SPATIAL AUDIO HOLOGRAM M1 Turbo - NEW - OPEN BAFFLE DESIGN

New from Clayton Shaw, the Flagship of the HOLOGRAM line of open baffle, high efficiency speakers. The M1 continues the ground-breaking performance of the Hologram M2, introduced at Axpona 2014, but in a full range, 15 inch driver-based design. The point source, 2-way achieves in-room response to 32Hz and is an all analog, completely passive design, eliminating the need for DSP equalization and bi-amping. Twin 15 inch driver units and 100 dB sensitivity create stunning dynamics while retaining the smooth and 3D presentation of the smaller M2 model, which was a hit at Axpona: 

Steven Stone of the Absolute Sound Magazine remarked:  The Best Sound (For the Money) – It was a dead heat between the Emerald Physics CS3 mark II ($3500US/pr) and the Spatial Hologram M2 ($2,000US/pr) rooms. Clayton Shaw designed both speakers which conquered their hotel room sonic shortcomings with aplomb.

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Part Time Audiophile’s Scot Hull was at Axpona:

As to the sound … well. This is one of those moments when you’re forced to scratch your head and wonder aloud, with a giant WTF bubble over your head, as to why all those other rooms were having such trouble. Here, the presentation felt accurate, linear, and remarkably open. No bloom or boom. Sitting in the sweet spot, I heard nothing out of place or out of character. I’m certain I’d opt for the Turbo, myself, and I’m quite sure there’s even more room for a Twin Turbo version, with even more mo’ betta parts. But here’s the kicker — that price is not irrelevant. $2k? Seriously? It’s like wandering into a Bang and Olufsen showroom and being told that they just decided to take a zero off the end of the price because Reasons. Your only valid response is to say, “Rock On.” And if that was a little opaque, let me make this clear — this was a very convincing demo. Yowza. Me likey.

M1 Specifications

Type:  Compact 2-way, point source, open-baffle, dynamic driver, controlled directivity

Chassis:  5 layer Aluminum Composite / MDF

Driver compliment:  Two 15 inch mid/woofers, one wide bandwidth compression driver

Crossover:  Passive 800Hz - Hologram Network  

Frequency Response:  32Hz - 20kHz  +/- 3dB

Sensitivity:  100dB 1M @ 2.83V

Impedance:  4Ω nominal, low phase angle

Dimensions:  36T x 20W x 3D inches (plus magnet depth), 50 lbs.

20 year limited warranty

Available in White or Black Aluminum

The Hologram M1 is available now.  A 45 day trial period allows you to experience the Hologram in your own home without risk. Restocking fee applies.

M1  Standard  $3500 pr.

M1  Turbo       $4000 pr.  (premium crossover components and WBT NextGen terminals)