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Borresen Acoustics Børresen C2
Precision Engineering and Elegant Design
Inspired by the groundbreaking innovations of the 0-, T-, and M-series, the C-series is equipped with meticulously crafted drivers, precisely engineered crossovers, and cabinets optimized for acoustic performance are combined with anti-resonance technologies to create a loudspeaker that balances refinement and power in perfect harmony.
Technologies and Components
Bass/midrange Drivers: Børresen DCC5 Neo
At the core of the C-Series performance is the Børresen 5-inch CC Neo bass/midrange driver, meticulously crafted to deliver superior clarity and dynamics.
The Membrane The membrane consists of three layers, laminated into a single unit: an aramid honeycomb core between two carbon fiber skins. The combination of these materials result in a moving surface with exceptional properties. Carbon fiber layers provide optimum stiffness in many different directions. This unique characteristic reduces vibrations and resonances to incredibly low levels.The Magnetic Motor System The C-Series features a sophisticated magnetic motor system with double copper caps on the pole rings. This design, adapted from higher-end Børresen drivers, minimizes electromagnetic resonance and lowers inductance, easing the load on the amplifier.
The Børresen Ribbon Tweeter: Speed and Precision
The C-Series is equipped with Børresen’s renowned RP94 Ribbon Planar Tweeter, a signature feature of the Børresen brand. With a remarkable efficiency of 94 dB and an ultra-light moving mass of just 0.01 grams, this closed ribbon tweeter is capable of incredible speed and responsiveness. Operating from 2.5 kHz and above, it captures the finest sonic details with precision and is robust enough to handle high transient peaks without distortion. This level of detail and clarity allows listeners to experience music with a level of subtlety and refinement rarely achieved.
Crossover
The Børresen C2 loudspeaker is based on serial crossover networks, which provide the same phase-locked electric current flow to transducers in the filtering region. Although this crossover topology is significantly more difficult to implement, as it divert the out-of-band currents, it creates a much more coherent filtering system.
Designed with bi-wiring with the option of bi-ampingThe Bi-wiring terminal on the rear support the ability to work with two independent amplifiers. This enables each section (bass and midrange/treble) to receive sufficient power, enhancing precision, clarity, and spatial depth. The speakers can be controlled, and room optimized very precisely with the Aavik active crossover found in a variety of Aavik amplifiers.
Cabinet: Designed for acoustic excellence
Thick milled hard-wood laminatesExcellent mechanical self-damping properties
1mm-thick carbon fiber panels applied to the sidesSignificantly increases the rigidity of the enclosure
Speaker base designed for Ansuz Darkz technologyTo control resonance, enhancing sound quality and visual appeal
Black or white high gloss lacquer and enhanced with optical carbon fiber inserts
Designed by Michael Børresen and Flemming Erik Rasmussen:Where meticulous engineering meets creative artistry
Internal Cabinet Design
The cabinet houses internal 5mm-thick block-milled wood supportsMinimize distortion, standing waves, and external resonances.
5-inch midrange drivers in semi-open chambersEnhance decompression and eliminate resonances, delivering improved openness and expansive imaging.
The Tesla coil principle
The principle is to have two coils that are wounded in each direction / a coil and a counter coil. In Ansuz words: “A double inverted coil” – the two coils are both carrying voltage – and when the Tesla coil encounters a voltage spike a counter spike is activated in order to eliminate the noise. As Noise spikes are pure voltage and carries virtually no charge, the cancelation is quite good, but not 100%. By adding more P-TC coils in parallel the performance increases. By implementing this the perceived blackness in the music improves significantly. Ansuz Tesla coils are available in various types as they complement each other in terms of strengths /weaknesses.
Analog dither technology 3rd generation
A 3rd generation of the Ansuz analog dither technology has been developed. Analog dither technology originated in radar, where it ensured a stronger signal and thus greater range. The active Tesla coils send pulsating signals at precisely defined frequencies. These signals are sent in anti-phase. This significantly amplifies the musical signal and eliminates the background noise floor.
Analysis and studies have led to new options – and a lot of listening has resulted in this 3rd generation design which is a further optimization of the most effective frequencies which opens the soundscape even more and with the tiniest details when it comes to reproduction of the recordings.
Internal Ansuz wiring
The speaker drivers are wired using Ansuz wiring technology to ensure a high level of electrical conductivity for authenticity in sound reproduction.
Dealers selling Borresen Acoustics near you
The Børresen C2 focuses on astonishingly transparent detail and refined dynamics, pairing triple DCC5 Neo drivers with an ultra-fast RP94 ribbon-planar tweeter for shimmering highs and controlled, articulate bass. Its thick milled hardwood and carbon-reinforced cabinets give exceptional cabinet integrity and imaging, a combination widely celebrated by Finn de Kroon.
Pros
- Exceptionally clear midrange and well-controlled bass thanks to the DCC5 Neo drivers, delivering detailed, tuneful low end.
- Ultra-fast RP94 ribbon-planar tweeter provides refined, airy treble with excellent detail retrieval and speed.
- Robust, resonance-controlled construction—thick milled hardwood with carbon reinforcement and block-milled supports—yields superb build quality and coherent imaging.
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Cons
- Flagship-level price positions the C2 as a niche purchase despite class-leading performance.
Sound Quality
93/100
Bass
94/100
Triple DCC5 Neo woofers (three 5" design) deliver remarkably clear, well-defined low end per reviewers. The single review praises clarity and control rather than extreme extension, placing bass performance at a high reference-class level without explicit claims of sub-20Hz authority.
Mid
94/100
Review highlights the DCC5 Neo bass/mid driver for exceptional clarity and timbral accuracy. Vocals and midrange are described as remarkably clear and coherent through the crossover region, supporting a top-tier midrange presentation.
Treble
94/100
RP94 ribbon-planar tweeter is praised for speed, precision and detailed retrieval. Review notes the tweeter's low moving mass and efficiency, producing refined, extended treble without reported harshness.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
Reviewers report enhanced clarity and spatial depth with good image focus and layering. The design and crossover approach are credited with delivering convincing width and depth, making the speakers strong in imaging.
Dynamics
92/100
The DCC5 Neo drivers and crossover are called out for dynamic range and clarity. Review mentions dynamic capability and speed, with no comments about running out of steam at reasonable listening levels.
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Build Quality
96/100
Extensive construction detail: thick milled hardwood laminates, carbon-fiber reinforcement, block-milled supports and a four-layer membrane are all cited. Finish and engineering are described as high-end and resonance-controlled, supporting exceptional cabinet integrity.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Review cites bi-wiring/bi-amping compatibility, serial crossover and optional Aavik active crossover/Ansuz accessories, but as a passive loudspeaker the connectivity score is held at the passive baseline.
Value for Money
74/100
At the listed price (~27,500), these are clearly very costly flagship speakers. Review focuses on performance and engineering rather than value; score reflects excellent performance but limited affordability relative to price.
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