Напольная акустика — Alsyvox RAFFAELLO

The Raffaello is a flagship floorstanding loudspeaker from Alsyvox, an Italian manufacturer specialising in large-scale electrostatic panel designs. Alsyvox has built a considerable reputation within a niche corner of high-end audio, applying electrostatic technology at scales rivalling or exceeding conventional dynamic loudspeaker cabinets.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 25Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB - exceptional bandwidth for an electrostatic design, particularly the deep 25Hz bass reach, an area electrostatic technology has traditionally struggled with compared with conventional dynamic drivers. Sensitivity is a notably high 97-98dB into a demanding 4 ohm load - efficient for an electrostatic panel design, most of which typically demand considerably more amplifier power. At a massive 203.0 x 85.0 x 5.4cm and 180kg, the Raffaello's extraordinarily thin 5.4cm depth combined with towering height and width reflects the fundamental panel-radiator geometry electrostatic technology requires.

Sound and use context

Expect the exceptionally fast, detailed and coherent presentation electrostatic panel technology is broadly prized for, now extended to deep bass extension that many rival electrostatic designs cannot match - Alsyvox's engineering specifically targets eliminating the traditional electrostatic weakness of limited low-frequency reach.

Pairing

The demanding 4 ohm impedance and considerable panel surface area call for an amplifier with genuine current delivery and stability into reactive electrostatic loads, a specific requirement worth confirming directly with Alsyvox or a specialist dealer before amplifier selection.

Alternatives

Alsyvox's broader electrostatic panel catalogue, including models at different scales within the same core technology, offers alternatives for buyers wanting either a more compact or even larger expression of the brand's distinctive panel-speaker engineering. Alsyvox's specific focus on overcoming electrostatic technology's traditional bass-extension limitations positions the Raffaello as a serious alternative for listeners drawn to electrostatic speed and detail who have previously been put off by shallow low-frequency reach in this speaker category. Given the Raffaello's considerable 180kg mass and delicate panel construction, professional installation and careful handling during delivery are essential considerations well before the speakers ever reach a listening room.