O/96 vs Audio Note (UK) AN-E Lexus Signature
The AN-E Lexus Signature's sensitivity is 98 dB against the O/96's 96 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 10Ω, and its woofer 8" against 10". Both share ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$11,000 - $15,900
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About the O/96
The O/96 is a two-way, stand-mounted loudspeaker with a bass reflex design, featuring a 10" paper cone mid/woofer with a phase-plug and a 1" silk-dome tweeter gently horn-loaded by a powerful double-magnet motor system. It is designed to be easy to drive with low-powered tube amplifiers, boasting a sensitivity of 96 dB/W/M and a nominal impedance of 10 ohms. The cabinet is made in Brooklyn with high-quality veneer finishes, typically hand-polished Lace Walnut, and includes in-house designed crossovers and internal wiring chosen for sonic performance. The speaker delivers a frequency response from approximately 25Hz to 31kHz, providing a wide bandwidth and excellent spatial imaging. It is praised for its musicality, clarity, and dynamic coherence, making it suitable for a variety of amplifier types and listening volumes. Dimensions including stands are 12" deep x 18" wide x 35.5" high. The O/96 is considered a premium product with a price of per pair.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 10Ω
- Frequency Response
- 25 Hz - 31 kHz
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 10"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 460 × 725 × 310 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 25 kg (55 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Hand polished Lace Walnut veneer, custom finishes available
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 96 dB
Impedance: 10Ω
Frequency: 25-31000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions