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Sapphire XL Detail:

 

 

Specifications & Features:

Frequency Response: 48-20kHz ± 3db anechoic, 60-20kHz ± 1.5db (usable in-room response extends cleanly to 38-40Hz)
Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms, minimum impedance 4.5 ohms, low reactance
Sensitivity: 85.5db 1 watt/1 meter
Dimensions: 12" H x 8 1/2" W x
12 1/2" D  
Weight: 22 lbs each
Tweeter: 1" silk dome with ferro-fluid and aperiodic second chamber, cast faceplate
Bass-Midrange: 5 1/2" Revelator series cast-frame with paper cone, rubber surround; long throw, low distortion motor system with vented pole piece
Recommended
RMS Power:
20 to 200 watts per channel 
Bass-loading: Fourth order, low Q, rear ported system. May also be used as second order sealed system.
Cabinet: Variable wall dimensions, 1" MDF front baffle extensive interlocking bracing structure. 
Recommended Accessories: DH Labs cables, Sound Anchors SCS Stands, Force XL, Titan XL, or Maestro XL subwoofer

Other Sapphire XL Features Include:

Gorgeous finishes. See finish page

High quality, heavy duty, gold plated binding posts.

ACI's industry leading warranty and support.

Designed for perfect integration into any ACI system.

 

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Sapphire XL Raves...

The culmination of 28 years
of ACI R&D

February 2007, Affordable Audio

Sean Fowler writes a detailed review and tells us why he ends up buying the Sapphire XLs to use as his ongoing reference. 

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October 2006,  Ultralinear Audio Journal

Paul Cervantes writes:

"Though the folks at ACI are too modest to use the appelation, the Sapphire XL is a true reference speaker, and that is not a term I use lightly. Highly recommended for immediate audition."

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August, 2006 TONE-Audio

Publisher Jeff Dorgay raves over the XLs:

“. . . a high level of musical accuracy and transparency, offering a level of refinement that warrants TONE-Audio’s Exceptional Value Award for 2006. “

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January, 2006 Positive-Feedback

Rick Gardner reviews the XLs:

" The Sapphire XLs are a truly meritorious product and worthy of consideration for discerning audiophiles."

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January, 2006

Noted electronics designer and industry veteran Frank Van Alstine sums up his impressions of the XL:

"I consider the ACI Sapphire XL speaker to be a rare high quality value. Highly recommended. "

Frank Van Alstine
Audio by Van Alstine

 

August, 2005 Soundstage

Doug Schneider, Soundstage Publisher, reviews the Sapphire XL

"A high-performance small speaker that can compete with the best two-way mini-monitors currently available. That the Sapphire XL costs less than the competition certainly adds to its allure."

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June, 2005 Bob Albano

"This speaker is truly top notch from the cabinet, to the components, to most importantly, the sound quality they reproduce. After spending so many hours with the Sapphires it was hard to go back to my other speakers. The Sapphire XL’s helped me understand the design choices in my other speakers and what my preferences are. Since the XL’s have left my house, my listening has decreased more and more…partially due to less time but more to due to the fact that I MISS MY XL’s…when can I expect my set Mike??? "

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April, 2005  6Moons.com

"Within the context of its size, I had to work pretty hard to find anything to be critical of but within its price class, it defies serious criticism. As a matter off fact, when judged against pricier competition, the Sapphire XL offers a strong argument for saving the money and putting it toward one of their excellent subwoofers. Did I forget to mention that ACI makes some terrific subwoofers?" 

John Potis for  6moons.com
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February, 2005 
One Heart Studios

"After using the new Sapphire XL studio monitors, I can't imaging ever mixing without them again. They revealed details that I'd never heard before and also revealed minor problems with previous mixes that I'd never heard on any other speakers. They make setting bass levels & vocal placement a breeze.

Tracking with the Sapphire XL speakers is like having the whole band in the control room.  Imaging is dead on. They make it easy to find the sweet spot when placing mics."

Bill Young at One Heart Studios,  Audio Engineer, 15 year Sony Pro Audio veteran