Can compact speakers truly deliver the emotional and sonic weight of larger floorstanders, without compromising on aesthetics? Artisan British audio brand Stratton Acoustics believes so, and proffers its new Element 6 and Element 8 loudspeakers as proof.
Hand-built in Britain, the Element 6 and 8 have been designed not just for listening, but for living. Visually stunning, these aren’t audio speakers you buy by accident.
Both models scale down the footprint of their larger sibling, the Element 12, but maintain a strong family resemblance: sleek lines, meticulously finished surfaces, crafted with premium materials and designed for a high-end listening experience.
The Element 6 and 8 have been designed not just for listening, but for living…
Stratton Element 6 and 8 bring artisan audio to smaller spaces
The Element 6 is the smaller of the two, ideal for living rooms or close-range listening setups. The bookshelf-style enclosure features a 6-inch carbon-fibre bass/midrange driver, working in conjunction with Stratton’s own 29mm soft dome tweeter, suspended in a specially designed waveguide.
The tweeter is decoupled to prevent unwanted vibrations, housed in an acrylic-silica polymer matrix enclosure, chosen for its acoustic neutrality. CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminium baffles add rigidity, and a premium polish.
Step up to the Element 8, and you get a speaker with a similar visual identity but a broader sonic reach. That same tweeter, decoupled, waveguide-loaded, returns, this time pairied with a larger midrange driver.
The 8-inch carbon-fibre cone allows for deeper bass and more scale without sacrificing the detail and delicacy that Stratton is known for. It’s still refined, but now it carries more authority. Low-end resonance is said to be tight and musical thanks to clever cabinet design and dual resistive port vents, which eliminate unwanted colourations and air turbulence.
Element stands built to match
Stratton carries this level of detail through to the matching Element stands. Made from aerospace-grade aluminium, these sculptural supports reduce floor-borne vibrations for a cleaner sound, and a focused, immersive listening.
Aesthetically, the speaker and stand form a unified system that looks intentionally polished.
Unsurprisingly, this level of craftsmanship and performance comes at a premium. The Element 6 are priced at £15,000 ($20,000 / €17,500) a pair, with the step-up Element 8 commanding £20,000 ($25,000 / €22,000). The Element Stands retail for £3,500 ($5,000 / €4,500).
At launch, the finish is piano white with silver baffles, although additional finishes are to be announced.
The Element 6 and 8 speakers are available now through Stratton Acoustics and selected high-end retailers.
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Can compact speakers truly deliver the emotional and sonic weight of larger floorstanders, without compromising on aesthetics? Artisan British audio brand Stratton Acoustics believes so, and proffers its new Element 6 and Element 8 loudspeakers as proof.
Hand-built in Britain, the Element 6 and 8 have been designed not just for listening, but for living. Visually stunning, these aren’t audio speakers you buy by accident.
Both models scale down the footprint of their larger sibling, the Element 12, but maintain a strong family resemblance: sleek lines, meticulously finished surfaces, crafted with premium materials and designed for a high-end listening experience.
Stratton Element 6 and 8 bring artisan audio to smaller spaces
The Element 6 is the smaller of the two, ideal for living rooms or close-range listening setups. The bookshelf-style enclosure features a 6-inch carbon-fibre bass/midrange driver, working in conjunction with Stratton’s own 29mm soft dome tweeter, suspended in a specially designed waveguide.
The tweeter is decoupled to prevent unwanted vibrations, housed in an acrylic-silica polymer matrix enclosure, chosen for its acoustic neutrality. CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminium baffles add rigidity, and a premium polish.
Step up to the Element 8, and you get a speaker with a similar visual identity but a broader sonic reach. That same tweeter, decoupled, waveguide-loaded, returns, this time pairied with a larger midrange driver.
The 8-inch carbon-fibre cone allows for deeper bass and more scale without sacrificing the detail and delicacy that Stratton is known for. It’s still refined, but now it carries more authority. Low-end resonance is said to be tight and musical thanks to clever cabinet design and dual resistive port vents, which eliminate unwanted colourations and air turbulence.
Element stands built to match
Stratton carries this level of detail through to the matching Element stands. Made from aerospace-grade aluminium, these sculptural supports reduce floor-borne vibrations for a cleaner sound, and a focused, immersive listening.
Aesthetically, the speaker and stand form a unified system that looks intentionally polished.
Unsurprisingly, this level of craftsmanship and performance comes at a premium. The Element 6 are priced at £15,000 ($20,000 / €17,500) a pair, with the step-up Element 8 commanding £20,000 ($25,000 / €22,000). The Element Stands retail for £3,500 ($5,000 / €4,500).
At launch, the finish is piano white with silver baffles, although additional finishes are to be announced.
The Element 6 and 8 speakers are available now through Stratton Acoustics and selected high-end retailers.
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Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled the 707 Prestige Edition, a new high-end bookshelf addition to its established 700 Series range. The model is ostensibly the most refined compact speaker the company has produced, within the series, combining upgraded acoustic components with a distinctive luxury finish. Aimed at Hi-Fi enthusiasts seeking performance and craftsmanship in a…
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