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Dellichord’s FR35 and FR20 Loudspeakers Offer Some Thunder From Down Under

Australia based Dellichord aims to improve the performance of the LS3/5a but keep the magic that makes it such a wonderful musical performer.

Dellichord FR6, FR35 and FR2035 Loudspeakers

Feeling somewhat thunderstruck are we? Australian high-end audio brands don’t receive a lot of media coverage from the North American press, but we are always on the lookout for new products that will be available here in the near future.

Following the debut of its FR6 stand mount loudspeaker, Australia-based Dellichord has added the compact FR35 bookshelf monitor speaker and the modular FR20 3-way isobaric active speaker

Dellichord FR35 Bookshelf Speakers Front and Back
Dellichord FR35

You can use a pair of FR35s as standalone bookshelf speakers, but when they are combined with the FR20, the FR2035 IsoActive System is created. 

Like the FR6, the size of this system is designed for large sound from a relatively small box. The entire FR2035 System comes in at a total of 945mm (37.2 inches) high and 242mm (9.53 inches) wide, including spikes. The style of the system is interesting and unique while working in any interior room design.

FR2035 IsoActive Loudspeaker System

Dellichord FR2035 Loudspeaker System Front and Rear Angle
Dellichord FR2035

ISO: Isobaric configuration in the FR20 Bass Module. This model features twin 265mm (10″) bass drivers with large motor assemblies and relatively light paper hybrid cones. The first 10” driver is placed externally in the visible Octobaffle with the second directly behind. By combining the two drivers to operate as one isobaric unit (sometimes referred to as “compound’) the motor power doubles for these light cones, enabling bass grip and extension.

The sealed box alignment of the bass module allows the response to roll off gradually, delivering a sub-30Hz response in a typical listening environment.

ACTIVE: The FR20 Bass Module has built-in amplification (2 x 500 watts RMS). The FR20 bass module powers both the FR35 that is placed on top of the FR20. Crossover and time alignment duties are handled in DSP within the FR20. 

FR35 Bookshelf Monitor: To complete the FR2035 system configuration the FR35  is placed on top of and powered by the FR20 Bass Module  

The Result

The FR2035 is designed to deliver highly organic sound quality with real bass extension in combinations with an optimized top end. In keeping with the Dellichord tradition, designer Andrew Hutchison has placed musicality and ease of listening as key priorities. His foremost interest is creating a vehicle for music to sound “real”.

Andrew says that his goal was “to improve the performance of the BBC’s famed LS3/5a design from the early 70’s, but keep the magic that makes it such an entertainer and a wonderful musical performer.”

Dellichord’s FR35 Bookshelf Monitor is not only a component of the FR2035 IsoActive System, but also a standalone speaker in its own right. However, it allows customers to have the flexibility of upgrading to the full FR2035 IsoActive System in the future by simply adding the FR20 bass module.

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Dellichord FR35 Bookshelf Speakers Front Lifestyle
Dellichord FR35

Dellichord FR35

  • Speaker Type: Passive,  Bookshelf Monitor
  • Impedance: 4 Ohms (Minimum), 6 Ohms (Nominal)
  • Frequency Response (in room): 55Hz – 19Khz.
  • Amplifier Power Input (RMS): 30 Watts to 150Watts
  • Bass/Midrange Driver: 150mm (6.9 inches) poly hybrid cone with cast aluminum frame and high-power motor assembly. It is mounted on an acoustically isolated front baffle for minimal vibration interaction with the main enclosure.
  • Tweeter: 20mm (.8-inches)  soft textile dome – neodymium magnet assembly – very low resonant frequency – Made in Denmark by Scanspeak.
  • Cabinet Finish: Real Wood Maple or Walnut. Premium satin clear coat.
  • Grilles: Optional
  • Dimensions (HWD – Including Spikes and Binding Posts): 304 x 190 x 250mm 
  • Weight: 6kgs each.
  • Included Accessories: Rubber feet

Dellichord FR2035 (FR20 & FR35 Combined)

Dellichord FR2035 Loudspeaker System Rear
Dellichord FR2035
  • Speaker Type: Active (FR20) and Passive (FR35)
  • Connectivity: The FR20 “module” has an active amplifier built-in. High impedance input only through balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA). 3 meter long connecting leads are supplied.
  • Frequency Response (in-room): 23Hz – 22Khz 
  • Power Output: 2 x 250 W RMS into 4 Ohms. Both the FR20 and FR35 are 4-ohm speaker systems.
  • Bass Drivers in FR20 Bass Module: 2 x 265mm (10″) in an isobaric configuration – rubber surround – natural fiber cone – very large magnet assembly. Visible driver mounted in our external OctoBaffle.
  • Midrange in FR35 Bookshelf Monitor: 150mm (5.9 inches) cast aluminum framed, poly hybrid coned premium quality driver mounted on the acoustically isolated front baffle.
  • Tweeter in FR35 Bookshelf Monitor: 20mm soft textile dome – neodymium magnet assembly – very low resonant frequency – Made in Denmark by Scanspeak.

Cabinet finish

  • FR35: Choice of real wood Maple or Walnut. Premium satin clear coat.
  • FR20: Select from standard real wood Black Ash or satin White or custom color choices are available.
  • Grilles: Optional for both the FR35 and FR20.
  • Dimensions (HxWxD including spikes): FR2035 System – 945 x 242  (excluding OctoBaffle which is 305mm wide) x 562mm (37.2 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches.) 
  • Weight: 48kg/106 lbs for a complete FR2035 system (stereo pair).

Included Accessories

  • 2 x 3 meter IEC power leads
  • 2 x 3 meter premium quality Stereotech signal leads (order either XLR or RCA and let us know if you need longer leads at no extra cost)
  • 2 pairs of FR35 interconnects
  • 1 set of stainless steel spikes and floor protectors
  • 1 pair of isolation pads and quality packaging material.

Price & Availability

Dealers will be receiving their first stock by early June across 7 locations in Australia. Check for dealers. Exports available later in 2024 via direct sale from Stereotech, Australia. Custom color options are available.

  • FR35 Bookshelf Monitor:  USD$2999 / AUD$3,999 per pair
  • FR2035 IsoActive System: USD$10,999 / AUD$13,999 per pair

Warranty: 5 years on passive speakers and 2 years on electronics

Demo: The first public demonstration will be at the Australian HiFi Show in Sydney in April 2024 on Level 9, Room 20. Dellichord, Stereotec, and Audiofix will be on display.

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