Operly Intelligence III Horn Speakers Now Available

Operly's Intelligence III German-made horn speakers are now available to UK music lovers.
Operly's unique, modern horn-loaded loudspeakers have made their way over from Düsseldorf, Germany, to the UK and Hi-Fi Network's retail partners. Moreover, it's the new flagship Intelligence III that's soon to be making a splash.
We're told that the Operly Intelligence III represents a whole new generation of full-range speakers, combining German precision engineering with "advanced, revolutionary technologies" developed by Operly's team of expert engineers.
From what we can see, the Intelligence III sports a striking design which is apparently available in any finish covering the "German automotive colour palate" - including dual colour treatments. The remarkable monocoque body is constructed from high-grade fibreglass, with a uniform thickness of 15mm along the entire length of the backward horn, and formed in a vacuum for maximum strength.
Operly informs us that the driver features a unique design, utilising a short coil with a small diameter and high gap, achieving uniformity of the magnetic field and maximum fidelity.
Additionally, a patented full-range horn system eliminates all connections between the forward and backward horns - allowing the front horn to be perfectly mated to the speaker diaphragm. We're told this results in an arresting design that is exceptionally good for sound reproduction. Moreover, you get a 100 dB stated sensitivity with Operly recommending 3 – 20 Watt amplification.
The backward horn is angled so that the convergence of the front and back horn axes is at a distance of 2.7 meters - the start of the comfortable listening zone. Furthermore, to eliminate standing waves, the sides of the horn are angled to each other to avoid parallel surfaces. The Intelligence III has a quoted 41.5Hz-17.5kHz frequency range and 6 Ohm nominal impedance.
Meanwhile, three-point support allows for stable placement on uneven surfaces, with the product's centre of gravity located so that pressure is evenly distributed between the feet. Interestingly, the manufacturer states that the depth and width of the Intelligence III have been chosen to correspond to a person sitting in an office chair whilst taking up minimal space in a room.
The Operly Intelligence III's high-sensitivity audio system is reminiscent of a symphony hall. The upshot is that, even when playing music at high volume, you can still speak without raising your voice.
The Operly Intelligence III is set to make horn-loaded sonic excellence a tantalising prospect for British music lovers nationwide.
Matthias Bauer, Head of Sales at Operly, told StereoNET:
The Operly Intelligence III is testament to what can be achieved when you take a legacy idea and bring it up to date with leading-edge development and modern manufacturing techniques. New innovation takes new ideas, coupled with a deep respect for what has come before them. That's what we've tried to bring to life in the Intelligence III. We're so excited to fill the lives of British audiophiles with Operly horn-loaded audio solutions for the very first time.
The Operly Intelligence III is now available for the SRP of £33,000/ €37,000, with customers invited to specify colours when they order.
Visit Operly for more information

Jay Garrett
StereoNET’s resident rock star, bass player, and gadget junkie. Jay heads up StereoNET as Editor for the United Kingdom and Europe regions. His passion for gadgets and Hi-Fi is second only to being a touring musician.
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