SOLD: ARKE Duos - Ex Demo - Measurements added
May 4, 2023 14:46:03 GMT
Bigman80, electronumpty, and 3 more like this
Post by Arke on May 4, 2023 14:46:03 GMT
SOLD.
After much thought I have decided to sell these fantastic stand mount speakers! They were built as a demo speaker to show what bespoke speakers can really do, however, the ARKE Audio business has grown at a surprising pace. The biggest surprise is what people want... I thought a more affordable stand mount speaker would be the biggest seller, however, most people are going large! Floor standers and large floor standers are much more popular.
These speakers are a rather special 'one-off' build and have upgraded crossovers and a curved cheek profile. They would usually cost over £2000, but I shall be selling at a reduced price of £1400 (plus delivery, if required). These have been demoed against various speakers: QAcoustics Concept Q500s, QAcoustics Concept Q300s, PMC twentyfive.22is. They have (IMO) bettered all of these speakers. Their real strengths are resolution and clarity - especially in the midrange and bass. The bass driver is only 5.5", but do not underestimate their bass capabilities - bass is deep, agile and extremely tuneful.
A few details and specs:
Measurements in thread: audioaddictsforum.com/post/88210/thread
2-way stand mount speaker
5.5" Scanspeak Revelator mid/bass driver (as used in many speakers costing £6k upwards)
Scanspeak tweeter - ring radiator type
These crossovers have been upgraded over standard spec - the mid/bass caps are Audyn MKP plus caps (a £200 upgrade)
Rear ported - can be stuffed with supplied damping for close to wall placement.
Sensitivity 84dB/2.8V/1 meter
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms, minimum impedance 5 ohms @400-500Hz
Weight: 15Kg
Dims: W220mm x H325mm x D375mm
Single wire terminals
Stands are optional (Price TBD)
Cabinet details: Extremely solid and well damped - lacquered Baltic Birch Ply with bituminous damping material. Top, base, front and rear are 20mm thick minimum. Cabinet is braced. Sculpted 'wing' Cheeks are 32mm thick (max) with constrained layer damping sandwich construction.
Full build details are here:
audioaddictsforum.com/thread/2532/arke-1-design
audioaddictsforum.com/thread/2539/arke-duo-wing-cheeks
These speakers have been used for demo purposes. I estimate usage hours to be 200-300hrs - they are basically fully run in.
Demo is possible here for about 2-3weeks (and then my house renovation begins). Home demo may be possible if local and/or travel costs are covered/shared.
There you have it... an ex demo bargain available. £1400 is great VFM for a speaker that easily performs in the £5k retail arena.
After much thought I have decided to sell these fantastic stand mount speakers! They were built as a demo speaker to show what bespoke speakers can really do, however, the ARKE Audio business has grown at a surprising pace. The biggest surprise is what people want... I thought a more affordable stand mount speaker would be the biggest seller, however, most people are going large! Floor standers and large floor standers are much more popular.
These speakers are a rather special 'one-off' build and have upgraded crossovers and a curved cheek profile. They would usually cost over £2000, but I shall be selling at a reduced price of £1400 (plus delivery, if required). These have been demoed against various speakers: QAcoustics Concept Q500s, QAcoustics Concept Q300s, PMC twentyfive.22is. They have (IMO) bettered all of these speakers. Their real strengths are resolution and clarity - especially in the midrange and bass. The bass driver is only 5.5", but do not underestimate their bass capabilities - bass is deep, agile and extremely tuneful.
A few details and specs:
Measurements in thread: audioaddictsforum.com/post/88210/thread
2-way stand mount speaker
5.5" Scanspeak Revelator mid/bass driver (as used in many speakers costing £6k upwards)
Scanspeak tweeter - ring radiator type
These crossovers have been upgraded over standard spec - the mid/bass caps are Audyn MKP plus caps (a £200 upgrade)
Rear ported - can be stuffed with supplied damping for close to wall placement.
Sensitivity 84dB/2.8V/1 meter
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms, minimum impedance 5 ohms @400-500Hz
Weight: 15Kg
Dims: W220mm x H325mm x D375mm
Single wire terminals
Stands are optional (Price TBD)
Cabinet details: Extremely solid and well damped - lacquered Baltic Birch Ply with bituminous damping material. Top, base, front and rear are 20mm thick minimum. Cabinet is braced. Sculpted 'wing' Cheeks are 32mm thick (max) with constrained layer damping sandwich construction.
Full build details are here:
audioaddictsforum.com/thread/2532/arke-1-design
audioaddictsforum.com/thread/2539/arke-duo-wing-cheeks
These speakers have been used for demo purposes. I estimate usage hours to be 200-300hrs - they are basically fully run in.
Demo is possible here for about 2-3weeks (and then my house renovation begins). Home demo may be possible if local and/or travel costs are covered/shared.
There you have it... an ex demo bargain available. £1400 is great VFM for a speaker that easily performs in the £5k retail arena.
