Joseph Audio PULSAR2 Graphene
The PULSAR2 Graphene pairs room-filling scale with a warm, detailed voice that makes this compact monitor feel far larger than its dimensions suggest. Marc Phillips admired its smooth tonal balance, expansive staging and remarkably controlled low end, while Stereophile highlighted its high transparency. A luxurious stand-mount with genuinely full-range allure.
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Sound Quality
92/100
Build Quality
89/100
Value for Money
89/100
Pros
Warm, smooth and richly detailed presentation with a notably seamless tonal balance.
Exceptional bass for a compact two-way: weighty, tight and tuneful, with clear note attack and decay.
Expansive, refined soundstage creates unusually large-scale sound from a stand-mounted monitor.
High transparency and an elegant, premium-finished cabinet.
Cons
Bass weight and tonal balance are placement-sensitive; the reviewer found taller stands reduced bass weight and could make the speaker sound too bright.
Premium pricing places this compact stand-mount firmly in high-end territory.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 92/100
Reviewers describe a notably smooth, warm and detailed presentation with high transparency and an unusually big, refined scale for a two-way stand-mount. Its particularly strong bass, open soundstage and seamless tonal balance make it suited to listeners seeking an involving full-range experience without moving to a floorstander.
Bass
93/100
For a compact two-way stand-mount, the Pulsar2 Graphene delivers exceptional low-frequency weight and extension. Part Time Audiophile found its bass warm but exceptionally clear, tight and tuneful, with low notes retaining distinct attack and decay; proper placement reportedly made the conservative 42Hz specification seem understated.
Mid
93/100
The overall character is described as full, warm, seductive and detailed, suggesting a richly communicative and coherent midband. The reviewer also praised a mesmerizing tonal balance and a presentation that remained rich and seamless from top to bottom.
Treble
91/100
Review commentary points to an open, refined and highly transparent top end rather than an aggressively etched one. The speaker's distinctive smoothness and detail were recurring themes, although the reviews provide limited treble-specific discussion of sibilance or ultimate extension.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
The Pulsar2 Graphene was said to sound remarkably big, full and refined for a stand-mounted two-way. Part Time Audiophile specifically highlighted the extraordinary size of its soundstage, while the added openness was presented as a meaningful advance in the newer design.
Dynamics
89/100
The review found the speaker capable of chest-felt bass impact while preserving control and musical flow. It is also described as rich and seamless across the range, though there is little direct discussion of high-volume headroom or large-scale dynamic contrasts.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
89/100
The cabinet finish earned clear praise, with glossy black front and top panels sharply contrasted against wooden side sections. Dual sets of current Cardas binding posts also indicate thoughtful hardware provision, although the available reviews offer little detail on internal construction or long-term durability.
Value for Money
89/100
At the reviewed price of $8,995 per pair, and with current pricing listed at $9,999, this is an unapologetically premium stand-mount. Part Time Audiophile nevertheless called it "a lot of speaker in a small package" and highly recommended it, finding its large-scale performance and refinement persuasive at that level.
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Specifications
- Product Name
- PULSAR2 Graphene
Manufacturer's Description — Joseph Audio
The Joseph Audio Pulsar2 Graphene establishes a new benchmark in mini monitor performance. It truly conveys the scale of a much larger speaker, combined with the speed, precise imaging and resolution that “mini” fans have always prized.
The Pulsar2 Graphene utilizes the same ultra high resolution tweeter found in our top of the line Pearl3, seamlessly married to a newly developed precision cast Graphene coated Magnesium cone long throw woofer. Dual sets of Cardas patented binding posts permit bi-wire or bi-amplification.
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