Strauss

About the Strauss

The Vienna Acoustics Strauss is a high-end 3-way front speaker designed for reference-quality music and film sound systems. It features a bass-reflex cabinet with a dome tweeter using three neodymium magnets, two 7-inch carbon-fiber–filled, air-dried paper-cone midrange drivers, and an 11-inch carbon-fiber–filled, air-dried paper-cone woofer. The cabinet is veneered in honey beech or gloss black, with an optional rosewood finish available at an additional cost. The design incorporates a 1.5-inch thick MDF baffle, extensive internal bracing based on finite-element analysis, and a back rake to time-align drivers for optimal imaging and sound quality. The tweeter uses a unique multiple-magnet system with a damping chamber to reduce resonances and compression effects. The midrange drivers have complementary crossovers to improve power handling and imaging, with the upper midrange driver focusing on critical imaging frequencies and the lower midrange driver handling dynamic energy. The woofer extends down to 27Hz, providing deep bass response. The speaker has a sensitivity of 90dB, nominal impedance of 4 ohms, and is recommended for amplifiers delivering 50 to 400 watts RMS. Dimensions are approximately 45.7" H x 7.7" W x 16.7" D (without base), and it weighs about 120 lbs per speaker. The Strauss is handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, reflecting Vienna Acoustics' commitment to combining old-world craftsmanship with advanced technology for superior musical reproduction.