Davis Acoustics KRYPTON 6
The Davis Acoustics Krypton 6 pairs deep, agile bass with a precise three-dimensional soundstage, giving this slim three-way floorstander unusually full-scale energy. StereoLife Magazine highlights its clear, fast and wall-friendly performance, while hifitest.de applauds natural tone, punchy dynamics and broad amplifier compatibility. Elegant cabinetry and 91dB sensitivity complete an exceptionally versatile, room-conscious package.
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Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
91/100
Value for Money
92/100
Pros
Clear, quick and surprisingly deep bass remains controlled even when the speakers are positioned close to a rear wall.
Precise, spacious imaging creates a convincingly three-dimensional stage that exceeds the cabinet’s slim proportions.
Natural tonality, lively microdynamics and strong rhythmic punch make it engaging across genres.
Excellent fit and finish, practical front porting and high sensitivity support easy placement and broad amplifier matching.
Cons
The highly present midrange can occasionally sound slightly harsh.
The sound is more open and free-flowing with the magnetic grilles removed.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviews describe a slim, agile three-way with natural tonality, unusually confident low end for its size, and a vivid but generally refined presentation. Its particular strengths are precise spatial presentation, rhythmic drive, and an engaging sense of musical energy across a wide range of material.
Bass
92/100
StereoLife found the bass clear, quick, deep, and dynamic, comparing the overall effect to high-quality monitors assisted by a small sealed subwoofer. The reviewer was also impressed by how much low-frequency weight the speaker retained without becoming boomy as it was moved nearer to the wall.
Mid
91/100
The midrange is described as natural, fast, highly clear, and present, with convincing vocal reproduction expected from its responsive dedicated midrange driver. StereoLife did note that it can occasionally sound a little harsh, but regarded its tangibility and openness as major attractions.
Treble
91/100
Reviewers found the treble clean, accurate, resolving, and easy to live with over longer listening sessions. Hifitest particularly praised the tweeter's dispersion, while StereoLife heard detail without the aggressive edge sometimes associated with more overtly analytical designs.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
Both reviews highlight precise stereo imaging and a convincingly three-dimensional stage. Hifitest praised its spatial performance and unexpectedly large image for such a slender cabinet, while StereoLife found that images readily appeared beyond the physical speaker positions.
Dynamics
91/100
The Krypton 6 is repeatedly characterized as lively, quick, and rhythmically persuasive. Hifitest heard convincing microdynamics and enormous drum punch for a delicate-looking speaker, while StereoLife also described the low end as dynamic and the overall character as energetic.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
91/100
Hifitest calls the Krypton 6 superbly made, citing elegantly rounded cabinetry with no visible joints or screws. StereoLife adds that the MDF enclosure uses additional internal bracing, while the magnetically attached grilles have protective pads to avoid marking the finish.
Value for Money
92/100
At around €1,499, StereoLife considered the price well judged for the performance and finish on offer, saying it was not much for speakers as accomplished as these. Hifitest likewise rated value for money as excellent, supported by the speaker's broad amplifier compatibility and mature all-round sound.
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Specifications
- Bass reflex
- laminar port
- Nom. power
- 100 W
- Max. power
- 150 W
- Number of ways
- 3
- Number of speakers
- 3
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB
- Frequency range (+/- 3 dB)
- 45 -24000 Hz
- Tweeter
- 28mm oft dome
- Midrange
- Kevlar 13 cm
- Woofer
- 13cm cellulose pulp
- Dimensions (cm)
- 89 (h) x 16 (l) x 26 (depth)
- Weight (kg)
- 16 (two box)
- Impedance
- 4…8 ohms
- Cut of frequency
- 400-4000Hz
Manufacturer's Description — Davis Acoustics
3 way floorstanding speaker
The Krypton 6 is the smallest floor standing speaker of the KRYPTON range. Discreet by its silhouette, it is nevertheless formidable by its sound qualities.
This 3-way column with bass reflex charge is ideal for rooms from 15 to 30m2.
The technical team has worked on each of the transducers to bring transparency and veracity to the sound message. Thus, the tweeter (specially designed for the range) is composed of a “rear chamber” to capture the rear wave of the dome (and thus reduce its distortion), the midrange made of a 7th generation of Kevlar cone ensures incredible precision and detail for this price category.
Finally, the unique 13 cm (5 inch) woofer provides a fast and punchy bass. It is mounted in a good volume that opens into a laminar port on the front panel, which makes it easy to position in the listening room.
Power & Refinement
Available in 3 trendy finishes, the Krypton 6 is proposed with a magnetic cover equipped with a heathered fabric of the most beautiful effect. The Krypton 6 can be easily positioned by adding a stand (included) that tilts the speaker slightly backwards.
TECHNOLOGIES
Rear-vented tweeter
The KRYPTON range uses the same tweeter across all models.
Single woofer
Woofer 5 inch in paper.
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