Spendor A2.2

The A2 produces surprisingly substantial, seamless bass for its slim cabinet, with enough authority for jazz, rock, classical, and vocals in a fairly large room. One reviewer felt the claimed low-frequency extension was optimistic, and notes that it will not deliver massive bass output at high SPLs.

The midrange is repeatedly identified as a major strength, combining body, tonal realism, and a liquid, compelling quality with voices. Reviewers found vocals vividly present, instruments naturally rendered, and small recorded details easy to hear without sacrificing coherence.

The reviews offer little direct discussion of treble extension or top-octave refinement. They do describe the overall presentation as smooth, balanced, and free of artificial sizzle, with recovered detail and long-term listenability.

Imaging and coherence are described as the A2's ultimate strengths. Reviewers praise a surprisingly broad, tall soundstage for the cabinet size, highly specific images, and convincing placement of performers within the recorded acoustic.

The A2 is said to give music convincing impact and to make a band sound vividly alive, with convincing rhythmic expression at realistic listening levels. Reviewers also acknowledge its compact scale and avoid suggesting that it should be pushed excessively hard.

Construction received unusually strong praise, with reviewers calling the cabinet, driver complement, fit, and finish top-shelf. Heavy bracing, internal damping, in-house component manufacture, handsome real-wood finish, and secure supplied spikes all contribute to an exceptionally polished impression.

At around $2,395 per pair, one reviewer considers the price somewhat high at first glance. That reservation is softened substantially by the exceptional workmanship, easy amplifier matching, and highly engaging sound, making the outlay easier to justify against similarly priced alternatives.