German loudspeaker manufacturer Auer Acoustics has launched a new floorstander called the Versura V2. The cabinet of the Versura V2 is made of a material called tankwood, essentially a form of compressed wood with a very high density. The Versura V2 is available in various modern and classic color finishes.
Auer Acoustics Versura V2: three-way system with tankwood housing
Loudspeaker manufacturers around the world have been searching for the perfect cabinet material for decades. Many use MDF, particleboard, plywood, or solid wood. Others swear by aluminum enclosures, and some manufacturers use cast iron or concrete to build their cabinets. Auer Acoustics builds its speaker cabinets from a material called tankwood. This is a natural, high-density wood, and according to Auer Acoustics, it’s ideal for speaker construction. Tankwood is made by compressing wood with phenolic resin under extreme pressure. This combines the properties of natural wood layers with the precision and long-term stability of a synthetic material. By compressing the individual layers, the wood’s properties change, i.e., the fibers are rearranged at the molecular level, increasing density and improving homogeneity, while maintaining ideal internal damping. Tankwood is incredibly stiff. The reward for all this effort? Natural tones and a realistic sound experience without bloated bass or sound-distorting resonance.
The specially developed stainless steel speaker feet consist of two parts. The feet are milled from a solid block of aluminum using the latest CNC machinery. This results in tight bass reproduction and perfect impulse response, even under adverse conditions. Of course, the speaker must be stable on the floor, as only then can pure, resonance-free bass reproduction be guaranteed.
The Vesura V2 stands on three feet that don’t come into direct contact with the floor. Ceramic balls achieve maximum contact pressure on a minimal surface.
Auer Acoustics Versura V2: holistic approach
The high-quality speaker cabinets, drivers, and crossovers form a unique symbiosis to achieve the goal of a natural, vibrant sound. Minimal tolerances and long-term stability of all parameters guarantee a fascinating and immersive musical listening experience for decades. To achieve this goal, each individual cabinet component and all components are measured and selected using computer-aided testing methods. Perfect components with minimal deviations ensure that the speakers, according to Auer Acoustics, come as close as possible to a concert experience.
Crossovers always play a crucial role in the overall loudspeaker system, as they must guarantee perfect homogeneity between the drivers. In developing all crossovers, Auer Acoustics relies on both extensive listening sessions and state-of-the-art measurement technology. Moreover, only the very best components are used in the construction of the crossovers. Auer Acoustics also uses silver to take advantage of the benefits of unparalleled conductivity. According to the company, this audibly improves a speaker’s impulse response, dynamics, and timing. These high-quality components ensure the crossovers are stable over the long term and that the speakers continue to sound precise throughout their lifespan, even after decades.
The Versura V2 is a three-way system. Auer Acoustics specifies a frequency response of 30 Hz to 40 kHz (+/- 3 dB) and a sensitivity of 89 dB (2.83 volts/1 meter). The nominal impedance is 8 ohms and the minimum impedance is 6 ohms. Its dimensions are 119.1 x 22 x 35 centimeters, and the Versura V2 weighs 65 kilograms each.
