Sonics Arkadia

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General

  • Manufacturer: Sonics
  • Model: Arkadia
  • Years of manufacture:
  • Made in:
  • Color:
  • Dimensions: 31.5 x 50 x 34 cm (W x H x D).
  • Weight: 18 kg
  • Original price approx:


Technical data

  • Type: 2 way bass reflex
  • Chassis:
    • HT: 27mm silk dome. Ferrofluid cooled.
    • TT: 22cm low-mid driver with hand coated paper cone.

Power handling (nominal/music): 140W.

  • Efficiency: 89dB/1m/2.85V
  • Frequency Response: 38Hz - 27kHz (-3dB), 100Hz - 20kHz (+ - 2dB).
  • Crossover ranges: (for LS with multiple drivers)
  • Impedance: 8 Ohm


Special features

  • In the original version, the cabinet was reinforced with kermaic plates. In the current version they have been replaced by internal bracing.

Built-in speakers: TT SEAS CA22RNX H1288-08 HT SEAS H1189-06 27TDFC

Remarks[edit]

Other models of the same series:

Pictures[edit]

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Reports[edit]

  • Stereoplay issue 1/2007; 2nd/5th place in test: "good" (66 points) Price/Performance: "outstanding", "highlight".
    • "Massive compact speaker in retro look with Seas equipment and sophisticated crossover... Sounds extremely sovereign and natural, the new benchmark for musicality."
  • Audio Issue 5/2006; Single test: "very good" (top class; 89 points) Price/Performance: "outstanding".
    • "Don't be put off by the retro look: The Sonics Arkadia is a modern speaker that has only the appearance in common with the boxes of the last millennium. ...Music enjoyment without limitations..."

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