Which speakers suit the Esoteric F-02?

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Esoteric F-02
Esoteric F-02
Integrated Amplifier
120 W into 8 ohms
240 W into 4 ohms
rated to 4 ohms
$21,000
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Speakers that suit it
801

Of the passive speakers we cover in this category, 801 pair well with the Esoteric F-02 at your listening level .

Best matches for the Esoteric F-02

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ATC SCM100PSL
ATC SCM100PSL
Floor-standing · 88 dB · 8 ohm · $26,999 a pair
Excellent match
10 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with an 8 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
2
Canton Reference 2 2023
Canton Reference 2 2023
Floor-standing · 88 dB · 4 ohm · $23,000 a pair
Workable with care
10 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean. Below the 370 W minimum Canton recommends for this speaker.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 4 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
3
ATC SCM100PSLT
ATC SCM100PSLT
Floor-standing · 88 dB · 8 ohm · $29,999 a pair
Excellent match
10 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with an 8 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
4
DALI Epikore 7
DALI Epikore 7
Floor-standing · 88 dB · 6 ohm · $30,000 a pair
Excellent match
11 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 6 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
5
DALI Epicon 8
DALI Epicon 8
Floor-standing · 89 dB · 5 ohm · $22,500 a pair
Excellent match
11 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 5 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
6
Yamaha NS-5000
Yamaha NS-5000
Bookshelf · 88 dB · 6 ohm · $22,000 a pair
Workable with care
11 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean. Below the 200 W minimum Yamaha recommends for this speaker.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 6 ohm speaker that dips to 3.5.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
7
Spendor Classic 200
Spendor Classic 200
Floor-standing · 89 dB · 8 ohm · $29,998 a pair
Excellent match
11 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with an 8 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
8
Dynaudio Confidence 30
Dynaudio Confidence 30
Floor-standing · 88 dB · 4 ohm · $21,000 a pair
Excellent match
10 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 4 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
9
PS Audio Aspen FR30
PS Audio Aspen FR30
Floor-standing · 88 dB · 4 ohm · $34,999 a pair
Excellent match
10 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 4 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
10
Canton Reference 3 2023
Canton Reference 3 2023
Floor-standing · 88 dB · 4 ohm · $19,500 a pair
Workable with care
10 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean. Below the 300 W minimum Canton recommends for this speaker.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 4 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
11
PS Audio Aspen FR20
PS Audio Aspen FR20
Floor-standing · 87 dB · 4 ohm · $22,999 a pair
Excellent match
9 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 4 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
12
Spendor Classic 100TI
Spendor Classic 100TI
Bookshelf · 89 dB · 8 ohm · $19,998 a pair
Excellent match
11 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with an 8 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
13
Spendor Classic 200TI
Spendor Classic 200TI
Floor-standing · 89 dB · 8 ohm · $35,998 a pair
Excellent match
11 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with an 8 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Sensible value pick against these speakers.
14
Dynaudio Confidence 50
Dynaudio Confidence 50
Floor-standing · 87 dB · 4 ohm · $33,500 a pair
Excellent match
9 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 4 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
15
Sonus faber Serafino
Sonus faber Serafino
Floor-standing · 90 dB · 4 ohm · $21,998 a pair
Excellent match
12 dB of headroom, far more than needed. No harm in it.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 4 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
16
Monitor Audio Platinum 300 3G
Monitor Audio Platinum 300 3G
Floor-standing · 88 dB · 4 ohm · $17,900 a pair
Excellent match
10 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 4 ohm speaker that dips to 4.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
17
Harbeth M40.5 XD2
Harbeth M40.5 XD2
Bookshelf · 86 dB · 6 ohm · $21,990 a pair
Excellent match
9 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with a 6 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
18
Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo
Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo
Bookshelf · 89 dB · 8 ohm · $16,990 a pair
Excellent match
11 dB of headroom over what this speaker needs - peaks stay clean.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with an 8 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
19
Fyne Audio F704SP
Fyne Audio F704SP
Floor-standing · 96 dB · 8 ohm · $25,999 a pair
Excellent match
18 dB of headroom, far more than needed. No harm in it.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with an 8 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.
20
Focal Sopra No.3
Focal Sopra No.3
Floor-standing · 92 dB · 8 ohm · $27,998 a pair
Excellent match
14 dB of headroom, far more than needed. No harm in it.
Rated down to 4 ohms, comfortable with an 8 ohm speaker.
Power nearly doubles into 4 ohms (120 W to 240 W) - a stiff supply that copes with hard loads.
Balanced against the price of the speakers.

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