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The Arcam R45 Speakers represent the pinnacle of the Radia loudspeaker range, created for listeners who demand scale, refinement and uncompromising musical accuracy. As the flagship floorstanding model, the R45 builds upon decades of acoustic engineering expertise, delivering a presentation that is powerful yet controlled, detailed yet natural. Whether used in a dedicated two-channel hi-fi system or as part of a premium home cinema setup, the R45 is designed to place you at the centre of the performance.
Perfectly voiced to complement the Arcam SA45 and other Radia electronics, the R45 forms the foundation of a reference-level Arcam system, offering seamless synergy and exceptional tonal balance.
The Arcam R45 Speakers are available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.
Read our in-depth Arcam R45 Speakers review here.
At the heart of the Arcam R45 is an advanced five-driver array engineered for precision and authority. Three 6.5-inch (165mm) Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) woofers deliver deep, articulate bass with impressive control and impact, allowing the R45 to produce room-filling scale without losing composure or definition.
Handling critical midrange frequencies is a 6.5-inch (165mm) Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) driver, carefully tuned for clarity and natural tonal balance. Vocals are rendered with realism and texture, while instruments are presented with impressive separation and dimensionality. High frequencies are reproduced by a 1-inch (25mm) DCC aluminium dome tweeter mounted within an advanced Acoustic Lens waveguide, ensuring smooth dispersion and a wide, immersive soundstage.
These premium drive units are integrated via a precision crossover network and housed within an acoustically optimised, rigidly braced cabinet. This careful engineering minimises distortion and cabinet resonance, resulting in exceptional transparency, dynamic expression and low colouration across the frequency range.
The Arcam R45 Speakers have been specifically fine-tuned to integrate seamlessly with Radia Series electronics, including the Arcam SA45 and Arcam SA35, as well as Arcam AV receivers and processors. When paired with compatible models, the R45 benefits from anechoic EQ optimisation, enhancing tonal accuracy and overall system cohesion.
With a recommended amplifier power range of 20–250 watts, the R45 offers outstanding flexibility across a wide variety of high-performance amplification. It performs effortlessly in both refined stereo systems and powerful multi-channel environments, maintaining control and composure even at higher listening levels.
Low-frequency performance is enhanced by a bass-reflex enclosure featuring dual rear-mounted ports. This configuration extends bass depth while maintaining speed and precision, ensuring low notes are delivered with authority rather than excess bloom. Solid aluminium feet, complete with optional spikes and floor protectors, provide optimal isolation and stability.
The Arcam R45 is as visually refined as it is acoustically accomplished. Finished in premium Black Walnut wood veneer, the cabinet offers a sophisticated aesthetic suited to both modern and traditional interiors. A magnetically attached grille ensures a clean, seamless look with no visible fixings, while hidden hardware, integrated trim rings and subtle Radia yellow accents complete the luxury design.
Choosing the Arcam R45 means investing in a flagship floorstanding loudspeaker that combines advanced driver technology, meticulous tuning and premium build quality. Its five-driver configuration delivers expansive scale and finely resolved detail, while optimisation with Radia electronics ensures outstanding performance straight out of the box. For audiophiles seeking commanding bass, open midrange expression and refined high-frequency detail, the R45 stands as a true statement loudspeaker.
As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Arcam R45 Speakers. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk, and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the Arcam R45 Speakers more affordable.
Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Arcam R45 Speakers, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096, and we will email an application form to you.