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BlackCrane

Ayon Audio · Fullrange

BlackCrane

The flagship cell-ceramic loudspeaker engineered as an absolute instrument of musical transparency.

The Ayon Audio BlackCrane represents the absolute zenith of the brand's achievements in high-efficiency loudspeaker development. Embodying more than twenty years of rigorous technical refinement, this flagship design elevates the foundational principles of Ayon's classic ceramic series to an entirely uncompromised tier. Every physical element has been selected to eliminate acoustic distortion, resulting in a system that acts as a completely transparent conduit for the source components. Positioned firmly at the apex of the Fullrange line, the BlackCrane is a statement of architectural scale and absolute musical authority. While its massive physical profile allows it to energize grand listening spaces, its electrical configuration remains remarkably delicate and cooperative. By managing internal current demands through custom-wound high-impedance bass coils, the design treats low-powered vacuum tube amplifiers not as struggling power sources, but as refined musical partners. Sonically, the BlackCrane delivers a breathtakingly organic presentation characterized by vast holographic depth and unrestricted dynamic linearity. The typical analytical constraints of massive multi-way systems are entirely absent, replaced instead by a light-footed agility and absolute tonal neutrality. Bass frequencies settle with deep, foundational authority into an expansive sound field where the physical presence of the immense three-part cabinets completely vanishes.

Key Features

01

Three-Part Elliptical Cabinet Design

Features an immensely difficult, perfectly bent three-part enclosure constructed from resonance-optimized instrument plywood to entirely disperse back-wave energy.

02

Dual Transistor-Tube Crossover Circuit

Equipped with a proprietary, switchable network that directly alters the crossover characteristics to complement either single-ended or push-pull tube topologies.

03

Six-Element Cell-Ceramic Array

Utilizes a highly advanced 1.2-inch cell-ceramic tweeter, a dedicated 6.7-inch cell-ceramic midrange, and four parallel 6.7-inch ceramic woofers for absolute structural coherence.

04

Airflow Damping System

Implements an optimized multi-chamber internal venting mechanism that stabilizes pressure while maintaining a fast, uncompressed transient response.

05

WBT NextGen Bi-Wire Terminals

Outfitted with reference-grade WBT NextGen binding posts and custom-manufactured OCC internal wiring to preserve the purity of the incoming signal path.

Flagship Cabinet Architecture

Chapter 01

Flagship Cabinet Architecture

The structural design of the BlackCrane represents one of the most technically demanding wood-bending processes in high-end audio manufacturing. Eschewing industrial fiberboard and artificial internal damping, the cabinet is crafted from bent layers of premium instrument-grade plywood. Its non-parallel, elongated elliptical front profile carries sound far into the listening room to achieve a quasi-surround sound experience, causing the considerable physical mass of the speakers to dissolve acoustically.
Advanced Crossover Customisation

Chapter 02

Advanced Crossover Customisation

To accommodate the highly specific behaviors of reference-grade valve electronics, the BlackCrane incorporates an adjustable crossover interface. Managed via a rear toggle switch and physical cable jumpers, this unique dual-impedance circuit allows the loudspeaker to align itself perfectly with the current output of single-ended or push-pull configurations. This ensures that the massive driver complement maintains absolute phase linearity, regardless of the amplifier's design constraints.
The Masterwork Sonic Signature

Chapter 03

The Masterwork Sonic Signature

The acoustic presentation of the BlackCrane is defined by its unconstrained micro-dynamic resolution and massive scale. The combination of four high-efficiency ceramic woofers provides a deep, textured bass foundation that never compromises the fluid transparency of the cell-ceramic midrange. It is engineered strictly for the uncompromising audiophile seeking the ultimate realization of live musical texture, airiness, and unrestricted dynamic freedom.

Specifications

Type3-way floorstanding loudspeaker with Airflow Damping System
Frequency response31 Hz – 30 kHz / -3 dB
Sensitivity93.5 dB
Impedance4 Ohm
Power handling20 W – 200 W
Dimensions (H × W × D)137 × 38 × 28 cm
Weight65 kg each
Cabinet MaterialResonance optimized instrument plywood
Cabinet DesignElliptic
Driver Complement1.2″ Cell-Ceramic Tweeter 6.7″ Cell-Ceramic Midrange 4 x 6.7″ Ceramic Woofer
Crossover frequencies400Hz / 3500 Hz
Internal Wire – OCC type Custom made
Bi-Wire TerminalWBT NextGen
Transistor or Tube amplifier – Crossover network adjustment Toggle switch
Add Crossover network adjustment – Crossover network adjustment 3 binding posts & cable jumpers