Joseph Crowe
Open Baffle Speaker No.1695
Open Baffle Speaker No.1695
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Inventory Offering — Available Now
We currently have one pair of Open Baffle Speaker No.1695 available from inventory in Washed Birch. This pair is built to the latest specification, featuring the 18" Acoustic Elegance Dipole18 woofer and Jupiter Paper/Wax/Copper capacitors in the high-frequency network. The reduced price shown applies exclusively to this inventory pair and does not change the regular made-to-order price of Speaker No.1695.
Open Baffle Speaker No.1695 is a reference-level passive open-baffle loudspeaker designed to combine deep, articulate bass with exceptional spatial presentation, low distortion and the dynamic capability of a horn-loaded high-frequency system.
An 18" Acoustic Elegance Dipole18 woofer provides deep, highly resolved low-frequency reproduction, extending to approximately 20Hz in-room. A 10" Scan-Speak mid-bass driver supports the low-frequency system while operating smoothly through the midrange before transitioning at 1.2kHz to our custom 1.4" compression driver and ES horn.
Careful physical placement of the drivers provides acoustic time alignment through the crossover region, helping preserve transient integrity and coherency between the midrange and high-frequency sections. The ES horn flare geometry and low-diffraction baffle provide smooth, controlled off-axis behaviour for consistent tonal balance throughout the listening area.
Unlike a conventional horn loudspeaker, the high-frequency section of No.1695 also operates as a dipole. Rearward acoustic energy complements the open-baffle low-frequency system, contributing to a spacious and dimensional presentation with excellent soundstage width, depth and perceived envelopment.
Low distortion is fundamental to the design. Copper shorting-ring motor technology is employed throughout the driver system, while the passive crossover uses premium air-core inductors and Jupiter Paper/Wax/Copper capacitors.
- Normally built to order; one inventory pair currently available
- Priced per pair
- Available for audition at our Picton, Ontario showroom by appointment
- National and international shipping available
- Contact us for shipping, availability and made-to-order lead times
- View dimensional drawing
Materials & Finishes
The sculpted 55mm-thick baffle is machined from solid hardwood and is available in a selection of premium finishes. Bolivian Rosewood is available as an optional material, providing substantially greater density and mass than walnut along with its distinctive natural grain.
Sound Characteristics
- Deep, articulate bass with excellent resolution and texture
- Exceptional soundstage depth and width
- Spacious dipole presentation
- Excellent transient response and dynamic capability
- High-frequency clarity with very low perceived strain
- Coherent integration through the midrange and high-frequency crossover
Technical Features
- Passive 2.5-way open-baffle loudspeaker system
- 55mm-thick solid hardwood baffle
- Custom-made 1.4" compression driver
- ES-profile high-frequency horn
- Dipole high-frequency radiation
- 10" Scan-Speak mid-bass driver with SD-1 motor technology
- 18" Acoustic Elegance Dipole18 woofer
- 93.5dB sensitivity (2.83V / 1m)
- 4-ohm nominal impedance
- 2.5-way passive crossover
- 180Hz LR4 low-frequency crossover
- 1.2kHz high-frequency crossover
- Jupiter Paper/Wax/Copper capacitors
- Air-core inductors
- ISOAcoustics GAIA III isolation feet
- 5mm powder-coated steel support structure
Technical Information
For additional design information, measurements and development details, read the complete technical article on Speaker No.1695.
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For auditions, ordering, finish options or shipping inquiries, please contact Troy Crowe at joseph_crowe@josephcrowe.com.
