Borresen X1, High End 2-Way Monitor Speaker

Børresen X1, High-End 2-Way Monitor Speaker, Available in High-Gloss Black or High-Gloss White
New Price: € 4,000.00
New Price Stands for X1: € 1,000.00 (incl. Axxess Noir decouplers)

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General: The Børresen X1 is the newest and most affordable monitor speaker from the Danish high-end brand Børresen Acoustics. The X-series from Børresen Acoustics sets new standards in sound quality and musicality in its price range. The Børresen X1 is an innovative 2-way monitor speaker with a tall, narrow and stylish enclosure. The X-series from Børresen Acoustics is the most affordable line of Børresen Acoustics; the X-series is more affordable than the more expensive 0-series and Z-series, yet there has been no compromise on quality. And you notice that immediately.

Technical: The Børresen X1 has a very thoughtfully designed structure. The black baffle is made of HDF and features a clean, screw-free design with carbon accents. The enclosure is horn-shaped, slim and deep. The drivers and crossovers are manufactured by Børresen in-house. The drivers and tweeter used are unique. The dipole planar tweeter is made from a special type of film and has a moving mass of just 0.01 grams, driven by a powerful Neodymium magnet system. Below the tweeter you will find a 4.5" driver that handles the midrange and bass reproduction. This driver consists of 3 different layers that are pressed extremely tightly together. The 3 layers consist of 2 layers of spread carbon, with a layer of aramide in honeycomb design in the middle for reinforcement. Through the use of these materials and their tight compression together, the driver in the Børresen X1 is extremely light and extremely rigid and free from resonances. Combined with the powerful magnet drive, this results in extremely fast acceleration of the moving units, which in turn results in a more realistic and refined reproduction. The materials used, such as copper caps around the pole pieces in the magnet system, ensure extremely low self-inductance, which in turn minimizes distortion or resonance. The Børresen X1 is an open system with 3 ports tuned to musically relevant frequencies. The tweeter has its own compartment with a ventilation port in the cabinet, so the tweeter is not affected by the pressure created by the woofers and midrange driver. The enclosure itself is made of a natural composite material and reinforced with carbon fiber inserts. The total weight is 12.9 kg per speaker.

Stands: The Børresen stands for the X-series are very solidly built and beautifully finished. The stands are made from a natural composite material for optimal acoustic properties. The pillar is very massive and underneath the base plate you will find Darkz Feet so that Ansuz Darkz or Axxess Noir can be placed underneath for optimal decoupling and the best sound quality. The stands weigh 10.8 kg each; combined with the speakers, the total weight is 23.7 kg per speaker and stand.

Listening: The Børresen X1 sounds like no other speaker in its price range. So controlled, so spatial and so refined and free of resonance, at any volume. It is immediately clear that we are dealing with a very special speaker. The reproduction is very precise and realistic, yet at the same time there is an enormous calm throughout. You are immediately in the space where the performers are, whether it is a small studio, a large hall, or even a stadium. The Børresen X1 captures the atmosphere with great precision. The bass reproduction for a speaker of this size is also particularly impressive, the bass is not only deep and powerful but also very controlled and in harmony with the rest of the music. The Børresen X1 can play quite loud, and even at the highest volumes the sound image remains stable and pleasant to listen to. Besides high volumes, of course, you can also perform very well with the Børresen X1 at low volumes. Because of the very low moving mass of the ultra-light tweeter & drivers, even with quiet music at room volume you hear every detail and see a spatial image. The Børresen X1 is a speaker that you will most likely never want to part with. Unless the Z-series or 0-series from Børresen Acoustics come within reach. Simply everything is present, dynamics, speed, rhythm, spatiality and especially calm. What more could one want?

Specifications of the Børresen Acoustics X1:

Brand: Børresen Acoustics Denmark
Model: X1
Type: 2-Way Monitor Speaker
Warranty Ohm-Audio B.V.: 60 Months
Input Terminal: Single Wiring Inputs
Connectors: Speaker Connections for Spades and/or Banana Plugs
Speaker Finish: High Gloss Black or High Gloss White
Stand Finish: Black
Trade-in: Negotiable

Dimensions:

Speaker Dimensions Without Stand: 42cm High x 20cm Wide x 39cm Deep
Dimensions Including Stand: 113cm High x 29.5cm Wide x 39cm Deep
Speaker Weight: 12.9 kg Net per Speaker
Weight Including Stand: 23.7 kg Net

Technical Specifications:

Frequency Response: 50Hz – 50kHz
Sensitivity: 86dB at 1 Watt
Impedance: >6 Ohm
Tweeter: 1 x Børresen UK Foil Planar Ribbon Tweeter, 0.01 gram Moving Mass, Neodymium Magnet System
Bass & Midrange Units: 1 x Børresen 4.5" Carbon Honeycomb Pressed Cone, Low Amount of Moving Mass

Manufacturer Website: Børresen X1