Stenheim, the Switzerland-based speaker company that utilizes aluminum cabinets and high-efficiency drivers to create some of the hi-fi industry’s most renowned and musical loudspeakers, launched its new Alumine Two.Five, a passive two-way, floorstanding speaker, at an exclusive media event held at the Power Station recording studio in New York City last Thursday November 30th.
The event saw an impressive turnout, drawing journalists from specialized audio and lifestyle media outlets and blogs.
“The Power Station at BerkleeNYC was the ideal venue for the launch, having witnessed the creation of numerous iconic albums by some of the biggest names in contemporary music such as The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen or Madonna,” said Jean-Pascal Panchard, Stenheim’s CEO.
Mr. Panchard presented the speaker to the gathering, explaining the meticulous design process behind the Alumine Two.Five, that has culminated in this slender and elegant speaker. Jazz saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh and his trio took over for a short, live rendition of some of the numbers to feature on his forthcoming album. Guests then had the opportunity to experience the Alumine Two.Five in action, showcasing its exceptional audio quality with a selection of tracks, including one of Sabbagh’s new album compositions.
The reactions to the new speaker were overwhelmingly positive, with attendees being astounded by the clarity and detail in the recordings they heard. They shared their enthusiasm at the realistic rendition and expansive soundstage produced by the Alumine Two.Five, truly bringing the music to life.
The evening concluded with a tour of the iconic studio and its equipment and a cocktail reception where Mr. Panchard and his colleagues were able to answer more technical questions about the Alumine Two.Five’s genesis.
The Alumine Two.Five builds on the concepts behind Stenheim’s very first speaker, the Alumine Two, and applies them to a discreet, floor-standing product giving greater bass extension and room-filling capability. Its classically elegant design makes it a beautiful addition to any listening space or living room, whilst its high efficiency makes it suitable for a huge range of music systems.
The Alumine Two.Five is on general sale worldwide for $23,500 per pair USD.
