Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Fyne Audio. It was released in 2023. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
1 x 8" (200 mm) IsoFlare point source driver, multi-fiber bass/ midrange cone, FyneFlute surround with 25 mm magnesium dome compression tweeter, ferri
The speaker has a frequency range of 34-34k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" has an MSRP of 4799$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" Speaker
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" has a Frequency response range of 34-34k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 34 Hz, Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Vintage Classic VIII SM 8"'s Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Crossover frequency of the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8"?
The crossover frequency of the Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" is set to 1800 Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8"'s nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8"
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.0–95 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" External Dimensions and Weight
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 21.3 x 13 x 11.6inch (541.0 x 330.2 x 294.6mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" is approximately 972.8cm2 / 150.8inch2.
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WeightThe Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" weighs 16.10kg / 35.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Vintage Classic VIII SM 8"'s weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $5000
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Cabinet type and Materials
Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Wall Mounting
Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" come with a Grille?
Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8".
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8" speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Fyne Audio Vintage Classic VIII SM 8"