Brand: Grandinote
The Grandinote Shinai is a high-performance loudspeaker system designed by Italian audio manufacturer Grandinote. The name "Shinai" comes from the traditional Japanese bamboo sword used for martial arts training, a reference to the sleek, bamboo-like design of the speaker's wooden cabinet.The Grandinote Shinai system features a three-way configuration, utilizing a 1” soft dome tweeter, a 6” midrange driver, and two 10” bass drivers in a D'Appolito array. The drivers are custom-made by Scan-Speak, a Danish manufacturer known for its high-end audio components.One unique feature of the Shinai system is its use of a passive bass radiation (PBR) cabinet structure, which eliminates the need for a separate subwoofer. The design utilizes three bass drivers and a large cabinet volume to achieve deep, accurate low frequencies.The Shinai system also includes several other advanced technological features, such as a class A/B MOSFET power amplifier, XLR/RCA inputs, adjustableento speed low-level input for phono stages, and an auto standby mode to conserve power.Overall, the Grandinote Shinai loudspeaker system is a top contender in the high-end audio market, offering exceptional audio reproduction and innovative design features.