Inside the New APL Hi-Fi Endless Speakers
I remember the first time I stumbled upon the name APL Hi-Fi—a Bulgarian company that's been crafting elite audio equipment since 1988. The buzz among audiophiles was unmistakable, and now they've unveiled their first loudspeakers: the APL Hi-Fi Endless. The community is abuzz, and for good reason.
The philosophy behind the Endless speakers is all about purity of sound. Drawing on over 30 years of expertise in speaker design, APL Hi-Fi has meticulously selected every driver and crossover component to ensure the most natural audio experience possible.
With a sensitivity of around 86dB, these speakers offer the possibility of bi-amping. This means you can power the bass drivers and the rest of the drivers with different amplifiers, giving you more control over your sound. The inclusion of two pairs of high-quality Furutech speaker terminals ensures a rock-solid connection for your cables.
Here's a deep dive into the technical specifics:
- High-quality AMT super tweeter: Delivers crystal-clear highs.
- 1" Fabric dome tweeter: Equipped with a pure copper voice coil and ferrite magnet for precise treble.
- 3" Fabric dome midrange driver: Features double suspension, a pure copper voice coil, and a substantial 8" ferrite magnet, all without a rear chamber, resulting in a natural midrange reproduction.
- 10" Bass driver with paper cone: Provides warm and responsive lower frequencies.
- 10" Sub-bass driver with aluminum cone: Extremely light and rigid, handling deep bass effortlessly.
- Passive radiators:
- 10" with polypropylene cone: Enhances the mid-bass driver's performance.
- 10" with aluminum cone: Boosts the sub-bass driver's output without adding unwanted resonance.
- Specially designed crossovers:
- First-order filters (6dB/octave): Applied to the super tweeter, main tweeter, midrange, and mid-bass drivers, complete with impedance correction.
- Second-order filter (12dB/octave): Dedicated to the sub-bass driver for optimal integration.
- Premium components: Utilization of Duelund CastCu capacitors, OFC coils, and non-magnetic, non-inductive military-grade resistors in the critical crossover between the midrange driver and main tweeter.
- Frequency response: An impressive range from 25Hz to 40kHz (+/- 3dB), covering the full spectrum of audible sound and then some.
- Furutech binding posts: Two pairs of top-tier terminals for secure connections and optimal signal transfer.
The craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident, and while the price sits at a hefty $120,000 per pair, the investment could be justified for those seeking an unparalleled audio journey.
It's exciting to see APL Hi-Fi step into the loudspeaker arena with such a statement piece. The Endless speakers seem poised to offer an experience that's both technically remarkable and emotionally engaging. For anyone on the quest for sonic perfection, these might just be the speakers to watch—and listen—for.
