Spendor A7.2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The A7.2 is a 2-way floorstanding loudspeaker from Spendor (Sheffield, United Kingdom), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. The flagship model of Spendor's redesigned A-Line series, the A7.2 builds directly on the legacy of the original A7, which held the What Hi-Fi? Award for best premium floorstanding loudspeaker for six consecutive years from 2018 to 2024. Key engineering upgrades include a new 27mm polyamide soft dome tweeter with a rear-chambered wide surround design, a redesigned port for deeper and more controlled bass, and a fully revised crossover network operating at a lower 2kHz handover frequency. The A7.2 is rated at 85dB sensitivity with a nominal impedance of 6.75 ohms and is compatible with amplifiers from 25 to 200 watts. The slim linear-form cabinet measures 934 x 180 x 305mm and weighs 17.7kg, finished in black oak, walnut, oak, or satin white.

New 27mm Tweeter and Revised Crossover Architecture

The most significant upgrade in the A7.2 over its predecessor is the adoption of a new 27mm polyamide soft dome tweeter featuring a wide surround and a rear-chambered enclosure. The larger dome diameter compared to the 22mm unit used in the original A7 extends the tweeter's capability across a broader frequency range. Critically, the crossover frequency has been lowered from the original A7's unusually high 3.7kHz handover to a more conventional 2kHz. This change places the crossover transition in a region where the EP77 polymer mid/bass driver operates with greater authority, resulting in improved phase coherence and seamless integration between the tweeter and the main driver. The redesigned crossover network itself uses components selected for precision, low phase error, and stable impedance behaviour, contributing to the A7.2's organised and composed stereo imaging.

EP77 Polymer Cone Driver and Redesigned Port

The A7.2's 18cm mid/bass driver uses Spendor's proprietary EP77 polymer cone, a material developed and manufactured entirely in-house at Spendor's UK facility. The EP77 compound combines high internal damping with structural rigidity, delivering a midrange character that is low in coloration and resolving of fine musical detail. The driver is housed in a rigid, asymmetric braced cabinet with Spendor's Dynamic Damping technology applied to control stored energy in the cabinet walls. At the low-frequency end, the A7.2 introduces a redesigned reflex port with shortened airflow path geometry, which Spendor engineered specifically to reduce internal resonances and interference. The result is bass extension down to 33Hz in a typical listening room, with the port's geometry contributing to tighter, more articulate low-frequency reproduction than a conventional tube-port design. The slim cabinet profile of 180mm width makes the A7.2 practical for rooms where a conventional floor-standing loudspeaker would be too physically imposing.

Key Features

• New 27mm Wide Surround Soft Dome Tweeter: A rear-chambered polyamide dome with a wide surround design, offering extended high-frequency capability and broad, even dispersion across a wide listening area.
• Lowered 2kHz Crossover Frequency: The revised crossover hands over to the tweeter at 2kHz rather than the original A7's 3.7kHz, improving phase coherence and driver integration across the midrange.
• 18cm EP77 Polymer Cone Mid/Bass Driver: Spendor's proprietary polymer cone material delivers low coloration and high midrange resolution, manufactured entirely in-house at Spendor's UK facility.
• Redesigned Reflex Port: A shortened airflow path reduces internal resonances and port interference, producing bass that is deeper, more controlled, and more accurately timed than conventional porting.
• Dynamic Damping Cabinet: The rigid, asymmetric braced enclosure incorporates Spendor's Dynamic Damping technology to control stored energy and reduce cabinet colorations.
• Refined Crossover Network: Redesigned from the ground up for enhanced phase coherence, improved stereo imaging, and smoother frequency integration between the two drivers.
• 25-200 Watt Amplifier Compatibility: The A7.2 is engineered for broad amplifier compatibility, working effectively with integrated amplifiers from modest power outputs upward.
• Slim Linear-Form Cabinet: At just 180mm wide, the A7.2's slender profile allows placement in rooms where larger floorstanders would be impractical, without sacrificing bass extension or dynamic authority.
• Four Contemporary Finishes: Available in black oak, walnut, oak, and satin white veneers on a satin black plinth, allowing integration into a wide range of room aesthetics.
• Adjustable Height Spike Feet: Precision spike system for stable coupling to a variety of floor types, with height adjustment to accommodate uneven surfaces.
• Designed and Built in the United Kingdom: The A7.2 is engineered and manufactured at Spendor's facility in Sheffield, UK, with cabinets produced by Spendor's in-house cabinetmaking operation.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Spendor A7.2?

The Spendor A7.2 is a 2-way floorstanding loudspeaker handbuilt in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and is the flagship model of Spendor's updated A-Line series. It features a 27mm polyamide soft dome tweeter, an 18cm EP77 polymer cone mid/bass driver, and a redesigned reflex port, with a crossover frequency of 2kHz. Key specifications include an 85dB sensitivity, a 6.75-ohm nominal impedance, and a typical in-room frequency response from 33Hz to 27kHz. Available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada, the A7.2 is sold individually and is offered in four finishes: black oak, walnut, oak, and satin white.

How is the Spendor A7.2 different from the original Spendor A7?

The Spendor A7.2 introduces several significant engineering changes over the original A7, which won the What Hi-Fi? Award for best premium floorstanding loudspeaker for six consecutive years. The tweeter has been upgraded from a 22mm unit to a larger 27mm wide surround rear-chambered dome, and the crossover frequency has been reduced from 3.7kHz to 2kHz for improved phase coherence. The reflex port has been completely redesigned with a shortened airflow path to reduce resonances and produce tighter, more controlled bass. The crossover network has also been rebuilt using new components for better stereo imaging and phase accuracy. The cabinet dimensions and overall slim linear-form profile remain unchanged from the original.

How does the Spendor A7.2 compare to the Bowers and Wilkins 703 S3 and the KEF R7 Meta?

The Spendor A7.2, the Bowers and Wilkins 703 S3, and the KEF R7 Meta each represent a distinct approach to two-and-a-half-way floorstanding loudspeaker design. The A7.2 is a true 2-way design built around Spendor's proprietary EP77 polymer cone driver and a wide surround dome tweeter, optimised for broad amplifier compatibility starting from 25 watts and positioned around a particularly slim 180mm cabinet footprint. The B&W 703 S3 uses a three-and-a-half-way layout with B&W's Continuum cone midrange driver and a carbon dome tweeter, offering a different balance of detail and dynamic weight typically requiring more demanding amplification. The KEF R7 Meta uses KEF's Uni-Q coaxial driver with Metamaterial Absorption Technology in the tweeter loading, delivering an exceptionally wide and consistent listening window with a character quite different from either the Spendor or the B&W. Listeners who prioritise a musically coherent and effortless presentation in a compact, room-friendly footprint will find the A7.2 a natural first choice to audition.

What is the EP77 polymer cone used in the Spendor A7.2?

EP77 is Spendor's proprietary cone material, developed in-house and manufactured using custom thermo-moulding equipment at the company's UK facility. The compound combines low internal coloration with controlled stiffness and high damping, producing a midrange driver that retrieves fine detail without the resonant brightness associated with metal cone materials or the softness of standard paper cones. The EP77 cone is used across Spendor's A-Line and D-Line ranges, where it forms the acoustic foundation of the speaker's characteristic clarity and natural tonal balance. In the A7.2, the 18cm EP77 driver covers the frequency range below 2kHz, handling bass and midrange reproduction before handing off to the 27mm tweeter.

Can the Spendor A7.2 be used in a small or medium-sized room?

Yes, the Spendor A7.2 is well suited to small and medium-sized rooms. At just 180mm wide and 934mm tall, the slim linear-form cabinet occupies a minimal footprint while delivering bass extension down to 33Hz in a typical listening environment. Spendor's original A7 was specifically praised by reviewers for its ability to fill larger spaces while remaining compact enough not to dominate smaller rooms, and the A7.2 retains those physical dimensions. The redesigned port reduces sensitivity to rear-wall proximity, making placement easier in rooms where boundary options are limited. Positioning approximately 20 to 30cm from the rear wall with a slight toe-in toward the listening seat is recommended as a starting point.

What amplifier pairings work best with the Spendor A7.2?

The Spendor A7.2 is compatible with amplifiers from 25 to 200 watts and is designed to perform well across a broad range of amplification. At 85dB sensitivity and a nominal impedance of 6.75 ohms with a minimum of 5.4 ohms, the A7.2 is moderately efficient and presents a stable enough load for most quality integrated amplifiers. Well-regarded pairings in the A7.2's performance class include integrated amplifiers from NAD, Audiolab, Rega, and Cambridge Audio in the 50 to 150 watt range. Higher-powered solid-state designs allow the speaker to reach its full 150-watt unclipped programme rating without compression, while lower-powered amplifiers from around 25 to 50 watts are sufficient for nearfield and smaller room listening at moderate levels.

Where can I buy the Spendor A7.2 in Toronto or Canada?

The Spendor A7.2 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorised Spendor dealer located in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound carries the A7.2 across all four available finishes and can arrange in-store demonstrations paired with compatible source components and amplification. Purchasing from an authorised Canadian dealer ensures full manufacturer warranty support and access to factory-backed service.