Soundfield Audio Obelisk T710
The Obelisk T710 pairs genuinely full-range bass with a rare ability to tailor radiation through Narrow, Wide, and Omni modes. Its active five-driver architecture and onboard NCore amplification make for an unusually sophisticated floorstander, while Doug Schneider singled out its innovative variable directivity and exceptional show sound. For listeners chasing room-adaptable scale, it is a seriously distinctive $15,000 system.
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Sound Quality
61/100
Build Quality
83/100
Value for Money
88/100
Pros
Deep, full-range low-frequency capability, with claimed extension to 20Hz (-6dB) and dedicated bass drivers.
Three dispersion modes—Narrow, Wide, and Omni—allow the system’s radiation pattern to be tailored to the room or listening preference.
Highly ambitious active design: five drivers and integrated amplification in each cabinet earned strong show-listening praise.
Cons
Available review coverage offers limited direct evidence on midrange and treble character, imaging precision, and high-volume dynamics.
As a small-company product, it may be difficult to audition or find through dealers.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 61/100
Doug Schneider was immediately “gobsmacked” by the Obelisk T710 and named it among the best-sounding systems at the show. Its low-frequency reach is specifically documented, while the available coverage offers little direct listening detail on the midrange, treble, imaging performance, or dynamic behavior.
Bass
91/100
Schneider cites a 40Hz–22kHz response within ±2dB and a -6dB point of 20Hz, while referring to Hans Wetzel’s description of the system as “a legitimately full-range speaker system.” The combination of deep stated extension and dedicated low-frequency drivers suggests substantial bass reach, though the review does not provide detailed comments on texture, control, or room interaction.
Mid
50/100
The review calls the overall sound exceptional, but does not directly discuss vocal naturalness, tonal color, instrumental timbre, or crossover coherence. There is therefore little listener-focused evidence about the midrange specifically.
Treble
50/100
A planar-magnetic tweeter is identified in the system description, but Schneider does not describe treble openness, detail, smoothness, air, or any tendency toward brightness. The available review gives little direct guidance on high-frequency performance.
Soundstage Imaging
50/100
The Obelisk offers Narrow, Wide, and Omni dispersion modes, which alter how sound is radiated into the room. However, the review does not report the resulting stage width, depth, image focus, or placement behavior in listening terms.
Dynamics
50/100
The active three-channel amplification and multi-driver arrangement are described, but the review does not address impact, headroom, transient expression, or composure at high volume. Direct evidence on dynamic performance is limited.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
83/100
The review describes a substantial 70-pound active loudspeaker with five drivers per cabinet, integrated amplification, and an unusually elaborate front, rear, and downward-firing driver layout. It does not offer a direct appraisal of cabinet finish, fit and finish, terminals, or long-term durability.
Value for Money
88/100
At $15,000 per pair, the Obelisk T710 is a premium purchase, but Schneider says its innovative approach and resulting sound make it “worth seeking out.” The review does not make direct price comparisons with competing speakers, so its value case rests mainly on the distinctive active, variable-directivity design and strong show-listening impression.
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Specifications
- Driver
- 7" Seas Excel Coaxial main driver Planar Magnetic wide dispersion front tweeter 3" Aluminum Wideband rear firing enhancement driver 10" Down firing high excursion main subwoofer 7" Rear firing cancellation (Cardioid) subwoofer
- Dimensions
- 44" H, 12" W x 18" D at base
- Weight
- 70 lbs
- Amplifier
- 3 channel Hypex Fusion NCore
- Mains voltage input
- 100-120Vac / 200-240Vac ±10%
- Power
- 2x 250Wrms + 1x 100Wrms
Manufacturer's Description — Soundfield Audio
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
Specifications
7" Seas Excel Coaxial main driver
Planar Magnetic wide dispersion front tweeter
3" Aluminum Wideband rear firing enhancement driver
10" Down firing high excursion main subwoofer
7" Rear firing cancellation (Cardioid) subwoofer
Dimensions: 44" H, 12" W x 18" D at base
Weight 70 lbs
Amplifier: 3 channel Hypex Fusion NCore
Mains voltage input 100-120Vac / 200-240Vac ±10%
Power (4Ω) 2x 250Wrms + 1x 100Wrms
Priced at $15,000/pr Gloss Black or White
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- KMR — online and in-store — London, England, United States (website)