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Soundfield Audio Obelisk T710
Fully active Variable directivity, cardioid bass tower, delivers Narrow, Wide and Omni dispersion
Change the size of the soundstage depending on the scale of the recording, from solo voice/instrument, to full orchestra
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Deep, authoritative low end and agile room control define the Obelisk T710: its integrated 10-inch down-firing sub and rear-cancellation woofer deliver a legitimately full-range response down toward 20Hz, while three operating modes (Narrow, Wide, Omni) shape dispersion. A SEAS coaxial mid, GRS planar tweeter and Hypex NCore amplification produce coherent mids, airy treble and vivid dynamics — hailed at FIAE by Doug Schneider.
Pros
- Authoritative, full-range bass extension (reported to reach toward 20Hz) thanks to an integrated 10" down-firing sub and rear-cancellation woofer.
- Variable-directivity control with Narrow, Wide and Omni modes gives exceptional control over dispersion and a wide, stable soundstage.
- Fully active design with SEAS coaxial mid and GRS planar tweeter driven by Hypex NCore amplification yields coherent mids, refined treble and strong dynamics.
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Cons
- Premium $15,000 price places it in the high-end bracket and limits accessibility for many buyers.
- Small, local manufacturer distribution may make the system harder to find or audition in some regions.
Sound Quality
95/100
Bass
96/100
Review cites a -6dB point of 20Hz and calls the Obelisk T710 'a legitimately full-range speaker system.' The active design includes a 10" down-firing high-excursion main subwoofer plus a 7" rear-firing cancellation subwoofer, supporting authoritative, deep extension and control for a tower of this design.
Mid
95/100
The use of a 7" SEAS Excel coaxial main driver and positive listener reaction ('gobsmacked by the towers' sound') indicate very natural, coherent midrange and strong vocal presence through the crossover region.
Treble
94/100
A GRS planar-magnetic tweeter and reviewer praise for the system's sound suggest refined, extended treble with low risk of harshness and good dispersion.
Soundstage Imaging
96/100
The speakers offer three operating directivity modes (Narrow, Wide, Omni) that explicitly shape dispersion; combined with the coaxial/tweeter configuration this yields excellent width, depth and stable imaging as reported.
Dynamics
95/100
Built-in amplification (Hypex Fusion NCore, 2x250W + 1x100W) and high-excursion woofers produce strong micro- and macro-dynamics and headroom; reviewer reaction ('one of the best-sounding') supports energetic, controlled dynamics.
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Build Quality
93/100
Complex active engineering with five drivers per speaker and integrated amplification implies high industrial and acoustic design effort; review notes the ambitious, fully active implementation though finish/material details were not cited.
Features Connectivity
96/100
Fully active system with built-in amplification, three-channel Hypex NCore electronics and variable-directivity modes (Narrow/Wide/Omni) — a rich, modern feature set for room/dispersion control reported by the review.
Value for Money
86/100
At a listed price of $15,000/pair this is premium-priced, but the reviewer called the innovative approach and resulting sound 'worth seeking out,' indicating good value relative to its ambitions though not bargain-level.
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