Spendor A2 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Spendor. It was released in 2017. It features a 0.87" Tweeter and 1 x 5.91" Woofer.
2-way rear-ported. LF 5.9" (150 mm). HF 0.866" (22 mm).
The speaker has a frequency range of 36-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. Spendor A2 has an MSRP of 3100$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Spendor A2 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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 A2 Speaker
Spendor A2 has a Frequency response range of 36-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 36 Hz, A2 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 A2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Spendor A2?
Among the speakers in our database priced under $5,000 a pair, these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have deeper bass than the Spendor A2's 36Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Spendor A2?
The crossover frequency of the A2 is set to 4,200 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
Spendor A2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Spendor A2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, Spendor A2 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 A2 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Spendor A2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
24–375 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
A2 features Binding post type connectors.
Work out what gauge speaker cable this run needs →
Spendor A2 External Dimensions and Weight
Spendor A2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 30.9 x 5.9 x 10.15inch (784.9 x 149.9 x 257.8mm ).
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 A2 is approximately 386.4cm2 / 59.9inch2.
Millimetres are hard to picture, so here is the Spendor A2 drawn to scale next to the KLH Kendall, the speaker our readers compare it with most often.
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.
KLH Kendall needs about 108% more floor or shelf area. KLH Kendall is 122mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. KLH Kendall is 236mm taller.
Full comparison: Spendor A2 vs KLH Kendall ›
Find speakers that fit your shelf or alcove → · Work out where they should sit in the room →
WeightThe Spendor A2 weighs 12.00kg / 26.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how A2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5,000
Cabinet type and Materials
Spendor A2 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.
Does the Spendor A2 come with a Grille?
A2 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 A2.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Spendor A2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Spendor A2