T+A TALIS R 300

The R 300 is a very compact two-way bookshelf monitor with excellent sound characteristics. The entire cabinet is made of aluminium, hand-brushed, and anodised in high-gloss black or silver. Although only 21 cm wide and just 37 cm tall, the R 300 generates sound of a quality usually the preserve of substantially larger loudspeakers. This is due to the design of the cabinet and the use of ultra-modern drive units. The High-End drivers are based on the technology of the speaker’s big sister – the S 300 – but with optimised bass driver parameters to match the small cabinet. The bass response of the R 300 is phenomenally good; we are unaware of any loudspeaker which is capable of such precise, low, natural bass from a cabinet as compact as this one.

The R 300 is equally suitable for mounting on a bookshelf and on the LS 300 stand.

We felt it was particularly important to combine the acknowledged advantages of the two-way principle – namely very spacious, natural reproduction – with outstanding bass response. It is the latter which lets down the majority of small bookshelf speakers, and for this reason we have invested tremendous effort in ensuring that the bass reproduction of the R 300 is totally convincing. The cabinet is made entirely of aluminium, and therefore has a relatively large net internal volume. The High-End drive units are based on the technology developed for the speaker’s big sister – the S 300 – but with optimised bass driver parameters to match the two-way design and the small cabinet. The refined High-End bass unit is fitted with high-performance magnet systems, while the triple cone surround enables extremely long cone travel. The embossed and stiffened cones generate an incredibly deep, high-pressure bass even at very high levels.

The “Ultra Wide Range” treble dome unit is positioned in the centre of a precisely calculated waveguide whose contours are machined into the solid aluminium baffle itself. In conjunction with the 170 mm High-End bass driver this design creates exceptionally consistent radiation characteristics, giving an absolutely convincing impression of space combined with precise imaging. The sound stage is transparent, totally uncoloured, open, and with a powerful response in the low bass. The cross-over unit maintains a linear frequency response, expands the low bass range and ensures outstanding dispersion characteristics – even when the speaker is set up on a shelf.

We felt it was particularly important to combine the acknowledged advantages of the two-way principle – namely very spacious, natural reproduction – with outstanding bass response. It is the latter which lets down the majority of small bookshelf speakers, and for this reason we have invested tremendous effort in ensuring that the bass reproduction of the R 300 is totally convincing. The cabinet is made entirely of aluminium, and therefore has a relatively large net internal volume. The High-End drive units are based on the technology developed for the speaker’s big sister – the S 300 – but with optimised bass driver parameters to match the two-way design and the small cabinet. The refined High-End bass unit is fitted with high-performance magnet systems, while the triple cone surround enables extremely long cone travel. The embossed and stiffened cones generate an incredibly deep, high-pressure bass even at very high levels.

The “Ultra Wide Range” treble dome unit is positioned in the centre of a precisely calculated waveguide whose contours are machined into the solid aluminium baffle itself. In conjunction with the 170 mm High-End bass driver this design creates exceptionally consistent radiation characteristics, giving an absolutely convincing impression of space combined with precise imaging. The sound stage is transparent, totally uncoloured, open, and with a powerful response in the low bass. The cross-over unit maintains a linear frequency response, expands the low bass range and ensures outstanding dispersion characteristics – even when the speaker is set up on a shelf.

Specifications

Principle

Bookshelf speaker 2-way, bass reflex

Power rating

Nominal power rating 140 Watts

Music power rating 200 Watts

Impedance 4 Ohms

Frequency range 35- 35000 Hz

Sensitivity 85 dB

Drive units

Drive units bass 1 x 170 mm

Drive units highrange 1 x 25 mm

Crossover frequencies 2000 Hz

Dimensions

Dimensions H x W x D (Incl. terminal) 37 x 21 x 28 cm

Weight 15 kg

Finishes Black anodised 42 Silver anodised 43

Dimensions LS 300 H x W x D (incl. spikes) 67 x 26 x 33 cm, 26.4 x 10.2 x 13 inch

Optional accessories Speaker Hex (Carbon) | Speaker Quad (Carbon) Technical modifications reserved