Spendor A2.2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The A2.2 is a 2-way compact floorstanding loudspeaker from Spendor (Sheffield, United Kingdom), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. The entry floorstanding model of Spendor's redesigned A-Line series launched at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show in February 2025, the A2.2 refines and builds on the original A2 with updated internal bracing, a constrained Sorbothane damping layer, and a redesigned crossover network. At just 786mm tall and 150mm wide, it is one of the most compact full-range floorstanding loudspeakers in its class, yet it achieves a typical in-room response from 46Hz to 26kHz using a 15cm EP77 polymer cone mid/bass driver and a 22mm polyamide dome tweeter. With an 8-ohm nominal impedance and compatibility with amplifiers from 25 to 125 watts, the A2.2 is designed for easy integration into any system and any room, delivering the musical character of Spendor's BBC-heritage engineering in a genuinely space-saving form factor.

Compact Cabinet Engineering and Dynamic Damping

The A2.2's cabinet is a rigid, asymmetric braced enclosure incorporating Spendor's Dynamic Damping technology, updated for the A-Line Mark 2 series with a new constrained damping layer using Sorbothane, a viscoelastic material that absorbs and dissipates cabinet wall vibrations without adding excessive mass. This approach minimises time smearing and lowers the noise floor within the cabinet, producing a cleaner and more precise presentation of instruments and vocals. The redesigned internal bracing introduced in the A2.2 further stiffens the cabinet structure, reducing resonant behaviour that can colour the sound in smaller speaker enclosures. At just 150mm wide and 258mm deep, the A2.2 occupies a smaller footprint than many standmount speakers mounted on stands, while the slim linear-form profile allows placement against or close to a wall without the bass overhang that affects many rear-ported compact designs. The reflex-loaded enclosure extends bass response to 46Hz in a typical listening room, adding meaningful low-frequency weight beyond what the standmount A1.2 can deliver.

EP77 Polymer Cone Driver and Revised Crossover

The A2.2's 15cm mid/bass driver uses Spendor's proprietary EP77 polymer cone material, developed and manufactured in-house at the company's Sheffield facility. The EP77 compound is engineered to combine low internal coloration with high structural damping, producing a midrange character that retrieves musical detail without the hardness of metal cones or the softness of conventional paper alternatives. The crossover network has been fully redesigned for the A2.2, with new components and revised topology aimed at producing smoother driver integration, improved phase coherence, and better stereo imaging. The crossover frequency of 4.2kHz hands over the upper frequency range to the 22mm polyamide dome tweeter, which covers the top octaves with even dispersion across a wide listening window. Together, the two drivers are tuned to produce a sound that Spendor describes as joyful and expressive, with a character that far exceeds what the A2.2's compact dimensions would typically suggest.

Key Features

• Compact Floorstanding Design: At 786mm tall and 150mm wide, the A2.2 is among the slimmest and most space-efficient floorstanding loudspeakers available, suitable for small rooms, secondary systems, and space-restricted living spaces.
• 15cm EP77 Polymer Cone Mid/Bass Driver: Spendor's proprietary in-house polymer cone material delivers low coloration and musical clarity across the bass and midrange frequency range.
• 22mm Polyamide Dome Tweeter: A wide-surround soft dome tweeter provides even high-frequency dispersion and smooth integration with the EP77 mid/bass driver above the 4.2kHz crossover point.
• Sorbothane Constrained Damping Layer: New for the A-Line Mark 2 series, this viscoelastic material is bonded to the cabinet walls to absorb and dissipate vibrations, lowering the noise floor and reducing time smearing.
• Updated Asymmetric Internal Bracing: Redesigned internal bracing stiffens the cabinet structure and reduces resonant coloration in the small enclosure volume.
• Redesigned Crossover Network: A new crossover topology with revised components improves phase coherence, driver integration, and stereo imaging compared to the original A2.
• Reflex-Loaded Enclosure: Bass extension to 46Hz in a typical room from a cabinet just 150mm wide, providing meaningfully deeper low-frequency output than a standmount speaker of similar dimensions.
• 8-Ohm Nominal Impedance: A stable, easy-to-drive load suitable for a wide range of integrated amplifiers, including entry-level designs with modest power outputs.
• 25-125 Watt Amplifier Compatibility: Designed for broad amplifier compatibility from 25 watts upward, making the A2.2 a natural match for compact integrated amplifiers used in smaller systems.
• Magnetic Grille and Spike Feet Included: Tool-free magnetic grille for driver protection and height-adjustable spike feet for stable coupling to a variety of floor surfaces.
• Four Contemporary Finishes: Available in black oak, walnut, oak, and satin white on a satin black plinth, for integration into a wide range of room aesthetics.
• Designed and Built in the United Kingdom: The A2.2 is engineered and manufactured at Spendor's Sheffield facility, with cabinets produced by Spendor's own in-house cabinetmaking operation.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Spendor A2.2?

The Spendor A2.2 is a 2-way compact floorstanding loudspeaker handbuilt in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and is the entry floorstanding model of Spendor's redesigned A-Line series. It features a 22mm polyamide dome tweeter and a 15cm EP77 polymer cone mid/bass driver in a rigid, asymmetric braced reflex-loaded cabinet with a Sorbothane constrained damping layer. Key specifications include an 83dB sensitivity, an 8-ohm nominal impedance, and a typical in-room frequency response from 46Hz to 26kHz. Available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada, the A2.2 is sold individually and is offered in four finishes: black oak, walnut, oak, and satin white.

How is the Spendor A2.2 different from the original Spendor A2?

The Spendor A2.2 introduces several targeted engineering upgrades over the original A2. The most significant changes are new asymmetric internal bracing that stiffens the cabinet structure and reduces resonant coloration, and a new constrained damping layer using Sorbothane that lowers the noise floor by absorbing cabinet wall vibrations. The crossover network has been fully redesigned with new components and revised topology for improved phase coherence and driver integration. The driver complement, cabinet dimensions, and overall slim profile remain consistent with the original A2, preserving the placement flexibility and compact footprint that made the original model a popular choice for smaller rooms and secondary systems.

How does the Spendor A2.2 compare to the Q Acoustics 3050i and the Monitor Audio Bronze 200?

The Spendor A2.2, the Q Acoustics 3050i, and the Monitor Audio Bronze 200 are all compact floorstanding loudspeakers positioned for smaller rooms and entry-level to mid-range systems, but they differ substantially in design approach. The A2.2 uses Spendor's proprietary EP77 polymer cone driver, built in-house at Spendor's Sheffield manufacturing facility, with Dynamic Damping cabinet technology and a Sorbothane constrained layer for lower noise floor and reduced cabinet coloration. The Q Acoustics 3050i uses a 2.5-way configuration with a dedicated bass driver for added low-frequency output, and its Point to Point bracing system targets cabinet resonance from a different engineering angle. The Monitor Audio Bronze 200 uses Monitor Audio's C-CAM gold ceramic dome tweeter and a 2.5-way driver arrangement, delivering a different balance of top-end sparkle and bass weight. Listeners who prioritise the combination of UK craftsmanship, a musically natural EP77 midrange, and genuinely space-saving dimensions will find the A2.2 a strong contender in its class.

What is the Sorbothane damping layer used in the Spendor A2.2?

Sorbothane is a proprietary viscoelastic polymer material that is bonded to the inner surfaces of the A2.2 cabinet walls as a constrained damping layer. When the cabinet walls are excited by driver vibration, the Sorbothane layer absorbs and dissipates that energy as heat rather than allowing it to re-radiate as sound. This constrained layer approach was introduced across the entire A-Line Mark 2 series in 2025 and reduces time smearing and lowers the noise floor within the cabinet, producing a cleaner presentation of instruments and vocals compared to relying solely on internal bracing and loose damping material.

Can the Spendor A2.2 work in a very small room or bedroom system?

Yes, the Spendor A2.2 is particularly well suited to small rooms, bedroom systems, and space-restricted listening environments. At just 786mm tall, 150mm wide, and 258mm deep, the A2.2 has a smaller overall footprint than most standmount speakers mounted on dedicated stands, while also delivering bass extension to 46Hz in a typical room. Its 8-ohm nominal impedance and 25-watt minimum amplifier requirement mean it integrates readily with compact integrated amplifiers and streaming amplifiers designed for smaller systems. Music remains tuneful and articulate even when the A2.2 is positioned close to a wall, making it practical in rooms where placement flexibility is limited.

What amplifier works best with the Spendor A2.2?

The Spendor A2.2 is compatible with amplifiers from 25 to 125 watts and is designed for broad amplifier compatibility. At 83dB sensitivity and an 8-ohm nominal impedance, it is moderately efficient and presents a stable, benign load to most quality integrated amplifiers. Compact integrated amplifiers from NAD, Audiolab, Cambridge Audio, and Rega in the 40 to 80 watt range are natural pairings that provide more than sufficient power for the A2.2 in rooms of typical size. Streaming amplifiers and all-in-one systems in the same power range are also effective matches, making the A2.2 a practical option for simplified or space-saving system builds.

Where can I buy the Spendor A2.2 in Toronto or Canada?

The Spendor A2.2 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorised Spendor dealer located in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound carries the A2.2 across all four available finishes and can arrange in-store demonstrations with compatible amplification and source components. Purchasing from an authorised Canadian Spendor dealer ensures full manufacturer warranty coverage and access to factory-backed service support.