AudioSolutions Figaro B2 2 Way Bookshelf Speaker

Configure your AudioSolutions Figaro Speakers to fit your tastes. Built them with an assortment of colors and custom upgrades. Click here and create the speakers of your dreams! https://my.audiosolutions.lt/,action.templates_list,gid.1 Pricing varies in accordance with your configuration. 4 Standard configurations are available. We can help you configure your speakers or you can do it yourself. Call us with your custom configuration code or for assistance to order from us at 406-285-3910 Meet the all-new Figaro! An evolution of our most successful speaker series. Five years have passed since the original Figaro was introduced in 2018 and yet we are pushing the limits once again. The new Figaro is vastly improved in all aspects. Embrace a new modern design with brass metal accents and satin color options. We give you a remarkable tandem of performance and design where science meets art. Description Figaro! maintains timeless AudioSolutions design. Designed to be easily driven by most amplifiers and with the ability to be placed very close to the wall. Figaro's task is to make your life easier with as simple as possible setup, cable, and amplifier matching. We wish you many great moments while listening to your Figaro. Features Two-way speaker system designed with Mini-Horn loaded silk dome tweeter and our unique midbass driver which works in extended mid-band effectively making it an Extended-Band driver, allowing us to push crossover frequencies of the drivers further away from the most critical area for the human ear - 1000-1500Hz and thus reduce crossover distortions and perception of them. Two whole new re-designed ER (Extra Rigid) hard paper cone bass drivers deliver faster and deeper bass response and improve overall sound clarity. The Cabinet-In-a-Cabinet enclosure system taken from upper scale Virtuoso series contributes to a complex closed system that eliminates unwanted resonances by turning acoustical energy into heat, allowing all drivers to perform with precision and dynamics. Figaro features outriggers with height-adjustable spikes, WBT NextGen connection terminals with bi-amping for models L and XL, and also a whole new 6 unique never seen before satin finishes with brass metal accents. Specifications Dimensions (HxWxD) : 337mm x 223mm x 339mm; 13.27 x 8.78 x 13.35in Weight : 10 kg/22 lbs each Shipping weight : 12 kg/26.4 lbs each Sensitivity : 89.5 dB @ 2.83V 1m Suggested amp power : 5-150 W; Impedance : nominal 4,0 ohms; Crossover frequency : 4000 Hz Frequency response (in-room environment) : 42-25000 Hz Drivers : 19mm silk dome tweeter, 15.2cm ER paper cone mid-bass driver Mini Horn Loading Figaro utilizes a Mini-Horn loading technology to cope with the infamous soft domes problem - cone breakup and cone "walk". Cone breakup and "walk" happens when a soft dome tweeter is being driven hard at high signal levels. Distortions rise exponentially because: a) when a certain point in signal level and thus dome acceleration/amplitude is reached, the center part of the dome flexes in an uncontrolled fashion due to the silk's soft nature b) differences in air pressure behind the dome and in front of the dome creates a nonlinear environment and overcome suspension ability to prevent axial movement of the cone Our Mini-Horn is based on acoustical dampening which happens at the frontal dome area. We carefully measure at which frequencies the dome starts to flex and emit an avalanche of distortions. Mini-Horn then is designed and manufactured according to desired specifications to dampen those frequencies. The result is a proportional dampening of the tweeters’ movement. The louder it plays the more dampening and air pressure on the frontal area it gets from its own emitted sound. It is described as acoustical impedance and is highly dependent on the Mini-Horn's shape. Another positive by-product of this process is that Mini-Horn adds sensitivity and thus the efficiency of the driver. Extended Band Mid Range The human ear has uneven sensitivity to different frequencies. We are naturally less sensitive to high frequencies and especially to low frequencies. The exception is sensitivity to mid frequencies in the 1000-2000Hz band due to evolution. Simply put - in nature, the sounds of life-threatening events lie more or less in 1000-2000Hz diapason, so naturally, we are most sensitive to that so we could stay alert. The downside of this phenomenon in this rather safe modern world is that we can hear and pinpoint the slightest imperfections in reproduced sound at those frequencies. And imperfections in sound reproduction are called distortions. Most of the manufacturers calculate crossover points in exactly this area of 1000-2000Hz. Since each driver has its natural spectrum of distortions we actually can hear the transition from one driver to another, let alone an additional distortions caused by the crossover phase shift. The resulting sound is described as an unnatural or multi-way sound. It is not possible to completely eliminate natural-born driver's distortions or the phase shift in crossover which is mathematically tied to how db/oct crossover is calculated. The only way to fight this is to utilize crossover points away from this region of 1-2kHz. For that reason, we created an Extended Band Midrange driver. Crossover points of 400-4000Hz are one octave away from the sensitive band. Not only this solution helps with crossover distortion perception but the listener gets uniform, unchopped sound coming from one driver with virtually zero phase shift. Homogenous sound in our opinion is one of the biggest goals in the audio industry. Cabinet The new Figaro! speakers share a Cabinet-In-a-Cabinet enclosure design. This system is based on two separate enclosures - an inner cabinet and an outer cabinet bonded together by a thin layer of Polyurethane. The inner cabinet is manufactured of a lightweight yet rigid material that controls primary vibrations by absorbing acoustical power coming from the drivers. Then a thin layer of viscous Polyurethane situated in between the inner and outer cabinets acts as a dampening layer which converts vibrations born in the inner cabinet to heat. The residue of vibrations is then dampened by the outer cabinet which is manufactured of a much heavier and less dense material that acts as a mass damper. ER Cone Bass Drivers Second generation Figaro speaker utilizes re-designed bass drivers with ER paper cones. Er stands for Extra Rigid paper. It is actually visible on the cone surface as flakes of hard pulp and fibers and is natural to rigid cones. ER paper cones were chosen due to all the pros of traditional paper cones and the pros of hard material cones. Hard cones (metal, ceramic, etc.) provide uniform push-pull movement where all cone's points act as a uniform piston which is desirable. Con is that hard cones have the potential to have early break-up points and ringing due to a lack of dampening properties inside the material itself. Paper on the other hand does not have break-up points as it is quite soft and flexible but it does not act as a piston, and usually, the edge of the paper cone are fluttering, and all cone is flexing. Having positive properties of paper and introducing hardening materials like sturdy fibers and hard pulp gives us a unique cone that acts as a piston, but at the same time does not have ringing or early cone breakup points. ER cones allowed us to introduce new piston-like bass drivers and of course our Extended Band Midrange. So, What does it sound like??? The AudioSolutions Figaro B2 is a compact two-way standmount loudspeaker that aims for refinement rather than instant showroom drama. Its character is spacious, composed, and musically fluent: it presents recordings with a notably deep, well-layered soundstage, natural vocal and instrumental timbre, and a relaxed sense of detail that encourages long listening sessions rather than drawing attention to treble etch or exaggerated bass. How it sounds The Figaro B2 has a mature, even-handed presentation. It does not chase a hyped “hi-fi” sound with a forward top end or an artificially enlarged midbass; instead, it lets the musical structure, textures, and recorded acoustic emerge naturally. Midrange: Open, articulate, and tonally convincing. Voices come across with realistic body and presence, while acoustic instruments retain color and harmonic nuance rather than sounding bleached or overly polished. Treble: The silk-dome tweeter delivers a smooth, refined high end with air and delicacy. It is resolving without becoming sharp, helping the B2 remain listenable on less-than-perfect recordings. Bass: For a speaker of its size, bass is quick, tuneful, and surprisingly extended. The specified in-room response reaches 42 Hz, so it conveys the pitch and rhythmic drive of bass guitar, kick drum, and cello convincingly, though it will not produce the scale or sub-bass weight of a large floorstander. Imaging and space: One of the B2’s strongest qualities is its sense of depth. Images are stable and three-dimensional, with a spacious, enveloping presentation that works especially well with small-scale jazz, vocals, acoustic music, chamber works, and well-recorded rock. A recent review characterized its sound as “fluid,” “spaciously enveloping,” and rhythmically engaging. Dynamics: It is capable of playing louder than its compact form suggests. Its 89.5 dB sensitivity means it is not unusually difficult to drive, but the nominal 4-ohm load rewards an amplifier with good current capability and control. In practical terms, the Figaro B2 is for listeners who value tonal sophistication, image depth, coherence, and long-term musical satisfaction over an aggressively analytical or overtly bass-heavy presentation. Core features Feature What it means in use Feature What it means in use Two-way standmount design A compact, room-friendly monitor format suited to dedicated stands and small-to-medium listening rooms 19 mm silk-dome tweeter Smooth, natural treble reproduction with low perceived hardness Mini-Horn tweeter loading Helps control the soft dome’s behavior at higher output, with the goal of reducing distortion and improving dynamics 152 mm ER paper-cone mid/bass driver AudioSolutions’ “Extra Rigid” hard-paper cone is designed for speed, clarity, and controlled low-frequency output Extended-band mid/bass operation Allows the crossover to be placed at 4 kHz—away from the especially sensitive 1–1.5 kHz vocal region—reducing the audibility of crossover artifacts 4 kHz crossover Keeps much of the critical midrange within one driver’s operating range 42 Hz–25 kHz in-room response Strong bandwidth for a compact monitor, with useful bass extension and ample treble reach 89.5 dB sensitivity, 4-ohm nominal impedance Compatible with a broad range of amplifiers, while favoring designs with stable current delivery 5–150 W recommended amplifier power Flexible enough for modest amplifiers but capable of benefiting from higher-quality, more powerful electronics Wall-friendly placement Designed to be positioned relatively close to a rear wall, simplifying setup in real rooms The cabinet measures 337 × 223 × 339 mm and weighs 10 kg each, making it a substantial rather than lightweight bookshelf speaker. It is best treated as a true standmount: positioned on rigid stands, with the tweeters near ear height and some care taken over toe-in. Design rationale AudioSolutions uses its Mini-Horn loading around the silk dome to address high-level behavior that can affect conventional soft-dome tweeters. Meanwhile, the redesigned ER paper-cone driver is intended to combine stiffness with the more natural tonal behavior often associated with paper diaphragms. The extended-band approach is equally important: by moving the crossover higher, the design avoids splitting the presence region—where the ear is especially sensitive to changes in tonal balance and phase behavior—between two drivers. The AudioSolutions Figaro B2 is a beautifully engineered compact loudspeaker for listeners who want the poise, scale, and musical insight of a serious high-end monitor without the visual or placement demands of a large floorstander. Its silk-dome Mini-Horn tweeter and proprietary ER paper-cone mid/bass driver deliver a sound that is spacious, fluid, and richly communicative, combining natural tonal color with impressive image depth and rhythmic precision. Rather than impressing through exaggerated treble or inflated bass, the Figaro B2 reveals music with composure and authenticity. Vocals are vivid yet unforced, instruments retain their individual texture and body, and the speaker’s deep, stable soundstage makes well-recorded material feel immersive and convincingly three-dimensional. With useful bass extension, 89.5 dB sensitivity, and a design intended to work close to room boundaries, the Figaro B2 is an unusually versatile standmount speaker—equally suited to intimate acoustic recordings, jazz, vocal music, and energetic full-band material.