Potato score: 94.33

94%

Dellichord FR2035 #1
Dellichord FR2035 variant 1
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Dellichord FR2035

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Dellichord FR2035 – much greater than the sum of its parts.


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The system consists of two parts. The FR35 bookshelf monitor PLUS the FR20 IsoActive Bass Module EQUALS the FR2035 IsoActive System. Both loudspeakers are powered by the cutting edge amplifier in the FR20 bass module.

The solo FR35 bookshelf monitor provides musical reproduction that delivers outstanding sound quality in full colour. Improving on this perfection in sound is difficult except when it ratchets up a notch into an FR2035 IsoActive System. Then you have a sound system offering exquisite expressiveness with a soundstage illuminated with great depth and dimension. In any sized room, the sound is remarkably transparent, finely detailed and textured with wonderful instrument placement. Of course the bass extension and weight improves considerably offering incredibly lifelike performance.

Dellichord FR2035 – Years in the making.

A clean sheet of paper design taking more than a year from concept to first production, the FR2035 system provides a small foot print with big sound that will fit easily into almost any space. This system delivers a forthright, extended and controlled bass. Like our award winning FR6, the technology of an isobaric bass design extractd the maximum performance from the smallest enclosure possible. So narrow is the cabinet that we had to invent the ‘OctoBaffle’ to allow fitment of our external 10 inch bass unit.

A full-range loudspeaker with a completely captivating sound profile. You can breathe in every note, every instrument, every sound recorded. The System takes you to the perfection of the recording studio or the atmosphere of the live event with the sun beating down on cheering crowds. You will smile at memories of good times past and create new music memories to last you a lifetime.

With assistance from the built in high power digital signal processing amplifier we have ‘polished’ the performance of the FR35 bookshelf monitor. The output of the FR35 blends seamlessly with the thunderous twin 265mm isobaric bass units contained in the FR20 bass module.

The FR35 internal passive crossover is still ‘in-circuit’ when used as part of a FR2035 system. The visible jumper cables deliver power from the FR20 to the same terminals on the FR35 as used when enjoying them ‘solo’.

Considerable thought and design has been applied to the controlling vibration when constructing such a high power loudspeaker system. Braces in the bass enclosure control panel resonances. Visco-elastically isolated baffles in the FR35 make sure any enclosure resonances are not excited by the vibration from the mid bass driver. The isolation pad between the FR35 and FR20 further reduces any vibration being fed into the delicate signal produced by the smaller loudspeaker. This significant reduction in enclosure ‘noise’ assists greatly with the dynamics and openness that this exceptional loudspeaker system offers.

Dellichord FR2035 – Key design features

  • FR35 bookshelf monitor is a full range speaker in its own right & can be purchased separately. See the FR35 model page.
  • Simple upgrade path from FR35 bookshelf monitor to the full range FR2035 system.
  • Designed and manufactured in Australia in our own facility
  • Isobaric twin 10″ drivers – one external OctoBaffle and one internal to create an isobaric pair. This allows huge controlled bass from a relatively small enclosure.
  • FR35 is cantilevered over the OctoBaffle to reduce cabinet diffraction.
  • Extraordinary sound quality in this price range
  • Don’t like a black or white FR20 Bass Module? Choose your own colour.
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Overall Score 94/100

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Built as a co‑joined monitor and powered bass module, the FR2035 impresses with a deep low end, tight dynamics and a precise midrange that keeps vocals immediate and natural. Reviewers at SoundStage Solo and Edgar Kramer praise its refined treble, wide three‑dimensional imaging and handcrafted build, making a compact system sound far bigger than its size.

SoundStage Solo

"Referring back to the above Sub-Header, the FR2035 plays big, repudiating its relatively modest dimensions, and delivers a dynamically lively and bass-powerful sound."

Pros

  • Powerful, well‑controlled bass with measured in‑room extension into the high 20Hzs and tight transient authority from the isobaric dual-woofer design.
  • Immediate, natural midrange that renders vocals with clarity and controlled sibilance thanks to the FR35’s crossover and acoustic isolation.
  • Refined, non‑shrill treble and expansive, three‑dimensional imaging that places instruments and voices with convincing depth.
  • First‑rate build and bespoke cabinetry—immaculate veneers and precisely machined OctoBaffle demonstrate strong craftsmanship.

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Cons

  • Premium pricing places the FR2035 squarely in the high‑end segment, which may be a barrier for budget-minded buyers.

Sound Quality

95/100

Bass

96/100

Dual 265mm isobaric woofers in external FR20 OctoBaffle with quoted in-room extension to ~23Hz and reviewer-measured -3dB points of 27–33Hz. Reviewers praise deep, powerful, well-controlled low end and tight transient detail, supporting reference-class bass authority for a two-box active system.

Mid

94/100

FR35 midrange described as immediate and realistic with excellent vocal presence and controlled sibilance; reviewers note the midrange benefits from crossover design and acoustic isolation for natural timbre and clarity.

Treble

93/100

20 mm Scan-Speak soft-dome tweeter yields refined, non-shrill treble with good detail and piano reverberation handling; reviewers report a balanced top end without etch or harshness.

Soundstage Imaging

94/100

Reviewers report wide, three-dimensional soundfields with precise centre imaging and well-defined instrument placement, producing layered orchestral presentation and good depth from a relatively compact footprint.

Dynamics

95/100

Built-in 2x250W amplification and robust driver/magnet systems deliver lively micro- and macro-dynamics; reviewers noted startling dynamic swings and strong transient control without running out of headroom.

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Build Quality

95/100

First-rate veneers, solid enclosures and immaculate OctoBaffle machining; reviewers highlight flawless paint, rounded edges and evident craftsmanship throughout the system.

Features Connectivity

95/100

Comprehensive plate amplifier I/O: XLR analogue in/out, AES/EBU, RCA in/out, S/PDIF, optical Toslink and mini-USB plus three factory presets (neutral, -2dB, +2dB bass). Active design and presets give useful room-tuning and flexible connectivity.

Value for Money

86/100

System price AU$13,999 for the FR2035 (FR35 + FR20) places it in the high-end bracket; while reviewers praise performance, they offer price only (no comparative 'best value' claims), so value scored generously but conservatively.

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