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AudioNec OBi MAX

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Bi-Wire Capable

The AudioNec OBi MAX is a powerful, open-baffle speaker that features the high-performance “Duopole 313510” wideband driver, which stands 31 cm tall. This unique driver’s qualities have established AudioNec at the forefront of high-end sound reproduction. In the OBi MAX, the Duopole driver is complemented by two 15-inch low-frequency drivers in a d’Appolito configuration to handle the bass range and a horn-loaded dome super tweeter for pristine highs. The OBi MAX also includes a no compromise high-end passive crossover.


Live music

The OBi MAX recreates live music with extraordinary accuracy, immersing you in a concert-like experience where macro and micro details are delivered naturally and effortlessly. This impressive speaker provides a perfectly balanced sound that satisfies even the most demanding listeners regardless of room size, yes the OBi MAX can fill large spaces effortlessly even at high volumes.


DuoPole™ 31

The DuoPole™ 31 is historically the original driver of AudioNec EVO loudspeakers that were first presented at the High-End show in Munich in 2019. This wideband driver covers frequencies from 400 Hz to 10 kHz, and is capable of reproducing all instruments with a realistic scale. For example, the enormous power handling and the lightning attacks of a drum kit will be reproduced without any loss. Its efficiency in the OBi Max is nothing less than 95 dB.


Deep, strong, clean low

Thanks to its four 15 inches woofers per pair specifically developed for open baffle design, able to go as low as 30 Hz with 45 Hz at -6dB, the OBi MAX speaker delivers impressive strong, clean, controlled, articulate, dynamic, perfectly integrated and neutral bass.These qualities enable realistic, emotional sound reproduction, immersing the listener in the soul of the music. This quality in the low frequencies distinguishes exceptional speaker systems from ordinary ones.


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Overall Score 92/100

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Deliciously Crispy

Live-music realism is the OBi MAX's hallmark: this open-baffle speaker pairs a 31 cm DuoPole wideband driver with dual 15″ woofers to deliver deep, controlled bass, airy treble and astonishing dynamics. Reviewers at Audiophil-Online and Best of High End highlight its expansive soundstage, making it a towering option for large rooms and demanding listeners.

Best of High End

"One of the standout features of the OBi MAX is its extraordinary ability to recreate live music with stunning accuracy."

Pros

  • Powerful, extended low end down to ~20 Hz with clean, controlled delivery that fills large rooms.
  • Natural, authoritative mids from the 31 cm DuoPole wideband driver that preserve instrument scale and vocal presence.
  • Well-extended, pristine treble and high sensitivity yield excellent dynamics and a concert-like, expansive soundstage.

Sound Quality

94/100

Bass

95/100

Dual 15" woofers (per speaker) in open-baffle with quoted extension to 20 Hz and -6dB at 30 Hz. Reviews repeatedly praise deep, controlled, and authoritative low end that fills large rooms, supporting a top-tier large-tower bass score.

Mid

93/100

31 cm DuoPole wideband driver covering 400 Hz–10 kHz; reviewers report natural timbre, instrument scale and vocal presence with coherent crossover integration.

Treble

92/100

Horn-loaded dome super tweeter and spec to 25 kHz. Review language describes pristine, well-extended highs with detail and air without signs of harshness.

Soundstage Imaging

94/100

Reviewers highlight exceptional live-music recreation, concert-like immersion and strong micro/macro detail, implying wide, deep staging and stable images.

Dynamics

94/100

High sensitivity (97 dB), claimed excellent power handling and responsiveness. Review notes the speaker fills large spaces at high volume and renders fast attacks without strain.

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Build Quality

90/100

High-performance DuoPole driver and a 'no-compromise' passive crossover cited; details on cabinet bracing/finish are limited, but engineering choices imply solid build.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive baseline applied: high-end passive crossover and standard passive speaker connections. No DSP/app/streaming expected or penalized.

Value for Money

80/100

Price not provided and reviewers emphasize high-end performance rather than cost. Conservatively rated given lack of explicit price/peer-comparison value statements.

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