Vivid Audio · Compact loudspeaker
Vivid Audio KAYA S12
The KAYA S12 is the smallest loudspeaker Vivid Audio has ever made, suited to a studio monitor role or a multichannel system.
What Vivid Audio says
Despite its 12-litre internal volume, the KAYA S12 uses Vivid’s patented exponentially tapered tube-loaded reflex, first developed for the GIYA G1.
Here it is wrapped around the inside of the enclosure so that it absorbs resonance in every direction. Vivid calls the technique as grand as in its larger loudspeakers.
What reviewers say
“Vivid Audio’s Kaya S12 flat-out caught me off guard—not an easy thing to do given the number of two-ways I’ve road tested over the years. Nonetheless, few compacts have managed to achieve the overall sense of midrange balance, tonal verisimilitude, and seat-of-the-pants musicality of the Kaya S12.”
Neil Gader, The Absolute Sound
“‘Impressed’ doesn’t even describe my feelings toward the Vivid Audio Kaya S12. The Kaya S12 takes the ‘loudspeaker for small rooms’ concept to new heights.”
Alan Sircom, hi-fi+
| Configuration | 2 way 2 driver system |
|---|---|
| Cabinet material | RIMCast PU resin |
| Drive units | HF: D26 – 26mm Tapered Tube loaded alloy dome; LF: C100L – 1 x 100mm alloy cone unit |
| Sensitivity | 85dB @ 2.83VRMS at 1m on axis |
| Nominal impedance (Ω) | 8Ω (5,3Ω Min) |
| Frequency range (Hz) | 45 – 25,000 Hz (-6dB) |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25W – 125W |
| Net weight | 6 kg |
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