Spendor A4.2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker - Pair

Product Description

The Spendor A4.2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker is a refined, compact floorstanding speaker from Spendor’s enhanced A-Line Mark 2 series, designed for audiophiles seeking engaging, high-fidelity sound with impressive scale. Standing at 85cm, this 2-way speaker features an 18cm EP77 polymer cone mid/bass driver and a 22mm LPZ polyamide dome tweeter, delivering a dynamic, expressive sound with powerful bass and articulate detail. Its slim, elegant cabinet, available in premium Oak, Walnut, Black Oak, or Satin White finishes, blends seamlessly into any living space. With high efficiency and broad amplifier compatibility, the A4.2 offers a captivating listening experience that exceeds expectations for its size, ideal for medium-sized rooms. Handcrafted in the UK, it upholds Spendor’s 50-year legacy of sonic excellence and craftsmanship.  

Key Features  

• 2-Way Floorstanding Design: Combines an 18cm mid/bass driver and 22mm tweeter for vibrant mids, clear highs, and room-filling bass in a compact chassis.  
  
• LPZ Tweeter: 22mm polyamide dome with equalized sound-wave path lengths ensures precise, uncolored high frequencies with minimal distortion.  
  
• EP77 Polymer Mid/Bass Driver: 18cm cone delivers natural, detailed vocals and instruments, optimized for clarity and dynamic range.  
  
• Advanced Crossover Network: Refined crossover ensures seamless driver integration, enhancing soundstage depth and tonal balance.  
  
• High Efficiency: 86 dB sensitivity and 8-ohm nominal impedance make it compatible with a wide range of amplifiers, from low-powered tube amps to solid-state designs.  
  
• Slim, Rigid Cabinet: Low-resonance cabinet with asymmetric bracing and Dynamic Damping minimizes vibration, ensuring clean, transparent audio.  
  
• Versatile Placement: Optimized for real-world rooms, performs well near walls or in open spaces, delivering articulate bass and engaging sound.  
  
• Premium Finishes: Available in Oak, Walnut, Black Oak, and Satin White veneers for a refined, modern aesthetic.  
  
• Handcrafted in the UK: Meticulously assembled in Spendor’s Sheffield facility, ensuring quality and durability.  
  
• A-Line Mark 2 Upgrades: Enhanced drivers and crossover refinements build on the award-winning A4, offering improved resolution and musicality, as noted for its “deft presentation” and “vocal and instrumental timbre” [spendoraudio.com].

Why Choose the Spendor A4.2?

The A4.2 refines the beloved A4, delivering a “dynamic sound” with “projection, character, and sheer entertainment” far beyond its size, as praised on [spendoraudio.com] for its “room-filling presence”. Users and reviewers, including Dieter Arrow from Lite Magazine, commend its “optically unobtrusive” design and ability to convey the “essence of music” with clarity and charm. The A4.2’s slim chassis and high efficiency make it ideal for medium-sized rooms, offering tight, tuneful bass and a natural soundstage for genres like jazz, rock, and classical. Launched at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025, its upgraded engineering and elegant design make it a versatile, future-proof choice for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity performance in a compact floorstander.

Product Specifications  

• Type: 2-way floorstanding loudspeaker  
  
• Drive Units:  Tweeter: 22mm LPZ polyamide dome  
  
• Mid/Bass: 18cm EP77 polymer cone
  
• Frequency Response: 36 Hz–25 kHz (-6 dB)  
  
• Sensitivity: 86 dB (2.83V/1m)  
  
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms  
  
• Crossover Frequency: 3.8 kHz  
  
• Power Handling: 25–150W (unclipped)  
  
• Dimensions: 33.5" H x 7.1" W x 11.1" D (850 x 180 x 281 mm, including plinth)  
  
• Weight: 19.8 lbs (9 kg) per speaker  
  
• Finishes: Oak, Walnut, Black Oak, Satin White  

What’s Included  

• Spendor A4.2 Floorstanding Loudspeakers (Pair)  
  
• Magnetic grilles  
  
• User manual

Perfect For  

• Audiophiles seeking dynamic, high-fidelity sound in a compact floorstanding design  
  
• Medium-sized hi-fi setups needing versatile, amplifier-friendly speakers  
  
• Music lovers valuing Spendor’s UK craftsmanship and engaging, expressive sound