PS Audio Aspen FR20 is a 3-way Passive Radiator Floor-standing speaker by PS Audio. It was released in 2024. It features a 2.5" Planar Magnetic Tweeter, 1 x 10" Midrange and 2 x 8" Composite sandwich Woofer. Aspen FR20 also employs two, 10" side-firing passive radiators passive radiators.
A 3-way floorstander with a 2.5 inch planar-magnetic tweeter, a 10 inch planar-magnetic midrange and 2 x 8 inch woofers, plus two, 10" side-firing passive radiators passive radiators. 87 dB sensitive, 4 ohm (3.5 ohm minimum impedance), 50-300 W recommended. 23 Hz to 20 kHz, which PS Audio quote at -6 dB half space rather than the usual +/-3 dB. PS Audio's Aspen line uses planar-magnetic Teonex drivers for both treble AND midrange, with a passive radiator instead of a port.
The speaker has a frequency range of 23-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. PS Audio Aspen FR20 has an MSRP of 22999$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the PS Audio Aspen FR20 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
PS Audio's Aspen Series of Loudspeakers
Aspen FR20 is a member of PS Audio's Aspen series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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PS Audio Aspen Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the PS Audio Aspen FR20 Speaker
PS Audio Aspen FR20 has a Frequency response range of 23-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 23 Hz, Aspen FR20 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 Aspen FR20's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the PS Audio Aspen FR20?
Aspen FR20 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
PS Audio Aspen FR20's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the PS Audio Aspen FR20 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the PS Audio Aspen FR20 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, PS Audio Aspen FR20 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the PS Audio Aspen FR20 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the PS Audio Aspen FR20 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
30–300 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Aspen FR20 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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PS Audio Aspen FR20 External Dimensions and Weight
PS Audio Aspen FR20 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 50-1/2 x 16 x 18-3/4inch (1283.0 x 406.0 x 476.0mm ).
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 PS Audio Aspen FR20 is approximately 1932.6cm2 / 299.6inch2.
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WeightThe PS Audio Aspen FR20 weighs 60.30kg / 132.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Aspen FR20's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $30000
Cabinet type and Materials
PS Audio Aspen FR20 has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet.
Does the PS Audio Aspen FR20 come with a Grille?
Aspen FR20 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 PS Audio Aspen FR20.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the PS Audio Aspen FR20 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for PS Audio Aspen FR20