{"product_id":"opera-callas-special-edition-pair","title":"Opera Callas Special Edition (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAND NEW - 5 YEARS WARRANTY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTAKE AN ADDITIONAL 2% OFF THE PRICE IF PAYING BY CASH \/ BANK DEPOSIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is parallel imported European stock. A tax invoice receipt will be provided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is an average lead time of 2-3 weeks for this product. We don't hold stock of this model, it is always ordered on demand from our suppliers. A more accurate dispatch time estimate will be provided upon purchase, otherwise please contact us prior to purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE delivery or local pickup by appointment at Carlingford NSW.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY SHOP WITH US?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Exceptionally high rating by our customers on Google Reviews, eBay and productreview.com.au\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Every purchase will support a charity of your choice (or our default charity) and make this world a better place. Please see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/electronicforefront.com.au\/pages\/philanthropy\" title=\"https:\/\/electronicforefront.com.au\/pages\/philanthropy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhilanthropy page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Warranty provided by Electronic Forefront Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 84 618 813 488) of any manufacturer defects. Within 30 days, a replacement\/refund will be offered. After 30 days, a repair\/replacement\/refund will be offered depending on the nature of the defect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e========\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCallas is the two-way bookshelf loudspeaker of the prestigious line that bears its name. Despite its compact size, it offers a truly surprising listening experience: extended and controlled low frequencies, the sensitivity of a floorstanding speaker, and a wide, stable, three-dimensional soundstage. Every note comes to life with power, dynamics, and absolute transparency, delivering a natural and engaging midrange — the true strength of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign: elegance and acoustics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCallas is a compact speaker with a 14-liter internal volume, born from the perfect balance of craftsmanship and acoustic engineering. The cabinet, entirely handmade, combines MDF with curved plywood, finished in fine veneers and impeccable lacquers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4615\/4632\/files\/1_a8a6a55a-9fdb-430e-96e2-a279e70dcab8.jpg?v=1785103230\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts thick walls , up to 50 mm on the front panel , ensure extreme rigidity and freedom from unwanted vibrations, while the special internal shaping around the drivers avoids turbulence and distortion. Behind the woofer, two layers of open-cell polyurethane foam, totaling 20 cm in thickness, effectively damp internal reflections and make the midrange the beating heart of this speaker. The result is a cabinet that not only stands out for its elegance, but also becomes an integral part of the sound performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe soul of Opera’s sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unique character of Callas comes from the carefully selected drivers, chosen with Opera’s obsessive attention to detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Scanspeak 9700 tweeter needs no introduction: it is one of the finest tweeters ever produced and remains, even today, unsurpassed for refinement, naturalness, and reliability. It is currently used across the entire Opera production range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4615\/4632\/files\/6_4e786b6e-b25a-4e50-a956-73d42307d9d0.jpg?v=1785103230\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe woofer, built by Seas to Opera’s specifications, is a 7” long-throw driver with a treated polypropylene cone, rubber surround, and a magnet system optimized with copper rings. Though crossed over at 2000 Hz, it can extend seamlessly up to 5000 Hz, ensuring perfect integration with the tweeter, ultra-low distortion, and remarkable tonal coherence. The rear reflex loading completes a design that astonishes with naturalness, depth, and control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvisible precision, audible magic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Callas crossover is not a simple circuit but a refined project, perfected through long listening sessions. Built with high-end components such as Mundorf capacitors, MOX resistors, and OFC copper inductors, it has been designed to minimize loss and preserve the integrity of the musical message.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis two-way network adopts second-order low-pass and high-pass sections for the woofer and tweeter respectively. The two sections are completely separated, allowing for bi-amplification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4615\/4632\/files\/2_99b3ac7f-795f-4ca2-80e5-77a263c0c36e.jpg?v=1785103230\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, a dedicated switch lets you emphasize the vocal range (+2 dB between 300 and 3000 Hz), adapting Callas to different rooms and preferences without ever compromising its natural transparency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreedom and versatility of listening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCallas is also designed for nearfield listening: it can perform at its best even from just 1.5 meters away, turning even small spaces into personal concert halls. The rear reflex port has been engineered to minimize the influence of the back wall, allowing extremely flexible placement: only 5 cm from the wall are enough for optimal performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4615\/4632\/files\/5_7125b0e6-6a86-487e-bc51-69bb4ea82c4a.jpg?v=1785103230\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether placed on dedicated stands, a shelf, or a cabinet, Callas reveals its full magic when the tweeter is positioned at ear level, opening a three-dimensional soundstage that astonishes with realism and intensity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eType: Two-way Rear Bass-Reflex Bookshelf Speaker (stands not included)\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Padouk\u003cbr\u003eTweeter: 1” Scanspeak 9700 tweeter without ferrofluid and double decompression chamber\u003cbr\u003eWoofer: 7” long-throw woofer with polypropylene re-cooked cone and phase plug\u003cbr\u003eSensitivity (2.83V\/1m): 89 dB\u003cbr\u003eFrequency response (-3 dB): 40 - 25000 Hz\u003cbr\u003eNominal impedance: 4 Ω\u003cbr\u003eMinimum impedance: 3 Ω\u003cbr\u003eMaximum power: 100 W (without clipping)\u003cbr\u003eControls: Vocal adjustment switch\u003cbr\u003eRecommended amplifier power: Starting from 10 W\u003cbr\u003eCrossover frequency: 2000 Hz (aprox.)\u003cbr\u003ePosition in the room: At least 5 cm from the rear wall. Distance between speakers 1.5 – 3m, directed toward the listening point\u003cbr\u003eDimension: 42 x 24,5 x 42 cm (h x l x d)\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight: 15 kg each\u003cbr\u003eWired by: Audioquest\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera","offers":[{"title":"Padouk","offer_id":51022301954215,"sku":null,"price":10299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4615\/4632\/files\/1_a8a6a55a-9fdb-430e-96e2-a279e70dcab8.jpg?v=1785103230","url":"https:\/\/electronicforefront.com.au\/products\/opera-callas-special-edition-pair","provider":"Electronic Forefront Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}