TEMPEST
Vintage-inspired, fully analogue loudspeaker
Ordering & Pricing
Pricing starts at $8,600 AUD per pair
Production time is 5–8 weeks
For enquiries, submit your details and we will respond directly
Custom finishes available
International shipping available.
A vintage-inspired loudspeaker combining warm tonal balance with modern control, housed in a mid-century influenced cabinet.
Customisation
Each pair can be finished in a range of timbers and materials to suit the space.
The Tempest uses a time alignment network to maintain phase alignment between the woofer and tweeter through the crossover region.
This is typically achieved using digital signal processing, but here it is implemented entirely in the analogue domain.
The result is improved coherence and a more stable stereo image.
Time Alignment Network
Specifications
Transducers
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Tweeter: 1.25” silk dome with neodymium motor system
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Woofer: 7.5” Egyptian Papyrus™ cone with neodymium motor system
Design
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2-way standmount speaker
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Rear-ported bass reflex enclosure
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Dual layer cabinet material with solid wood veneers
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Proprietary asymmetrical bracing for vibration control
Acoustic Performance
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Max Output: Peak SPL of 103 dB per speaker and 106 dB with two speakers.
With Subwoofer - 100 hertz high pass filter: Peak SPL of 112 dB per speaker and up to 115 dB with two speakers. -
Frequency Response: 42 Hz – 30 kHz (average room response: 30 Hz – 30 kHz)
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Sensitivity: 87 dB @ 1W/1m
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Impedance: 8 ohms
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Power Handling: 150W (recommended amplifier: 70 – 500W)
Analogue Crossover
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Linkwitz-Riley crossover typology with symmetrical second order acoustical slopes for a warm sound profile
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Crossover Frequency: 2.2kHz
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Phase Alignment: Proprietary Time Alignment Network (TAN) for accurate timing and phase control
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Components:
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Hand wound air-core inductors 12 AWG on main signal paths and 18 AWG on parallel legs
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Audiophile-grade film capacitors
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Precision-matched resistors for accurate driver blending
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Terminals
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Gold-plated solid copper binding posts
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Quad-terminal layout for bi-wiring or bi-amping
Dimensions
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Height: 416 mm
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Width: 246 mm
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Depth: 302 mm
Handmade in Australia from local and international materials.
Cabinet: Dual-layer construction using high-density board and solid timber, with asymmetrical bracing to control resonance.
Tweeter: Silk dome tweeter with neodymium motor and copper caps, designed for low distortion and stable high-frequency response.
Front: Hammer-tone finish inspired by classic PA systems, providing durability and a defined visual identity.
Woofer: 7.5-inch long-throw driver with papyrus fibre cone, designed for smooth midrange and controlled bass.
