It appears we’re writing a few new Astell & Kern product each week, and the newest to come back from the South Korean agency is the ACRO BE100 wi-fi speaker (£449 / €529 / $380).
Positioned in direction of the mid-range/premium section, Astell & Kern say its new wi-fi speaker “delivers superior room-filling, hi-fi calibre stereo sound that belies it compact profile.”
The ACRO BE100 incorporates a devoted 32-bit DAC able to streaming 24-bit high-res wi-fi streams, with its Class D amplifier producing 55W of energy and stated to ensure constant sound efficiency with out distortion at excessive volumes.
Nowadays, it wouldn’t be an Astell & Kern product if the design wasn’t angular indirectly, and so the ACRO BE100 lives as much as the model’s idiosyncratic method with triangular shapes on the entrance metal-grille. The general end is considered one of fake leather-based, with the patterned quantity knob on prime of the speaker constituted of aluminium.
Under that could be a standing indicator that flashes completely different colors for every mode or quantity stage to supply extra intuitive management over the speaker. Bass and treble settings may be altered on the speaker as nicely.
The driving force set-up incorporates a custom-built mid/bass driver and two tweeters; the 4-inch mid-bass cone constituted of Kevlar cloth for improved responsiveness, timing and extra correct bass response.
Across the again is a rear port to increase the attain of the speaker’s bass additional, with the 2 silk dome tweeters claimed to provide crystal clear high-frequencies. With sound-absorbing materials positioned contained in the picket cupboard, the inside is sealed with a purpose to scale back any resonance that might have an effect on the audio efficiency.
And naturally, you want good high quality sources piped into the speaker in order for you good high quality sound popping out. The ACRO BE100 helps Bluetooth 5.0, however extra importantly can settle for a 24-bit aptX-HD (48kHz) and LDAC (96kHz) stream. A model of the speaker with FM radio compatibility is being supplied in chosen nations. For these fascinated about plugging a digital audio participant (say, an Astell & Kern one) there’s a 3.5mm AUX enter for that.
The Astell & Kern ACRO BE100 Bluetooth speaker goes on sale in December for £449 / €529 / $380. You should purchase it direct by means of A&Okay, or through impartial retailers. It is available in a selection of black or white colors.