PROAC RESPONSE D20 RIBBON

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2-way floorstanding bass reflex loudspeaker, 20–180 watts, 8 ohms, 28Hz–33kHz, 88.5dB, bi-wired, ribbon tweeter.

Equipped with an in-house designed ribbon tweeter and a carbon fiber mid-woofer, the D20R achieves tonal coherence and integration through its crossover network, crafted with the meticulous attention to detail that defines the British brand. Despite its outward continuity with earlier models, this loudspeaker introduces substantial improvements over its predecessor—the renowned D18—particularly in midrange openness and bass control. The ribbon tweeter, mounted in a short waveguide and custom-manufactured for ProAc, is also featured in higher-end Response models and represents the fruition of a long-held vision by founder Stewart Tyler, dating back to his early prototypes combining Decca ribbon tweeters and electrostatic midranges.

The 165mm woofer, built by Seas to ProAc specifications, features a carbon fiber cone, Excel magnet system, and an acrylic phase plug. The reflex port is located at the base of the cabinet, with lateral vents that help ease speaker placement and reduce room interactions. The MDF cabinet is veneered and internally damped with bitumen and wool, while a solid plinth ensures greater stability, soundstage clarity, and low-end performance.

The resulting sound is striking—musically dark and velvety, never forced or fatiguing, capable of conveying a sense of calm and introspection reminiscent of the meditative elegance of Baroque music. The D20R handles complex, dynamic passages as effortlessly as it does intimate, delicate moments, delivering a refined and consistent listening experience across all genres.

Technical Specifications

• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
• Recommended Amplification: 20 to 180 watts
• Frequency Response: 28Hz to 33kHz
• Sensitivity: 88.5dB linear for 1 watt @ 1 meter
• Woofer: ProAc mid-bass driver with rear-treated carbon fiber cone, Excel magnet, and acrylic damping system
• Tweeter: ProAc ribbon tweeter, 60x10mm, with ultra-light diaphragm “as light as a human hair” and rear damping chamber
• Crossover: High-grade components mounted on a dedicated double-layer board; multi-strand oxygen-free copper internal wiring; split crossover for optional bi-wiring and bi-amping
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 190 x 960 x 227 mm
• Base Dimensions (W x D): 230 x 305 mm
• Weight: 26 kg each
• Type: Floorstanding with spikes
• Grille: Acoustically transparent crimplene fabric