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ALBEDO - ITALY Acclara
Acclara is the answer to a simple question. How to reach absolute performance in a floor standing design with a cabinet size still suitable for a living room.
The cabinet of Acclara is made out of 40 and 50 mm multilayer wooden sandwich that combines high mass and optimal resonance absorbing behavior. Two solid and heavy metal plates, connected each other by steel threaded bars, model a really stiff cage for largest cabinet sides. Acclara tweeter and midrange are from most expensive and performing line of speaker units from German Accuton brand, the Cell Line.
Bass loading follows the classical Albedo tradition of transmission line design. In this case, two twin but separated Helmholine labyrinths are arranged in order to have a perfect symmetry of bass path for the woofers. Helmholine is an Albedo patented variation of transmission line design that uses internal Helmholtz resonators for acoustic filtering of system bass output. The result is a deep firm bass response, with controlled tonal color.
ACCLARA DIAMOND SGS
The ACCLARA model in DIAMOND version represents a new level of audio performance for a product that we believed was unbeatable.
The 25 mm Tweeter with a hard Diamond inverted dome ensures greater off-axis dispersion along with an unmatchable details levels and very ultra low distortion.
The hardest material in the world at the complete service of high-end audio, only to achieve sonic perfection. It seems like a dream but our ACCLARA DIAMOND SGS is likely to make it come true.
The precision and depth of the soundstage reach an incredible level of realism, where the dynamics and clarity of every sound detail of the original input signal are reproduced with incredible naturalness and smoothness.
"Silver, Gold and Supreme"
"Acclara Diamond SGS" now flaunts a new reference audio level.
The crossover now takes advantage of the indisputable quality of the best Mundorf components, such as "Silver Gold Supreme" capacitors, "Supreme resistors" and "Icore" inductors.
Our aim was to maximize the quality of those components with a crucial role in passing the audio signal and that could otherwise limit the performance of our drivers.
And it is for the same reason that we then decided that it was also necessary to select a new interior wiring of superior quality.
That's why our "Acclara Diamond SGS" can now also benefit from the reliability of Van den Hul's silver-plated cables.
Dealers selling ALBEDO - ITALY near you
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- Supreme Acoustic Systems — in-store — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (website)
- Audio Emotion — online and in-store — Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom (website)
- Audio Living Design — in-store — Area Produttiva, Marche, Italy (website)
- Audio Treffbeuss — in-store — Norf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (website)
- AV Solutions - Italy — online and in-store — Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy (website)
- Dr Vinyl — in-store — Middle River, Maryland, United States (website)
- Eilex — in-store — Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan (website)
- Maestro Audio — in-store — Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (website)
- Mimic Audio — online and in-store — Chicago, Illinois, United States (website)
- Opus 51 — in-store — Champigny, Grand Est, France (website)
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The towering scale and reference-grade resolution of this 3-way floorstander make it immediately compelling, with Fidelity Magazine praising a presentation that blends powerful bass, a glowing midrange, and a diamond-tweeter top end that reveals fine detail without hardness. Its huge, fluid soundstage and luxurious build reinforce its statement-class appeal.
Pros
- Deep, weighty bass with impressive control from the mirrored transmission-line design.
- Highly resolving treble that exposes fine detail while staying smooth and composed.
- Expansive soundstage with strong imaging and convincing orchestral scale.
- Exceptional cabinet engineering and finish, with heavy, no-compromise construction.
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Cons
- Requires serious amplification and room care to get the best from its 86 dB sensitivity and 4-ohm load.
- Its ultra-high-end pricing puts it firmly out of reach for most buyers.
Sound Quality
95/100
Weighted average of sub-criteria below.
Bass
94/100
The Acclara’s twin mirrored transmission-line loading is explicitly credited with pulling the foundation down to an impressive 33 Hz, which is excellent territory for a large tower. Review language points to fundamentally powerful low end rather than merely decorative bass, and there are no complaints about boom or looseness in the supplied evidence.
Mid
95/100
The midrange is described as having a 'golden glow' and the overall presentation as both deeply detailed and emotionally engaging. That combination of richness, transparency, and composure suggests an unusually accomplished midband that remains refined rather than clinical.
Treble
96/100
The diamond tweeter is praised for drawing 'even the smallest details into the room,' which indicates excellent extension and resolution. The review also emphasizes that the speaker remains 'good-natured' despite its transparency, implying treble refinement without harshness.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
The stage is described as 'wide-ranging' with voices spreading convincingly across the room, and the speaker projects instruments with satisfying spatial scale. This is the kind of large, stable presentation expected from a reference-class tower, with strong evidence of breadth and convincing placement.
Dynamics
95/100
Reviewer comments about increased headroom translating into a gain in dynamics, plus the 'outstanding fluidity and almost beguiling impulses' on large orchestral works, point to excellent macrodynamic ease. It sounds confident and unstrained when the music becomes demanding, which suits its massive size and driver complement.
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Build Quality
97/100
Build quality is exceptional: the cabinet uses a very thick multi-layer sandwich wood frame, heavy metal top and base elements, and weighs 140 kg each, all of which strongly suggest serious engineering. The finish is described as 'out of this world,' and the overall execution reads like a no-compromise statement product.
Value for Money
72/100
At well above 50,000 euros, with a pair price around €69,000 and a stated range up to nearly €100,000, this is firmly in ultra-high-end territory. The review tone is admiring but does not suggest bargain value; in this competitive stratosphere, the Acclara looks justified for a very small audience rather than broadly compelling on value.
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