PS Audio Aspen FR10 Loudspeakers Now Available
PS Audio says, “It’s the next logical step in the acclaimed Aspen series” when referring to its newly released FR10, designed for smaller spaces.
PS Audio's Aspen FR10 stands just over 1 meter tall and 20 cm wide and weighs just 34kg - it's the compact version of its predecessors.
It features a new 8-inch planar midrange and draws upon the sound and technology from the FR30, to squeeze it into a more compact form factor suitable for a speaker of this size. The company says it moved the planar midrange below to the tweeter “to maintain optimal listening height and also lower the over all height of the speaker”. Paired with the same tweeter from previous models, the FR10 produces “the familiar sound we have all come to know from FR20 and 30”.
When it comes to bass response, the FR10 packs an impressive punch. According to the company, the Aspen Series' designer, Chris Brunhaver, incorporated two new 6.5-inch woofers that extend down to 30hz. These are complimented by a trio of 6x9” passive radiators that maximise surface area for performance but are discreetly tucked on the back of the speaker. Crossover frequencies are specified at 550 Hz and 1750 Hz, being Linkwitz Riley 4th order acoustic. Sensitivity is rated at 86.5dB (2.83V @ 1M), with a 4-ohm nominal impedance (3.3-ohm minimum). Finally, the frequency response is rated to 32 Hz-20 kHz (-6dB) half space, 25 Hz (-6 dB) in-room.
Changes were also made to the cabinet construction, with the new design featuring 'through bolts' throughout the entire speaker, allowing for stronger structural rigidity while at the same time making for easy access to the internals of the speaker.
The PS Audio Aspen FR10 are available now in Satin White or Satin Black and sells in Australia for $18,995 RRP.
For more information visit PS Audio
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