Audio Note Speakers
AZ ONE speakers, AZ TWO speakers, AX One speakers, AX Two speakers, AN-J speakers, AN-K speakers, AN-E speakers.
The pedestrian looks of the Audio Note loudspeakers are well calculated. The front baffle dimensions and depth of the cabinet are an integral part of the wave launch support and controlled defraction characteristics pioneered by Peter Snell in the 1970's. Smaller, narrow baffles, like those found in most of today's "fashion victim" designs currently masquerading as quality loudspeakers achieve nothing other than to compromise midrange frequency and tonal colourations.
Speakers with narrow baffles demonstrate a characteristic nasality and thinness in the critical vocal region with unrealistic/unnatural image placement. This is due to peaky response and loss of low level information. Spatial effects become distinctly "hi-fi" and not faithful to real musical presentation.
Hi-fi and music are not the same and many designers fall prey to the "cannons and fireworks" of special effects. Audio Note design loudspeakers to imitate real musical instruments. Every aspect of cabinet, drivers and crossover are carefully matched in much the same manner that a violin maker crafts a fine musical instrument.
All Audio Note loudspeaker models are two-way, stand mounted and are designed for real room conditions, rather than the more commonly used anachoic close field condition. You will therefore find that our loudspeakers are capable of serious in-room bass performance, without creating the boom and room resonance normally encountered with wideband loudspeakers.
Regardless of model, each of our loudspeaker pairs are very closely matched, to within 0.2 dB of each other over the full bandwidth, this is done under dynamic conditions using a unique method of testing developed by ourselves. Each speaker's crossover is adjusted to as closely as possible resemble a "master" speaker's curve.
Sample Audio Note speakers:
- Audio Note AX-One Speakers
- Audio Note AX-Two Speakers
-
Speakers with narrow baffles demonstrate a characteristic nasality and thinness in the critical vocal region with unrealistic/unnatural image placement. This is due to peaky response and loss of low level information. Spatial effects become distinctly "hi-fi" and not faithful to real musical presentation.
Hi-fi and music are not the same and many designers fall prey to the "cannons and fireworks" of special effects. Audio Note design loudspeakers to imitate real musical instruments. Every aspect of cabinet, drivers and crossover are carefully matched in much the same manner that a violin maker crafts a fine musical instrument.
All Audio Note loudspeaker models are two-way, stand mounted and are designed for real room conditions, rather than the more commonly used anachoic close field condition. You will therefore find that our loudspeakers are capable of serious in-room bass performance, without creating the boom and room resonance normally encountered with wideband loudspeakers.
Regardless of model, each of our loudspeaker pairs are very closely matched, to within 0.2 dB of each other over the full bandwidth, this is done under dynamic conditions using a unique method of testing developed by ourselves. Each speaker's crossover is adjusted to as closely as possible resemble a "master" speaker's curve.
Sample Audio Note speakers:
- Audio Note AX-One Speakers
- Audio Note AX-Two Speakers
-
Deja Vu Audio is an authorized dealer for Audio Note - call 703-734-9391 for service.
Deja Vu Audio has moved to 8450B Tyco Road, Vienna, VA 22182.
AN-E Speakers
The AN-E must be the most efficient wide band speaker of moderate size on the market, with an effective bandwidth from 18 Hz to 23 kHz at -6 dB, efficiency better than 95 dB/m and a dynamic headroom above 108 dB. The extremely high efficiency is retained well over the bandwidth, and makes the AN-E very suited to the high quality, low-power triode amplifiers that will form the future of music reproduction, once our obsession with power and specifications is generally recognized as folly.
The AN-E is a two-way, ported enclosure, with a carefully designed cabinet which is shaped to enhance and aid driver dispersion on one hand, and bass output on the other. The cabinet is lightly braced and little internal damping is used. The cabinet is designed in such a way that it augments and supports the drivers in their task, not unlike the box of a guitar. The drivers are selected and paired before they are matched to the crossover in the same process as the AN-K and AN-J. (more details)
Dimensions: (Height, Width, Depth) 790 x 360 x 270mm (31" x 14" x 10.5").
Standard Efficiency Model, 94-95dB/watt/meter
AN-E/Lx
AN-Lexus LX96 copper internal cable, copper voice coils.
AN-E/SPe
AN-SPe17 or on later models AN-SPe19 silver internal cable, copper voice coils.
High Efficiency Models, 97.5 – 98dB/watt/meter
AN-E/LX HE
AN-Lexus LX96 copper internal cable, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SPe HE
AN-SPe17 or on later models AN-SPe19 silver internal cabling, silver voice coils.
AN-E/LX Signature
AN-Lexus LX96 copper cable connecting to external crossover with Audio Note™ copper foil signal capacitors, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SPe Signature
AN-SPe17 or on later models AN-E/SPe19 silver cable connecting to external crossover with Audio Note™ copper foil signal capacitors, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SPx SE Signature
AN-SPx27 or on later models AN-SPx29 and currently AN-SPx31 silver speaker cable connecting to external crossover, with Audio Note™ copper foil signal capacitors and silver wire inductors, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SEC Silver
AN-SOGON LX96 silver internal cabling, AlNiCo speaker magnets, silver inductors with silvered polyester crossover capacitors, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SEC Signature
AN-SOGON LX96 silver speaker cable connecting to external crossover with Audio Note™ copper foil signal capacitors, silver wire inductors, AlNiCo driver magnets, silver voice coils.
AN-E SOGON
The ultimate 2 way speaker, AN-SOGON LX96 silver speaker cable connecting to external crossover with Audio Note™ pure silver foil signal capacitors, silver wire inductors, specially selected and matched AlNiCo drivers with silver voice coils.
The AN-E is a two-way, ported enclosure, with a carefully designed cabinet which is shaped to enhance and aid driver dispersion on one hand, and bass output on the other. The cabinet is lightly braced and little internal damping is used. The cabinet is designed in such a way that it augments and supports the drivers in their task, not unlike the box of a guitar. The drivers are selected and paired before they are matched to the crossover in the same process as the AN-K and AN-J. (more details)
Dimensions: (Height, Width, Depth) 790 x 360 x 270mm (31" x 14" x 10.5").
Standard Efficiency Model, 94-95dB/watt/meter
AN-E/Lx
AN-Lexus LX96 copper internal cable, copper voice coils.
AN-E/SPe
AN-SPe17 or on later models AN-SPe19 silver internal cable, copper voice coils.
High Efficiency Models, 97.5 – 98dB/watt/meter
AN-E/LX HE
AN-Lexus LX96 copper internal cable, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SPe HE
AN-SPe17 or on later models AN-SPe19 silver internal cabling, silver voice coils.
AN-E/LX Signature
AN-Lexus LX96 copper cable connecting to external crossover with Audio Note™ copper foil signal capacitors, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SPe Signature
AN-SPe17 or on later models AN-E/SPe19 silver cable connecting to external crossover with Audio Note™ copper foil signal capacitors, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SPx SE Signature
AN-SPx27 or on later models AN-SPx29 and currently AN-SPx31 silver speaker cable connecting to external crossover, with Audio Note™ copper foil signal capacitors and silver wire inductors, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SEC Silver
AN-SOGON LX96 silver internal cabling, AlNiCo speaker magnets, silver inductors with silvered polyester crossover capacitors, silver voice coils.
AN-E/SEC Signature
AN-SOGON LX96 silver speaker cable connecting to external crossover with Audio Note™ copper foil signal capacitors, silver wire inductors, AlNiCo driver magnets, silver voice coils.
AN-E SOGON
The ultimate 2 way speaker, AN-SOGON LX96 silver speaker cable connecting to external crossover with Audio Note™ pure silver foil signal capacitors, silver wire inductors, specially selected and matched AlNiCo drivers with silver voice coils.
Click on photo to see more product details
AN-J Speakers
The AN-J models offer higher sensitivity and better bass performance, combined with a more dynamic presentation than the AN-K, in an enclosure that is about three times the volume.
The AN-J is a ported enclosure with an efficiency better than 93 dB/m and bass that goes down to 25 Hz at -6 dB. The AN-J is capable of reproducing the scale and intensity of most well-recorded music very realistically.
Like all our other loudspeakers, the AN-J undergoes the same painstaking driver selection and matching process, which ensures the closest tolerances within a pair in the entire audio industry.
Dimensions: (Height, Width, Depth) 585 x 330 x 235mm (23" x 13" x 9.25").
The AN-J is a ported enclosure with an efficiency better than 93 dB/m and bass that goes down to 25 Hz at -6 dB. The AN-J is capable of reproducing the scale and intensity of most well-recorded music very realistically.
Like all our other loudspeakers, the AN-J undergoes the same painstaking driver selection and matching process, which ensures the closest tolerances within a pair in the entire audio industry.
Dimensions: (Height, Width, Depth) 585 x 330 x 235mm (23" x 13" x 9.25").
AN-K Speakers
The The AN-K is a bookshelf-sized loudspeaker capable of a bandwidth from 50 Hz to 20 Hz (-6 dB) with an efficiency of around 90 dB/m.
Careful pair matching, first by drive unit selection, secondly by pairing drive units with suitable characteristics to each other, and then finally by individually adjusting each speaker's curve, under dynamic conditions to a master curve.
The AN-K cabinet is made from materials that compliment the workings of the chosen drive units, where we, instead of trying to damp the resonances in the cabinet, place them in frequency bands where they aid and enhance the drive unit's work. This novel and quite difficult method helps to ensure maximum efficiency and dynamic behaviour.
Dimensions: (Height, Width, Depth) 470 x 275 x 190mm (18.5" x 10.8" x 7.5").
Careful pair matching, first by drive unit selection, secondly by pairing drive units with suitable characteristics to each other, and then finally by individually adjusting each speaker's curve, under dynamic conditions to a master curve.
The AN-K cabinet is made from materials that compliment the workings of the chosen drive units, where we, instead of trying to damp the resonances in the cabinet, place them in frequency bands where they aid and enhance the drive unit's work. This novel and quite difficult method helps to ensure maximum efficiency and dynamic behaviour.
Dimensions: (Height, Width, Depth) 470 x 275 x 190mm (18.5" x 10.8" x 7.5").
AX-One Speakers
Level Zero Bookshelf / Stand-mount loudspeaker
The AX range as designed as a general purpose small loudspeakers, and will work well with almost any amplifier. Heavy loudspeaker stands should be used. We offer the same stands as are used for the AN-K model speakers. We offer the same finishes as AZ range, packed as 1 pair per box with front grills.
Finish: Black Ash; White Ash; Walnut; Cherry.
Learn more about Audio Note AX-One Speakers
The AX range as designed as a general purpose small loudspeakers, and will work well with almost any amplifier. Heavy loudspeaker stands should be used. We offer the same stands as are used for the AN-K model speakers. We offer the same finishes as AZ range, packed as 1 pair per box with front grills.
Finish: Black Ash; White Ash; Walnut; Cherry.
Learn more about Audio Note AX-One Speakers
AX-Two Speakers
Level Zero Bookshelf / Stand-mount loudspeaker
The AX range as designed as a general purpose small loudspeakers, and will work well with almost any amplifier. Heavy loudspeaker stands should be used. We offer the same stands as are used for the AN-K model speakers. We offer the same finishes as AZ range, packed as 1 pair per box with front grills.
Finish: Black Ash; White Ash; Walnut; Cherry.
Learn more about Audio Note AX-TWO Speakers
The AX range as designed as a general purpose small loudspeakers, and will work well with almost any amplifier. Heavy loudspeaker stands should be used. We offer the same stands as are used for the AN-K model speakers. We offer the same finishes as AZ range, packed as 1 pair per box with front grills.
Finish: Black Ash; White Ash; Walnut; Cherry.
Learn more about Audio Note AX-TWO Speakers
AZ-1 Floorstanding Speakers
Being horn loaded the AZ speakers' benefit greatly from being placed near a rear wall or in a corner, this enhances bass performance considerably, adding a further 3 - 6 dB of bass below natural cut-off.
Whilst the AZ range is designed for use with the Audio Note™ Zero Level electronics, the AZ range is very versatile and performs well with most small transistor amplifiers as well as with higher levels of Audio Note™ amplification. (more details)
Whilst the AZ range is designed for use with the Audio Note™ Zero Level electronics, the AZ range is very versatile and performs well with most small transistor amplifiers as well as with higher levels of Audio Note™ amplification. (more details)
Click on photo for more details
AZ-2 Floorstanding Speakers
Being horn loaded the AZ speakers' benefit greatly from being placed near a rear wall or in a corner, this enhances bass performance considerably, adding a further 3 - 6 dB of bass below natural cut-off.
Whilst the AZ range is designed for use with the Audio Note™ Zero Level electronics, the AZ range is very versatile and performs well with most small transistor amplifiers as well as with higher levels of Audio Note™ amplification.
Whilst the AZ range is designed for use with the Audio Note™ Zero Level electronics, the AZ range is very versatile and performs well with most small transistor amplifiers as well as with higher levels of Audio Note™ amplification.
Sample Finishes for Audio Note Speakers
A large selection of real hardwood veneers and lacquer finished speakers to match your listening environment.
Please note the each veneer is different and distinct, no two are the same and colours may also vary from tree to tree. All Audio Note cabinets are 'book matched' so that both speakers are a mirror image of each other. Piano lacquer finishes are available at a premium per pair dependant on the model. Colours include Midnight Blue, Pearl White, Burgundy, British Racing Green, Black and others. We can finish speakers in custom colours however the cost can be considerable.
Please note the each veneer is different and distinct, no two are the same and colours may also vary from tree to tree. All Audio Note cabinets are 'book matched' so that both speakers are a mirror image of each other. Piano lacquer finishes are available at a premium per pair dependant on the model. Colours include Midnight Blue, Pearl White, Burgundy, British Racing Green, Black and others. We can finish speakers in custom colours however the cost can be considerable.
Alder
|
Apple
|
Birch Burl
|
Black Ash
|
Cherry
|
Madrone Burl
|
Makassar
Olive
|
Maple (Bird Eye)
Palisander
|
Maple (Canadian)
Rosewood
|
