Spendor A2.2

Compact British floorstander

The Spendor A2, in its latest A2.2 iteration, is a compact British floorstanding loudspeaker for music lovers who value musical truth over sheer size. The A2 are slim, beautifully finished and designed to perform superbly even when placed close to a wall or in smaller rooms, making the Spendor A2.2 an ideal choice among compact floorstanding speakers listeners can comfortably live with day to day.

A2.2: the latest evolution of the Spendor A2.2 concept

The Spendor A2 has long been loved for its musical, easy-going character. In the A2.2 version, Spendor refines that concept with a host of internal improvements while keeping the same footprint and elegant proportions. Building on the success of its predecessor, the A2.2 gains a reworked internal architecture and bracing scheme that strengthens the cabinet and suppresses resonances which can blur detail. You hear more of the recording, less of the box – a key reason many consider the Spendor A2.2 when shortlisting high end floorstanding speakers.

Slim cabinet, full-blooded musical performance

At just 786mm tall and 150mm wide, the Spendor A2.2 disappear visually, yet they fill the room with sound. The rigid, asymmetric braced enclosure with dynamic damping and reflex loading allows the 15cm EP77 polymer bass/mid driver to deliver tuneful low frequencies and an articulate midband, while the 22mm polyamide dome tweeter extends cleanly to 26kHz for a smooth, airy top end. The result is a natural tonal balance with excellent pace, rhythm and timing, keeping acoustic, vocal and electronic music equally engaging even at modest listening levels.

Engineered for real living spaces

The Spendor A2.2 is explicitly designed to work in the kind of rooms most people actually use. Its modest depth of 258mm and carefully tuned in-room response mean the speakers can be positioned close to a rear wall without losing composure or overwhelming the space. Spendor voices the A-Line series to remain tuneful and articulate in smaller rooms, so the A2.2 floorstanding speakers are equally suited to apartments, studies and compact media rooms where larger audiophile floorstanding speakers listeners might usually consider are simply too imposing.

System matching and amplifier pairing

The Spendor A2.2 presents a benign 8 ohm nominal load (minimum 6.4 ohms) with a sensitivity of 83dB for 1 watt at 1 metre, and is specified for amplifiers between 25 and 125 watts. That means the A2.2 can be partnered with a broad range of quality integrated amplifiers and separates, from refined solid-state designs to many well-matched valve amplifiers within the recommended power window. Rather than chasing sheer volume, the design focuses on expressing timing, tone and texture, making the A2.2 an appealing option among audiophile floorstanding speakers enthusiasts are assembling around thoughtful two-channel systems.

Finishes, craftsmanship and living with the speakers

The Spendor A2.2 is offered in understated real-wood veneers – black oak, walnut and oak – alongside a contemporary satin white, each complemented by a satin black plinth. Height-adjustable spike feet and a magnetic grille are supplied, helping the A2.2 sit securely on a variety of floor types while allowing a clean look with or without the grilles fitted. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the A2.2 floorstanding speakers bring a quiet sense of craftsmanship to the room rather than dominating it, fitting comfortably into both modern and classic interiors.

Setup and placement tips

For most rooms, a good starting point is to position the Spendor A2.2 around 15–30cm from the rear wall, with a light inward toe-in so you can just see the inner cabinet sides from the listening position. Avoid placing the reflex port directly against heavy curtains or deep alcoves, and keep the tweeters roughly at ear height when seated. Small adjustments in spacing and toe-in can fine-tune the balance between centre image focus and soundstage width, making the most of what these compact floorstanding speakers can do.

About Spendor

Spendor has been crafting loudspeakers in Britain for decades, drawing on a heritage that began with BBC monitor designs and evolved into a full portfolio of music-first loudspeakers designed and manufactured in the UK. The A-Line series distils that experience into slim, room-friendly floorstanders such as the Spendor A2.2, combining carefully engineered drive units, rigid cabinetry and considered voicing. When you explore our Spendor loudspeakers collection page you are engaging with a brand whose focus is to reproduce music with natural tone, timing and emotional connection rather than hi-fi fireworks.