Forest Classic 18.1
Effortless delivery, dynamics and naturalness with a touch of spirit. The opening model in the Forest series combines an open sound with hours of listening pleasure.
Forest Classic 18.1
Effortless delivery, dynamics and naturalness with a touch of spirit. The opening model in the Forest series combines an open sound with hours of listening pleasure.
Ease, dynamics, character
Some recordings draw us back to a familiar voice. Others captivate us with rhythm, space or the energy of an entire band. Forest Classic 18.1 was created with this variety in mind — for listening that remains engaging and enjoyable for hours.The opening model in the Forest series combines naturalness with a lively, open character. The midrange has a touch of spirit, while the treble reveals the subtleties of each recording. Effortless delivery and dynamic expression complete a presentation tuned for a wide range of music.
Ease, dynamics, character
Some recordings draw us back to a familiar voice. Others captivate us with rhythm, space or the energy of an entire band. Forest Classic 18.1 was created with this variety in mind — for listening that remains engaging and enjoyable for hours.The opening model in the Forest series combines naturalness with a lively, open character. The midrange has a touch of spirit, while the treble reveals the subtleties of each recording. Effortless delivery and dynamic expression complete a presentation tuned for a wide range of music.
Detail as part of the music
In Forest Classic 18.1, we combine clarity of detail with careful attention to the overall balance of sound. The AMT tweeter and carefully refined passive crossover reproduce high frequencies precisely, without artificially emphasising them at the expense of the rest of the spectrum.Our aim is to preserve the character of the performance: the nuances of a voice, the power of instruments and the full timbre of each note. Through careful tuning and the reduction of colouration introduced by the loudspeaker itself, we create a presentation suited to extended listening. The energy and bite captured in the recording remain part of the music.
Detail as part of the music
In Forest Classic 18.1, we combine clarity of detail with careful attention to the overall balance of sound. The AMT tweeter and carefully refined passive crossover reproduce high frequencies precisely, without artificially emphasising them at the expense of the rest of the spectrum.Our aim is to preserve the character of the performance: the nuances of a voice, the power of instruments and the full timbre of each note. Through careful tuning and the reduction of colouration introduced by the loudspeaker itself, we create a presentation suited to extended listening. The energy and bite captured in the recording remain part of the music.
A dedicated space for the midrange
The midrange driver operates in its own 3D-printed chamber. Its structure is reinforced with a mineral-polymer compound, while wadding and aramid provide internal damping. This arrangement is part of our work to optimise the driver’s operating conditions and limit the cabinet’s unwanted influence on the sound.The aluminium-cone bass drivers operate in a chamber containing two types of damping material. The damping, cabinet construction and system tuning are developed together to meet the model’s sonic objectives.
A dedicated space for the midrange
The midrange driver operates in its own 3D-printed chamber. Its structure is reinforced with a mineral-polymer compound, while wadding and aramid provide internal damping. This arrangement is part of our work to optimise the driver’s operating conditions and limit the cabinet’s unwanted influence on the sound.The aluminium-cone bass drivers operate in a chamber containing two types of damping material. The damping, cabinet construction and system tuning are developed together to meet the model’s sonic objectives.
Solid construction beneath the finish
The Forest Classic 18.1 cabinet uses a layered construction combining plywood and MDF. The front baffle is made from 26 mm MDF, with three internal braces providing additional rigidity. Extra 16 mm MDF side panels are bonded to the cabinet using a flexible adhesive.We select the materials, joints and bracing for their contribution to rigidity and vibration damping. From the outset, the cabinet is an integral part of the acoustic design.
Solid construction beneath the finish
The Forest Classic 18.1 cabinet uses a layered construction combining plywood and MDF. The front baffle is made from 26 mm MDF, with three internal braces providing additional rigidity. Extra 16 mm MDF side panels are bonded to the cabinet using a flexible adhesive.We select the materials, joints and bracing for their contribution to rigidity and vibration damping. From the outset, the cabinet is an integral part of the acoustic design.
Texture, form, finish
The front and rear panels are covered in vegan leather. The veneered sides are finished with hardwax oil, highlighting the grain of the wood. A 6 mm sheet of body-tinted glass completes the top of the cabinet. Together, these surfaces give the loudspeaker a distinctive, cohesive appearance.At the rear, an aluminium terminal plate is integrated with a 3D-printed bass-reflex port. The cabinet sits on a 10 mm steel base fitted with adjustable, two-piece feet incorporating a bearing ball.
Texture, form, finish
The front and rear panels are covered in vegan leather. The veneered sides are finished with hardwax oil, highlighting the grain of the wood. A 6 mm sheet of body-tinted glass completes the top of the cabinet. Together, these surfaces give the loudspeaker a distinctive, cohesive appearance.At the rear, an aluminium terminal plate is integrated with a 3D-printed bass-reflex port. The cabinet sits on a 10 mm steel base fitted with adjustable, two-piece feet incorporating a bearing ball.
Discover Classic with your own music
The best way to get to know Forest Classic 18.1 is through the recordings you return to most often. Join us for a listening session with your favourite music and time to explore its sound at your own pace.
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| Parameter | Specification |
| Design | Passive, three-way, floorstanding, bass-reflex |
| Bass driver | Dayton Audio 6”, aluminium cone, phase plug |
| Midrange driver | Scan Speak 5”, coated fibre glass cone, phase plug |
| Tweeter | Dayton Audio AMT3-4 |
| Crossover frequency | 700, 3400 Hz |
| Rated power handling | 120 W |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB at 2.83V/1m* |
| Nominal impedance | 4 Ω |
| Low-frequency extension | 44 Hz at −3 dB; 39 Hz at −6 dB; 34 Hz at −10 dB |
| Upper frequency limit | 17 kHz at −3 dB |
| Design reference point for driver alignment | 2.5 m in front of the loudspeaker, at tweeter height |
| Dimensions W × H × D | 36,2 × 109,5 × 47,6 cm |
| Weight | 47 kg/each |
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