The Wilson Benesch Arc Loudspeaker, is a wonderful compact entry level standmount speaker from the Odyssey range, that embodies the advanced technology of the more expensive models and gives superb sound.
The same advanced carbon fiber A.C.T. monocoque construction, Tactic driver and Tweeter is used as in all of the Odyssey range. The substantial stand is designed around the dual bottom firing ports or the Arc Loudspeaker can be wall mounted using probably the most massive wall mounts in the industry.

Right off the bat Lab measurements are hugely impressive - (46Hz to 24kHz +- 2dB on axis, 200 watts peak unclipped programme, 111dB at 1 metre maximum spl). These alone are todays industry standards even though the ARC was launched in 2002. These are of course just numbers. What gives the ARC it's thoroughly engaging sound lies in it's constuction.

Except for the modified Scan-Speak silk dome Revelator tweeter, all components used in the Arc Loudspeaker are made in-house by Wilson Benesch - right down to the spikes and nuts on the binding posts. Advanced materials are used in the cabinets, cross-over and Tactic bass/midrange driver. Steel, aluminum alloys, carbon fiber composites and lossy adhesives used in the cabinets effectively eliminate resonance so the sound remains clean especially at higher volume levels, where the coloration present in regular wooden cabinets begins to significantly obscure the original sound.
The IsoTactic Polypropylene diaphragm material is also unique to Wilson Benesch. Unlike regular homogeneous resin materials, the tactic driver uses a woven Polypropylene sandwich. In the central core, the long chain polymer molecules can still move, while both outer zones are thermoset for stifness - the perfect self damping diaphragm material for purety of tone. The basket is cast alloy and designed for minimal interference with the air-flow behind the diapragm, and high power magnets are used for excellent transient response.

The "Tactic Bass-Midrange" is directly connected to the amplifier and a simple minimal component second order cross-over rolls off the tweeter at 5KHz, above the most critical mid-band frequencies. This true linear phase design manifests as a throughly seamless throughout the frequency spectrum sound with noticebly precise imaging. All musical events and notes are clearly defined without smear with good speed. The Wilson Benesch Arc Loudspeakers will reveal musical detail and interpretation previously un-noticed.

With no less than 2 standard (regal silver and black satin) and 10 optional upgrade finish options (see below) there should be no difficulty in selecting a quality finish to compliment all environments. Wilson Benesch Arc Loudspeakers are hand-made to order with a delivery time of approximately 8 weeks.

U.S Retail Price: $5,450 including stand/wall mount (standard finishes)

Wilson Benesch is located in Sheffield England - the traditional home of steel engineering in the UK - and is the only U.K. audio company to have won substantial government funding for its innovative development work.