Overview
Horn
A 1.4 inch compression driver is coupled to our proprietary horn. The horn controls dispersion through the listening area and allows the system to operate with very high efficiency.
Leather
The front panel is finished in full grain leather, selected for its durability, texture and ability to age naturally.
Stand
Fabricated from aluminium, providing a rigid foundation and correct listening height.
Low Frequency Transducer
A high efficiency 15 inch woofer provides deep, controlled bass with the ability to reproduce large changes in level without strain.
Cabinet
The enclosure is constructed from solid timber and high density composite materials. Internal bracing provides a rigid platform for the drivers and helps control cabinet resonance.
The best of both worlds
Tufnel brings together the scale and dynamics of a large sound system with the detail and refinement of home hi-fi.
It can play at low levels with clarity and balance, while having the headroom to reproduce music at much higher levels when required.
The result is a system that works equally well for everyday listening and larger gatherings.
Visceral dynamics
The Tufnel creates a listening experience that can be felt as much as it is heard.
Its high efficiency horn and 15 inch woofer can reproduce large changes in level with very little effort, giving music a sense of dynamics, scale and physical impact that smaller loudspeakers struggle to achieve.
It is this ability to move from quiet to loud so easily that gives Tufnel much of its character.
Sculpted sound
The horn is central to both the sound and appearance of Tufnel.
Its geometry controls how sound is distributed through the room, while its large sculptural form gives Tufnel its distinctive character.
The shape takes inspiration from musical instruments, where form and function are closely connected.
Versatility
Tufnel is equally at home in private residences and high-end commercial environments. Its unique combination of refinement and shear output allows it to move naturally between intimate listening sessions and larger social gatherings.
Designed for simplicity
Tufnel is a complete active loudspeaker system.
Amplification and digital signal processing are built into each speaker, allowing the crossover, driver alignment and frequency response to be calibrated as part of the system.
There is no need for separate power amplifiers or an external crossover. Simply connect your preferred source or preamplifier.
Wireless streaming can also be integrated on request.
Aluminium stand
The aluminium stand positions Tufnel at the correct listening height and gives the cabinet a lighter presence within the room.
It is available in a range of colours and custom heights to suit different interiors.
Starting from AUD $20,300 per pair
Tailor made finishes.
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Enquire
Each Tufnel is built to order. To discuss finishes, configuration and availability, please contact us.
The SK96 horn is designed to maintain wide, even dispersion across the listening area. Its geometry is based on an oblate spheroidal expansion, refined to keep off-axis response smooth and predictable. This allows the system to maintain tonal balance and clarity beyond a single listening position.
SK96 HORN
SK96 HORN
The Tufnel is designed to operate as a true full-range loudspeaker in open, architectural environments. High efficiency, controlled dispersion, and cabinet volume allow consistent sound across the room, rather than a single listening position.
A Full-Range System for Larger Spaces
Pricing starts at $20,300 AUD per pair. Production time is 8-12 weeks depending on finish. Each system is built to order. For commissioning enquiries, please submit your details and we will respond personally. Custom finishes and detailing are available to suit the character of the space. International shipping is available.
Ordering & Pricing
Removable grille designed to remain acoustically transparent.
Removable Grill
DESIGN INTENT
In the 1960s and 70s, speakers were physically large and designed to move air easily. They produced sound with scale and dynamics that smaller systems struggle to reproduce.
Tufnel set out to bring that sense of scale back into a modern loudspeaker. At the same time, it retains the precision expected from contemporary hi-fi.
The result sits between two worlds:
The energy of a club system, and the refinement of a high-fidelity setup.
DESIGN INTENT
In the 1960s and 70s, speakers were physically large and designed to move air easily. They produced sound with scale and dynamics that smaller systems struggle to reproduce.
Tufnel set out to bring that sense of scale back into a modern loudspeaker. At the same time, it retains the precision expected from contemporary hi-fi.
The result sits between two worlds: The energy of a club system, and the refinement of a high-fidelity setup.
A FULL-RANGE SYSTEM FOR LARGER SPACES
The Tufnel is designed to operate as a true full-range loudspeaker in open, architectural environments.
High efficiency, controlled dispersion, and cabinet volume allow consistent sound across the room, rather than a single listening position.
DESIGN & MATERIALS
The cabinet is built as a rigid, structural enclosure rather than a lightweight shell.
Solid timber and leather are selected for acoustic performance, durability, and how they wear over time.
Each system is finished by hand, with materials chosen to suit the space it will live in.
SK96 HORN
The SK96 horn is designed to maintain wide, even dispersion across the listening area.
Its geometry is based on an oblate spheroidal expansion, refined to keep off-axis response smooth and predictable.
This allows the system to maintain tonal balance and clarity beyond a single listening position.
15" Low-Frequency Driver
A 15-inch driver provides high displacement with low distortion.
The larger radiating area allows the system to produce bass with weight and headroom, even at lower listening levels.
GRILLE
Removable grille designed to remain acoustically transparent.
AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS
Tufnel is available in both active and passive configurations.
Passive
Designed for use with external amplification, including low-powered tube systems.
Active
Integrated amplification and DSP provide crossover control, time alignment, and system protection.
BESPOKE FINISHES
Each system is built to order with selected timbers, leathers, and custom finishes.
Materials are chosen in response to the space.
Integrated Electronics
The active system integrates amplification and DSP within the cabinet.
Each driver is powered and controlled independently, allowing precise crossover control, time alignment, and system protection.
Analog and digital inputs allow integration into a wide range of systems.
A passive version is also available for use with external amplification.
Specifications
Transducers
15-inch low-frequency driver with proprietary paper-fiber diaphragm and 3-inch voice coil for high output and low distortion.
1.4-inch compression driver with titanium diaphragm and neodymium motor for dynamic, high-efficiency high-frequency reproduction.
SK96 Horn
360 mm constant-directivity horn with 36 mm throat, engineered for smooth in-room response and controlled dispersion across a wide listening area.
Passive Version
Fully analogue crossover with fourth-order acoustic slopes and resonant compensation networks for precise driver integration. 8-ohm nominal, 800 watt peak power and 400 watt continuous power handling.
Active Version
Integrated Hypex Ncore amplification with advanced digital signal processing. Capped at 800 watt peak power.
Balanced XLR, RCA, and digital inputs (AES, S/PDIF, Optical).
Time alignment, protection, and optimized crossover processing built in.
Selectable sound profiles available.
HANDMADE IN AUSTRALIA
Each system is built to order in Sydney by a small team of craftsmen. Production is intentionally limited to maintain consistency and quality. Speakers are assembled in matched pairs and individually finished.
