Spendor Classic 100 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Spendor. It was released in 2017. It features a 0.87" Tweeter, 1 x 7.09" Midrange and 1 x 12.2" Woofer.
3-way reflex. LF 12" (310 mm). MF 7" (180 mm). HF 0.866" (22 mm).
The speaker has a frequency range of 25-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Spendor Classic 100 has an MSRP of 15998$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Spendor Classic 100 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 Classic 100 Speaker
Spendor Classic 100 has a Frequency response range of 25-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25 Hz, Classic 100 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 Classic 100'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 Classic 100?
As you can see from the chart, Spendor Classic 100 with its 25 Hz features the lowest Low Frequency level among the Bookshelf speakers in our database, promising a very good bass range.
Crossover frequency of the Spendor Classic 100?
Classic 100 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 490 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3600 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Spendor Classic 100's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Spendor Classic 100 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Spendor Classic 100 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Spendor Classic 100 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Spendor Classic 100 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–150 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Classic 100 features Binding post type connectors.
Work out what gauge speaker cable this run needs →
Spendor Classic 100 External Dimensions and Weight
Spendor Classic 100 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 27.5 x 14.5 x 17inch (698.5 x 368.3 x 431.8mm ).
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 Classic 100 is approximately 1590.3cm2 / 246.5inch2.
Millimetres are hard to picture, so here is the Spendor Classic 100 drawn to scale next to the Sonus faber Guarneri, 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.
Spendor Classic 100 needs about 77% more floor or shelf area. Spendor Classic 100 is 57mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Spendor Classic 100 is 322mm taller.
Full comparison: Spendor Classic 100 vs Sonus faber Guarneri ›
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WeightThe Spendor Classic 100 weighs 36.02kg / 79.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Classic 100's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $20,000
Cabinet type and Materials
Spendor Classic 100 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.
Wall Mounting
Classic 100 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Spendor Classic 100 come with a Grille?
Classic 100 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 Classic 100.
- 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 Classic 100 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Spendor Classic 100