Lafite vs Musical Affairs Grand Crescendo
The Grand Crescendo's sensitivity is 97 dB against the Lafite's 96 dB, its high-frequency extension 15 kHz against 20 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 20 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$13,889.60
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About the Lafite
The Shindo Lafite speaker system uses a Ken Shindo designed 8" full-range field coil driver integrated within a unique horn-loaded floor-standing cabinet. It has an impedance of 8 ohms and a power handling capacity of 30 watts, with a sensitivity of 96 dB/W/m. The frequency response ranges from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. The system includes an internal Shindo field coil power supply unit for the field coil magnet. Dimensions are 365 mm (14.5") wide, 1000 mm (39.5") high, and 450 mm (17.75") deep, with each speaker weighing 18 kg. The Lafite is designed to be simple, fast, and musical, ideal for smaller listening rooms or where larger Shindo models would be impractical. It is handcrafted with premium components and embodies Ken Shindo's lifelong quest for audio perfection. The Lafite is noted for its ability to disappear in the room acoustically and deliver a natural, engaging musical experience, making it a favored choice among Shindo enthusiasts.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 30W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- full-range field coil
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- horn
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 365 × 1000 × 450 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18 kg (40 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 96 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 20-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions