NODE Audio Splits the ATOM with Bold New Loudspeaker Range
British manufacturer NODE Audio has debuted its new ATOM loudspeaker range, a bold addition to the company’s Cambridge-based portfolio that aims to combine cutting-edge acoustic engineering with striking industrial design.
The ATOM line launches with two models: the ATOM 525 standmount (with optional matching stand) and the larger ATOM 650 floorstander. Both feature NODE’s proprietary Helical Transmission Line (HTL) system, a patented design that directs the woofer’s output into a central chamber before projecting it through a helical pathway. The result, NODE claims, is bass that extends far deeper than expected for each cabinet size, with a sense of authority and control often reserved for much larger designs.
Alongside HTL, NODE debuts its MonoCell damping system, an additive-manufactured lattice that replaces traditional fibrous damping. Acting as both cabinet bracing and acoustic control, it is said to dramatically reduce unwanted resonances, ensuring lower distortion and a more transparent presentation.
Every detail of the enclosure has been engineered for performance. The sculpted form eliminates hard edges that can scatter sound, while careful driver alignment preserves coherence across the soundstage. Ultra-lightweight midrange units dispense with the conventional spider suspension, allowing improved freedom of movement and clarity. Cabinets are wrapped in bespoke multi-layer acoustic fabric, with structural elements machined from billet aluminium for strength and visual refinement.
Commenting on the new models, NODE Audio co-founder David Evans told StereoNET:
We set out to create a loudspeaker that is both technically extraordinary and emotionally engaging — ATOM is that speaker.
While demonstrations of pre-production models are being held this weekend at the UK HiFi Show Live in Ascot, NODE is clear that ATOM is positioned as a long-term flagship series designed and built entirely in Cambridge. Those who get to hear it first will, quite literally, be amongst the first to experience what happens when NODE “splits the ATOM.”
The ATOM 525 standmount is priced in the region of £13,000, with the dedicated ATOM 525 Stand at £1,700. The larger ATOM 650 floorstander will retail for around £18,000. Availability is expected through NODE Audio’s specialist dealer network, with final production deliveries scheduled following its show debut.
For more information visit Node Audio
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Jason Sexton
Jason joined StereoNET in 2025 and now serves as ANZ Editor, bringing decades of experience in marketing, brand development, and specialist hi-fi retail. His listener-first approach delivers grounded insights that cut through the noise. Outside audio, he’s into cars, trail riding, 80s nostalgia, and guitar.
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