Sonics Arkadia

Data

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 In the current version they have been replaced by internal bracing.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

Other models of the same series:

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Reports

• 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..."