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Authorized dealers for Final Audio Model 12+

  • Accesory Jack — online and in-store — New Territories, Hong Kong (website)
  • Analogue Seduction — online and in-store — Whittlesey, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Area 51 Audio Visual Engineering — in-store — Tucson, Arizona, United States (website)
  • Area Hifi — online and in-store — L'Eixample, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain (website)
  • ARK Audio — online and in-store — Borensberg, Östergötlands län, Sweden (website)
  • Audeos — online and in-store — Żywiec, Województwo śląskie (website)
  • Audio 46 — online and in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Affair — online and in-store — Deritend, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Audio essence — online and in-store — Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland (website)
  • Audio Factory — online — Spain (website)

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Final Audio Model 12+

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The Final Audio Model 12+ delivers electrostatic transparency with a remarkably calm, coherent balance and an expansive, life-size soundstage. Alpha Audio found its image exceptionally stable and detached from the panels, while its effortless resolution keeps long sessions absorbing. Add robust modern construction and unusually amplifier-friendly behaviour, and this is a distinctive high-end panel for immersive, finely layered listening.

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88/100
Rating for Model 12+

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Sound Quality

89/100

Build Quality

89/100

Value for Money

85/100

Pros

Exceptionally coherent, controlled presentation with effortless electrostatic clarity and low listening fatigue.

Expansive, stable imaging projects voices and instruments at convincing life size, with strong depth, width and height.

Relatively easy amplifier load; the reviewer reported successful results with both high-end separates and a Yamaha integrated amplifier.

Robust modern panel construction is expected to provide long-term, low-maintenance operation, while the speakers remain easy to move.

Cons

Deep bass is generous for an electrostatic but lacks the bottomless weight and impact of a dynamic woofer; a carefully matched fast subwoofer may appeal for electronic music or films.

At nearly 1.8 metres tall, the panels are visually imposing and require sensible room placement and accurate levelling.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"Across the entire spectrum, the Model 12 plays very coherently and in a controlled manner, delivering a great deal of calm and insight."

— Alpha Audio

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100

The available reviews describe an unusually calm, coherent and insightful presentation, with the effortless character associated with electrostatic panels. Its strongest reported traits are a stable, life-size soundstage and clean high-frequency resolution, while bass is substantial for the design but not truly bottomless.

Bass

87/100

Alpha Audio found a remarkably generous amount of low-frequency energy for an electrostatic speaker, describing its roughly 50Hz reach as very respectable. It handles many musical genres well, though the reviewer is clear that it does not offer the bottomless deep-bass weight some listeners expect.

Mid

88/100

Reviewers describe the Model 12 as coherent and controlled across the spectrum, with a calm, revealing presentation. There is no detailed discussion of vocal timbre or the crossover region specifically, but the reported sense of insight and seamlessness is encouraging.

Treble

90/100

Alpha Audio reports more high-frequency information alongside more coherent behaviour across the full frequency range. The review portrays the treble as resolving and integrated rather than sharp or disconnected from the rest of the presentation.

Soundstage Imaging

95/100

This is the standout strength in the reviews: voices and instruments are presented at convincing life size, with substantial width, depth and image height. The presentation is said to detach completely from the speakers, while image stability contributes strongly to its relaxed, immersive quality.

Dynamics

88/100

The reviewer repeatedly praises the ease and effortlessness with which the Model 12 reproduces music, calling the result highly addictive. There is little direct discussion of large-scale slam or peak-volume headroom, so its performance with the most demanding dynamic material is less clearly documented.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

89/100

Alpha Audio highlights the redesigned construction and robust PMMA and Teonex materials, expecting the speakers to operate for decades without maintenance. The panels are also notably light and easy to reposition, a practical advantage when careful placement is required.

Value for Money

85/100

At $12,999, the Model 12+ occupies a serious high-end price class. Neither available review directly compares its value with competing speakers or offers a clear verdict on whether its performance justifies the asking price.

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Specifications

Frequency response
(+/- 3db): 42 – 23.000Hz
Sensitivity
88 dB/2.83 volt
Horizontal dispersion
20°
Dimensions
Model 12+

Manufacturer's Description — Final Audio

"Enjoy the finest audio resolution"


he Model 12+ floorstand speaker brings music to life with clear and rich sound. It covers a wide range, making every listening experience magical.


This speaker touches all your senses, allowing you to enjoy your favorite songs like never before. Experience music in a whole new way with the Model 12+.


The Model 12+ is an exceptional electrostatic speaker that delivers unparalleled sound quality, making it perfect for discerning audiophiles. With its sleek and modern design, this speaker seamlessly integrates into any environment while providing an immersive audio experience.


Utilizing advanced electrostatic technology, the Model 12+ captures every detail and nuance, allowing you to enjoy music as it was meant to be heard.


The Prestige Model 12+ is crafted for those who appreciate distinction. It comes standard in premium aluminum and an elegant black matte finish, yet our custom shop can provide any color you desire—from high gloss black to Ferrari red or Burberry brown. The possibilities are limitless.


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Authorized dealers for Final Audio Model 12+

  • Accesory Jack — online and in-store — New Territories, Hong Kong (website)
  • Analogue Seduction — online and in-store — Whittlesey, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Area 51 Audio Visual Engineering — in-store — Tucson, Arizona, United States (website)
  • Area Hifi — online and in-store — L'Eixample, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain (website)
  • ARK Audio — online and in-store — Borensberg, Östergötlands län, Sweden (website)
  • Audeos — online and in-store — Żywiec, Województwo śląskie (website)
  • Audio 46 — online and in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Affair — online and in-store — Deritend, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Audio essence — online and in-store — Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland (website)
  • Audio Factory — online — Spain (website)

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