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R-Series ยท Floorstanding Loudspeaker
R1
Floorstanding Loudspeaker
The R-Series voice. At full scale.
Description
Design philosophy
Every decision is acoustic.
The R2 is the R-Series at full scale. The same acoustic philosophy as the R1 โ beryllium for the high frequencies, Egyptian Papyrus for the midrange and bass โ scaled to a 2ยฝ-way floorstanding architecture that adds dual-driver bass authority and a sealed crossover chamber to the system.
The question is the same as every V&Y loudspeaker: what does this driver configuration need from its cabinet, its crossover, and its port geometry to perform at its absolute limit? Every dimension follows from that question. Every component value. Every surface decision. The result is a floorstanding loudspeaker with the tonal warmth and openness of the R-Series and the dynamic range that a full-height cabinet with dual midwoofers uniquely provides.
The question is the same as every V&Y loudspeaker: what does this driver configuration need from its cabinet, its crossover, and its port geometry to perform at its absolute limit? Every dimension follows from that question. Every component value. Every surface decision. The result is a floorstanding loudspeaker with the tonal warmth and openness of the R-Series and the dynamic range that a full-height cabinet with dual midwoofers uniquely provides.
Transducer platform
Beryllium above. Dual Papyrus below. The R-Series voice, amplified.
The R2 uses three transducers from the SATORI reference driver family โ the same waveguide-loaded beryllium tweeter as the R1, and two 6ยฝโณ Egyptian Papyrus cone midwoofers in a 2ยฝ-way configuration. The same material philosophy as the R1. Twice the Papyrus cone area in the bass and lower midrange register. One voice โ with greater scale, greater dynamic headroom, and greater low-frequency authority.
Tweeter โ beryllium dome, waveguide-loaded Shared across R-Series
29mm beryllium dome โ waveguide-loaded
The same waveguide-loaded beryllium tweeter as the R1 โ shared across the entire R-Series to ensure tonal consistency from the bookshelf to the floorstander, and throughout any R-Series multi-channel system. Beryllium chosen for its stiffness-to-density ratio, near-zero internal damping, and flat response to 40 kHz. The 170mm solid aluminum waveguide controls directivity above the crossover point, ensuring consistent power response throughout the listening room. Dual copper caps hold voice coil inductance to 0.02 mH across the operating band.
Midwoofers โ dual Egyptian Papyrus cone, 2ยฝ-way Dual driver configuration
2ร 6ยฝโณ Egyptian Papyrus cone midwoofer
Two 6ยฝโณ Egyptian Papyrus cone midwoofers in a 2ยฝ-way configuration. The Papyrus cone โ made from cellulose pulped from the Cyperus papyrus plant โ provides high internal damping, natural self-damping, and the warm organic midrange texture that defines the R-Series character. In the 2ยฝ-way configuration, the upper driver covers the full midrange and bass range, crossing to the beryllium tweeter at ~2,500 Hz. The lower driver is crossed out below the midrange, contributing only to bass output โ increasing cone area, extending bass authority, and reducing excursion demand on each driver individually at all output levels.
The combined cone area of two 6ยฝโณ Papyrus drivers moves substantially more air than a single driver equivalent. The bass register carries the same organic warmth as the midrange โ the Papyrus material character is consistent from deep bass through to the beryllium crossover point. A neodymium motor optimised for low distortion across the excursion range. Vented cast aluminum chassis. Free air resonance of 29 Hz for genuine bass authority within V&Y's reflex alignment.
Two Papyrus midwoofers. One beryllium tweeter. The same material contrast as the R1 โ extended over a larger acoustic canvas. What the listener hears at the listening position is the R-Series tonal character with the scale, dynamic authority, and low-frequency presence that a full-height floorstanding cabinet with a dual-driver bass configuration uniquely provides.
Signal integration
The crossover is where the speaker is truly designed.
The R2 crossover is a 2ยฝ-way network โ three drivers, two crossover boundaries, and a sealed crossover chamber at the cabinet base that isolates the network from both the main acoustic volume and the bass port. The beryllium tweeter crosses at ~2,500 Hz. The lower Papyrus midwoofer is crossed out at approximately 300โ400 Hz, below which its contribution to the midrange ends and its role as a dedicated bass driver begins.
The network is built around the specific properties of the waveguide-loaded beryllium tweeter โ its controlled directivity, impedance curve, and sensitivity all accounted for explicitly in the component values. LCR impedance linearisation presents a stable, amplifier-friendly load across the full frequency range. Resonance suppression networks at each driver's mechanical limit keep those modes out of the listening position. Phase-aligned integration across both crossover regions. The assembly uses premium polypropylene film capacitors and air-core inductors, matched as a stereo pair to better than 1% tolerance. A slanted divider within the crossover chamber suppresses standing wave formation within the cavity itself.
The network is built around the specific properties of the waveguide-loaded beryllium tweeter โ its controlled directivity, impedance curve, and sensitivity all accounted for explicitly in the component values. LCR impedance linearisation presents a stable, amplifier-friendly load across the full frequency range. Resonance suppression networks at each driver's mechanical limit keep those modes out of the listening position. Phase-aligned integration across both crossover regions. The assembly uses premium polypropylene film capacitors and air-core inductors, matched as a stereo pair to better than 1% tolerance. A slanted divider within the crossover chamber suppresses standing wave formation within the cavity itself.
Cabinet design
Precision has a geometry.
The R2 cabinet is V&Y's own design โ the same engineering discipline and design language as the R1, applied at floorstanding scale. Internal geometry, baffle proportions, port architecture, bracing layout, and crossover chamber isolation are all derived from the acoustic requirements of this specific driver configuration in this specific alignment.
Baffle
Diffraction-controlled baffle geometry
The faceted baffle profile suppresses high-frequency edge diffraction across the full height of the cabinet. Driver placement is calculated against the baffle geometry to displace diffraction artefacts outside the critical listening band. The waveguide-loaded beryllium tweeter controls directivity above the crossover point โ the cabinet geometry focuses on what the waveguide does not address.
Bass loading
Down-firing reflex alignment, 35.5 Hz
Down-firing bass reflex port, tuned to 35.5 Hz. The combined cone area of two 6ยฝโณ Papyrus midwoofers extends low-frequency output with the same organic warmth as the midrange โ the bass register is tonally continuous with the frequencies above it. The down-firing orientation uses floor boundary reinforcement to extend bass loading and keeps turbulence noise away from the listening axis. Dual port geometry distributes port resonance evenly across the alignment frequency.
Crossover isolation
Sealed crossover chamber
The crossover network is housed in a sealed chamber at the cabinet base, separated from the main acoustic volume by a slanted divider that suppresses standing wave formation within the crossover cavity. Component values remain stable under the mechanical load of dual midwoofers at high output levels. The crossover hears the room โ not the speaker.
Internal geometry
Wedge rear walls, strategic bracing
Wedge-shaped inner rear walls reduce internal reflections from the Papyrus midwoofer rear faces. Strategic bracing positions suppress panel resonance modes across a full-height cabinet's operating range. High-density natural wood composite construction, moisture-resistant and dimensionally stable over decades of use.
Surface
Multi-stage hand-applied finish
Same finishing standard as every V&Y model. Flat-sanded between coats, inspected under raking light, cleared only when it meets our written surface specification. At full floorstanding scale, the finishing process is more demanding. The standard does not change. Available in all five V&Y finishes.
Technical specifications
Measured. Specified. Stated without qualification.
All specifications measured on production units under IEC 268-5 conditions.
Acoustic Performance
Physical
Amplifier pairing.
At 89 dB sensitivity and 4 ฮฉ nominal impedance, the R2 is more efficient than the R1 and rewards a capable solid-state amplifier with stable current delivery into low-impedance loads. The 2ยฝ-way topology presents a complex load in the bass region โ amplifiers with a damping factor above 100 are recommended for optimal bass control. The beryllium tweeter's resolution means amplifier quality remains as important as quantity. Our team is available to advise on specific pairings before purchase.
System context
Stereo. Cinema. The R-Series voice throughout.
The R2 is designed for rooms where the R1's compact form is not the right answer โ larger listening spaces, dedicated home cinema environments, and systems where full-range bass reproduction and higher dynamic headroom are the primary requirements. The beryllium tweeter's openness and the dual Papyrus midwoofers' warmth are fully present at the scale a floorstanding loudspeaker commands.
In stereo, the R2 delivers the R-Series tonal character across a soundstage that fills a large room without strain. In a cinema system, it anchors the front left/right with sufficient output and bass authority to be used without a subwoofer in most rooms โ or to cross seamlessly to a C-Series or D-Series subwoofer where additional extension is required.
The R2 shares the same beryllium tweeter as every R-Series model โ ensuring tonal consistency from the front pair through every surround position in a complete R-Series system.
In stereo, the R2 delivers the R-Series tonal character across a soundstage that fills a large room without strain. In a cinema system, it anchors the front left/right with sufficient output and bass authority to be used without a subwoofer in most rooms โ or to cross seamlessly to a C-Series or D-Series subwoofer where additional extension is required.
The R2 shares the same beryllium tweeter as every R-Series model โ ensuring tonal consistency from the front pair through every surround position in a complete R-Series system.
Ownership
Built for decades. Backed without conditions.
The R2 is designed to outlast the room it lives in. Every element of the ownership experience is built around that intention.
Home trial
60 days in your room
The only meaningful audition is in your own space. The R2 arrives at your door. You listen. If after 60 days it does not belong in that room, contact us and we arrange collection. No restocking fee. No conditions. No questions that require an answer.
Warranty
Ten years. Transferable.
Full parts and labour coverage for ten years from date of purchase. Transferable on private resale โ register the new owner and full coverage continues. We build loudspeakers intended to last a generation.
Support
Direct to the engineers
Concierge support for setup, amplifier pairing, room placement, and system integration. No call centres. No support tickets. The person who answers understands the speaker from the inside.
Direct to customer
No intermediaries. Ever.
V&Y sells exclusively direct. No importers, no dealers, no showrooms. The price you see is the price you pay โ worldwide shipping and all applicable duties and taxes included.
Finish options
Five finishes. All hand-applied. All to specification.
Each finish applied in controlled stages โ flat-sanded between coats, inspected under raking light, cleared only when it meets our written surface specification. At full floorstanding scale, the natural Papyrus cones create a visual presence that is specific to the R-Series. Available in all five V&Y finishes.
Custom RAL colours available on request for orders of two pairs or more. Lead time 8โ10 weeks. Contact us to discuss.
The R-Series
A complete acoustic platform. A distinct voice.
The R2 is the floorstanding expression of the R-Series platform. Every R-Series model shares the same beryllium tweeter character, the same Papyrus midwoofer warmth, the same cabinet design discipline, and the same acoustic identity. The R2's tonal character is present from the front left/right pair through every channel in a complete R-Series system.
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