“Absolutely gorgeous. This is an exceptionally beautiful speaker, probably one of the most beautiful speakers that I have, to date, reviewed. No, make that the most gorgeous speaker. Made of solid wood, a Franco Serblin trait, the front expertly wrapped in leather, fitted with aluminum-magnesium parts “to control resonance” and chrome, everything speaks to master furniture design in the form of a speaker, which is stunning.”
K. E. Heartsong, Audio Key Reviews
Like its predecessors, the Accordo Essence is a beautifully constructed work of art that may well find its way into a modern art museum soon, perhaps as staged in a model Mid-Century Modern home. But how does the Franco Serblin Accordo Essence sound?
The Franco Serblin Accordo Essence speakers were relatively easy to place and subsequently tweak to solidify the centre image, provide the widest and deepest staging, and tighten the bass.
If the Accordo Essence speakers demonstrated anything, and they did in fact demonstrate much, of note were its transparency, exceptional resolving abilities, and its capacity to easily present detail in abundance. Further, its staging brought forth great width and depth and a persuasive sense of intimacy when called for. Separation of performers across the stage and at depth was also very good, and air and ambiance always gave dimension to the venue in question. And I remind you that this was done with 36 watts of power, in a medium-sized room, and at medium listening levels (8:30-9 o’clock on the Air Tight ATC-1s volume dial).
Absolutely gorgeous. This is an exceptionally beautiful speaker, probably one of the most beautiful speakers that I have, to date, reviewed. No, make that the most gorgeous speaker. Made of solid wood, a Franco Serblin trait, the front expertly wrapped in leather, fitted with aluminum-magnesium parts “to control resonance” and chrome, everything speaks to master furniture design in the form of a speaker, which is stunning.
Lastly, the Franco Serblin Accordo Essence speakers are supremely musical, refined, and technically accomplished, featuring an outstanding design motif that will eventually be curated for a modern art museum.
Therefore, we give the Franco Serblin Accordo Essence our GOLD KEYNOTE AWARD for technical excellence, profound musicality, and a physical beauty that few speakers can even hope to attain.
