Spendor A1.2 is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf speaker by Spendor. It was released in 2017. It features a 0.87" Tweeter and 1 x 5.91" Woofer.
Two-way sealed cabinet. LF 15 cm EP77 polymer cone. HF 22 mm polyamide dome.
The speaker has a frequency range of 60-26k Hz and a sensitivity of 83 dB. Spendor A1.2 has an MSRP of 2399$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Spendor A1.2 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.)
Frequency Response of the Spendor A1.2 Speaker
Spendor A1.2 has a Frequency response range of 60-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, A1.2 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how A1.2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Spendor A1.2?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Spendor A1.2's 60Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Spendor A1.2?
The crossover frequency of the A1.2 is set to 4.2 kHz. 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
Spendor A1.2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
6.4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
83 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Spendor A1.2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 83 dB, Spendor A1.2 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 Spendor A1.2 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Spendor A1.2
Even though the nominal impedance of the A1.2 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Spendor is 6.4 ohms Spendor A1.2 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Spendor A1.2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
38–595 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
A1.2 features Binding post type connectors.
Work out what gauge speaker cable this run needs →
Spendor A1.2 External Dimensions and Weight
Spendor A1.2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12.1 x 6.5 x 7.3inch (307.3 x 165.1 x 185.4mm ).
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 Spendor A1.2 is approximately 306.1cm2 / 47.4inch2.
Find speakers that fit your shelf or alcove → · Work out where they should sit in the room →
WeightThe Spendor A1.2 weighs 4.80kg / 10.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how A1.2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
Spendor A1.2 has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Wall Mounting
A1.2 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Spendor A1.2 come with a Grille?
A1.2 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 Spendor A1.2.
- 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 Spendor A1.2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Spendor A1.2