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Osborn Loudspeakers Grand Eclipse Reference Be MK 1V Floorstanding Loudspeakers Tweeter Focal (A) Today, Beryllium tweeters are used in exceptional Focal products. After two years of research and development, Focal has achieved a world first with the shaping of an inverted dome in pure Beryllium capable of covering more than five octaves (1,000 Hz - 40,000 Hz). (B) Mid range Focal Mid Range Focal 179 mm cone with cast aluminium frame 40mm edge wound flat aluminium wire. Total voice coil weight 1.4g Total moving mass 106g Driver weight 3kg (C) Bass Driver Nextel 220 mm Nextel coated paper.
Osborn's Grand Eclipse Reference Be MK1V is a rare beast—ultra-heavy (60kg each) towers with premium Nextel-coated 220mm bass drivers, Focal midrange, and 91dB efficiency, praised in the '90s for transient speed and deep extension to ~25Hz. These top-tier variants rarely surface used, with scant comps; similar Eclipse References have traded around AUD2,000-4,000 locally depending on condition. At AUD3,500, it's ambitiously priced but fair if pristine—bargain territory only for mint originals with grilles.
Buyers, verify the cabinets for Nextel coating integrity (prone to edge wear) and internal damping (lead-lined in References—check via ports). Test drivers for voice coil rub, especially the hefty 39mm bass units, and confirm bi-wire terminals function; originals should include grilles, spikes, and manuals. No recent ASR data, so audition rigorously with your amp.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Osborn Loudspeakers was founded in 1984 in Australia by Greg Osborn, a passionate live music enthusiast who identified a profound gap between the immediacy of live performances and typical reproduced sound. Driven by this insight, he established the brand—known fully as Osborn No Compromise Loudspeakers—to pursue unyielding audio fidelity, crafting systems that bridge that divide through meticulous design and premium components.
The company specializes exclusively in high-performance loudspeakers, eschewing diversification into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Iconic models like the Grand Monument Reference, Titan Elite, Eclipse, and Epitome Towers exemplify their approach: massive, efficient drivers—often just a single high-power woofer and tweeter per speaker—engineered with robust construction and powerful magnets for exceptional dynamics and clarity. These floorstanding towers dominate their catalog, tailored for hi-fi and home theater setups that demand scale and precision.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the high-end market, Osborn commands respect among discerning audiophiles for delivering "no compromise" performance that punches above its price in subjective listening tests, though objective measurements remain scarce. Australian-made and world-renowned for their size, power handling, and live-like reproduction, they appeal to buyers seeking rare, statement-making speakers that rival global elites without widespread hype.
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