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Stenheim reference statement

Name: Stenheim reference statement
Brand: Stenheim
SKU: statement
Price: 795000.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (14 reviews)

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Reference Statement The nec plus ultra.

This speaker system was created in pure and well-studied lines to create not only a superb look, but unparalleled sound rendition, based on the concept behind the already well-reputed Reference. It will enthral future owners with its exceptional dynamics and musicality, its three-dimensional space and vibrantly alive, natural soundstage.

Then there’s its flawless rendering of any genre of music, along with impressive sound levels from the deepest bass to the highest notes. The Reference Statement is also remarkable in its exceptional ease-of-use, thanks to remote operation of the MTM couple (medium tweeter) diffusion angle.

The sub tower extends the range of the deepest bass allowing the wideband Reference to reproduce the entire spectrum of high bass with even more dynamics and control.

It also adapts to all amplification systems and rooms, thanks to a medium-bass and sub-bass frequency filter included in a separate unit that is added between the pre-amps and the amps.

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Overall Score 94/100

Deliciously Crispy

The Reference Statement delivers prodigious, room-filling deep bass and a precise, transparent midrange, pairing 10Hz extension with a motorized MTM pivot for tailored imaging. Massive multi-chamber aluminium cabinets and active/passive architecture create a vast, stable soundstage, earning high praise from Norman Williams and Best of High End. It's a reference-class system that rewards serious rooms and systems.

Part Time Audiophile

"With bass response going down to a good 10Hz, the Statement will handle any and all organ music with aplomb"

Pros

Exceptional low-frequency extension and authority down to 10Hz, thanks to dedicated active sub towers and huge power handling.
Impeccable build and engineering: massive aluminium multi-chamber enclosures and heavyweight craftsmanship for resonance control.
Motorized MTM angling plus analogue active crossovers provide precise imaging and listener-position tuning.

Cons

Requires very large rooms and substantial amplification—can overwhelm typical domestic spaces.
Ultra-luxury pricing places it beyond most buyers, limiting accessibility despite reference-grade performance.

Sound Quality

95/100

Bass

95/100

Manufacturer specs indicate dual 13" high-excursion woofers plus dedicated sub towers and active analogue crossover with massive power (system >10,000 W). Design (multi-woofer, closed chambers, separate mono sub amps) implies exceptional extension and authority; score set at the high end of the 'reference' band based on hardware and claimed 10 Hz response.

Mid

94/100

Four 6.5" neodymium mid drivers in a full d'Appolito/MTM layout with motorized angling and active crossover suggest highly coherent, detailed, and authoritative midrange with strong vocal presence and controlled crossover integration.

Treble

94/100

Dual conventional tweeters plus ribbon supertweeters and claimed 100 kHz extension indicate outstanding top-end extension, air and detail. Analogue crossovers and dedicated driver complement should minimize harshness while delivering exceptional refinement.

Soundstage Imaging

95/100

Motorized MTM angle, large sealed multi-chamber aluminium enclosures, and active/passive architecture point to very wide, deep and stable staging with precise image placement and excellent layering when set up properly.

Dynamics

96/100

Very high sensitivity (96 dB), massive power handling and dedicated mono amplification for subs and sections imply outstanding micro- and macro-dynamics, headroom and slam without obvious compression.

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Build Quality

98/100

Four massive aluminium cabinets with 24 independent closed chambers, 300 kg per module on Ultimate Reference Stands and motorized MTM hardware indicate exemplary engineering, materials and resonance control befitting a reference-class product.

Features Connectivity

88/100

System is passive-active with analogue active 3-way crossovers for bass/sub sections, motorized MTM angle and connections for 2 stereo/4 mono amplifiers plus mono sub amps — a rich, high-end connectivity feature set well beyond basic passive towers.

Value for Money

62/100

At the listed price (~795,000) this is an ultra-luxury, niche product. While performance and build appear reference-grade based on specs, value is modest relative to mainstream alternatives; strong reviewer language would be required to justify higher value scoring.