Out of The Box – Linkwitz

Our ‘Out of the Box’ Series features companies who might slip through the net from time to time. Companies with something more than hot air, who make loudspeakers but make them with a rare passion that drives them and shapes the products they design and build.

When did you start the company?
LINKWITZLAB started with first publication in Wireless World, London, 1978.

Is making a loudspeaker an ‘art’ or a ‘science’?

Actually both, the physics and psychoacoustics are science, while I’d consider the  cosmetic design (within the boundaries of physics) as an art form.

What makes your loudspeakers different to other brands?

1. The full range dipole radiation pattern, not just open baffle. And far from box speakers´radiation pattern. This leads to an unrivalled life-like and believable soundstage presentation. Furthermore you can expect the legendary powerful dipole bass , with 66% less room node excitation and separate toe-in feature for optimizing in-room setup.

2. The absence of resonating boxes or even resonating air columns (like in ported speakers). This avoids coloration and thus avoids distraction of our brain. 

3. An all analogue signal path with a phase-coherent active crossover and 10 channel amplification. Each driver is fed by his own amplifier. An easy load for the amplifier. It avoids frequency dependent load changes.

4. Dedicated high quality dipole drivers, long stroke, ultra low distortion.

5. The purely form follow function look with high tech materials, ranging from Panzerholz-Alu Sandwich via Panzerholz Walnut veneered to dampening transparent acrylic. 

What challenges do you face in making and selling loudspeakers?

Supply chain issues during Covid pandemic. Spreading the word is crucial in order to be seen.

Where do you hope the company will be in five or ten years?

Hopefully still among the best manufacturers worldwide.

Where can consumers hear about your products and find out more?

At worldwide audio shows like Chicago, Munich , Washington, Singapore and in more than 20 LINKWITZ Lounges worldwide.  

Linkwitz Lounges