Discovery II
STAND MOUNTED MONITOR
 
Price:
$24,500 pair
 
 
Product Features:
Standard Finishes: $24,500
Silk Black

Bespoke Finishes: $950 upcharge
White Gloss, Oak Satin, Natural Cherry Satin, Zebrano Gloss, 
Birdseye Maple Gloss, Red Birdseye Gloss, Red Tulip Gloss, 
Burr Walnut Gloss, Walnut Gloss, Ebonised Walnut Gloss

Colored Carbon Finishes: $2,300 upcharge
Enzo Red, Ettore Blue, Silverstone Grey, Champagne Gold
(other colors available at additional cost)


OVERVIEW:

A design now inextricably linked to the Wilson Benesch brand, the original Discovery was a classic design with a legion of dedicated 
followers the world over. In 2016, Wilson Benesch breathed new
life into this multi award-winning classic, announcing its return in 
the Geometry Series.
 
A 2.5-way monitor loudspeaker, the principle drive unit topology 
at the heart of the Discovery II remains a unique approach to 
monitor loudspeaker design. It places the company’s Isobaric 
Drive System, which is mounted in a clamshell formation directly 
on the underside of the loudspeaker, in close proximity to the 
Semisphere Tweeter and the dedicated Tactic II midrange drive 
unit. This compact, highly optimised topology delivers a 
thoroughly captivating soundstage, rich with dynamic, punchy 
bass, which is perfectly integrated with the midrange and the high frequency band. The character of the sound produced by the 
original design, won the hearts and minds of music lovers across 
the globe, garnering an almost cult following. Now in 2016, the 
design returns with even more power, more control and more 
bandwidth.
 
Aesthetically, the Discovery II retains its proportions. However the classic, high-technology appearance of loudspeaker has evolved 
into the modern era of Wilson Benesch design. Featuring a new 
machine finished alloy baffle, that terminates at its top and 
bottom extent into precision engineered CNC-machined alloy 
plates. Geometry Series aesthetic cues are visible across the 
design, but are most evident in the foot where the bevelled foot 
plate is finished with adjustable hand-wheels - a design common 
also to the A.C.T. One Evolution, Endeavour and Cardinal.

REVIEWS:

"Every Wilson Benesch product I’ve heard presents music with 
startling clarity. It comes at you with blistering speed from a 
velvety-black backdrop. Dynamics are incredible and the detailing always surprises and delights."

David Price, HIFI Choice Editor, April 2012
 
Product Specifications:
DRIVERS:
- (1) 1 inch Wilson Benesch Semisphere tweeter
- (1) 7 inch Wilson Benesch Tactic II mid-range drive unit
- (2) 7 inch Wilson Benesch Tactic II Isobaric bass drive units

CONSTRUCTION:
- Poly-alloy hybrid construction
- High performance carbon composite A.C.T. monocoque
- Mid-range ported enclosure
- Isobaric bass ported enclosure

PERFORMANCE:
- 2.5-way stand mounted monitor
- Impedance: 6 ohm nominal / 4 ohm minimal
- Sensitivity: 89dB at 1 metre on-axis, 2.83V input
- Frequency response: 38Hz - 30KHz +/- 2dB
- Minimum amplification power recommendation: 100 W / 
channel

DIMENSIONS:
- Height: 43.5 inches
- Width:  9.1 inches
- Depth: 14.6 inches
- Volume: 15L
- Weight per speaker: 66.1 pounds

FINISHES:
- Black anodised baffle
- Satin black spines, foot, base and stand
- High gloss satin weave carbon fibre cabinet
- High gloss black top
- Bespoke side cheek options - see... FINISHES