Spendor A1.2: Rediscover What Your Bookshelf Speakers Can Do

If bookshelf speakers are your preference, whether you own them or have been listening for years, ask yourself: Do your current speakers truly reflect what you hear in your favorite albums? Have you ever considered what might change if you upgraded your system? And most importantly, how much are you willing to invest for a noticeable improvement? With the Spendor A1.2, these questions have concrete answers.

These are the little sisters of the brand-new Spendor A4.2, welcomed into our listening room: the A1.2. Compact and elegant (30.8 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, 18.6 cm deep, 4.8 kg), they excel in spaces of 10 to 20 m². Imagine the gain: a coherent soundstage, tight bass, and precise highs – all in a compact package for €1,790 per pair.

Controlled and Natural Bass

Have you ever been frustrated by speakers whose bass is sluggish or loose? The A1.2 use a closed cabinet design, delivering fast, tight, and precise bass – ideal for small rooms. Every note is clear, never bleeding. With these speakers, your favorite music is revealed in a completely new light.

Designed for Harmonic Coherence

If you’ve ever lamented the harshness or unnatural separation between mids and highs in your current speakers, pay attention: the A1.2 are two-way speakers, with a 15 cm EP77 polymer woofer and a 22 mm polyamide dome tweeter, crossed over at 4.2 kHz. Transitions are smooth, and every instrument has its place in the soundstage.

What do you expect from your mids and highs? More clarity in vocals? Perfect coherence in strings and piano? These speakers deliver it without compromise.

The frequency response of 60 Hz to 26 kHz, sensitivity of 83 dB, and nominal impedance of 8 ohms allow them to be driven by 25–100 W amplifiers, ideal for demanding but not oversized home systems.

Listening and Reflection

When you listen to your favorite recordings, how many details do you miss? How often have you wished you could hear the subtle nuances of a piano or the breath of a singer? To test the A1.2, we selected demanding recordings:

• Keith Jarrett – "The Köln Concert": every piano note is distinct, the touch fluid.

• Nick Drake – "River Man": the voice stands out with remarkable clarity.

• Arvo Pärt – "Tabula Rasa": silences and reverberation reveal rich harmonic depth.

If you’ve ever wondered what your current speakers might be missing, it becomes evident here. The bass is firm, mids breathe, highs remain smooth. For long, fatigue-free listening, the A1.2 show that it’s possible.

Who and For Which Room?

If you are considering upgrading your bookshelf speakers, ask yourself: How much space can you allocate? What budget are you willing to invest? Which aspects of your listening experience do you want to improve: soundstage, coherence, dynamics?

The Spendor A1.2 (price: €1,790 per pair) are perfect for rooms of 10 to 20 m² – compact, precise, and musical, offering a clear upgrade to your current setup without requiring oversized amplifiers or excessive space.

Conclusion

Small in size, but large in musicality, the Spendor A1.2 are designed for bookshelf enthusiasts who want to hear their music with precision, naturalness, and elegance.

So, what would you change in your current setup? And are you ready to rediscover your favorite music? The A1.2 invite you to actively experience every note, every breath, and every silence.