The Naim Ovator S-800 is a prominent loudspeaker designed to deliver extraordinary audio performance. Standing at 1.4 meters tall and weighing 93.5 kg, it features a robust enclosure that houses twin 28 cm flat-panel bass units, designed to provide exceptional bass response down to 20Hz. The S-800 integrates an 82 mm Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) drive unit, which is strategically isolated in its own aluminum alloy cylinder to minimize harmful resonances and ensure precise sound reproduction. This speaker is built using ultra-rigid multi-composite materials, with strategic mass damping and internal subdivision to optimize the performance of each drive unit. The design also incorporates advanced technologies such as decoupling leaf spring suspensions for both the bass drivers and the BMR, allowing for a clean and coloration-free sound experience. The frequency response ranges from 20Hz to 35kHz, making it suitable for a wide array of audio genres. The suggested power amplifier rating is between 25 to 250 watts at 8Ω, facilitating its use with different amplification systems, although it is known to perform best with higher quality amplification. The standard finish is a glossy rosewood, also available in a special carbon fiber option. The Ovator S-800 is designed to be versatile, capable of performance upgrades via external crossover and active amplification configurations.
