Two-way audiophile loudspeakers with Scan Speak and Vifa speakers in D'Appolito arrangement

Analytically accurate sound with all the details is what makes the Labrador 38 appeal to audiophiles. The design is that of a two-way loudspeaker with dual mid-bass drivers.

The AQ LABRADOR 38 has been awarded STEREO magazine's Product of the Year 2021-2022.

TheD'Appolito arrangement gives the loudspeakers perfect directional characteristics across the full frequency range. The drivers are recessed in the front, whose already high rigidity and resistance to resonance is further enhanced by bracing. The advantage of this concept is the high power handling capacity with a small width of the loudspeaker. The sound box has a front-facing bass-reflex tube, which significantly expands the possibilities of placing the loudspeakers indoors (e.g. close to the wall).

The atypical trapezoid-shaped box made of double-sided veneered MDF is the result of precise measurements and the chosen shape is justified. It maximises rigidity and resistance to resonance while minimising parallel surfaces. Parallel surfaces are the cause of standing waves inside loudspeakers. If a sound wave propagates between them, it will subsequently reflect off the walls like an image off a mirror and cause unwanted superposition - the phenomenon where a new sound wave meets the original wave just reflected at the same point on its journey.In such cases, some frequencies become amplified, others attenuated, and unwanted distortion occurs. The sound in such cases is unpleasant, lacking dimension and detail - a typical manifestation of cheap loudspeakers. The very shape of the Labrador 38 has minimised the effect of parallel surfaces.

In addition, the loudspeaker has a sand-filled chamber in its lower part, which is closed from above by a sloping plate. This plate is at the same time a brace and forms another non-parallel wall in the inner space of the sound box. Inside the box there are also four additional full-circuit stiffeners, which are placed at critical points in the loudspeaker system. All joints of the enclosure are glued flat at an angle.

Thanks to its concept and shape, the loudspeakers can thus be placed in any interior, even close to the walls or alternatively in a corner.The Labrador 38 can be used as the main loudspeakers in a medium to large room, bedroom, study or as front speakers for home cinema sets. In all applications, the trapezoidal shape of the box is an asset and the heightThe result will be precise harmonic sound with a solid bass foundation, fine detail and 3D space.

Themid-bass drivers are from the renowned Danish manufacturer Scan-Speak, Using Scan-Speakspeakers in this price range is what puts the Labrador 38 at the forefront of the range of speakers with an excellent Performance/Price ratio.The tweeter with a 1" fabric calotte and ferrofluid cooling is then from sister company Vifa, also from Denmark.

All internal connections are soldered, thus eliminating any problematic connections in the form of sliding fastons inside the speaker. Sufficiently sized branded internal wiring is used. Soldered internal connections and electronic turnout in D2D standard are a matter of course, unlike AQ's competitors.

The Labrador 38 loudspeakers are suitable for all listeners looking for a versatile solution with accurate sound without any exaggerations. Thanks to their precise presentation and clear tone contours, they can be the right choice not only for audiophiles preferringlistening to acoustic music, jazz, etc., but also for professional sound engineers in studio work.

The natural veneer finish with matt lacquering, combined with excellent craftsmanshipand innovative shape solutions are the clear prerequisites for meeting the demands placed on contemporary design.

Labrador 38 (manufactured in the Czech Republic) offers a wide range of applications.Their advantage is their precise and open sound, which also enables long and tireless listening.

ADVANTAGES

• The trapezoid-shaped footprint eliminates standing waves
• Sand-filled inner chamber
• D'Appolito speaker arrangement
• Excellent stiffness and resistance to resonance
• Fitted with premium Scan-Speak and Vifa speakers
• Soldered internal connections and electronic turnout in D2D standard
• Bassreflex soundboard with front outlet
• Extended speaker placement options (wall, corner, etc.)
• Magnetically attached (removable) grille (magnets are not visible on the front when the grille is removed)
• Finish with natural wood veneer
• Solid screw terminals allowing for simple and Bi-Wire or Bi-Amp wiring
• Luxurious natural wood veneer finish in satin lacquer
• Precise sound with solid bass foundation and fine detail

• System: 2-way
• Impedance: 8 Ω
• Noise output: 100 W
• Music Power: 220 W
• Sensitivity: 89 dB/1 W/1 m
• Frequency range: 30 Hz - 30 kHz in 6 dB bandwidth
• Bias: 12.18 dB/oct
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 210 mm (135 mm rear panel) x 1010 mm x 307 mm (322 mm with grille)
• Weight: 22.3 kg
• Volume: 35 l
• Bassreflex sound system