The Symphonia is a floorstanding loudspeaker from Aries Cerat, built with an exceptionally wide rated bandwidth and extraordinarily high sensitivity. Aries Cerat is a specialist Greek high-end manufacturer known for uncompromising engineering, and the Symphonia represents a substantial statement within that broader catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Rated response is 32 Hz to 100 000 Hz, an exceptionally wide window at both ends. Sensitivity is an extraordinary 101 dB, among the highest figures available in any domestic floorstanding loudspeaker. At 93.0 x 140.0 x 88.0 cm and 170 kg it is an exceptionally large, heavy tower, among the more substantial domestic loudspeakers available from any manufacturer.
Sound and use context
Expect an extraordinarily dynamic, effortless presentation given the exceptional sensitivity figure - Aries Cerat's characteristically uncompromising engineering approach should deliver a different listening experience from a conventional lower-sensitivity tower, reaching high volume from remarkably little amplifier power despite the considerable physical scale.
Pairing
The exceptional 101 dB sensitivity means even a very modest low-power tube amplifier reaches full room volume with ease, opening up amplifier choices that would be entirely impractical with almost any conventional loudspeaker of similar scale.
Alternatives
Aries Cerat's broader amplifier and preamplifier range, including the Concero 65 Sig monoblock and Incito S preamplifier, forms natural partner components for a system built around this brand, worth exploring given the considerable investment and installation planning this substantial tower represents. Given the exceptional 170 kg weight, professional delivery and structural floor assessment are both essential considerations before this tower arrives, since a cabinet this heavy and scale is not something to be positioned casually. Aries Cerat relatively small dealer network worldwide means sourcing a specialist familiar with the brand uncompromising engineering is well worth the extra research effort at this level. Overall this remains an uncompromising choice reflecting Aries Cerat characteristic engineering ambition. A dealer visit remains the simplest way to compare current pricing across Aries Cerat catalogue. Delivery logistics deserve careful advance planning given the exceptional weight and scale involved here.