Audience ClairAudient 1+1 V5 Speakers

ClairAudient 1+1 V5
Personal Reference Monitors

The 1+1 is the most unique small footprint loudspeaker in the world. It features a wideband driver eliminating the need for desperate drivers and crossovers. The 1+1 V5 measures flat from 55Hz up to 22Khz without the use of a dedicated tweeter and associated crossover. Consequently, transition at the most critical frequency range, from mid to high, is entirely smooth and supremely coherent. The 1+1 V5 is a bi-pole design, which expands the soundstage, extends low frequency, and increases power handling. There are active full range drivers, in phase, on the front and rear baffles, complemented by passive radiators on each side. The jewel-like enclosure is a joy to look at and will fit into any room where space is at a premium and high-quality sound is desired.

The A3S2-16 drivers employed in the 1+1 V5 are a dual gap motor design with ultra long-throw excursion providing surprising SPL levels with big dynamic range. Don’t let their small size fool you. They are exceptionally resolute at low volumes and will effortlessly deliver the full emotional slam of your most dynamic music. The 1+1 V5 personal reference monitors offer State of the Art near field listening (rated by The Absolute Sound Magazine).

Models of 1+1 over the years include:

1+1 V1
2012 - World debut at THE Show Newport Beach, CA.

*1+1-i was introduced in 2016 and is a variation of the 1+1 V1 including upgraded passive radiators.
*1+1 ns was introduced in 2021 and is a variation of the 1+1 V1 including upgraded passive radiators and baffle-step reduction technology.

1+1 V2
2015 - The 1+1 loudspeaker released Version (V2) which includes which includes new A3S2-16 drivers. These drivers are greatly improved due to:
More powerful motor resulting from the use of higher quality steel in making the magnets.
Higher tolerance fit of motor to basket assembly connection resulting from re-tooling of the basket and CNC machining of the motor structure.
Implementation of Audience proprietary OCC copper tensile wires.
Elimination of jumper wires and 10 solder connections resulting from the conversion of dual 8-ohm voice coil design to a single 16-ohm voice coil.

1+1 V2+
Introduced at CES 2016, the 1+1 debuted in the V2+ configuration, which included the new A3S2-16 drivers plus beautiful solder-free Tellurium spring tension binding posts and internal wiring with new Audience Au24 SX wire. The sonic improvements of the V2+ design is nothing short of stunning. These improvements put the loudspeakers into a different class. They are more "high end". They sound like larger and more capable loudspeakers with noticeably more finesse, dynamics and resolution.

1+1 V3
August, 2018 - The 1+1 loudspeaker released Version (V3) which includes the best of the V2+ in addition to some great new technologies. The improvements of the V3 loudspeakers are very significant resulting from the implementation of improved voice coil technology with faster rise time and greater control of the driver. Additionally, the V3 loudspeaker internal wiring includes the metallurgic improvements represented in the new Audience flagship frontRow cables wiring. The end result of these improvements is not subtle. The V3 loudspeakers are notably better in just about every aspect. The resolution is greater, and the background is quieter resulting in a dramatically more palpable and tonally rich presentation. Dynamics and sound staging are also improved. The combination of these new features is not just an upgrade ... it warrants a whole new model version.

1+1 V4
July, 2021 - The improvements of the V4 loudspeakers are very significant resulting from the implementation of improved passive radiators and top of the line KLEI ultra-low mass pure copper binding posts.

1+1 V5
June, 2022 - The improvements of the V5 loudspeakers result in peak performance from the implementation of an enhanced baffle-step reduction technology. Frequency response in the high range as well as upper bass is noticeably smoother. The 1+1 V5 will now play louder than ever before with better bass and without the risk of damaging drivers.

Awards

Reviews

The Audio Beatnick, Jack, 2023

The V5 is a game-changer for the ClairAudient 1+1. The V5s are capable of producing enough volume and bass to satisfy most listeners who choose stand-mounted speakers. The only stand-mounted speakers that I have had in my room that could give these little speakers a run for their money cost twice as much… This makes the V5 an outstanding value, and I highly recommend them.

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