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The Spendor A1.2 is the most compact and affordable model in the A-Line Mark 2 range — a genuine shelf-mount speaker rather than a floorstander, making it the natural starting point for anyone building their first serious two-channel system, or wanting Spendor's sound in a room where a floorstander simply won't fit. Unlike the rest of the A-Line, the A1.2 uses a sealed (rather than reflex-ported) enclosure, giving it a tight, controlled bass character that stays composed even close to a wall.
Like every Spendor speaker, the A1.2 is designed, engineered and hand-built at the company's own facility in Sheffield. The Mark 2 update carries over refined internal bracing and cabinet damping first introduced across the A-Line, along with a revised crossover for improved driver integration. True to Spendor's BBC broadcast heritage, the result is a natural, articulate midrange with a captivating clarity that belies its compact size and modest price.
Because it's a shelf-mount design, the A1.2 needs a pair of stands (or a suitable shelf/cabinet placement) to perform at its best — speak to our team about stand height and positioning when you buy, and we can help you get the most from the pair. It's an easy speaker to drive, working well with anything from a modest entry-level integrated amplifier through to a premium system.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | 2-way shelf-mount, sealed enclosure |
| HF Driver | 22mm polyamide dome |
| Bass/Mid Driver | 150mm (5.9") EP77 polymer cone |
| Crossover Frequency | 4.2kHz |
| Typical In-Room Response | 60Hz–26kHz |
| Sensitivity | 83dB / 1W / 1m |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms (minimum 6.4 ohms) |
| Power Handling | 100W unclipped programme |
| Recommended Amplifier | 25–100W |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 308 x 165 x 186mm |
| Weight | approx. 4.8kg each |
| Finishes | Oak, Walnut, Black Oak, Satin White |
| Price (UK, per pair) | £1,495 |
Every Spendor speaker we sell can be part-exchanged against your existing equipment, helping bring down the cost of your upgrade — and if you'd rather spread the cost, finance is available on any order over £400. Come and hear the A1.2 for yourself in our demo room before you buy, or call our team on 01482 223096 for advice on stands, positioning and matching it to your amplifier.
Yes — the A1.2 is a shelf-mount design, so it needs either dedicated speaker stands or a suitable shelf or cabinet to perform at its best. Speak to our team about the right stand height for your room.
The A1.2 is rated for amplifiers between 25W and 100W and presents an easy 8 ohm load, making it well suited to modest entry-level amplifiers as well as premium systems.
Choose the A1.2 if you have limited space, a smaller budget, or want the most compact way into Spendor ownership. If you want more low-end weight and scale without adding stands, the floorstanding A2.2 is the next step up in the range.
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