Spendor A7.2 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Spendor. It was released in 2022. It features a 1.06" Tweeter and 1 x 7.09" Woofer.
Two-way rear-ported asymmetric cabinet. LF 18 cm EP77 polymer cone. HF 27 mm polyamide dome.
The speaker has a frequency range of 33-27k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. Spendor A7.2 has an MSRP of 6498$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Spendor A7.2 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 | 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Spendor A7.2 Speaker
Spendor A7.2 has a Frequency response range of 33-27k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 33 Hz, A7.2 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 A7.2'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 A7.2?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Spendor A7.2's 33Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Spendor A7.2?
The crossover frequency of the A7.2 is set to 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 A7.2's nominal impedance level is
6.75 ohms but can go down to as low as
5.4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6.75 Ohms makes the Spendor A7.2 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, Spendor A7.2 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 A7.2 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Spendor A7.2
Even though the nominal impedance of the A7.2 is 6.75 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Spendor is 5.4 ohms Spendor A7.2 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 A7.2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
28–445 W
per channel into 6.75 ohms.
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Input Type
A7.2 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Spendor A7.2 External Dimensions and Weight
Spendor A7.2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 36.77 x 7.09 x 12.01inch (934.0 x 180.1 x 305.1mm ).
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 A7.2 is approximately 549.5cm2 / 85.2inch2.
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WeightThe Spendor A7.2 weighs 17.70kg / 38.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how A7.2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Cabinet type and Materials
Spendor A7.2 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 A7.2 come with a Grille?
A7.2 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 A7.2.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Spendor A7.2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Spendor A7.2