Grand Epitome

About the Grand Epitome

The Osborn Grand Epitome is a premium loudspeaker designed and built by Greg Osborn in Melbourne, Australia. It features a slim and elegant cabinet design with dimensions approximately 1160mm height, 380mm width, and 440mm depth. The speaker weighs around 68 kg, with optional bass units adding additional weight. It delivers outstanding transient response, speed, and detail, capable of reproducing the full dynamic range of a symphony orchestra, from the smallest bell to the deepest pipe organ tones. The speaker has a frequency response from 20 Hz to 18,000 Hz (+/-3 dB), with usable bass down to 8 Hz when paired with bass units. Efficiency is rated at 91 dB for 1 watt at 1 meter, increasing to 93 dB with bass units. The crossover points are at 125 Hz and 3500 Hz with 12 dB/octave slopes, and the minimum impedance is 6 ohms or 4 ohms with bass units. Recommended amplifier power ranges from 10 watts to 200 watts RMS per channel. The Grand Epitome is praised for its transparency, dynamic contrasts, and pinpoint imaging, making it one of the finest speakers in the world at its price point. It is part of a range that includes the Epitome Tower and Reference models, with various configurations and finishes available. The speaker is handcrafted with high-quality components and locally produced cabinetry, emphasizing sound quality and aesthetic appeal.