A wooden speaker cabinet with a large black speaker and a label that reads "SHAKUTO AUDIO". The front panel of the speaker is a teal blue with a wood grain finish. The cabinet is placed on a white background. Altec, JBL, Klipsch
A wooden speaker cabinet with a large black speaker and a label that reads "SHAKUTO AUDIO". The front panel of the speaker is a teal blue with a wood grain finish. The cabinet is placed on a white background. Altec, JBL, Klipsch

Bulgakov-8

Introductory Price: $3,600.00
Original Price: $6,200.00

Bulgakov-8 is a compact high-efficiency loudspeaker created for people who value exceptional sound and distinctive design in equal measure. Easy to place yet impossible to overlook, it combines expressive musical performance with boutique craftsmanship and a strong visual presence.

We named it Bulgakov-8 because it feels at home among great books, beautiful objects, and music with depth and soul.

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Compact size. Strong identity.

Designed for spaces where every object matters, Bulgakov-8 offers a rare combination of compact proportions, engaging sound, and refined visual character. It is not a generic bookshelf speaker, but a carefully crafted loudspeaker with a personality of its own.

Crafted to stand apart

Each pair is built in California from Baltic birch plywood and finished with the same attention to detail that defines every SHAKUTO Audio system. The front baffle is made from polished natural curly maple, giving the speaker its signature visual depth and character.

Bulgakov-8 is also available in a range of custom colors and finish combinations, allowing each pair to feel personal and visually distinctive.

Sound worthy of its form

A speaker this visually refined should sound just as compelling. Bulgakov-8 delivers an open, expressive, and engaging presentation with the clarity, presence, and musical flow to match its craftsmanship.

Its high-efficiency design makes it easy to drive and highly rewarding with both tube amplifiers and quality solid-state systems.

Specifications

Configuration: 2-way coaxial loudspeaker
Driver: JBL 328C coaxial driver
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity: 96 dB
Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
Cabinet: Baltic birch plywood
Front baffle: polished natural curly maple
Finish options: natural wood finishes or custom colors
Amplifier matching: tube amplifiers and quality solid-state systems
Dimensions: 19.5" x 14" x 10.5"
Build: made to order in California

Finishes & Custom Options

Natural curly maple front baffle
Custom-colored front baffle
Natural wood cabinet finishes
Custom finish combinations upon request

Because each pair is finished individually, no two are ever exactly the same.

Close-up of a box with wood grain sides and a teal front featuring a speaker and the brand name 'Shakuto Audio'. Altec, JBL, Klipsch
A wooden speaker with a round black speaker cone and a white logo on the front, set against a black background. Altec, JBL, Klipsch
Close-up image of a wooden speaker with a black speaker cone on the front, positioned on a dark surface against a black background, with a small metal label that reads 'SHAKUTO AUDIO' on the lower right corner. Altec, JBL, Klipsch
Close-up of a modern speaker on a black background, with a wooden panel on the left and a label that reads 'SHAKUTO AUDIO'. Altec, JBL, Klipsch

All SHAKUTO Audio speakers are custom-built to order to ensure the highest level of quality.
Please allow approximately 6–8 weeks for production before shipment.

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