Audio T Verdict
The Spendor A2.2 are exceptionally compact floorstanding speakers, offering the convenience of a slender tower with the natural, expressive presentation associated with the British manufacturer.
Spendor's proprietary 15cm EP77 polymer driver delivers articulate bass and a clear, uncoloured midrange, while the 22mm polyamide-dome tweeter keeps high frequencies smooth and well integrated.
The reflex-loaded cabinet extends the typical in-room response down to 46Hz, giving the A2.2 greater weight and scale than the standmount A1.2 without requiring a significantly larger footprint.
Improved internal bracing and dynamic damping help control cabinet vibration, allowing fine detail, rhythm and tonal character to remain easy to follow at everyday listening levels.
They are ideal for smaller rooms or listeners who want a discreet floorstander, although their 83dB sensitivity means they still reward a capable amplifier with worthwhile clean power.
Spendor A2.2 Floorstanding Speakers
The Spendor A2.2 are compact passive floorstanding speakers designed for music systems in small and medium-sized rooms.
Each cabinet contains a 15cm EP77 polymer bass and midrange driver, a 22mm polyamide-dome tweeter and a reflex-loaded enclosure with asymmetric internal bracing.
They are supplied as a stereo pair and are designed and manufactured in the UK.
A Separate Amplifier Is Required
The A2.2 are passive loudspeakers and cannot play music directly from a television, phone, turntable, streamer or computer.
- No built-in amplification
- No Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- No network streaming services
- No HDMI or digital audio inputs
- No built-in phono stage
A suitable stereo amplifier, streaming amplifier or AV receiver must provide the power and source connections.
A True Mini Floorstanding Speaker
At just 786mm tall and 150mm wide, the A2.2 take up very little more floor space than a compact standmount speaker and its supporting stand.
The slim proportions allow them to fit unobtrusively into smaller living rooms, studies and other spaces where a conventional floorstander might appear too dominant.
Unlike a separate speaker and stand combination, the complete cabinet and satin-black plinth form one integrated structure.
15cm EP77 Polymer Driver
Spendor's proprietary 15cm EP77 polymer cone handles both bass and midrange frequencies.
The material and driver profile are designed to minimise colouration while preserving the tonal character of voices and instruments.
This helps the A2.2 remain clear and expressive at modest listening levels, rather than requiring high volume before the music begins to feel involving.
22mm Polyamide-Dome Tweeter
A compact 22mm polyamide-dome tweeter reproduces frequencies above the 4.2kHz crossover point.
Its smooth, extended response is designed to integrate naturally with the EP77 driver without making the upper frequencies sound detached or unnecessarily prominent.
The result is a balanced presentation suited to long listening sessions across a wide range of music.
Reflex-Loaded Cabinet
The reflex-loaded enclosure helps the compact cabinet achieve a typical in-room response extending down to 46Hz.
This gives bass guitar, drums and orchestral recordings greater weight than the smaller sealed A1.2 while maintaining the tuneful character expected from the A-Line.
Spendor designs the A2.2 to remain articulate when positioned in smaller rooms or relatively close to a wall, although final placement should still be adjusted by listening.
Improved Bracing and Dynamic Damping
The A2.2 use a rigid asymmetric cabinet with restructured internal bracing and dynamic damping.
The updated architecture strengthens the enclosure and helps reduce unwanted panel resonance that could otherwise colour voices, soften transients or obscure fine detail.
Controlling the cabinet allows the drivers to contribute more of what is heard, rather than the surrounding enclosure adding its own character.
Placement and Spike Adjustment
Height-adjustable spike feet are supplied to help level and stabilise the speakers on suitable carpeted floors.
Begin with both cabinets positioned symmetrically and a similar distance from the wall behind them. Small changes to spacing and toe-in can then be used to refine bass balance and stereo focus.
Protect Hard Flooring
Do not place exposed spikes directly onto wood, laminate, tile or other delicate surfaces.
Use suitable floor protectors and make sure that both speakers remain level and completely stable.
Allow the Speakers to Work with the Room
The A2.2 are designed to be accommodating, but every room reinforces bass differently.
Moving them slightly away from a wall may tighten the bass, while moving them closer can add warmth and weight in a room that sounds lean.
Amplifier Matching
Spendor recommends amplification between 25W and 125W per channel.
The 8-ohm nominal impedance and 6.4-ohm minimum present a relatively straightforward electrical load, although the 83dB sensitivity means clean power and headroom remain valuable.
A well-matched amplifier will help preserve bass control, timing and clarity as the listening level increases.
A1.2 or A2.2?
Choose the A1.2 When
- A bookshelf or standmount design is required
- The room is particularly compact
- Sealed-cabinet bass is preferred
- Shelf placement may be necessary
- The smallest possible cabinet is important
Choose the A2.2 When
- A compact floorstander is preferred
- Greater bass extension is required
- Separate speaker stands are unwanted
- Additional room-filling scale is useful
- A similarly narrow footprint suits the room
The Spendor A1.2 provide the most compact route into the A-Line, with a sealed enclosure suited to shelf, furniture or stand placement.
A2.2 or A4.2?
Choose the A2.2 When
- The room is small or moderately sized
- The slimmest A-Line floorstander is required
- A 15cm driver provides sufficient scale
- Close-wall flexibility is important
- You want the lower purchase price
Choose the A4.2 When
- Deeper bass and greater output are required
- The room can accommodate a larger cabinet
- A larger 18cm driver is preferred
- The newer 27mm tweeter appeals
- Greater dynamic freedom is important
The Spendor A4.2 step up to a larger driver, wider amplifier range and deeper 36Hz typical in-room response.
System Matching
Well Suited To
- Small and medium-sized rooms
- Compact floorstanding stereo systems
- Integrated and streaming amplifiers
- Turntable, CD and network-streaming sources
- Lower-volume everyday listening
- Systems using an active subwoofer
Check Before Buying
- A separate amplifier is required
- Sensitivity is 83dB
- Speaker cable is not included
- The connections are single wire
- Spikes require hard-floor protection
- Each speaker weighs 11.4kg
Spendor Products and Audio T Guides
Key Features
- Compact passive floorstanding speakers
- Supplied as a stereo pair
- Two-way driver configuration
- Reflex-loaded enclosure
- Rigid asymmetric cabinet
- Restructured internal bracing
- Spendor dynamic damping
- 15cm EP77 polymer bass and midrange driver
- 22mm polyamide-dome tweeter
- 46Hz to 26kHz typical in-room response
- 83dB sensitivity
- 8-ohm nominal impedance
- 25W to 125W recommended amplification
- Single-wire recessed binding posts
- Height-adjustable spike feet
- Removable magnetic grilles
- Four cabinet finishes
- Designed and manufactured in the UK
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Spendor A2.2 sold as a pair?
Yes. The Audio T product contains two floorstanding speakers.
Do they contain an amplifier?
No. They require a suitable external stereo amplifier, streaming amplifier or AV receiver.
Are they sealed or ported?
The A2.2 use a reflex-loaded cabinet.
Can they be placed close to a wall?
Yes. Spendor designs the A2.2 to remain tuneful and articulate in smaller rooms and relatively close to a wall, although positioning should be refined by listening.
What drivers are fitted?
Each speaker uses a 15cm EP77 polymer bass and midrange driver with a 22mm polyamide-dome tweeter.
What is the frequency response?
Spendor specifies a typical in-room response of 46Hz to 26kHz.
What amplifier power is recommended?
Spendor recommends between 25W and 125W per channel.
What is the nominal impedance?
The nominal impedance is 8 ohms, with a stated minimum of 6.4 ohms.
How sensitive are they?
Spendor specifies a sensitivity of 83dB for one watt measured at one metre.
Can they be bi-wired?
No. The A2.2 use a single pair of recessed precision binding posts.
Are floor spikes included?
Yes. Height-adjustable spike feet are supplied.
How large are they?
Each speaker measures 786mm high, 150mm wide and 258mm deep.
How much does each speaker weigh?
Each A2.2 weighs approximately 11.4kg.
Which finishes are available?
Black Oak, Oak, Walnut and Satin White are available, subject to stock.
Are magnetic grilles included?
Yes. Removable magnetic grilles are supplied.
Where are they manufactured?
The Spendor A2.2 are designed and manufactured in the UK.
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Demonstrations with suitable stereo and streaming amplifiers
- Direct comparison with other compact floorstanders
- Amplifier power and system-matching guidance
- Room-positioning and close-wall setup advice
- Speaker-cable and connection guidance
- Spike and hard-floor protection advice
- Subwoofer matching and integration support
- Home demonstrations may be available
- Part exchange may be available on suitable equipment
- Ongoing system and setup support
Contact your local Audio T store to arrange a demonstration or discuss matching the Spendor A2.2 to your amplifier, room and listening requirements.