Arcam Radia R45 Speakers (Pair)
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Features
| Removable Grilles | No |
|---|---|
| Brand Color | None |
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 2 years standard (5 years on registration) |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
General
- Type: Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Cabinet finish: Black natural walnut veneer
- Recommended amplifier power: 20–250 W
- Enclosure tuning: Bass-reflex via dual rear-mounted ports
- Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
Drivers
- Low frequency drivers: 3 x 165 mm (6.5 in) Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) cones with inverted surrounds in patented cast frames
- Midrange driver: 165 mm (6.5 in) Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) with inverted surround in a patented cast frame
- High frequency driver: 25 mm (1 in) Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) dome tweeter in a patented waveguide with acoustic lens
Audio
- Crossover frequencies: 275 Hz / 1.7 kHz
- Frequency response (±6 dB): 30 Hz–40 kHz
- Sensitivity @ 1 m, 2.83 V: 88 dB
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions (W including plinth x D x H): 358 x 415 x 1127 mm (14.1 x 16.3 x 44.4 in)
- Product weight: 39.7 kg (87.5 lbs)
- Shipping weight: 52.0 kg (114.6 lbs)
- Shipping units of measure: Single (each)
Description
The Arcam Radia R45 Speakers represent the most advanced and ambitious loudspeaker design within the Radia series. Conceived as a true flagship floorstander, the R45 is engineered for listeners who expect scale, authority, and precision in equal measure.
Its substantial cabinet and carefully considered proportions are designed to anchor high-performance systems, delivering a commanding presence without sacrificing elegance. Every aspect of the R45 reflects Arcam’s commitment to acoustic integrity, from its internal structure to its external finish.
Designed to reveal the full emotional weight of music and the cinematic impact of film soundtracks, the R45 offers a listening experience that is immersive, controlled, and deeply involving across a wide range of material and listening environments.
High Performance Driver Architecture
Central to the Radia R45’s performance is an advanced multi-driver configuration developed to deliver power with finesse. Three 165mm Micro Ceramic Composite woofers provide deep, controlled low frequencies with excellent definition, while a dedicated 165mm Deep Ceramic Composite midrange driver ensures clarity and tonal accuracy through the critical vocal range.
These materials are selected for their rigidity and damping characteristics, helping to reduce unwanted resonance and distortion. Inverted surrounds and concealed driver fixings contribute to both acoustic performance and visual refinement.
This carefully integrated system allows the R45 to reproduce complex passages with confidence, maintaining composure and detail even at higher listening levels.
Refined High Frequency Reproduction
High frequencies are reproduced by a 25mm Deep Ceramic Composite dome tweeter, developed to deliver smooth, extended treble without fatigue. Mounted within Arcam’s advanced Acoustic Lens waveguide, the tweeter offers controlled dispersion and consistent tonal balance across the listening area.
This approach supports a wide and stable soundstage, allowing detail and spatial cues to remain intact even when listening off-axis. The integration between tweeter and midrange is carefully managed to ensure a seamless transition, resulting in a natural and coherent presentation.
Whether reproducing subtle textures or dynamic transients, the R45’s high-frequency performance remains composed, open, and precisely defined.
Cabinet Engineering and Finish
The cabinet of the Radia R45 is engineered to support the demands of its advanced driver system. Internally, rigid cross-bracing increases structural stability and reduces cabinet resonance, allowing the drivers to operate with greater accuracy.
The exterior is finished in a Black Walnut veneer that complements both traditional and modern interiors, reinforcing the speaker’s premium positioning. Solid aluminium feet provide a stable foundation, with optional spikes available for improved isolation on a variety of floor surfaces.
A magnetically attached grille completes the clean, uninterrupted appearance, ensuring that the R45 looks as considered and refined as it sounds.
Precision Crossover Design
A precision-engineered three-way crossover network underpins the Radia R45’s coherent sound character. Built using premium components, the crossover is carefully tuned to maintain phase alignment and tonal consistency across the frequency spectrum.
This ensures smooth integration between bass, midrange, and treble drivers, allowing music and dialogue to flow naturally without drawing attention to individual elements. The result is a presentation that feels unified and balanced, supporting both subtle detail and large-scale dynamics.
By preserving timing accuracy and musical nuance, the crossover plays a vital role in delivering the R45’s effortless and controlled performance.
Position Within the Radia Range
Within the Radia loudspeaker range, the R45 sits at the very top as the largest and most capable model available. Positioned above the R35 floorstander, it offers increased scale, deeper bass extension, and greater dynamic headroom, making it particularly well suited to larger rooms and reference-level systems.
The R45 is designed to partner seamlessly with Radia electronics, including high-performance integrated and AV amplification, allowing it to realise its full potential. As the flagship of the range, it represents the ultimate expression of Radia loudspeaker design, combining authority, refinement, and precision in a single, uncompromising floorstanding solution.