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Alsyvox Audio Design CARAVAGGIO
Our CARAVAGGIO model is very exclusive and is made on request only. It is a 4 ways design, 1 more compared to smaller models (ribbon- planar woofer, NEW ribbon midrange, ribbon tweeter and ribbon super-tweeter) on one panel per channel. Its width is 0.69m (27″) with a total height of 2.03m (80″), a weight of 150Kg (333lb) per channel excluding crossovers and a woofer surface of more than 1 sqm (11sqft) on the two channels. It comes with 2 acrylic external passive crossovers using exclusive topology, connecting cables between speaker and crossover are included. These standard crossovers have dimensions of 510x330x130mm weight 30Kg including acrylic transparent base and are using same quality components to X crossovers for Botticelli or Tintoretto, also XX quality is available on request with a size of 680x450x130mm weight 50Kg each. Difference is clearly audible with higher resolution and transparency, like upgrading the speakers by one or two levels.
Also a separate dedicated subwoofer panel (one each channel) is available and it is recommended only in very big rooms from 80sqm (800sqft).
High sensitivity of 94dB makes possible to use virtually any amplifier.
It is recommended for rooms of 40sqm (400sqft) to 120sqm (1200sqft).
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Professional Reviews 90/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
96/100
Build Quality
87/100
Value for Money
71/100
With its lifelike imaging, sweeping scale, and open treble, the CARAVAGGIO turns playback into a startlingly physical event. Robert Harley of The Absolute Sound praises its bass authority, transient speed, and room-filling soundstage, while noting that it needs generous space from the back wall to fully unlock its magic.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Delivers exceptionally vivid imaging and a huge, room-filling soundstage that detaches voices and instruments from the cabinets.
Combines fast transients with powerful, authoritative bass that defies the usual ribbon-speaker stereotype.
Treble is highly open, extended, and detailed without sounding bright or edgy.
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Cons
Needs substantial distance from the back wall and a large listening room to achieve its full depth and spatial scale.
Setup is physically demanding, with heavy cabinets and a delicate, time-consuming assembly process.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 96/100
Reviewers describe the Caravaggio as startlingly lifelike, with a vivid, physical presentation that makes music feel immediate and emotionally involving. The overall impression is of an exceptionally accomplished loudspeaker with a highly refined balance of speed, scale, and realism.
Bass
95/100
The bass is repeatedly described as weighty, authoritative, and surprising for a ribbon-based design. Robert Harley highlights 'fabulous bass weight and low-end dynamic authority' and says it delivers 'shocking bass weight, power, and dynamic impact' even with modest amplification.
Mid
96/100
The midrange comes across as richly textured, powerful, and physically convincing rather than thin or airy. Vocals and instruments are said to have real body and presence, with concert grand piano reproduced with unusual scale and authority.
Treble
96/100
Treble performance is praised as open, extended, fast, detailed, and transparent, while also staying free of brightness or edginess. The reviewer’s comments about hearing low-level treble detail and the sense of unlimited top-end extension point to very refined high-frequency performance.
Soundstage Imaging
97/100
Spatial presentation is one of the most striking aspects of the speaker. Images are described as detached from the cabinets and floating 'spookily' in the room, with a stage that seems to occupy the entire front half of the listening space.
Dynamics
96/100
Dynamics are portrayed as thrilling, with strong transient speed, convincing impact, and the ability to play loudly while retaining control and scale. The reviewer says the speaker sustains a visceral thrill across long listening sessions and delivers high-impact playback even with a low-power 20-watt SET amplifier.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
87/100
The review evidence points to serious, high-end engineering and a formidable physical presence, including external crossovers, heavy construction, and careful assembly. That said, the supplied review says more about packaging and setup than long-term cabinet fit, finish, or resonance control, so the build impression rests more on the product’s substantial execution than on detailed craftsmanship commentary.
Value for Money
71/100
At $200,070 with the X crossover and $258,421 with the XX crossover, this is an extremely expensive speaker, and the review does not frame that price as easy to justify. The praise is about performance rather than value, so the price looks like a serious barrier even for a product of this ambition.
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