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Proprietary nanotech enclosures minimize resonances from 1 Hz to 100,000 Hz, reducing distortion across audible and ultrasonic ranges.
ENSIUM introduces ARPEC™, an analog bass correction system ensuring consistent performance without digital signal interference.
Nano material offers 10x more damping than aluminum, enabling near-perfect driver conditions and exceptional sound accuracy.
Aequo Audio is redefining high-end loudspeaker design with the introduction of their latest models, ADAMANTIS and ENSIUM, showcased at High End Munich 2025. These speakers feature a groundbreaking proprietary nanotech enclosure that transforms cabinet vibrations into heat, effectively minimizing resonances from 1 Hz to an astounding 100,000 Hz. This innovative approach targets distortion across the entire audible and ultrasonic spectrum, setting a new benchmark in acoustic engineering.
The ADAMANTIS, a passive 3-way floorstander, and the ENSIUM, a 500W bass-assisted 3-way model with full analog room and placement correction, both utilize Aequo’s nanotech enclosure. The design emphasizes complex 3D geometry, allowing for a compact footprint without sacrificing internal volume, despite each speaker weighing over 100 kg. The enclosures are finished in a deep gloss, presenting a bold aesthetic that demands attention while ensuring structural integrity.
Aequo’s design philosophy, “form follows function,” is evident in the precision-engineered shapes that complement the advanced materials used. The Nano material provides ten times more damping than traditional aluminum, eliminating internal resonances and allowing drivers to operate in near-perfect conditions. This results in exceptional linearity in phase, distortion, and dynamics, delivering sound that is both technically accurate and emotionally engaging.
The ENSIUM model introduces Aequo’s unique ARPEC™ (Analogue Room size and Placement Extension Control) system, which addresses common issues with bass performance in various room settings without relying on digital signal processing. Instead, ARPEC uses analog methods to adjust bass response based on room size and speaker placement, maintaining signal purity and ensuring consistent performance across different environments.
With their debut at Munich, Aequo Audio presents a comprehensive system that includes high-end components like the VPI Avenger Direct turntable and Playback Designs MPT-8 transport, all meticulously integrated to complement the new speakers. Priced at $37,900 for ADAMANTIS and $44,900 for ENSIUM per pair, these models represent a significant advancement for audiophiles seeking unparalleled clarity and precision in their audio setup.
For more information, visit aequoaudio.com.
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