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Xavian Ambra Esclusiva
Ambra, the natural “enlargement” of our most popular Perla Esclusiva, becomes tuned and innovated Ambra Esclusiva. The new generation still has the same organic shapes of handmade solid oak enclosures with and ideal size-to-volume ratio, extremely efficient inner composite bitumen damping and superior performance.
Ambra Esclusiva is fitted with custom-designed and custom-made AudioBarletta drivers and an advanced frequency crossover, fitted with premium Mundorf and Jantzen components. Our sophisticated Fase Zero topology ensures optimum phase alignment of both drivers for superb coherence and focus of the sound.
The noble sound of the first generation of Ambra is expanded and dragged to an exceptional level that can withstand the highest standards of any music lover in this price range.
EXCLUSIVE SOLUTIONS
- custom-designed AudioBarletta drivers made in Italy
- hand-made and extremely rigid construction of solid oak cabinets
- exceptional full-bodied and vibrant sound
- organic shapes on a compact footprint, suitable for any space
- six finishes to choose from
- front slot bassreflex for easy placement
- drivers connected in series with Fase Zero topology
- precise internal damping system with complementary materials
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Rich, musical midrange defines the Ambra Esclusiva, delivering organic vocal presence and seamless driver integration praised by Malcolm J. Gomes. Handmade solid-oak cabinets and high-grade Phase Zero crossovers give refined build and coherence, while the ported system produces surprisingly taut, tuneful bass and a wide, disappearing soundstage for a compact bookshelf design.
Pros
- Exceptionally musical, organic midrange with strong vocal presence and timbre.
- Seamless woofer–tweeter integration and coherent imaging that makes the speakers 'disappear' in-room.
- Handmade solid-oak cabinets and high-quality crossover parts yield furniture-grade build and refined presentation.
- Ported design delivers taut, tuneful bass and wide, three-dimensional soundstage surprising for its size.
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Cons
- Slightly softened treble and gentler transient attack; other speakers may reveal more upper‑frequency detail.
- Limited extension below ~50Hz for very bass-heavy repertoire — subwoofers recommended for pipe organ or deep-cello material.
Sound Quality
92/100
Bass
93/100
175 mm woofer + front bass-reflex with specified -3dB at 42Hz and multiple comments calling the bass 'prodigious' and 'surprisingly deep' for the speaker. Reviewer also notes sub-50Hz content needs a sub, so very strong extension/control for its size (ported).
Mid
94/100
Multiple strong praises: 'musical, organic, rich and full' midrange, compared favorably to legendary designs. Timbre and vocal presence repeatedly highlighted as a standout.
Treble
87/100
Smooth, slightly mellow presentation; reviewer notes softened transients and that other speakers may deliver more upper-frequency detail, indicating refinement over extreme detail.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Reviewer reports the speakers 'disappeared from the room', with a 'big and bold' soundstage, deep and wide imaging and 'eerily real' three-dimensional placement.
Dynamics
92/100
Described as having 'top notch' dynamic contrast; percussion noted for crisp attack and accurate decay, implying excellent micro- and macro-dynamics for the form factor.
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Build Quality
95/100
Handmade massive oak cabinets, heavy 12 kg per speaker, finely finished stands, magnetic grilles and high-quality crossover parts; reviewer repeatedly praises craftsmanship as furniture-quality.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive single-pair gold-plated terminals; high-quality Mundorf/Jantzen crossover parts. Passive baseline applied.
Value for Money
82/100
High-end price (~$3,695–4,595 depending on market) but performance (esp. midrange and imaging) is excellent; reviewer frames performance as appropriate for the price but stops short of calling it a bargain.
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