{"product_id":"audio-solution-figaro-bl2","title":"BL2","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMono \u0026amp; Stereo review and an award\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-40811\" class=\"post-40811 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news-2 category-reviews category-speakers\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eAudioSolutions Figaro BL2 Speakers Review\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"posted-on\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/audiosolutions-figaro-bl2-speakers-review\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"\u003e\u003ctime class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-03-31T14:06:38+00:00\"\u003eMarch 31, 2024\u003c\/time\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"byline\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author vcard\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/author\/horubh\/\"\u003eMatej Isak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cimg width=\"2279\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-19-scaled.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-19-scaled.jpg 2279w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-19-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-19-912x1024.jpg 912w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-19-768x863.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-19-1368x1536.jpg 1368w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-19-1824x2048.jpg 1824w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-19-223x250.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2279px) 100vw, 2279px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore I turn my attention to the larger Figaro L2 floor-standing loudspeakers, I’m taking a closer look at the new\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audiosolutions.lt\/products\/figaro\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.audiosolutions.lt\/products\/figaro\/\"\u003eAudioSolutions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFigaro BL2 bookshelf speakers in this review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"681c4496af738\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"438\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/absolute_sounds_banner_nov_2023.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36131\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eFigaro BL2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forward-thinking Figaro MK1 was unveiled at the 2018 Munich high-end audio show and immediately won a large fan base with its performance in its price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-24-at-16.21.39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-24-at-16.21.39.png 640w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-24-at-16.21.39-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-24-at-16.21.39-370x139.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the models presented at Munich 2018 was Figaro XL, an exceptional symmetrical speaker model that received a lot of attention and several awards, and even today Figaro XL still holds its proud and bold position as a mighty performer with little or no peers at its price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_figaro_xl_mk2_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1-copy-969x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_figaro_xl_mk2_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1-copy-969x1024.jpg 969w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_figaro_xl_mk2_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1-copy-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_figaro_xl_mk2_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1-copy-768x812.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_figaro_xl_mk2_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1-copy-1453x1536.jpg 1453w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_figaro_xl_mk2_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1-copy-236x250.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_figaro_xl_mk2_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1-copy.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the MK2 line, the triumph story continues. Figaro is the most successful speaker series ever at AudioSolutions, and in the updated version, the esthetics have changed drastically, making them a more contemporary speaker with the same cross-sectional shape as well as the same proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_figaro_sl2_L_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1024x413.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_figaro_sl2_L_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1024x413.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_figaro_sl2_L_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_figaro_sl2_L_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-768x310.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_figaro_sl2_L_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-1536x620.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_figaro_sl2_L_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-2048x826.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_figaro_sl2_L_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-370x149.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite Figaro’s original virtues, the newly launched models come not only with a facelift but, as you can read further, with significant changes that allow for a radical leap in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eMini Horn Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdating The Mini-Horn was not necessary, but AudioSolutions has made slight improvements that justified the implementation. A small difference in geometry provides a slightly wider working range, especially in the top frequency range. Figaro uses a Mini-Horn loading technology to deal with the notorious problem of soft domes – cone break and cone “excursion”. Cone breakup and “walk” occur when a soft dome tweeter is driven hard at high signal levels. The distortion increases exponentially because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhen a certain signal level is reached and thus a certain dome acceleration\/amplitude, the center part of the dome bends uncontrollably due to the soft nature of the silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifferences in air pressure behind and in front of the dome create a non-linear environment and overcome the ability of the suspension to prevent axial movement of the cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioSolutions Mini-Horn is based on the acoustic damping that takes place in the area of the front dome. They’ve carefully measured at which frequencies the dome starts to bend and cause an avalanche of distortion. The Mini-Horn is then designed and manufactured to the desired specifications to attenuate these frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a proportional damping of the movement of the tweeter. The louder it plays, the more damping and air pressure on the front surface it receives from its own radiated sound. This is known as acoustic impedance and is highly dependent on the shape of the mini horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother positive side effect of this process is that the mini horn increases the sensitivity and thus the efficiency of the driver. Extended mid-range. The human ear has different sensitivities to different frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"681c4496afdf2\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-23-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-23-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-23-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-23-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are naturally less sensitive to high and especially low frequencies. The exception is sensitivity to mid frequencies in the 1000-2000 Hz range, which is due to evolution. Simply put, in nature, the sounds of life-threatening events are more or less in the 1000-2000 Hz sound range, so we are naturally most sensitive to them so that we can remain alert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flip side of this phenomenon in our rather safe modern world is that we can hear and localize the smallest imperfections in sound reproduction at these frequencies. And imperfections in sound reproduction are called distortions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eSpecial ER cone mid-woofer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second generation of the Figaro loudspeakers uses newly designed woofers with ER paper cones. ER stands for Extra Rigid Paper. It is visible on the cone surface in the form of flakes of hard pulp and fibers and is a natural component of the rigid cones. ER paper membranes were chosen because of the advantages of traditional paper membranes and the advantages of rigid membranes. Hard cones (metal, ceramic, etc.) provide a smooth push-pull motion where all cone tips act as a uniform piston, which is desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disadvantage is that hard cones are prone to premature breakup and ringing due to a lack of damping properties in the material itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"681c4496b0212\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2244\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-2-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-2-1024x898.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-2-768x673.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-2-1536x1346.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-2-2048x1795.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-2-285x250.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper, on the other hand, has no predetermined breaking points as it is quite soft and flexible, but it does not act like a piston, and usually, the edge of the paper cone flutters, and the whole cone bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using the positive properties of paper and introducing hardening materials such as robust fibers and hard pulp, AudioSolutions gets a unique cone that acts like a piston, but at the same time has no ringing or early break-up of the cone. ER cones allowed the Lithuanian speaker manufacturer to introduce new piston-like woofers and of course our Extended Band Midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eCrossover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost manufacturers calculate the crossover point in the range of 1000-2000Hz. Since each speaker has its natural spectrum of distortion, we can hear the crossover from one speaker to another, not to mention the additional distortion caused by the phase shift of the crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting sound is referred to as unnatural or multi-way sound. It is not possible to eliminate the natural distortion of the drivers or the phase shift in the crossover, which is mathematically related to the calculation of the db\/oct crossover. The only way to counteract this is to use crossover points that are not in this 1-2kHz range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eExtended Band Midrange driver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, AudioSolutions has developed an Extended Band Midrange driver. The crossover points from 400-4000Hz are one octave away from the sensitive band. This solution not only helps with the perception of crossover distortion, but the listener also gets a smooth, undistorted sound coming from a driver with virtually no phase shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"681c4496b064b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40973\" 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1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-5-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn AudioSolutions’ opinion, a homogeneous sound is one of the most important goals in the audio industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover has been updated with thicker air-core coils and a new PCB layout that has slightly less crosstalk. AudioSolutions uses WBT Next-Gen binding posts for Figaro and plans to add a second pair of binding posts for larger models to support bi-wiring or bi-amping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eCabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigaro MK2 features Virtuoso enclosure technology and is equipped with a cabinet-in-a-cabinet enclosure system. The entire cabinet consists of two intersecting cabinets – a light inner cabinet and a heavy outer cabinet.\u003cbr\u003eThe polyurethane layer between the two enclosures serves as a damping material. The thin but rigid inner housing provides the necessary support for the structure itself and transmits the energy radiated as a return wave to the outer housing layers without storing the energy in the material and preventing the return wave from being reflected to the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"681c4496b0a5b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-22-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-22-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-22-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-22-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-22-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast energy transfer is important to avoid low Q vibrations, which can persist for a relatively long time and affect accurate sound reproduction. From the inner cabinet, the energy is transferred to the outer cabinet, which has a large mass and absorbs the received energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer cabinet material has low internal stress forces and therefore high damping properties to convert the energy into heat as quickly as possible without generating unwanted, long-lasting vibrations. However, these two layers alone cannot ensure efficient energy exchange and heat dissipation. That’s why the third layer between the outer and inner casing is so important – a thin 0.1 mm layer of polyurethane that connects two casings and acts as a damping barrier between the casings, dissipating any residual vibrations into thin air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis layer not only acts as an additional barrier to dissipate energy in the form of heat on the way from the inner to the outer housing but also increases the efficiency of the damping properties of the outer housing by mechanically amortizing the vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eThe tailor-made Trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioSolutions has introduced six standard colors with the “Bespoke” trim. A modern-looking satin color with brass accents looks stylish and refreshing and suits today’s contemporary living spaces. A completely new approach to color and material matching makes it possible to give the speakers a truly bespoke look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"681c4496b0e28\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1622\" height=\"272\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00004.jpg 1622w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00004-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00004-1024x172.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00004-768x129.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00004-1536x258.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00004-370x62.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1622px) 100vw, 1622px\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eExclusive personalization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most exciting news is that AudioSolutions is working on a product configurator that will be unveiled at the Munich 2024 high-end audio show. The Exclusive Personalization program will not only allow users to choose a different color but also combine different metal decorations, different types of outriggers, spikes and feet, upgrade terminals, or internal cabling using the online configurator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00002-1024x484.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00002-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00002-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00002-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00002-1536x726.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00002-370x175.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/audiosolutions_bl2_xl_speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_00002.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioSolutions will also launch some new features that will allow clients to follow the entire process of making their personalized speaker from A to Z and provide users with an overall superior user experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost-purchase and post-warranty tools will also be introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eThe Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the previous AudioSolutions speakers, the Figaro BL2 speakers continued the balanced reproduction of the music, but I was delighted with the way the BL2 speakers focused on the emotion-bonding instances revealing another dimension to the music with the newfound qualities that were not so apparent with the MK1 version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-normal-font-size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominic Miller – Ad Hoc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"40813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-copy-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-copy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-copy-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-copy-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-copy.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is true that as observers we are not always very reliable when it comes to the senses, but there is no false deception of the way music touches our innermost being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where AudioSolutions has always shone. With Figaro BL2, “Tisane” by Dominic Miller from the album\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAd Hoc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas not only presented with true three-dimensional scope, but it extended a real visceral experience that left me lost in wonder and exploration by taking in the whole attention, sublimely underpinning the powerful music message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the album, the Figaro BL2 speakers delivered an exquisite acoustic presentation, even when multiple instruments were used as in “St Victoire”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AudioSolutions monitor speakers effortlessly expanded the dazzling tapestry of tones and timbres of St Victoire”, escaping the sonic vortex and maelstrom that can all too easily arise when speakers are not properly balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-normal-font-size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirsten Edkins Shapes \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ACOH_2201__175354__01122023082520-4185.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ACOH_2201__175354__01122023082520-4185.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ACOH_2201__175354__01122023082520-4185-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ACOH_2201__175354__01122023082520-4185-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ACOH_2201__175354__01122023082520-4185-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ACOH_2201__175354__01122023082520-4185-251x250.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ACOH_2201__175354__01122023082520-4185-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShapes and Sound\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby jazz saxophonist Kirsten Edkins is the first LP release from Cohearent Records — the new record label that goes hand in hand with famed mastering engineer Kevin Gray’s latest venture, an all-tube recording studio (Cohearent Recording) connected to his mastering facility in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s great how Gray has managed to capture the spirit of the past and the sound of the era, and all at the highest level, a super high bar set by Rudy Van Gelder with his iconic recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AudioSolutions Figaro BL2 speakers have retained the original appeal and reproduce the actuality of the living room turned studio with impressive clarity, creating a vivid, detailed soundscape that sounds far more natural than you would expect in this price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigaro embellishes the spirit of the past with modernity, the positively induced qualities, a similarly positive twist to what Kevin Gray achieved with his first release on his record label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI enjoyed the reproduced harmony and synchronized playability that is only possible when you record a musician live in one take without doing countless overdubs. To achieve such a tonal balance with the given size of the Figaro BL2 is an achievement that alone deserves all the high praise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-normal-font-size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrad Mehldau – Live in Tokyo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1280x1280-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes a holistically designed loudspeaker to reproduce “River Man” with full richness. The Mehldau cover version of one of my favorite Nick Drake songs always sends shivers down my spine when the system, and especially the speakers, are capable of delivering the essence of this soul-wrenching track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe melancholic mastery that Mehldau varies brilliantly can too quickly lead to cacophony if the speakers are not tuned properly. I had not the slightest doubt about Gaidelis’ competence, which he has demonstrated time and again over the years, but I was pleasantly surprised at how his Figaro BL2 speakers brought out the poignant emotions of “River Man”, as well as rendering the complex layering of notes and Mehldau’s virtuosity with both feather-light ease and dynamics when called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, the Figaro BL2 matched the expectations, delivering faster attack times, and more natural decay and delay times of the piano notes, which reverberated longer and more clearly and had greater horizontal and vertical extension than the MK1 version. Not exactly a small step up by all means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eThe Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaidelis has found its way into the highly demanding and competitive market for high-end audio speakers. What makes him and his product so different is a refreshing take on loudspeaker design that does not follow what others are doing, but finds its concepts and solutions that make these speakers sound completely different and, above all, musically appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years of research and refinement, aided by forward-thinking engineering, know-how, and yet hands-on exploration of various concepts, Gaidelis found workable concepts that allowed AudioSolutions to pursue its distinctive path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-9-1024x746.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-9-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-9-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-9-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-9-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-9-2048x1492.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-9-343x250.jpg 343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe speaker manufacturer is known all over the world and its loudspeakers have found a happy home with many audiophiles and music lovers. With each new line and each new product, the sound becomes better, more natural, closer to the real music momentum, and above all with a higher degree of emotional interactivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second bookshelf model BL2 from the Figaro line embodies the essence of the brand philosophy and the well-known, very enticing speaker voicing, one of the key factors in AudioSolutions’ differentiation, which I have always liked and seen as a big step forward compared to the competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioSolutions’ particular voicing, which has always spanned the entire frequency spectrum with no particular unevenness or bumps, is still not the norm for all speakers in the market, despite being taken for granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-12-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-12-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the contrary, AudioSolutions’ constant and gradual refinement of proven, musically pleasant concepts over the years and their evolution with each new iteration is a remarkable achievement and part of the success of this Lithuanian speaker manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Figaro line follows the visionary work of Gaidelis, and unlike many other loudspeaker designers, he is not afraid to argue his designs and back them up with technical facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fair to say that the Figaro BL2 loudspeakers were years in the making. They are not just the result of theoretical technical escapades but have been carefully designed to ensure that the music touches the soul, not just the ears, and appeals to both hemispheres of the brain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AudioSolutions Figaro BL2 speakers are emotionally calibrated masterworks that respond musically to the material provided, and a testament to a concept where every small change makes a big difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaidelis’ proud creations never fail to leave me in awe as they touch the essence of the music and serve as the fuel that brings the music to life, projecting it with a wide sweet spot that exemplifies the macro and microstructure of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-15-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-15-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-15-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-15-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigaro BL2 speakers perpetuate the music with ease and flow and are essentially AudioSolutions. They not only project the mere framework of their ideas (just for the sake of it) but reflect the reality of the music as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the AudioSolutions bookshelves, the sound does not lose its holographic presentation, even when you walk around the room. The Figaro BL2 speakers are uniquely equipped in terms of sound, have low distortion, and excellent dispersion, and, as their larger counterparts are designed from the outset to deliver an ode to the music and keep the listener glued to their seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their size, the AudioSolutions DNA has not been shirked. The BL2 speakers are no less striking than their larger siblings, and Figaros are equipped with the same extremely potent, musically charged circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are unique in many ways, pushing the boundaries of what is possible at a very competitive price and creating a strong niche for themselves, with both the sound and the aesthetics having an inexplicable appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-20-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-20-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-20-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-20-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AudioSolutions_Figaro_BL2_Speakers_review_matej_isak_mono_and_stereo_2023_high_end_audiophile_luxury_audio_music_-20-370x247.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review pair of Figaro BL2 speakers have a fascinating special orange finish that radiates quality with its satin, superbly elegant surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that’s not all. As mentioned earlier, AudioSolutions is working on a brand new online speaker configurator that will allow the customer to choose a custom color scheme or style and match the speakers to the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"794\" data-id=\"40947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MonoStereoroundal-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MonoStereoroundal-copy.png 800w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MonoStereoroundal-copy-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MonoStereoroundal-copy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MonoStereoroundal-copy-768x762.png 768w, https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MonoStereoroundal-copy-252x250.png 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioSolutions’ Figaro BL speakers offer an affordable way to fetch considerable music mojo without breaking the bank. For what they represent technically, esthetically, and musically, I’m more than happy to present them with the 2024 Mono \u0026amp; Stereo Highly Recommended Product Award.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❖\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\" id=\"block-04b4ad28-1a78-4f19-af9c-c80b71d8a7a6\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monoandstereo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/matej_isak_mono_stereo_podpis_-copy-5.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is matej_isak_mono_stereo_podpis_-copy-5.png\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eThe Price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.500 EUR (including EU VAT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% + for the bespoke trims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (HxWxD)\u003c\/strong\u003e : 400mm x 265mm x 402mm; 15.75 x 10.43 x 15.83in \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 15 kg\/33 lbs each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 18 kg\/39.7 lbs each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e : 90.5 dB @ 2.83V 1m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested amp power\u003c\/strong\u003e : 10-200 W;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e : nominal 4,0 ohms;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e : 4000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (in-room environment)\u003c\/strong\u003e : 39-25000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers\u003c\/strong\u003e : 19mm silk dome tweeter, 18.3cm ER paper cone mid-bass driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"navigation post-navigation\" aria-label=\"Posts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nav-links\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nav-previous\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Azure Blue","offer_id":44653068124260,"sku":"FIGARO BL2 - Azure Blue-1","price":1.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Battleship Grey","offer_id":44653068157028,"sku":"FIGARO BL2 - Azure Blue-2","price":1.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cafe Noir","offer_id":44653068189796,"sku":"FIGARO BL2 - Azure Blue-3","price":1.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fern Green","offer_id":44653068222564,"sku":"FIGARO BL2 - Azure Blue-4","price":1.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maroon Red","offer_id":44653068255332,"sku":"FIGARO BL2 - Azure Blue-5","price":1.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pearl White","offer_id":44653068288100,"sku":"FIGARO BL2 - Azure Blue-6","price":1.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/2965\/0020\/files\/Battleship_Grey_ede1686e-1b36-466a-bf51-95f1a32741b7.jpg?v=1746523018","url":"https:\/\/oceanicsound.co.in\/products\/audio-solution-figaro-bl2","provider":"Oceanic Sound and Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}