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Krix Esoterix Altum Standmount Loudspeakers Krix Esoterix Altum standmount speakers & matching stands optioned in Tasmanian Blackwood. The Esoterix Altums are well made Australian designed and manufactured speakers. They have a smooth and coherant sound that can be listened to for hours on end with no signs of listening fatique and partner well with most electronics to suite one's particular listening preferences. The Tasmanian Blackwood veneer came at an additional cost to the standard finishes RRP. Speakers and stands have no blemishes that I have identified and are in excellent co
At A$6,200, this is a fair-to-strong used price versus the model’s A$6,495 RRP for the speakers alone, and it looks even better if the stands are included, since matching stands were sold separately at A$1,195 new. On pure value, you are basically paying near-new money for a current, well-regarded Australian standmount rather than taking a steep depreciation hit.
The appeal here is straightforward: the Altum is known for smooth, coherent, long-listen-friendly sound with clean imaging, open staging, and punchy bass for a bookshelf design. It’s efficient enough at 89dB and not absurdly hard to drive, but it does like a solid amplifier because it is a 4-ohm load. In excellent condition, this is a sensible buy for someone wanting a refined, easy-to-live-with speaker with strong local pedigree.
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Krix Loudspeakers was founded in 1974 by Scott Krix in Adelaide, Australia, following his degree in electronic engineering. Beginning in a garage with basic hand tools, the company evolved from crafting bespoke speakers for friends into a globally recognized manufacturer. By 1976, Scott opened The Acoustic Foundry, a hi-fi retail concept that pioneered the "Design Your Own Systems" approach, allowing customers to audition and customize speaker elements. The Home Grown series launched in 1978, establishing Krix's first commercial product line across multiple price points and sizes. Today, the company remains family-owned and operated, with Scott and his brothers Gary and Ashley still active in the business after five decades.
Krix specializes exclusively in loudspeakers across three primary categories: commercial cinema speakers, home cinema systems, and high-end domestic audio speakers. The brand gained prominence in the 1980s by pioneering infinite baffle wall technology and constant directivity horn designs for multiplex cinemas, a market segment they dominated for two decades. Their commercial cinema speakers now grace over 4,500 installations across 40 countries. In 2010, Krix formalized its home cinema range, and by 2018 became the exclusive Trinnov Audio Commercial Cinema distributor for multiple regions.
Krix occupies the premium to ultra-premium tier of the audio market, positioned as a high-end specialist rather than a mass-market manufacturer. The brand commands respect among both professional installers and discerning audiophiles willing to invest significantly in sound quality. Their reputation rests on decades of engineering innovation, proprietary horn technology, and unwavering commitment to Australian manufacturing. Krix appeals to buyers seeking cinema-grade acoustics for domestic environments and those pursuing uncompromising audio performance, making them a niche but prestigious choice within the global hi-fi landscape.
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