Diva

About the Diva

The Apogee Acoustics Diva is a 3-way ribbon loudspeaker system manufactured in the USA between approximately 1988 and 1993. It features three full-range ribbon drivers made from aluminum and Kapton: a bass ribbon, a 3-element midrange ribbon, and a single-segment tweeter ribbon. The speakers stand about 188 cm tall, 82 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, weighing approximately 68 kg each. They have an efficiency of 87 dB and a nominal impedance of 3 ohms, recommended to be driven by amplifiers of 100 watts or more capable of delivering high current (20 amps or more). The frequency response spans from 25 Hz (-3 dB) to 25 kHz, with crossover frequencies typically at 550 Hz and 12 kHz, though some sources note 300 Hz and 11 kHz. The Diva is praised for its extremely lifelike, natural, and uncolored midrange, excellent coherence, and articulate treble, though some listeners note a slightly toned-down upper treble above 10 kHz as a design choice. The speakers can reach peak sound pressure levels of 115 dB at 4 meters with a 100-watt amplifier. The design includes an external crossover box with level controls for bass, midrange, upper midrange, and tweeter. Available finishes include taupe, anthracite, black, faux marble, and faux wood. The Diva is considered one of Apogee's most expensive and iconic ribbon speakers, delivering a spacious and precise soundstage but requiring careful setup and powerful amplification to reach its full potential.