Founded in 2005, Denmark-based Lyngdorf Audio is known for its high-end digital amplifiers, advanced multichannel processors, loudspeakers, and its RoomPerfectTM calibration/speaker setup platform.
Tip: Lyngdorf Audio exists under the umbrella of Steinway/Lyngdorf (SL Audio A/S).
For 2023, Lyngdorf Audio has announced and new high-end audio design loudspeaker, the Cue-100. The Cue-100 is the first high-end audio loudspeaker merging modern Danish design with the latest Purifi speaker technology.
Tip: The Cue-100 is Made in Denmark at Lyngdorf Audio’s headquarters in Skive, Denmark.
Cue-100 Overview
Designed as a high-end two-way speaker, the Cue-100 is optimized for use with Lyngdort digital amplifiers but can also be used with high-end amplifiers from other manufacturers.
Lyngdorf incorporates Purifi aluminum speaker drivers in a uniquely shaped cabinet, finished in satin-black or satin-white with solid oak elements, and is available with five fabric covers by Gabriel from Denmark. The Cue-100 is designed to be the perfect loudspeaker for audiophile enthusiasts as well as design-conscious music lovers.
Purifi Technology
Purifi from Denmark has set new benchmarks in speaker technology by creating ultra-low-distortion woofers. With several innovative technologies, Purifi achieves the market’s lowest distortion and therefore highest sound purity.
The most recognizable is the Neutral Surround Geometry, where the ring shape consists of alternating mountain ridges.
Lyngdorf’s own Air Motion Transformer tweeter construction extends this level of sound performance to the highest frequencies. The result: Outstanding sound quality with detailed resolution.
Fabric Covers (Speaker Grills)
Cue-100 speakers feature fabric covers by Gabriel from Denmark one of the leading fabric specialists since 1851 for furniture, interiors, and acoustics.
For the Cue-100, the speaker cloth is OEKO-TEX(R) STANDARD 100 Certified. The combination of cabinet in white or black, base finish in white, black or oak, and five fabric colors (Grey, Black, Petrol Blue, Dusty Green, Red) – 24 different cabinet/fabric color combinations that can enable you to you to blend the speakers into any decor.
Specifications
- Description: Standmount 2-way loudspeaker
- Power Handling: Up to 250 W
- Tweeter: Air Motion Transformer, Kapton foil, Neodymium magnet
- Midrange/woofer: 18 cm / 6.5-inch Aluminum cone, 39 mm 4-layer copper-clad aluminum voice coil on fiberglass former, Neutral surround geometry, Die-cast vented basket
- Passive Radiators: 2 x 18 cm / 6.5-inch passive radiator, Aluminum cone, Neutral surround geometry, Die-cast vented basket
- Enclosure: MDF, Oak
- Frequency response: 35 – 22,000 Hz (-3 dB)
- Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 83 dB 2.83 v/ 1 m
- Crossover Frequency: 2300 Hz
- Connections: Gold-plated speaker binding posts
- Recommended Placement: On stand (included)
- Dimensions w/o Stand (WHD): 350 x 513 x 329 mm/13.8 x 20.2 x 13 inches
- Dimensions w/Stand (WHD): 597 x 1196 x 520 mm/23.5 x 47.1 x 20.5 inches (including stand)
- Weight w/o Stand: 13.8 kg/30.4 lbs
- Weight w/Stand: 16.2 kg/35.7 lbs
- Base Finish Options: White/Oak, Black/Oak, White/White, Black/Black
- Stand Legs: Oak
Tip: Fabric covers are available in Grey, Black, Petrol Blue, Dusty Green, and Red.
Works with RoomPerfect
Lyngdorf’s RoomPerfectTM technology provides speaker calibration that adjusts to the acoustical properties to the room and speaker placement, providing the best possible sound performance from speakers, including the Cue-100.
Tip: Compatible Lyngdorf Audio Processor, Amplifier, and App needed to use RoomPerfect.
From Thomas Birkelund, CTO and CEO: “We always want to make the best performance available to our customers. We think the components used in this speaker are currently the best on the market and we have developed a loudspeaker with a design that we think fits the performance of the speaker.“
From Anker Haldan, CCO: “With the Cue-100, Lyngdorf Audio wants to make a statement when it comes to sound performance. Since the start of the company 16 years ago, we have never created a loudspeaker in this league, which sets new standards when it comes to design and technology. Our distribution partners have repeatedly asked us to make a benchmark speaker and now it is here, Made in Denmark.”
From Roland Hoffmann, Product Marketing Director: “Loudspeakers are part of Lyngdorf Audio’s DNA since the launch of the very first models, MH-1 and DP-1. Now it’s time for another chapter, merging modern Danish design with outstanding Purifi technology and our acoustic expertise. The Cue-100 will set new benchmarks in detail resolution and effortless music reproduction.”
Price and Availability
The suggested retail price for a pair of Lyngdorf Cue-100 speakers in Europe is 19,980 Euros ($21,328 US). Availability is expected to begin in March 2023 through Authorized Steinway Lyngdorf Dealers.
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Bob Dog
February 13, 2023 at 9:54 pm
Twenty one thousand dollars for the ugliest speaker I have ever seen.
Hard pass.
Ian White
February 14, 2023 at 12:19 am
Bob,
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but my issue is that I feel like I’ve seen it before. From another Danish loudspeaker manufacturer. The legs feel borrowed from Devialet.
It might sound amazing so we really can’t comment on the sound quality yet.
Best,
Ian White
Karl
February 14, 2023 at 6:53 pm
OMG, 2 way monitor like this should not cost more than 1000usd , ok hand made , soldered , with high quality audio grade caps resistors and drivers …? Ok maybe 3000usd but if they want to charge 20K!!!
Why not ask 120Kusd , if snob factor is a deciding strategy than maybe at 120K it would hit larger market share? Sorry but it is outrageous.