Audio Physic Tempo

The TEMPO is a true classic in the Audio Physic lineup. Over the years, it has evolved from a two-way bookshelf loudspeaker into today’s compact three-way floorstanding design. It sounds every bit as good as it looks—so don’t let its size fool you.

The TEMPO master the balancing act between superb precision, realistic imaging, and uncompromising neutrality better than any TEMPO before them. Equipped with the latest Audio Physic developments and meticulously refined down to the very last detail, the TEMPO once again raise the bar significantly for living-room-friendly floorstanding loudspeakers. They promise an unparalleled musical experience, true to the Audio Physic maxim: “Nothing But Music.”

At first glance, the TEMPO appears almost delicate, cleverly concealing the sophisticated engineering and intelligent design that make it a true standout transducer in its class. Its slim, tall proportions, gentle backward tilt, and side panels that taper toward the front effectively reduce stray resonances and thus sound-degrading cabinet vibrations, as well as standing waves inside the enclosure. Without countermeasures, such resonances and standing waves can quickly result in an undifferentiated, sometimes even boomy sound. The design of the TEMPO addresses these issues at their very root.

Two powerful woofers equipped with rigid aluminum diaphragms are positioned directly opposite each other in the sides of the TEMPO. Their arrangement and wiring in the so-called push-push configuration create a symmetrical distribution of forces acting on the cabinet during operation. A complete redesign of the bass chamber makes a lasting contribution to improved impulse response. Instead of conventional damping materials and standard bracing, open-pored ceramic foam is used. Thanks to its extremely large surface area, its damping efficiency is exceptionally high, while a porosity of over 85 percent results in only minimal loss of effective internal volume. The cabinet is extremely rigid yet remains very compact, yielding a level of precision that is unrivaled in this class.

The tweeter and midrange drivers are exclusive Audio Physic developments. Their hybrid basket construction (HHC technology) is unique, combining the damping properties of modern polymers with the stability and torsional rigidity of aluminum die-casting. This effectively prevents sound-degrading interactions between the voice-coil system and the supporting driver basket. The result is a smooth, coherent sound from the fundamental range to the highest frequencies.

The HHCM SL midrange driver of the TEMPO operates without a centering spider and, like the tweeter, features its own dedicated chamber. In addition to its elaborate dual-basket construction, the midrange driver employs a fixed phase plug. Depending on the musical material and playback level, voice-coil systems can heat up significantly, potentially altering certain parameters. The phase plug allows for far more effective ventilation of the voice coil, efficiently dissipating heat while also reducing compression effects behind the diaphragm. In the high-frequency range, the TEMPO likewise features the latest HHCT III driver generation.

The crossover networks have also been revised, with selected components specifically protected against micro-vibrations and the internal wiring carefully optimized. Last but not least, the TEMPO is equipped with solid aluminum outriggers, also used in the AVANTI. They ensure easy handling and optimal coupling to the floor. The result of these measures is clearly audible: significantly higher resolution, improved homogeneity, and strikingly natural musicality.

The TEMPO’s terminal panel is fitted with premium WBT nextgen™ PlasmaProtect™ binding posts. These are connected via special structure-borne sound dampers to a resonance-damped aluminum base plate. Here too, micro-vibrations are deliberately and effectively suppressed.

The TEMPO features a magnetic mounting system for its front grilles.

The elegant outriggers of the TEMPO facilitate setup and guarantee a perfectly stable stance on any surface. Thanks to integrated M8 threads, the TEMPO can easily be upgraded with Audio Physic VCF II Magnetic Plus feet. Their forward-thinking design allows for a perceptibly improved soundstage accuracy and playback authenticity, while also protecting sensitive floors from scratches.

Upon request, the TEMPO is available with a bi-wiring terminal

3-Way Design

The 3-way speaker features three different drivers that share reproduction of the entire frequency range. One or more woofers, a midrange driver and a tweeter. Usually the crossover frequency between low and mid frequencies is set between 150Hz and 300Hz, and between 2,000Hz and 3,000Hz for the transition from the midrange to the tweeter.

HHCT III – Hyper Holographic Cone Tweeter

Many AUDIO PHYSIC Core Technologies have been combined to build the HHCT-III tweeter. Together, they serve a single purpose: To guarantee an authentic rendition of the music, unaffected by any unwanted vibrations.

Push-Push Configuration

Some of the side-mounted woofers in our 3-way and 31/2-way speakers are arranged in a Push-Push configuration in which the forces exerted on the cabinet by the two woofers cancel each other out, avoiding the introduction of vibrations that could harm sound quality.

Dual Basket Design

AUDIO PHYSIC’S unique DUAL BASKET DESIGN is a true break-through innovation and the most important part of the HHCM-III technology. Instead of the tradition single basket, our HHCM-III features two separate baskets to prevent and subdue unwanted vibrations already at the source.

Ceramic Foam Bracing

Ceramic Foam is a high-tech material used for internal bracing in many of our speakers. It is much stiffer than MDF although it consists of 85% air. This means, the room taken up by the internal bracing is also part of the effective volume of air the drivers need to work. By using Ceramic Foam, we can build loudspeakers that match and out-perform much bulkier speakers.

Active Cone Damping

ACTIVE CONE DAMPING is a unique design to reduce resonances in metal diaphragms, developed exclusively by AUDIO PHYSIC.

Aluminium Phase-Plug

All midrange drivers used in AUDIO PHYSIC speakers feature an aluminium phase plug mounted directly onto the motor system. This elaborate design has several advantages over conventional drivers.
Alle Mitteltöner von AUDIO PHYSIC verfügen über einen starr mit dem Magnetsystem verbundenen Phase Plug aus Aluminium. Diese aufwändige Konstruktion bringt gleich mehrere Vorteile mit sich.

Bi-Wiring/Bi-Amping optional

Most our speakers have a regular single-wiring terminal to avoid unnecessary metal or wire bridges that would harm sound quality when used in single-wiring configuration (Which is what most Hi-Fi fans actually use). However, an optional Bi-Wiring/Bi-Amping Terminal can usually be ordered with any new speaker. Retrofitting only on special request.

CCAC – Ceramic Coated Aluminium Cone

By coating a conical aluminium diaphragm with a special ceramic material, AUDIO PHYSIC creates a diaphragm that is at the same time very light as well as extremely rigid. When used together with ACTIVE CONE DAMPING technology the cone diaphragm is virtually immune against any partial oscillations that would otherwise impair the sound.

VCF – Vibration Control Feet optional

The best feet for our – and other – speakers. VCF provide a substantial improvement of sound performance by reducing transfer of unwanted vibrations while at the same time protecting delicate surfaces. Also available as VCF Component for Hi-Fi separates and as VCF Cable Supports.

VCT – Vibration Control Terminal

Unwanted vibrations have negative effects on sound quality wherever they occur in the signal path. Because AUDIO PHYSIC has made it their mission to fight unwanted vibration and resonance whenever and wherever they occur, the fully decoupled VIBRATION CONTROL TERMINAL (VCT) has been devised.

HHCM SL

The HHCM SL works without a spider, which means that kinetic energy is transferred in an unimagined way. This creates an outstanding and natural music reproduction that you can’t believe until you hear it.

HHCM SL – Revolutionary performance in the midrange