Analysis Audio Omega, Full Range Ribbon Planar speaker system

Analysis Audio Omega, Magnetostatic 2-Way Speaker
List Price: € 18,995.00
Surcharge Wooden Finish: 10% Surcharge High-Gloss Finish: 15% Surcharge High-Gloss Wooden Finish: 25%

Every RAL color in the shiny matte acrylic finish is available at no extra cost. Specify which RAL color you want, and we can order the speakers in that color for you.

(1 x Demo model available in Walnut Wood finish (semi gloss). Call for price.)

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General: 2-Way Full Range Ribbon speakers.

Technical: The Analysis Audio Omega is the larger sibling of the Omicron and Epsilon, and sits just below the flagship Amphitryon. The Omega has been completely redesigned and now features a Single Wiring connection, and the crossover has been slightly modified. The Omega now sounds considerably more open and fresher than before. Like all other Analysis Audio speakers, the Omega is a 2-way speaker with an extremely low crossover point for the tweeter. From 650 Hz onwards, the ultra-fast ribbon midrange/tweeter takes over from the ribbon woofer/midrange unit. There is no filtering in the sensitive area around 2500 Hz, which is typical for a 2-way speaker. The filter itself is a 6dB filter with minimal components and minimal phase shift in the crossover range. The Omega's impedance is around 5 ohms and very flat, making it an easy load for the amplifier used. The tweeter itself is a true masterpiece. It is a 155cm long and almost 4cm wide pure ribbon, encased in Kapton. Ribbons are known for being extremely fast, transparent, and uncolored, and this ribbon midrange/tweeter of the Omega is among the best we have ever heard. In conventional dome tweeters, the dome is driven at the dome wall, and all forces spread through the membrane. With the Omega ribbon, this is not the case. The membrane is driven across its entire surface. This is also the case with the bass/midpanel. Conventional woofers and midrange drivers are driven forcefully in the center, creating stress in the cones. Not so with Analysis Audio. In fact, both membranes of all Analysis Audio speakers are the voice coil itself, so no cones or domes are driven at all. The woofer panel itself is also a ribbon, but here the panel is trapezoidal. This is unusual and prevents resonances and standing waves in the foil. What is even more special is that the woofer/midrange ribbon is not pulled taut in the frame, but is suspended from a kind of rubber surround. The panel can move very freely, and because of this, the Omega can reproduce particularly deep bass. The Omega is quite a substantial speaker, measuring 168cm high, 61cm wide, and 6cm deep. The sensitivity is definitely acceptable at 86dB, and the Omega plays sublimely with amplifiers from around 2 x 50 watts. The maximum power handling of the Omega is 250 watts, so the Omega can also play quite loud, though the full music reproduction is also excellent at lower volumes. The Analysis Audio Omega is a substantial speaker, and it sounds truly fantastic.

Listening: The Analysis Audio Omega is clearly a larger sibling of the Omicron and Epsilon. The Omega sounds essentially the same, but plays noticeably deeper and more powerful in the bass, the soundstage is also larger and the Omega can clearly play louder, and overall is somewhat easier to play at volume. Right out of the box the new Omega already sounds excellent, but it's clear that these ribbon speakers need some break-in time, like any other high-end speaker. After 100 hours of playing, the Omega is already completely open. The Omega's play particularly airy and 3D, and what immediately stands out is the beautiful deep bass and the very fine dynamic reproduction. You hear things on this speaker that you haven't heard before. The Omega is a dipole speaker and must therefore be positioned at least 80cm from the rear wall for serious listening. When listening to Analysis Audio speakers, you notice that they are cabinet-less designs. Cabinet resonances are completely absent and this gives a very fine and soothing sound, there is nothing that disturbs. All that remains is the perfect and pure musical presentation, and that is very special to hear. The Omega can play quite loud, and delivers a superb bass, and you can really play all kinds of music with it. The Analysis Audio Omega is permanently available at Ohm-Audio for a demo. Make an appointment and come listen to them.

Specifications of these speakers:

Brand: Analysis Audio Greece
Model: Omega
Type: 2-Way Floor Standing Speaker
Reviews: 6 Moons
Warranty Ohm-Audio B.V.: 60 Months
Input Terminal: Single Wiring Inputs
Connectors: WBT for Spades and/or Banana Plugs
Crossover Frequency: 650Hz 6dB / Octave
Weight: 45 kg Net per Speaker
Dimensions: 168 cm high x 61cm wide x 6cm deep. Feet 50cm.
Efficiency: 86db/m 1 Watt
Power Handling: 400 Watts nominal
Impedance: 5 Ohm minimum
Trade-in: We are happy to discuss trading in your old equipment

Review by EnjoyTheMusic: Analysis Audio Omega Review