Press release | PS Audio announced the introduction of its Aspen FR10 loudspeaker, an elegant, slim 3-way floorstanding tower that brings the extraordinary sound quality and innovative driver design of the Aspen series to a wider range of listening environments, systems, and budgets.
The new FR10 – SRP 9,999 USD per pair, available now – features PS Audio’s acclaimed push-pull planar magnetic midrange and high-frequency driver technologies, complemented by ultra-low-distortion, linear-magnet woofers, high-excursion passive radiators, and a host of additional refinements. Like all the models in the Aspen series, the FR10 has a sleek, refined appearance.
Paul McGowan, PS Audio CEO noted, “The Aspen FR10 embodies more than 50 years of experience in audio in learning what works in a loudspeaker, and what it takes for a speaker to ‘disappear’ in a listening room and deliver a magical musical experience. Our goal with the Aspen FR10 was to offer no-compromise full-range loudspeaker performance in a smaller, more affordable form factor that fits easily into smaller and medium-sized rooms.”
All the drivers in the FR10 are custom-designed from the ground up. The 8-inch planar ribbon midrange and 2.5-inch planar ribbon tweeter employ a push-pull design with an identical symmetrical motor structure on either side of their driver diaphragms. This inherently linear configuration provides lower distortion than conventional single-sided magnet structures, along with higher efficiency.
The midrange and high-frequency drivers employ high-strength magnets and diaphragms made from Teonex® film, a thin, highly stable material that provides exceptional transient response and resolution, with a fast, clean decay. The drivers are housed in a sealed sub-enclosure to ensure maximum clarity and freedom from internal cabinet colorations.
The PS Audio Aspen FR10 utilizes dual 6.5-inch cast-frame woofers with a non-woven carbon fiber PMI foam sandwich cone, for an articulate response that complements the speed and transparency of the planar-magnetic midrange and high-frequency drivers. The woofers utilize a split magnetic gap with dual copper shorting rings, and have a large 3/4-inch peak-to-peak linear excursion for low distortion and a dynamically responsive bass output. The woofers are augmented by three flat-piston carbon fiber passive radiators. The FR10 offers wide range frequency response from 32Hz-20kHz (-6dB, half-space; 25Hz -6dB in-room).
The FR10’s slim enclosure measures 41.5 inches high by 8 inches wide – 11.75 inches wide with its stand – by 16.25 inches deep. It’s available in a striking new matte finish in either black or white, and comes with magnetically detachable grilles. The Aspen FR10’s room-friendly design makes it easy to set up and enjoy, and the FR10 comes with a handy setup booklet and CD to get the most out of the speaker. The FR10 has a visually distinctive “floating” appearance, with a curved bottom and an anodized aluminum base that is supplied with mounting feet that can be used with either removable stainless-steel spikes, or a soft rubber foot underneath.
The Aspen FR10 delivers remarkable loudspeaker performance in every respect, with authoritative bass, an inviting midrange, smooth, extended highs, wide dynamic range, and palpable imaging on a wide and deep soundstage. It’s sure to thrill even the most demanding audiophiles and music aficionados.
Aspen FR10 features at a glance
Enclosure type: sealed upper midrange/tweeter module and lower cabinet for the woofers and passive radiators
High-frequency transducer: 2.5-inch planar magnetic ribbon tweeter with Teonex diaphragm
Mid-frequency transducer: 8-inch planar magnetic ribbon midrange with Teonex diaphragm
Passive radiator: three 6 by nine inch flat-piston carbon fiber
Woofer: dual 6.5-inch cast-frame, non-woven carbon fiber PMI foam sandwich cone
Thermoset resin fiberglass-composite woofer baffle
Magnetically-attached grille
Computer-optimized custom crossover with premium film capacitors and air-core inductors
Polished stainless-steel spikes with soft rubber feet enable a variety of mounting options
Frequency Response:32Hz-20kHz (-6dB, half-space; 25Hz -6dB in-room)
Crossover Frequency: 550 Hz, 1,750 Hz
Sensitivity: 86.5 dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms, 3.3 ohms minimum
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50 – 125 watts
Dimensions: 41.5 x 11.75 x 16.25 inches with base
Weight: 75 lbs. / 34.1 kg
Teonex is a registered trademark of DuPont Teijin Films.
About PS Audio
Founded in 1973, PS Audio has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in manufacturing innovative, high-value, leading-edge audio products. Located in Boulder, Colorado at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, PS Audio’s staff of talented designers, engineers, production and support people build each product to deliver extraordinary performance and musical satisfaction. The company’s wide range of award-winning products include the all-in-one Sprout100 integrated amplifier, audio components, power regenerators and power conditioners.
For further info: to the PS Audio website
