Leonardo 8 Planar

About the Leonardo 8 Planar

The Leonardo 8 Planar Speakers by Extreme Audio are large, high-performance ribbon-planar loudspeakers featuring a very large moving surface area (0.45 m² per woofer) and long stroke diaphragms, delivering exceptional dynamic range and coherence. They utilize proprietary RTC (Real Total Coherence) technology to ensure coherent sound from bass to treble, with light diaphragms and powerful magnets (about 100 kg per pair) for precise control and rapid response. The speakers are designed as planar dipoles with controlled directivity, providing a huge soundstage and natural sound without listener fatigue. They have a frequency range from 20 Hz to 100 kHz, a sensitivity of 93 dB, and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms, suitable for amplifiers from 5 to 250 watts. The crossover uses Mundorf components with a 6+6 dB/octave slope at 900 Hz, and internal wiring is White Gold Reference cables. Each speaker weighs 140 kg and measures 1.68 m high, 0.65 m wide, and 0.07 m deep at the baffle, with a 0.44 m base depth. These speakers are highly regarded for their natural midrange, wide soundstage, and dynamic capability, making them a top-tier choice for audiophiles and studio monitoring applications. Laufer Teknik is the U.S. distributor for this brand.