Opera Loudspeakers Mezza v.2 - Pair

Opera Loudspeakers - Opera Mezza v.2 Bookshelf/Stand Mount Speaker Pair SRP $2899/pair Designing an approximately eight-liter speaker using a midwoofer with an effective diameter of just 105 mm is a classic approach in loudspeaker manufacturing worldwide. However, far from being a simple task, it requires certain design choices that may seem unconventional. Many manufacturers opt for bass reflex tuning that prioritizes low-frequency extension, often at the expense of powerhandling and, more importantly, damping. Our approach, instead, focuses on achieving a good balance: providing reasonable low-end extension along with effective damping, without resorting to extreme midwoofer parameters that would ultimately compromise power handling. The cabinet For the design of this loudspeaker, we started by ensuring that any coloration caused by vibrations was minimized as much as possible. We used a 4-centimeter-thick front panel and carefully chose the proportions of the cabinet to reduce inter