Spendor AC2 is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Center Channel speaker by Spendor. It was released in 2022. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 0.87" Tweeter and 1 x 7.09" Woofer.
Two-way sealed cabinet. LF 18 cm EP77 polymer cone. HF 22 mm polyamide dome.
The speaker has a frequency range of 49-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Spendor AC2 has an MSRP of 2499$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Spendor AC2 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 Spendor AC2 Speaker
Spendor AC2 has a Frequency response range of 49-25k Hz at ±3dB.
Here we have a comparison of how AC2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Spendor AC2?
The crossover frequency of the AC2 is set to 3.9 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 AC2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
6.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Spendor AC2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Spendor AC2 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 AC2 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Spendor AC2
Even though the nominal impedance of the AC2 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Spendor is 6.6 ohms Spendor AC2 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 AC2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–300 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
AC2 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Spendor AC2 External Dimensions and Weight
Spendor AC2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6.5 x 18.5 x 10.8inch (165.1 x 469.9 x 274.3mm ).
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 AC2 is approximately 1288.9cm2 / 199.8inch2.
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WeightThe Spendor AC2 weighs 9.00kg / 19.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AC2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
Spendor AC2 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.
Does the Spendor AC2 come with a Grille?
AC2 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 AC2.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Spendor AC2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Spendor AC2