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Rockport Technologies LYNX

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Rockport Technologies LYNX pairs authoritative low bass with a remarkably coherent midrange, blending a 10-inch carbon-fiber woofer, dedicated composite midrange and waveguide-loaded beryllium tweeter. Its 23Hz extension, expansive imaging and effortless dynamic headroom promise reference-class scale, while the 305-pound enclosure signals serious control and engineering throughout.

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93/100
Rating for LYNX

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

95/100

Build Quality

96/100

Features Connectivity

80/100

Value for Money

70/100

Pros

Deep 23Hz bass extension, carbon-fiber drivers and a waveguide-mounted beryllium tweeter support a high-performance, full-range design.

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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100

Bass

96/100

Specification-grade bass extension to 23 Hz (-3 dB), large 10" carbon-fiber woofer and extremely heavy cabinet (305 lbs each) point to authoritative, very deep low end with strong control and authority for a reference-class passive tower.

Mid

95/100

6" carbon-fiber midrange driver and careful driver complement indicate highly detailed, coherent midrange with excellent timbral accuracy and presence through the crossover region.

Treble

95/100

1" beryllium dome waveguide-mounted tweeter and spec'd response to 30 kHz suggest extended, refined treble with air and detail while the waveguide helps control directivity and on-axis balance.

Soundstage Imaging

95/100

Large enclosure, heavy build and a waveguided beryllium tweeter imply wide, deep, and well-layered soundstage with focused imaging and good stability across listening positions.

Dynamics

95/100

Massive cabinet, low-frequency extension and high-sensitivity (90 dB) combine to deliver strong macro- and micro-dynamics with considerable headroom and slam for both orchestral and electronic material.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

96/100

Carbon-fiber sandwich drivers, beryllium tweeter, and extremely heavy, likely heavily braced cabinets indicate top-tier engineering, materials and crossover implementation consistent with flagship-level construction.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive baseline applied. No active/DSP/streaming expected — fixed baseline score per passive tower rules.

Value for Money

70/100

Performance and build are flagship-caliber, but the very high price (~$78,000) limits value for most buyers; excellent for deep-pocketed enthusiasts but not broadly cost-effective.

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Specifications

Woofer
10″ carbon fiber sandwich composite
Midrange
6″ carbon fiber sandwich composite
Tweeter
Waveguide mounted 1″ beryllium dome
Height
48″
Width
12.40″ (17.60″ with feet)
Depth
23.40″
Weight
305 lbs. each
Frequency Response
23 Hz – 30 KHz, -3dB
Nominal Impedance
4 ohms
Sensitivity
90 dB SPL/2.83 v
Min. amplifier power
50 watts

Manufacturer's Description — Rockport Technologies

Following two years of exhaustive development, and capitalizing on nearly 35 years of state-of-the-art loudspeaker research and design, we are proud to introduce the LYNX™ loudspeaker. Consistent with Rockport’s trajectory of producing the most potent, full-range loudspeakers that deliver extraordinary musical scale, all while maintaining a domestically friendly proportion, the LYNX is unrivaled in its ability to convey music’s grandeur from such a surprisingly compact enclosure.


Immediately apparent are the classic Rockport design cues, all of which contribute to our deliberate ‘form follows function’ philosophy. A continued evolution of our world-renowned enclosure designs, the LYNX boasts an all-new DAMSTIF3™ enclosure which is formed from a single, massive aluminum casting.


“The LYNX is the first time we’ve been able to trickle down technology from our flagship LYRA to a loudspeaker that will fit comfortably in any home. As with the LYRA, the fundamental absence of enclosure induced noise has a profound effect on the LYNX’s musical presentation, yielding an incredibly low noise floor, unmatched dynamic contrasts, and astonishing low level information retrieval.” says Andrew Payor, Rockport’s founder and Director of Technology. “Like the LYRA, the LYNX’s new DAMSTIF3 enclosure has no joinery, no fasteners, and simultaneously achieves the multiple goals of maximum damping, stiffness, and mass.”


Uniquely driven


A direct descendent of the LYRA, the drive unit complement for the LYNX includes our custom 10 inch, carbon fiber sandwich cone woofer, our latest custom 6 inch carbon fiber sandwich cone midrange, and our incomparable 1 inch waveguide-loaded beryllium tweeter. Together, this driver array delivers authoritative, first octave bass response with abundant headroom and startling agility, an ultra transparent midrange, rich in densely saturated tonal colors and texture, all crowned by a crystalline pure, dynamically realistic high frequency register.


The waveguide improves the acoustic impedance match of the tweeter at the low end of its range, and allows for lower distortion and greater dynamic expression, as well as improved dispersion characteristics at the midrange/tweeter crossover point. The waveguide is precision diamond-machined and then anodized, rendering a beautiful 3-D luster, and providing an ideal mounting surface for the tweeter itself.


The LYNX’s visual elegance is a reflection of its carefully tailored design, embodying Rockport’s renowned performance through every design decision. Masterful across all musical genres, the LYNX opens the door to the expansive world of recorded music, and is destined to become a timeless favorite.


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  • Resolution A/V — in-store — New York City, New York, United States (website)
  • Absolute Hi End — in-store — Ormond, Victoria, Australia (website)
  • American Sound — in-store — Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (website)
  • Audio Gallery — online and in-store — Las Rozas de Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain (website)
  • Audio Y Cine — online and in-store — Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain (website)
  • AV Solutions - Italy — online and in-store — Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy (website)
  • Goodwin's High End — online and in-store — Waltham, Massachusetts, United States (website)
  • HiFi Buys — in-store — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (website)
  • Ne Plus Ultra — in-store — Austin, Texas, United States (website)
  • Paragon Sight & Sound — online and in-store — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (website)

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