Roger Sheker, designer of the Virtue ONE and TWO amplifiers called me before CES and said he had something really special to exhibit. I was not able to attend and listen for myself but he said that the performance of the ONE loudspeaker exceeded every expectation and "made music." That's what Roger says when he's fired up, oh, and whatever else he compared it to... "sounded like dog-shit." Another Roger-ism. So I agreed to offer the speaker here on virtueaudio.com. When Roger says something sounds good, it does. That's a promise. -- Seth
The ONE represents the smallest offering in the line of ClairAudient loudspeaker systems at only $995 per pair. The ONE loudspeakers consist of a single Audience A3S 3" full range driver and a 3.5" passive radiator on the back side. The ONE loudspeakers are a true high performance product. Like all ClairAudient loudspeakers the sound that is delivered via The ONE is highly resolving, highly dynamic, full range, seamless and low distortion. The ONE loudspeakers are excellent for the desk top, bookshelf, computer, surround sound or ambient music set ups. The ONE loudspeakers are an all out attempt by Audience to produce the finest small loudspeaker possible. All parts are the highest quality such as 13 layer Baltic Birch cabinets and Audience OHNO (mono crystal) Auric hook up wire.
The proprietary Audience A3S driver is at the heart of all ClairAudient loudspeakers. The A3S sports an extraordinary 12mm of usable excursion, 2.5 grams total moving mass, powerful XBL2 patented motor, S surround and large ported vents all adding up to state of the art performance. The ONE loudspeakers are exceedingly versatile and a true joy for music reproduction.
Dimensions:
7"tall x 5.5" deep and 6" wide