Viva Audio Nuda
Viva Audio’s Nuda marries breathtaking realism with horn-loaded ease: its semi-active four-way design delivers abyss-deep, controlled bass, explosive dynamics and a vast, sharply layered soundstage. Lite MAGAZIN found its imaging unusually tangible and its presentation natural even at low levels, making this sculptural system a formidable route to immersive, room-filling music.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
95/100
Build Quality
84/100
Value for Money
88/100
Pros
Exceptionally natural, transparent reproduction with tangible voices and instruments, strong low-level completeness, and no need for extensive room treatment.
Powerful active bass reaches deeply while remaining cleanly contoured and distinct from kick drum.
Expansive, three-dimensional imaging with outstanding depth layering and solid instrumental presence.
Horn efficiency delivers effortless macro- and micro-dynamics without reported compression at high levels.
Cons
Its substantial physical footprint and 150 kg-per-side mass demand considerable space and careful placement.
Premium luxury-class positioning makes it a costly proposition.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100
Lite MAGAZIN found the Nuda exceptionally realistic, transparent and complete-sounding, even at low volume and without room-acoustic treatment. Its presentation combines exceptionally deep, controlled bass with vivid dynamics and an unusually large, solidly rendered three-dimensional stage.
Bass
97/100
The dedicated active 15-inch subwoofer is reported to reach down to 20Hz with substantial volume, full depth and physically felt pressure. Crucially, the review says bass and kick drum remain precisely contoured and clearly separated even during demanding rhythmic passages.
Mid
94/100
The review describes the overall reproduction as remarkably homogeneous and natural, with musicians rendered as tangible, vivid presences. Donald Fagen's often sharp-sounding voice was reproduced naturally and without strain, suggesting convincing vocal timbre.
Treble
91/100
Direct commentary on high-frequency tone is limited, but Lite MAGAZIN heard striking transparency, openness and a complete presentation. The high-frequency unit is said to support overtones and spatial clarity without any reported glare or hardness.
Soundstage Imaging
97/100
Instrumental images are described as sensationally present and solid, while the stage is said to be spacious, open and phenomenally three-dimensional. The reviewer particularly praises its depth layering, intimacy and the palpable intensity of voices and instruments.
Dynamics
97/100
The horn system is praised for immense efficiency, effortless power and very fine attack nuances delivered with clarity and precision. Even at high intensity, the presentation was said to remain free from compression, with superb large-scale impact.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
84/100
The review notes an unconventional frame structure in which the individual driver sections are separated rather than enclosed in one monolithic cabinet. It offers little direct assessment of finish quality, cabinet resonance control, terminals or long-term durability.
Value for Money
88/100
No price is provided, and Lite MAGAZIN acknowledges that this level of performance comes at a price. It nevertheless concludes that buyers prepared to pay it are rewarded with breathtakingly realistic reproduction, framing the Nuda as a justified premium proposition rather than an inexpensive one.
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Specifications
- Loudspeaker Design
- 4-way loudspeaker design Active subwoofer Mid-bass driver (horn) Mid-range driver (horn) High-frequency unit
Manufacturer's Description — Viva Audio
Nuda is yet another spectacular loudspeaker system that uses renowned horn technology with a radically modern approach.
To create Nuda, Viva Audio deconstructed its Credenza system, transforming it into a freestanding speaker system. Nuda combines the classic loudspeaker design and cutting-edge technology to offer outstanding quality and accuracy of sound.
The Nuda loudspeaker system can be finished in any type of wood veneer or painted with the finest lacquer. The variety of veneers and lacquer colors is virtually unlimited. We can assist in the selection of veneer or color to match the elements of your interior according to your wishes. There are no limitations to our fully customized products.For custom projects, the loudspeaker system can be integrated into a specific interior design presented by the customer.The Nuda requires partial assembly by Viva Audio. This service is offered through our local offices and dealers. We also offer the option of helping you set up and connect your Viva Audio equipment in order to get the best results from our state-of-the-art technology.
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- Audeos — online and in-store — Żywiec, Województwo śląskie (website)
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- House of Stereo — online and in-store — Jacksonville, Florida, United States (website)
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