Grand Crescendo vs Cube Audio Nenuphar V1
The Nenuphar V1's sensitivity is 91 dB against the Grand Crescendo's 97 dB and its high-frequency extension 18 kHz against 15 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (1).
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Grand Crescendo
Musical AffairsLoudspeakersFloorstanding Speakers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$12,060.80
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Grand Crescendo
The Grand Crescendo is a floorstanding loudspeaker designed by Musical Affairs, featuring a 12-inch EMS/Fertin high-efficiency wideband driver (type LB12) with a permanent magnet electromagnetic motor. It uses a resonant cabinet principle made from thin wood panels reinforced with braces, similar to musical string instruments, to enhance sound dynamics and realism. The speaker has no filtering and offers a frequency response of approximately 35 Hz to 15 kHz within 2 dB. It has a sensitivity of 97 dB/W/m and selectable impedance of 8 or 16 Ohms. The recommended amplifier power is between 6 and 30 Watts. The cabinet dimensions are 440 x 500 x 1110 mm (width x depth x height) and it weighs 22 kg. The design emphasizes lifelike dynamics, detailed sound, and a natural resonance that evolves with use. The Grand Crescendo is handmade and built to deliver a unique musical experience with a fast, dynamic, and detailed soundstage.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 97 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 35 Hz - 15 kHz
- Power Handling
- 30W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 6W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 30W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 1-way
- Driver Type
- Field Coil electromagnetic motor with permanent magnet
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 1
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 1110 × 500 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 22 kg (49 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 97 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 35-15000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions