In this review, we will be comparing Vintage Classic Gold XV SP and F703SP, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Fyne Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP and Fyne Audio F703SP first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP | Fyne Audio F703SP |
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| Brand | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Woofer | 15" | 10" |
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| Frequency response | 23-26k Hz | 24-26k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 97 dB | 94 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 20- 400 W watts | 30 - 250 W watts |
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| Weight | 70.76kg / 155.7lbs | 56.02kg / 123.2lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 41.4" x 25.6" x 21.1"
1051.6 x 650.2 x 535.9mm | 47" x 19.9" x 18.4"
1193.8 x 505.5 x 467.4mm |
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What size room are the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP and Fyne Audio F703SP speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP |
Fyne Audio F703SP |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Vintage Classic Gold XV SP is a 2-way design whereas the F703SP is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SPFyne Audio F703SP
Woofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP |
Fyne Audio F703SP |
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Driver Setup
|
2-way
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3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
-inch
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
|
x 15-inch
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x 10-inch
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Vintage Classic Gold XV SP features a " Tweeter and x 15" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 750 Hz. On the other hand, the F703SP features a " Tweeter and x 10" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz, 850 Hz.
Frequency Response
Vintage Classic Gold XV SP has a frequency range of 23-26k Hz whereas F703SP has a frequency range of 24-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 23Hz, the Vintage Classic Gold XV SP can go slightly deeper then the F703SP's min frequency of 24Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Vintage Classic Gold XV SP
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Vintage Classic Gold XV SP and F703SP have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Vintage Classic Gold XV SP sensitivity is rated at 97 dB and the F703SP's is at 94 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP a more sensitive speaker compared to Fyne Audio F703SP, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Vintage Classic Gold XV SP
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Vintage Classic Gold XV SP can handle a max power of 400 watts RMS, whereas F703SP has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS, 150 watts less than the Vintage Classic Gold XV SP.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Vintage Classic Gold XV SP features Binding post type posts and F703SP has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP's and Fyne Audio F703SP's external dimensions. Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP has external dimensions of 1051.6 x 650.2 x 535.9mm (41.4 x 25.6 x 21.1inch) whereas Fyne Audio F703SP has external dimensions of 1193.8 x 505.5 x 467.4mm (47 x 19.9 x 18.4inch).
Fyne Audio F703SP is 144.7mm narrower and 68.5mm less deeper than Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP but it is also 142.2mm taller.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP needs about 47% more floor or shelf area. Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP is 69mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Fyne Audio F703SP is 142mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP is approximately 3484.4cm2 / 540.1inch2 and base area of the Fyne Audio F703SP is approximately 2362.7cm2 / 366.2inch2. The Vintage Classic Gold XV SP requires 47% more surface area than the F703SP which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP weighs 70.76kg / 155.7lbs and the Fyne Audio F703SP weighs 56.02kg / 123.2lbs. This makes the Vintage Classic Gold XV SP 26% heavier than the F703SP.
Here is a comparison of how Vintage Classic Gold XV SP and F703SP's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP
 Max Input Power |
400 watts
vs
250 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
97 dB
vs
94 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
15 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
23 Hz
vs
24 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1051mm
vs
1193mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Base Surface Area |
2362cm2
vs
3484cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP |
Fyne Audio F703SP |
| Brand |
Fyne Audio |
Fyne Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20- 400 W watts |
30 - 250 W watts |
| Sensitivity |
97 dB |
94 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
23-26k Hz |
24-26k Hz |
Drivers |
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| Woofer Quantity |
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| Woofer Size |
15" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
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| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
750 Hz |
250 Hz, 850 Hz |
Physical Specs |
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| Height |
1051.6mm (41.4") |
1193.8mm (47") |
| Width |
650.2mm (25.6") |
505.5mm (19.9") |
| Depth |
535.9mm (21.1") |
467.4mm (18.4") |
| Weight |
70.76kg (155.7lbs) |
56.02kg (123.2lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
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Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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Both are Fyne Audio, from different ranges - so the house sound is shared and the differences are mostly in scale, engineering and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | evenly matched | Much the same reach (23Hz vs 24Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | A | Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP is more sensitive (97dB vs 94dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | A | Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP takes more power (400W vs 250W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Fyne Audio F703SP is easier to place; Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Price | evenly matched | Much the same money ($19,999 vs $19,999 a pair). |
A Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP B Fyne Audio F703SP
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. Match it to your room: we rate Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP the better fit for a small room and a mid-size room, and Fyne Audio F703SP for a large room and a very large room. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Fyne Audio Vintage Classic Gold XV SP is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.