ART LOUDSPEAKERS
ART Loudspeakers (Acoustic Reproduction Technology), based in Troon, is a Scottish company that was founded in 1998 by brothers Derek and Ramsay Dunlop. As the sons of Peter Dunlop, the visionary behind the renowned Systemdek turntables, the brothers inherited a legacy of innovation and craftsmanship that greatly influenced their approach to audio design.
Drawing upon this exceptional foundation, Derek and Ramsay infused their passion for music and their belief in design as a dynamic art form into ART Loudspeakers. The result is a collection of beautifully crafted loudspeakers that seamlessly blend technical precision with artistic industrial elegance. These speakers deliver soundscapes rich in emotion and a captivating mystique that resonates with audiophiles in the UK and around the world.
At the core of ART Loudspeakers' performance is their innovative internal wave-shaping technology. This groundbreaking development ensures controlled sound propagation within the cabinet, effectively eliminating resonances and distortions to create a clean and immersive soundstage. Coupled with advanced cabinet materials such as phenolic resin panels and birch plywood, this design philosophy supports the Expression, Emotion Alnico, Emotion Carbon, and flagship Impression Diamond Reference Series. Each line exemplifies ART's commitment to precision and musicality.
Each range benefits from meticulously fine-tuned crossovers, ensuring every driver is optimised to perform seamlessly within its cabinet. This results in a cohesive integration of components, allowing the speakers to deliver extraordinary detail and dynamic range. From the nuanced highs to the warm midrange and resonant lows, ART Loudspeakers achieve a balance of technical brilliance and emotional engagement, making them a true standout in high-end audio.
ART Loudspeakers are designed to grow with your passion for sound. Select models can be upgraded to a higher-specification Series, ensuring they remain a long-term foundation for when new audio advancements emerge. This forward-thinking approach reflects ART’s dedication to providing a lasting, evolving experience for music enthusiasts.
With their unique combination of cutting-edge engineering, masterful craftsmanship, and a deep collaboration with musicians, ART Loudspeakers offer far more than just sonic excellence. They provide an emotional journey through sound, capturing the very essence of music and allowing listeners to experience its purest form. These speakers are designed to be effortlessly driven by any high-quality amplifier, whether solid-state or class A triode, ensuring versatility and compatibility with a wide range of audio systems. Discover the collection from ART and immerse yourself in the magic that makes music come alive, creating an atmosphere that transcends mere listening and becomes a truly immersive experience
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The more I listened to the Emotion Carbon 6, the more I liked them. They are beautifully made, well engineered and handled everything I threw at them. If you have around £10,000 to spend on a floor-standing speaker, I highly recommend the Art Emotion Carbon 6; it would be a mistake to leave them off your shortlist.
Chris Frankland - THE EAR MAGAZINE