Czech speaker manufacturer Xavian has announced “Grande Unica,” a floorstanding speaker featuring a solid oak cabinet. Handmade at the company’s Hostivice workshop, each unit features unique grain patterns, making every pair “one of a kind.”
Product Overview
Grande Unica has been described as “a rhapsody in oak,” a speaker that showcases the beauty of natural materials. Rather than veneer-finished panels, the cabinet is constructed entirely from 23mm-thick solid oak—its defining characteristic.
Priced at €2,000/pair, made to order. Delivery approximately one month from order confirmation.
Cabinet Design
Materials and Construction
- Material: 23mm-thick solid oak
- Processing: Rounded edges and curved corners shaped by hand
- Finish: Matte varnish + natural wax coating
By using only solid wood without veneer, each speaker exhibits different grain patterns and character. Xavian describes each unit as “a unique creation.”
Bass Reflex Port
The front-firing bass reflex port is shaped organically, balancing acoustic characteristics with design aesthetics.
Driver Configuration
A 2-way configuration using Italian AudioBarletta drivers.
- Tweeter: 26mm AudioBarletta impregnated soft dome
- Mid/Woofer: 150mm AudioBarletta polypropylene cone × 2
Crossover frequency is set at 2870Hz.
Acoustic Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 48Hz–20,000Hz (-3dB, on-axis) |
| Sensitivity | 93dB (2.83V/1m) |
| Impedance | 4Ω |
| Terminals | Gold-plated cable connectors |
The high 93dB sensitivity makes it well-suited for pairing with low-power tube amplifiers.
Manufacturing
Grande Unica is manufactured at Xavian’s workshop in Hostivice, Czech Republic. Rather than industrial mass production, craftsman handmade production is employed—reflected in the approximately “one month” delivery time.
The company states the speaker is “designed for standard home living spaces,” intended for use in typical residential rooms.
Dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 200mm |
| Height | 900mm |
| Depth | 280mm |
Pricing & Availability
| Region | Price |
|---|---|
| Europe | €2,000/pair |
Delivery: Approximately 1 month from order Production: Made to order
References / Sources
- Xavian Official: https://www.xavian.cz/
- StereoNET: https://stereonet.com/news/xavian-grande-unica-a-rhapsody-in-oak