Phonar P-2

General

• Manufacturer: Phonar Akustik GmbH
• Model: P-2
• Years of manufacture: until 1996
• Made in: Tarp, Germany
• Colour:black ash, cherry, walnut, mahogany
• Dimensions: 830 x 187 x 267 mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 14,6 kg
• Original price: 1.600,- DM/pair

Technical Data

• Type: 2-way, floorstanding speaker, bi-wiring
• Chassis:
  • Woofer: 2x 130 mm

Tweeter: 1x 25 mm

• Power handling (nominal/music): 110 / 165 W
• efficiency: 90 dB/1W/1m
• max sound pressure level:
• Frequency response: 32 - 22,000 Hz.
• crossover ranges:
• Impedance: 4 Ohm

This model is an absolutely exceptional loudspeaker. This is due to the fact that especially the P-2 enjoys the highest reputation in music circles. . It is really hard to believe where the sound volume comes from. The inconspicuous small drivers do not give any reason to believe that this is the case. On closer inspection, however, the design makes perfect sense. Due to the small diameter the small bass-midrange drivers can reach very far to the tweeter, respectively they can be coupled in such a way that this speaker reproduces the important vocal range incredibly clean. The listener is completely astonished when a deep resonance is emitted from these dainty sound columns and a subwoofer is nowhere to be seen...

The speaker is divided into two bass reflex chambers for the two bass-midrange drivers and is characterised by an analytical yet unobtrusive way of playing. The coherence and conciseness of the midrange are reminiscent of the very best loudspeakers, while the additional bass driver ensures a mature sound with pleasantly musically structured bass and a colourful fundamental tone reproduction. Their spirited handling of dynamic passages guarantees a pleasurable listening experience. Visually and sonically, the P2 is a delight. Bass . Power and dynamics that enchant.

GEZ. M.L