction ofThe Coax ribbon is at work in the three-way system of theAir Motion tweeter, a very spatial, finely dispersed Hi-Fi

attuned home theatre set is ready to go.

all voices and instruments. It consists of extremely strong

Classic 60.2 for the frequency range above 400 hertz,

sound that stages both classical music and pop music

neodymium magnets and a very lightweight, but stable,

whilst the cone drivers emphatically stage the bass range.

with delicacy.

aluminium foil that is just 0.02 mm thick. The key feature:
The tweeter ribbon sits at the same level in the centre of thesquare mid-range speaker, yielding an almost perfect pulse
response and an outstanding dispersion capacity. TheClassic 40.2

enormous cabinet volume and two 260 mm MDS woofers
help the Classic 80.2 achieve an extraordinarily forceful,

The Classic 40.2 floor cabinet stands 1.20 metres high, thus

voluminous bass reproduction that can extend down toguaranteeing voluminous and deep bass reproduction. Two22 Hertz.

180 mm MDS subwoofers cater to this frequency range,
one of the two also handling mid-tone emission. Beyond
this, the time-proven PIEGA ribbon tweeter LDR 2642 MKIIClassic 60.2

takes over. It has a 26 x 42 millimetre membrane made fromwafer-thin aluminium foil – the moveable mass weighs justseven milligrams and is thus about 30 times lighter than theThe Classic 60.2 is a tad sleeker in all its proportions. The

lightest commercially available dome tweeters. The audible

floor cabinets, which are 132 centimetres high and 35

outcome: a wholly vibrant, extremely detailed and impulse-centimetres wide, are furnished with two MDS woofers,

rich reproduction of all higher frequencies.

which have 220 millimetre, coated fibreglass membranes,
and the C2 coaxial ribbon tweeter and mid-range system.
The latter provides the same advantages as its sister model,
the C1, described above, but is equipped with a somwhat
smaller mid-range membrane. The particularly high level

Technical Data
ModelClassic 80.2

Classic 60.2

Classic 40.2

Classic 7.0

Classic 5.0

Classic 3.0

Classic Center Large

Design principle

3-way system
Floor-standing loudspeaker

3-way system
Floor-standing loudspeaker

2 1/2-way system
Floor-standing loudspeaker

2 1/2-way system
Floor-standing loudspeaker

2 1/2-way system
Floor-standing loudspeaker

2-Wege-Systemshelf loudspeaker

2 1/2-Wege-Systemcenter loudspeakerRecommended
Amplifier output

20 – 250 watt

20 – 250 watt

20 – 250 watt

20 – 250 watt

20 – 150 watt

20 – 150 watt

20 – 150 watt

Sensitivity

93 dB / W/ m

93 dB / W/ m

93 dB / W/ m

91 dB / W/ m

91 dB / W/ m

89 dB / W/ m

90 dB / W/ m

Impedance

4 ohms4 ohms4 ohms4 ohms4 ohms4 ohms4 ohmsFrequency range

22 Hz – 50 kHz

24 Hz – 50 kHz

26 Hz – 50 kHz

34 Hz – 40 kHz

36 Hz – 40 kHz

38 Hz – 40 kHz

50 Hz – 40 kHz

Equipment

2 26 cm MDS basses
1 C1 coaxial ribbon

2 22 cm MDS basses
1 C2 coaxial ribbon

2 18 cm MDS basses
1 LDR 2642 MKII ribbon

2 180 mm MDS
1 AMT-1 tweeter

2 130 mm MDS
1 AMT-1 tweeter

1 180 mm MDS
1 AMT-1 tweeter

2 130 mm MDS
1 AMT-1 tweeter

Dimensions (H x W x D)

142 x 39 x 51 cm

132 x 35 x 46 cm

120 x 30 x 42 cm

104 x 23 x 32 cm
without base plate

93 x 18 x 28 cm
without base plate

34 x 21 x 28 cm

18 x 48 x 26 cm

Connections

Bi-wiring / multi-connectors

Bi-wiring / multi-connectors

Bi-wiring / multi-connectors

Bi-wiring / multi-connectors

Bi-wiring / multi-connectors

Multi-connectors

Multi-connectors

Weight72 kg

52 kg

42 kg

28 kg

20 kg

9 kg

11 kg

Design variants

Cabinet white or black pianolacquer, baffle Napalette
black, speaker covers black

Cabinet white or black pianolacquer, baffle Napalette
black, speaker covers black

Cabinet white or black pianolacquer, baffle Napalette black,speaker covers black

Cabinet white or black pianolacquer, speaker covers
black

Cabinet white or black pianolacquer, speaker covers
black

Cabinet white or black pianolacquer, speaker covers
black

Cabinet white or black pianolacquer, speaker covers
black

Optional: Cabinet Makassar
piano lacquer, baffle Napalette black, speaker covers
black

Optional: Cabinet Makassar
piano lacquer, baffle Napalette black, speaker covers
black

Optional: Cabinet Makassar
piano lacquer, baffle Napalette
black, speaker covers black

Optional: Cabinet Makassar piano lacquer, speakercovers black

Optional: Cabinet Makassar piano lacquer, speakercovers black

Optional: Cabinet Makassar piano lacquer, speakercovers black

Optional: Cabinet Makassar piano lacquer, speakercovers black

Classic 40.2

Classic 7.0

Classic 5.0

Classic 3.0

Classic 80.2

Classic 60.2

Classic Large Centre

ServicePIEGA offers first-class service and a six-year
warranty on all loudspeakers, as well as athree-year warranty on electronics.

PIEGA SA
Bahnhofstrasse 29CH-8810 Horgen
Phone +41 44 725 90 42
Fax +41 44 725 91 92
mail@piega.ch
www.piega.ch

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Published November 2015
Subject to modification, especially
technical modification. Errors excepted.