Adagio vs Avalon Acoustics Ascendant 2
The Ascendant 2's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Adagio's 89 dB and its impedance 4Ω against 6Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (30 Hz) and ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,299 - $4,500
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About the Adagio
The Acoustic Zen Adagio loudspeaker is a two-way transmission-line system with a 1.5 inch circular ribbon tweeter and dual 6.5 inch midrange/woofer drivers with underhung voice coils and ceramic-coated cones. The drivers are arranged in a time and phase aligned D'Appolito MTM configuration for lifelike imaging and a large sweet spot. The cabinet features superior construction with aesthetic contours to reduce diffraction and resonance. It delivers a full-range, fast musical experience with detail, clarity, and accurate timbre reproduction. The Adagio is known for its low distortion, coherence, and ease of amplification, performing well with both tube and solid-state amplifiers. It has a frequency response of 30 Hz to 25 kHz, sensitivity of 89 dB SPL at 1 meter, nominal impedance of 6 ohms, and power handling of 50 to 200 watts RMS. Dimensions are 48" H x 9" W x 13" D, weighing 78 lbs each. The speakers are hand-assembled with high-quality components and cabling, and available in various finishes including Black Pearl, Maple Burl, Golden Burl, and Figured Red. They require a break-in period of about 100 hours to reach full potential and are praised for their natural sound, deep bass, and detailed highs without harshness.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 6Ω
- Frequency Response
- 30 Hz - 25 kHz
- Power Handling
- 200W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 50W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 200W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 6.5"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- transmission_line
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 229 × 1219 × 330 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 33.5 kg (74 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black Pearl, Maple Burl, Golden Burl, Figured Red
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 6Ω
Frequency: 30-25000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions