O/Reference vs Audiovector R8 Arreté
The R8 Arreté's impedance is 8Ω against the O/Reference's 12Ω, its sensitivity 92.5 dB against 98 dB, its high-frequency extension 52 kHz against 50 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 22 Hz against 15 Hz.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$85,000
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About the O/Reference
The DeVore Fidelity O/Reference is a flagship four-piece Orangutan-series loudspeaker system, designed as an ultra-high-sensitivity, wide-bandwidth reference setup with exceptional flexibility for room placement and décor integration. It consists of a main O/Reference A speaker and a separate O/Reference B bass module, and is built around horn-loaded drivers, AlNiCo/rare-earth motor systems, and a dedicated internal bass amplifier for the low end. Based on the latest available product information, it appears to remain a current or recently current product rather than a clearly retired model.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 12Ω
- Frequency Response
- 15 Hz - 50 kHz
- Power Handling
- 700W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Minimum Impedance
- 12Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Count
- 4
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- single wiring
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 457.2 × 901.7 × 304.8 mm (W × H × D)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 98 dB
Impedance: 12Ω
Frequency: 15-50000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions