Aristotle Ellipse DX55/PM65
I am very well aware that many fellow music lovers do not have the space for a large loudspeaker. Having created the majestic Eufrodite, my next objective was to translate those fundamental design principles into a smaller cabinet which would demonstrate the same attributes and qualities. So, that restless passion from which has evolved loudspeakers that win accolades at the most distinguished audio celebrations, has been dedicated to producing a model for those of us whose musical appreciation is compromised only by space constraints.
The Horning Aristotle has been scaled to present convincing music for discriminating enthusiasts with dimensions specifically intended for smaller listening rooms. Listen to the Horning Aristoteles and it’s like magic, you’ll suspend disbelief, you’ll visualise a vast musical soundscape and, because there can be benefits in smaller spaces, soloists and vocalists will appear with near tangible, intimate presence.
I am particularly proud that Horning loudspeakers have achieved their status amongst knowledgeable enthusiasts without hype, advertising or marketing, they convince on hearing. The Horning Aristotle aims to present as persuasive a soundstage as our flagship loudspeakers. Its performance is such that its demands are just as great; only the finest sources. Above standard incorporated 2 tesla high power driver. PM65H 2.45 Tesla. World greatest power loading low 5 gram dynamic weight. Horning dealers can demonstrate the supreme musical abilities of the Aristoteles loudspeaker.
The Aristoteles can be delivered with the expensive mighty PM65H ffrom the Eufrodite and the Agalma Horning Statement. Downscaled from the flagship Eufrodite, and introduces the Aristotle Ultimate, a 100 cm tall, 32 cm wide tower of 48 cm depth that packs 2 x 8″ woofers , once again using Horning’s wave-guided tweeter and denuded Lowther midrange. System sensitivity is 96 dB or 97 db with PM65H.
Specifications
Driver units:
Two 8” woofers
One 5” full-range
One 45 [mm] cone tweeter
Filter:
Acoustical filters at 200 [Hz] and 12000 [Hz], one capacitor for tweeter above 12000 [Hz]
Impedance:
4 [Ω]
Frequency spectrum:
30 – 20000 [Hz] ±3 [dB]
Efficency:
96 [dB] 2.8 [V] in 6.1 [Ω] (1 [W])
Amplifier power:
10 to 20 [W] (above 20 watt keep the sound level under 115 [dB])
Cabinet principle:
Horn loudspeaker
Stereo:
Two loudspeakers included for stereo
Connector type:
WBT-0703 Cu
Wiring:
Horning silk covered 300 x 0.1 Litze 99.99 % copper wire
Dimensions:
Height: 100 [cm] Width: 32 [cm] Depth: 48 [cm]
Weight:
40 [kg]
Wood appearances:
Tineo
Macassar Ebony
Placement:
30 to 40 [cm] from corner
Warranty: 2 years
Review from stereophile
TW-Acustic Raven GT II Turntable, Charisma and Miyajima Cartridges, Horning Aristotle Ellipse PM65 Speakers, Tron-Electric Atlantic Integrated SE amp and Convergence Signature Preamps, Silent Running Audio Scuttle and Ohio XL, etc.
Jeffrey Catalano has come cross-country to exhibit. I missed him at the last show. I simply must go to the High Water Sound room.
As did many others. The word is out that, thanks to his superb, analog-based set-up, Jeffrey almost always gets great sound from his abundant collection of less-than-standard fare LPs. This time was no exception. The sound on Dean Martin Swings (Dean’s first LP) was gorgeous, the man’s smooth midrange conveyed to perfection. Sonics admittedly were dated on the English Chamber Orchestra’s recording of Britten’s Simple Symphony, but this system nailed its liquid beauty and grace. Only a sense of responsibility to Stereophile readers and other manufacturers kept me from staying longer.
Heard: TW-Acustic Raven GT II Turntable ($10,000) with two of the company’s 12” Tonearms ($6000 each), Charisma Audio Signature One ($3800) and Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono ($3375) Cartridges, Horning Hybrid Systems Aristotle Ellipse PM65 Speakers ($18,000/pair), Tron-Electric Atlantic Integrated 300B SE amp ($18,000) and Convergence Signature Stereo ($3250) and Mono ($3250) Preamps, Silent Running Audio Scuttle and Ohio XL, Vibex Alhambra & Granada Power Conditioner and Power Distributor ($5500), Furutech Cabling, and Shun Mook Acoustics Room Tuning.