Model 2771 is similar to Model 1884 but leaps the hurdle of low-frequency distortion. Whereas Model 1884 is powerfully room-energising but somewhat compromised below 40Hz, Model 2771 increases bass displacement by 50%, adding brute force and refinement to reach 30Hz with ease, along with greater palpability and dynamic range by virtue of its superb cast-frame long-throw woofers.

In terms of high-frequency rendition and imaging Model 2771 is identical to Model 1884. The only meaningful difference apart from upgraded bass drivers is a slightly deeper (490mm v 420mm) and wider (440mm v 460mm) cabinet.

MODEL 1884.H

£4,499

Specification:

H-frame plywood construction (constrained layer damped)

Dual 15-inch neodymium bass drivers with cast aluminium frames and fibreglass/graphene cones

Single 8-inch ferrite midrange driver with paper cone

Single 1-inch compression driver mated to 80×60° constant directivity horn

Three-way design with LR12 crossover at 300Hz and LR24 crossover at 1250Hz

Frequency response: 30Hz-20,000Hz ±3dB

2x 125W + 1x 100W amplification per channel as standard,
upgradeable to 2x 250W + 1x 100W (+ £300 per pair)

Digital (SPDIF and AES/EBU) and analog (RCA and XLR) inputs

Dimensions: W: 300mm | H: 1100mm | D: 380mm

Weight: 36kg per speaker (net)

MODEL 2771.P

£5,299

Specification:

U-frame plywood construction with air-spaced planar drivers

Dual 15-inch neodymium bass drivers with cast aluminium frames and fibreglass/graphene cones

Dual planar midrange drivers

Dual planar tweeter

Three-way design with LR12 crossover at 300Hz and LR24 crossover at 1250Hz

Frequency response: 30Hz-20,000Hz ±3dB

2x 250W + 1x 100W amplification per channel

Digital (SPDIF and AES/EBU) and analog (RCA and XLR) inputs

Dimensions: W: 300mm | H: 1100mm | D: 380mm

Weight: 34kg per speaker (net)