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Apart from satisfying our requirements of high fidelity sound quality and the ability to reproduce the music as true as possible to the source, the speakers we choose must also meet your high expectations in the aesthetics department!
At Acoustic Images we have speakers that look good and speakers you may not even see unless pointed out to you.
We have speakers to suit the most contemporary of homes and speakers that will blend in with your period home.
Dali
They have many series to choose from. Ikon, Mentor, Helicon and Euphonia. Our favourite of these is the Mentor series.
Sure we sell a truck load more of the Ikons and the Helicon and Euphonia series are better sounding and are true high-end audiophile speakers, but the Mentors, in the words of a reviewer, "are almost criminally good at the asking price."
"The new Dali Mentor 6 could even teach some expensive
High Enders a trick or two."
The Great Mentor.
Immerse yourself in great music. Mentor 6 is all about recreating a convincing sonic landscape of an open field rock event, the pulse of an industrial beat or the subtle ambience of a world-class concert hall. Mentor 6 provides a stunning listening experience, right in your living room.
A pair of Mentors becomes invisible in a soundstage. Music Emerges.
You are in for a thoroughly great time.
Come in to audition any of the Dali ranges we carry.
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Definitive Technoloy
Definitive Technology was established in 1990. Right out of the gate, Definitive challenged the accepted rules of audio with a ground-breaking patented bipolar loudspeaker design featuring a built-in powered subwoofer. The world of audio experts delivered up rave reviews, and the Definitive loudspeaker set a new standard of high performance.
Definitive Technology loudspeakers are legendary around the world for unequalled sound quality and unsurpassed value. Definitive Technology has twice been voted the nation's top loudspeaker manufacturer. Definitive has also been voted #1 for quality and reliability by top industry professionals in a nationwide dealer survey and is officially authorized by the U.S. government to call themselves "The Leader in High-Performance Loudspeakers."
Is sound quality important to you? If it is (and we think it probably is), then you owe it to yourself to visit Acoustic Images and experience the superior sound quality of Definitive Technology loudspeakers. Bring along your favourite CDs or DVD movies and be prepared to be amazed by Definitive's unmatched musicality, lush spacious sound staging, lifelike depth of field, razor-sharp resolution, pinpoint 3-D imaging, crystal clear highs, utterly transparent midrange, and taut powerful bass.
Hear for yourself why Definitive Technology is the USA's best selling brand of high-end loudspeakers for music and movie perfection.
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KEF
People who know sound know that KEF stands for engineering integrity, design innovation and phenomenal acoustic transparency. Each KEF loudspeaker is created with the same passion for acoustic excellence whatever the budget, so which ever you choose you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re experiencing the full richness, emotion and depth that the original artist intended.
C SERIES
The new KEF C Series has been engineered to uphold the company’s long-held tradition of making speakers that provide the most accurate response possible at the price point. This aim gives the listener the satisfaction of hearing a recording with almost studio or concert-hall clarity and precision. In the case of the KEF C Series, this performance is normally associated with speakers of a much higher price.
Q SERIES
Of the many landmark innovations KEF has pioneered, arguably the greatest of all is Uni-Q, with its outstanding acoustic clarity and off-axis dispersion. The first complete product range to showcase Uni-Q in every model was the Q Series and now, after almost 20 years of continuous development, the latest iteration of this award-winning line raises the bar even higher, both subjectively and objectively.
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Martin Logan
EXCEPTIONAL XSTAT™ PERFORMANCE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
Vista is MartinLogan's most affordable XStat™ equipped floor standing speaker. Incorporating ultra-high-resolution XStat™ and AirFrame™ technologies originally developed for the cost-no-object Summit™; Vista is capable of an exceptionally dynamic and realistic performance. A single aluminum cone woofer, compact cabinet, and bi-wire capable toolless binding posts further reinforce Vista's high-end pedigree. The result? A stellar performer at an exceptional price.
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THE WORLD'S FIRST POWERED HYBRID ELECTROSTATIC LOUDSPEAKER
Purity marks an exciting new direction for electrostatic loudspeaker design. Internally powered with a 200-watt high-resolution switching amplifier, Purity allows an unprecedented level of system connection flexibility. Equipped with a standard RCA line-level input, Purity is able to connect directly to devices such as digital music players, flat screen televisions or even computers. Additional speaker level inputs give Purity the flexibility to work with receivers or other equipment that might not have a line-level pre-amp out option.
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTROSTATIC TECHNOLOGY AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
Source is the world's most affordable high-performance hybrid electrostatic loudspeaker. Incorporating ultra-high-resolution AirFrame™ technology (originally developed for MartinLogan's Summit loudspeaker) Source is capable of an exceptionally dynamic and realistic performance. An 8-inch woofer, MiniETC™ (Energy Transfer Coupler) spikes, and high-end crossover engineering further reinforce Source's high-end pedigree. The result? A stellar performer at an exceptional price.
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COMPACT AND ACCURATE
A powerful 300 watt (900 watt peak) low-distortion, high-reliability amplifier gives Grotto i extremely articulate bass without need of exaggerated amplifier power ratings or transient-blurring ported or passive radiator enclosures common to many modern subwoofers. A proprietary servo system further ensures that output from Grotto i's 10-inch high-resolution aluminum cone woofer is dramatically free of distortion and provides a faithful replica of the audio input signal.
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ULTIMATE BASS
Building on the groundbreaking technology of the original Descent, the Descent i incorporates new features and enhancements that simplify system integration while improving performance. Its signature three-driver, force-canceling configuration virtually eliminates bass-blurring cabinet resonance. And each rugged, custom-built aluminum-cone driver is servo-locked to its own sophisticated, high-power amplifier. The result is dynamic, unrestrained output to the very lowest frequencies, yet with clarity and definition approaching that of electrostatic transducers.
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ULTIMATE-PERFORMANCE IN-WALL
The world's most sophisticated and elegant architectural loudspeaker, Voyage sounds so clean and dynamic, you'd think it were a superb standalone design. Not surprising, since it borrows so much from our own, including Advanced Thin Film drivers and high-resolution woofers. A rigid aluminum chassis and die-cast mounting locks enhance performance and ease installation, while an adjustable tweeter-alignment sphere, paintable end caps, and a selection of grille colors provide incredible adaptability.
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VERSATILE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE IN-WALL
Just slightly more than half the size of the Voyage, this elegant, affordable in-wall offers amazing quality and versatility. Advanced Thin Film driver technology, sophisticated woofer engineering, and no-compromise crossover design combine to produce wonderfully detailed and involving sound. A rigid aluminum chassis and die-cast mounting locks enhance performance and ease installation, while an adjustable tweeter-alignment sphere, paintable end caps, and a selection of grille colors provide incredible adaptability.
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COMPACT, AFFORDABLE IN-WALL
Significantly smaller than Passage, the elegant, affordable Ticket is nonetheless a very strong performer. Its dual long-throw, high-resolution woofers, integrated dome tweeter, and advanced Vojtko™ crossover deliver rich, clear sound and superb stereo imaging. Ticket also features paintable end caps and a selection of grille colors for perfect matching with any décor. Its quick and easy, yet very secure, installation system is the same used in Voyage and Passage.
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COMPACT AND VERSATILE
Advanced Thin Film driver technology packs this trim, low-profile package with performance. Extending just 6 inches from the wall, Fresco i is a perfect match to the latest generation of plasma displays. Twin aluminum-cone woofers deliver firm, clean bass that blends seamlessly with the sound from the high-resolution ATF™ panels. The speaker mounts horizontally or vertically to a wall or ceiling or on an optional shelf or floor stand.
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Founded in 1979 by two friends who shared a passion for music and loudspeaker technology, Martin Logan is now one of the world's premiere audio brands. For the ultimate in sonic purity and clarity, the electrostatic speaker was developed and has gone on to receive worldwide critical acclaim.
Today, MartinLogan is a growing company with an internationally recognized brand, a top-notch team, superior design and technology and smart customers who value the best speakers on the planet.
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Naim Audio
A passionate and committed interest in music is the foundation stone of Naim Audio that has enabled them to design and manufacture what they believe to be the finest sounding range of audio equipment available in the world today.
Founded by Julian Vereker MBE (1945 - 2000), his original inspiration continues to motivate Naim, its people and its designs.
While all their products must meet and exceed many measurable parameters that they believe that they should, above all, be capable of delivering the kind of musical performance that they themselves would want to live with. This requires a special and unique approach to component selection and system design along with a highly specialised production environment.
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Neat Acoustics
PETITE SX
Twenty years ago, the first prototype samples of a new compact standmount loudspeaker were fired up, in the back room of Neat's retail premises; North Eastern Audio Traders.
It was christened the Neat PETITE, and rapidly became a benchmark for musical communication. In the intervening years it's undergone a number of improvements and refinements. The latest incarnation, the PETITE SX (above) is now shipping worldwide.
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All Motive models are easy to drive, easy to site and even easier to enjoy! The stylish and beautifully-finished cabinets will complement any listening room and all models are available in a range of real wood veneers. Key features of the Motive range include:
- New NMT tweeter, developed by Neat specially for the Motive range
- 134mm bass-mid drivers based on the Danish SDS platform
- minimalist crossovers using the best quality components 15mm cabinets, internally braced and lined with bituminous damping pads
- floorstanders are vented through the bass of the cabinet to minimise the effect of port noise
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Neat Acoustics - Motive 1
“an outstanding example of a top-quality compact floorstanding speaker”
HiFi Choice, January 2006 Although this is the taller of the two floorstanders in the Motive range, the Motive 1 is nevertheless a compact and elegant model. It will blend discreetly into your living room whilst its performance gives little away to larger and more expensive models.
Technical description
This loudspeaker uses a two and half-way configuration where the lower unit reproduces bass to underpin the full-range bass-mid driver. The bass reflex port is fitted to the bottom panel of the cabinet and is vented through an outlet in the stylishly sculpted MDF plinth.
The tweeter is the outstanding unit used throughout the Motive range which features a huge magnet assembly and a 25mm inverted titanium dome. This type of tweeter is usually only found in expensive high-end loudspeakers and is therefore an exceptional inclusion to the Motive designs.
In spite of the compact dimensions, the Motive One manages to accurately reproduce genuinely low bass notes with spacious and well-focused stereo imagery.
Specifications
- Dimensions (HxWxD) 925/160/200mm
- Footprint (WxD) 220/260mm
- Weight 14Kg Each.
- Shipping Weight: 35Kg pair
- System type 2.5-way Reflex
- Impedance 6 Ohms
- Sensitivity 86 dB/1 watt
- Bandwidth 25Hz - 30kHz
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Neat Acoustics - Motive 2
At only 76cm high, the Motive 2 is an exceptionally compact floorstander for those who want all the musical performance of a Neat floorstander without taking over the living room
“smooth, clean and basically honest”
HiFi World, February 2006
"a textbook example of budget loudspeaker design”
HiFi+, February 2006
Technical description
It is a two-way, bass reflex design with the same port and plinth arrangement as the Motive One. The plinth offers a stable platform for the speaker whilst providing a slight backward tilt to maintain the ideal angle for optimum performance. In common with its bigger brother, the Motive Two surprises with its astonishing bass and beautifully open mid range.
Specifications
- Dimensions (HxWxD) 765/160/200mm
- Footprint (WxD) 220/260mm
- Weight 11Kg Each.
- Shipping Weight: 26Kg pair
- System type 2-way Reflex
- Impedance 8 Ohms
- Sensitivity 85 dB/1 watt
- Bandwidth 35Hz - 30kHz
Finishes
Standard finishes are oak, maple, cherry and rosenut, though other finishes are available to special order. 
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Neat Acoustics - Motive 3
What Hi Fi
"The Neats are entertainers of the highest order...they can't fail to please you."
In common with Neat’s earlier stand mount models, the Motive 3 once again raises the standard of sound quality expected from a speaker of this size and price. Ideal for use in smaller spaces or as a rear speaker in a multi-channel system, this speaker has an open and strikingly clear sound with faithful dynamics and a focussed stereo image.
Specifications
- Dimensions (HxWxD) 325/160/200mm
- Footprint (WxD) 160/200mm
- Weight 6 Kg Each.
- Shipping Weight: 14Kg pair
- System type 2-way Reflex
- Impedance 8 Ohms
- Sensitivity 85 dB/1 watt
- Bandwidth 45Hz - 30kHz
Finishes
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Neat Acoustics - Momentum 3i
The Momentum 3i is a compact 2-way iso-baric bookshelf/standmount design, measuring 38 x 22 x 27cm (hwd). Don’t be fooled by this unassuming modesty - this is a real heavyweight contender with giant-killing credentials. Here, the benefits of iso-baric bass loading combine with the significant virtues of a compact enclosure - to magnificent effect.
All of the drive units used in the Momentum models are custom-made to Neat Acoustics’ specifications. The close tolerance capacitors and chokes used in the hardwired crossover networks are, likewise, made to our exacting requirements by leading UK suppliers. All of this technology is presented in attractive, room-friendly cabinets in a variety of finishes to match any décor. More importantly, the Momentum loudspeakers are capable of delivering a compelling musical experience where it really matters – in the listening room.
Specifications
- Size (hxwxd) -38 x 22 x 27cm
- Weight - 15Kg each
- Impedance - 6 Ohms (minimum 4 Ohms)
- Sensitivity - 88dB/1 watt
- System - 2-way iso-baric bass reflex.
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Neat Acoustics - Momentum 4i
The Momentum 4i is a full range 2.5-way iso-baric floorstanding design which uses four drive units in each enclosure. Iso-baric loading is a familiar feature on Neat loudspeakers, this being our favoured system for delivering exemplary bass performance. The iso-baric principle is exploited in quite a radical way in the design of the Momentum 4i, which features two 6.5" bass drive units in an integral subwoofer arrangement (this part of the system is hidden from view).
An ‘Ultimatum’ type bass/midrange main driver then handles frequencies up to the crossover point, where the latest version of our ‘NMT’ inverted titanium dome tweeter, with its extended HF response, takes over. All of the drive units used in the Momentum models are custom-made to Neat Acoustics’ specifications.
The close tolerance capacitors
and chokes used in the hardwired crossover networks are, likewise, made to our exacting requirements by leading UK suppliers.
All of this technology is presented in attractive, room-friendly cabinets in a variety of finishes to match any décor. More importantly, the Momentum loudspeakers are capable of delivering a compelling musical experience where it really
matters – in the listening room.
Specifications
- Size (hxwxd) - 38 x 22 x 27cm
- Weight - 15Kg each
- Impedance - 6 Ohms (minimum 4 Ohms)
- Sensitivity - 88dB/1 watt
- System - 2-way iso-baric bass reflex.
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In a world where most audio equipment is designed by computers, NEAT makes the only commercially produced loudspeakers where the design is dictated solely by listening to music. Built, by hand, by English craftsmen who take justifiable pride in creating these beautiful enclosures, the majority of the drive units used in Neat's loudspeakers are custom-made to their specifications.
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Ruark
Ruark have been manufacturing high-end loudspeakers since 1986. Since then Ruark has established a reputation as an individual and innovative loudspeaker manufacturer offering distinguished and exquisitely designed products for those who demand the uncompromised reproduction of music.
Ruark has the advantage of superior technology, which permits extremely precise assessments and calculations to be made of the various components of a loudspeaker system. Much use is made of advanced measuring and CAD systems to obtain the requisite critical data for the initial design parameters.
However, designing and building a loudspeaker is more than the analysis of computer data. There is no substitute for years of experience and dedication. As with a finely crafted musical instrument, a designer needs an appreciation of musicality and sound quality, an understanding of how the different materials and components combine to influence the overall voicing. Their attention to detail has resulted in Ruark being the only speaker manufacturer to be members of the Guild of Master Craftsman.
The loudspeaker must convey all the elements and emotion of a musical performance in a manner that will engage the listener.
Ruark: Loudspeakers that possess the ability to communicate and inspire!
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Spendor
Having acquired Spendor at the beginning of 2001, Philip Swift, founder of the renowned Audiolab amplifier brand, has set about transforming Spendor into a progressive modern company. Building on the company's worldwide reputation for innovation, engineering, and natural sound is fundamental to this process.
Originally founded in the 1960's by Spencer and Dorothy Hughes, Spendor grew out of the expertise gained in the BBC's sound engineering department. The original BC1 design became the studio monitor of choice and soon this and other designs were to be developed for the consumer market. For over 30 years a succession of distinctive and innovative products has set a reference standard for consumer and professional users. Many Spendor designs have earned international cult status amongst discerning audiophiles and sound engineers and the virtues of such classics as the Spendor BC1 and LS3/5a are embodied in today's products. For more details on the origins of Spendor and the first Spendor product ( the BC1) click here.
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Sonus Faber
The Acoustics
Music reproduction as a special auditory occasion. Offering the emotional excitement of a pure musical event to every listening experience through reproduction instruments that let the entire expressive power of music envelop the ear. These are the aims with which we Sonus faber build our loudspeakers. Our projects draw inspiration from the construction criteria of the lute-maker's craft, as we are convinced that the quality characteristics of sound in a loudspeaker depend above all on the acoustic chamber - on its form and the materials it is made of - just like any other musical instrument.
The Design
Loudspeakers as elements integrated into the environment. The aesthetic component in Sonus faber loudspeakers stems from a conceptual choice: the result of a perfect dialogue between the language of forms and functionality. Acoustics and design meet in sonic euphony and visual harmony, just as is the case with musical instruments in which the stylistic matrix is also intended to define sonic identity.
Craftsmanship and Technology
Another essential contribution to the acoustic identity of Sonus faber loudspeakers comes from our special combination of craftsmanship and technology: on the one hand contemporary artisan craft in which the maximum expression of human sensitivity and skill can be seen in the process of selecting, working and treating the wood and building the cabinets; and on the other technology that reaches toward the avant-garde and employs renowned Northern European know-how to guarantee excellent performance from the individual drivers fitted in these units.
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