Amphion Argon1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker
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Amphion Argon1 is the middle of three bookshelf loudspeakers in Amphion's mid-level Argon series designed for both stereo and home theatre applications. Sharing the same dimensions and design with the lower-priced Helium510, the Argon1 switches the latter's paper woofer unit for an aluminum unit.
The Argon series loudspeakers employ design and technologies from the company's professional studio monitor line: While the smaller bookshelf and the center channel speakers use traditional vented design, the larger models feature rear-firing passive radiators that avoid common issues associated with bass reflex designs and make placement easier.
Like other Amphion loudspeakers, a 1600Hz crossover is chosen to allow the tweeter and the woofer(s) work as a single point source. The specifically designed waveguide reduces the "sweet spot" effect.
The Argon series also include two other bookshelf speakers, Argon0 and Argon3S, two floorstanders, Argon3LS and Argon7LS, and one center channel, Argon5C.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Powerful bass and detailed treble
- Impressive build quality
- Excellent stereo imaging
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fantastic build quality
- Impressive stereo imaging
Cons
- No subwoofer
- Somewhat stiff grip
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Specifications
Construction
Colors
Speaker: White, Black, or Walnut / Grilles: Stone grey, Traffic red, heather violet, Turquoise blue, Sky blue, Yellow green, Sulfur yellow, Beige brown
Drivers | Tweeter
1x 1" titanium tweeter
Drivers | Woofer
1x 5.25" aluminium woofer
Form Factor
Bookshelf loudspeaker
Loudspeaker Type
2-way, bass reflex
Dimensions
Size | Depth
265 mm (10.5")
Size | Height
316 mm (12.5")
Size | Width
160 mm (6.5")
Weight
8 kg (18 lbs)
Function
Crossover
1600 Hz
Performance
Frequency Response
45Hz - 25kHz (-6dB)
Impedance
8 ohms
Power Input
25-150 W
Sensitivity
86 dB
Production
Debut
2017-12 (redesigned)
Made In
Finland (handmade)
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External Reviews
whathifi[1]
Reviewer score 68%Amphion Argon1 are 32cm tall and 27cm deep. They are the second smallest offering in Amphion's bookshelf range, after the tiny Argon0. Amphion promises reference-quality midrange and deep bass from the Argon1's 13cm aluminium-coned driver, which sits below a 25mm titanium dome tweeter.
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Pros
- Fantastic build quality
- Impressive stereo imaging
Cons
- Somewhat stiff grip
- No subwoofer
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References
- ^ Amphion Argon1 review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/amphion-argon1. 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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