Founded by Michael Børresen, formerly with Raidho, the eponymous Danish brand first applied its most advanced technologies to the M and 0 ultra-high-fidelity series, untouchable for many audiophiles, before creating the more affordable Z series (still €10,000/$11,000 for its compact), followed by the X series.
The latter – whose X3 floorstanding loudspeaker was recently tested in VUmètre #50 FR ; #8 ENG ; Remarkable)- now includes the compact X1, priced at €5,000/$5,000, which allows listeners willing to pay this price to enter a musical universe of reference. With two layers of carbon fiber spread around an aramid honeycomb spacer, the X1 takes over the 4.5″ (11.4 cm) bass-midrange driver placed at the top of the X3, as well as its planar ribbon tweeter and ferrite-free magnet motors from the Z series. With a height of 42 cm (16.5”) and a weight of 12.9kg (28.4 lbs), this already very high-end compact develops a frequency response of 50Hz to 50kHz at 6 ohms.
Like all X models, the X1 is built in a highly rigid wood composite cabinet with carbon inserts, from which three rear vents emerge to expel internal waves as far as possible. Of course, the X1 also comes with a dedicated stand, available as an option at a price of €1,000/$1,100. It’s available now for listening, as well as for ordering!
