24.04.2025 06:40 | ~1 minute read
Stratton Acoustics has introduced two models of compact bookshelf loudspeakers – Element 6 and Element 8. Both speakers use the company’s patented soft dome tweeters with a diameter of 29 mm, equipped with a waveguide to provide wide sound dispersion. The models are hand-assembled at the company’s own factory in England.
The loudspeaker cabinets of Stratton Acoustics Element 6 and Element 8 are made of acrylic-silicone polymer with aerospace-grade aluminum baffles processed on a CNC machine. Both loudspeakers use a bass-reflex acoustic design.
The Stratton Acoustics Element 6 loudspeakers are specially designed for small rooms or near-field listening. The mid- and low-frequency part of the working range is entrusted to a speaker with a conical diffuser made of carbon fiber with a diameter of 6”. The Stratton Acoustics Element 8 is larger and uses an 8” version of the same driver, with a carbon fibre cone designed to deliver more powerful bass. The cabinets are finished in a piano lacquer with silver flecks, with more finishes to follow soon. The Stratton Acoustics Element 6 is available in the UK for £15,000 per pair, while the Element 8 will set you back £20,000 per pair. The brand’s optional Element Stands, which are made from “aerospace-grade” aluminium, are available for £3,500 per pair.
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Model name
Element 6
Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
48
Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)
87
Impedance (Ohms)
8
Power amplifier requirements (W)
8 - 20
Has internal amplification
N/A
Internal amplification power (W)
N/A
Size (sm)
36.6 × 107.5 × 36.0
Weight (kg)
38.5
Official link
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Model name
Element 8
Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
46
Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)
89
Impedance (Ohms)
8
Power amplifier requirements (W)
8 - 20
Has internal amplification
N/A
Internal amplification power (W)
N/A
Size (sm)
36.0 × 112.5 × 36.0
Weight (kg)
45.5
Official link
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