Vitalic-12
Early Bird Price: $4,900.00
Original Price: $7,900.00
A high-efficiency, horn-loaded two-way where studio precision meets live energy. The carefully tuned 12" woofer reaches with authority from 36 Hz, while the solid-wood horn delivers natural attack, articulate mids, and effortless scale. 96 dB sensitivity (1 W/1 m), 36–20 kHz response, 8 Ω. Hand-built from Baltic birch with top-tier components.
Sold as a pair
Mid-century inspired—minimalism, brutalism, honest materials.
Vitalic-12 is a modern, high-efficiency 2-way that delivers horn dynamics without the room-overrun. A fast 12-inch woofer hands off to a precision waveguide for effortless scale, impact, and low listening fatigue—at everyday volumes and well beyond.
Why it feels alive
High efficiency, low compression. Big, unforced dynamics and microdetail at low volume; clean headroom when you push it.
Seamless hand-off. Crossover is tuned by measurement and ear for a relaxed, coherent midband—voices sit forward, never sharp.
Real bass, compact footprint. A tuned enclosure gives agile, tuneful low end—music, not boom.
Monolithic Wooden Horn
What it is
A horn carved from a large, solid billet of Baltic birch plywood. The mass and stiffness provide an exceptionally stable acoustic structure.
Musical properties & advantages
Minimal coloration. Dense wood damps parasitic vibration—cleaner mids, natural tone.
Greater intelligibility. Attacks and decays resolve without glassiness; more micro-detail at low levels.
Soundstage & focus. Tighter localization; stage width and depth remain stable.
Low listening fatigue. No spiky resonances or ringing—easy to listen for hours.
Dynamics with control. The structure doesn’t “breathe”: drums hit hard and bass stays tight, even on peaks.
What you’ll hear
Center-locked vocals with body and air
Drum transients that start/stop on a dime
Brass/strings with bite and shimmer, minus the glare
A wide, stable stage that stays intact off-axis
Key Features
CNC-machined, solid-birch horn block bonded into the cabinet (maximum rigidity, minimal resonance)
≈96 dB sensitivity for vivid dynamics with modest power
12″ pro woofer: carbon-fiber–impregnated paper cone and cloth surround.
Horn-loaded HF in a custom waveguide for control and dynamics
Hand-built Baltic birch cabinet; internal bracing; low-diffraction edges
Premium crossover parts; robust binding posts
Optional Active Vitalic-12 with integrated DSP/amps (plug-and-play, preset voicings)
Finishes & Options
Cabinet: Baltic birch — raw/natural ply (clear or matte oil) or custom real-wood veneer (Walnut, Oak, bespoke)
Baffle: Black silk or full Noir
Configuration: Passive or Active; matching plinths available
Your system, your way
Passive or Active. Run Vitalic-12 with your favorite amp, or choose the integrated DSP/amp option for true plug-and-play (preset voicings and room-friendly trims).
Amplifier-friendly. High sensitivity works beautifully with quality tubes or low-to-medium-power solid-state.
Rooms: excels in small-to-medium spaces; scales with placement in larger rooms
Specifications
System: 2-way; horn-loaded HF; front-ported cabinet
Sensitivity (passive): ~96 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
Frequency response (system): 38 Hz–20 kHz (in-room, –6 dB); target ±3 dB through the midband
LF driver: 12″ carbon-fiber-impregnated paper cone, cloth surround
HF driver: compression driver in solid-birch machined waveguide
Crossover: time-aligned acoustic targets
Nominal impedance: 8 Ω (passive version)
Dimensions/Weight: 30.7”x15.6”x17.5” / 100lb
Order your pair of speakers.
Each pair is handmade and tuned specifically for you.
Current build time: 4–8 weeks.
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