Diptyque Reference MkII Isodynamic Floorstanding Speakers, Pair

Stereophile's Recommended Components Fall 2025 Edition Loudspeakers

Diptyque Reference MkII Isodynamic Floorstanding Speakers Key Features:

• Three-way planar magnetic architecture: Bass, midrange, and super tweeter drivers all employ Diptyque’s proprietary isodynamic ribbon technology, delivering seamless coherence and lifelike dynamic expression.

• Exclusive Crossed Push-Pull bass system: Each bass cell uses dual independent windings—vertical and horizontal—to precisely control the 22 μm Mylar membrane, producing deep, powerful, and exceptionally low-distortion bass.

• Dedicated 20 mm midrange ribbon: Operating from 600 to 7,000 Hz, it ensures outstanding clarity, tonal richness, and lightning-fast transients across the critical vocal range.

• 8 mm pure aluminum super tweeter: Extends high-frequency response up to 40 kHz, adding air, shimmer, and dimensionality without harshness.

• Advanced composite internal structure: The MKII upgrade introduces composite membrane supports and a modular internal design for greater rigidity and improved acoustic precision.

• Aeronautical-grade internal wiring: New aerospace-derived wiring and connectors minimize signal loss while enhancing reliability and long-term performance.

• Optimized rear grille perforation: Carefully tuned to improve damping and backwave diffusion, contributing to a deeper, more immersive soundstage.

• Upgradeable platform: Owners of the original Reference model can evolve to MKII or the MK1 EVO configuration to benefit from the latest architectural advances.

• Customizable finishes: Available in standard finishes or over 160 RAL fine-texture colors, complemented by leather trim in black, white, caramel, or chocolate.

• Handcrafted in France: Meticulously built by hand in France, each speaker assembled individually with uncompromising attention to detail.

Product Description: 

Acoustic innovations for the ultimate flat-panel loudspeakers

Each bass cell is driven by two independent ribbon windings—one vertical, one horizontal—forming an exclusive architecture that enables the Mylar membrane to move by 22 µm through hundreds of small, square motors. This proprietary Crossed Push-Pull system delivers complete vibration control, producing deep, linear, distortion-free bass with efficiency that surpasses conventional isodynamic designs.

For the midrange, a newly developed 20 mm isodynamic ribbon covers a broad frequency range from 600 to 7,000 Hz, while an 8 mm pure-aluminum super tweeter extends high-frequency reproduction up to 40 kHz.

New for 2025: MkII developments include

• A modular internal architecture with composite membrane supports

• Upgraded filtering components

• New aeronautical-grade wiring and connectors

• Revised rear grille perforations for improved damping control

• Updated foot and upper panel dimensions

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