Amphion Two18 Passive Nearfield Studio Monitor: The Modern Master Reference

The Amphion Two18 has become the trusted choice for the world’s top engineers and producers. This reference monitor is celebrated for its ability to combine pinpoint imaging, phase accuracy, and deep spatial information in a way that is second to none. Designed to provide a wide, three-dimensional soundstage, the Two18 allows you to hear into the mix with total clarity, ensuring every decision you make is the right one.

Engineering Excellence & Acoustic Purity

Amphion’s commitment to electrical and acoustic purity ensures that the monitor stays out of the way of your signal, providing a transparent window into your audio:

• True Point-Source Performance: By utilizing a low 1600 Hz crossover point, the Two18 operates in a point-source manner. This provides industry-leading phase coherence and allows for precise reproduction across all planes—width, height, and depth.
• Symmetrically Aligned Drivers: The proprietary waveguide aligns the voice coils of the titanium tweeter and the dual aluminum woofers. This physical alignment ensures that the time-domain properties of the various drivers are perfectly matched at the listening position.
• DSP-Free Signal Path: Amphion’s advanced acoustic design eliminates the need for internal digital processing. This purity ensures that you are hearing your converters and outboard gear exactly as they are, without added latency or "electrical clutter."
• Dual Passive Radiators: To ensure natural and even bass energy transfer, the Two18 utilizes passive radiators instead of traditional ports. This eliminates port noise ("chuffing") and allows the monitors to perform consistently even in challenging acoustic environments.

Precision Tools for Professional Deadlines

The Two18 is designed to raise productivity by providing a level of confidence that is essential for modern professional workflows:

• Industry-Leading Translation: Trusting what you hear is the key to working faster. The Two18 provides a level of detail that ensures your mix translates perfectly to any playback device, saving you time and helping you meet tight deadlines.
• Consistent Low-Volume Detail: The Two18 maintains its high intensity and frequency balance even at lower listening volumes. This makes it ideal for long sessions where ear fatigue must be minimized without sacrificing critical focus.
• Flexible Room Placement: Thanks to their even dispersion and passive radiator design, these monitors are easy to place and perform well even when space is at a premium. The wide sweet spot allows for an accurate listening experience throughout the room.

Technical Specifications

• Operating Principle: Two-way, passive radiators
• Drivers: 1″ titanium tweeter, 2x 6½” aluminum woofers
• Crossover Point: 1600 Hz
• Impedance: 4 Ω
• Sensitivity: 89 dB @ 2.83V/1m
• Frequency Response: 39 – 20,000 Hz +/-3dB
• Power Recommendation: 100 – 350 W
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 550 x 190 x 305 mm (21.65″ x 7.5″ x 12″)
• Weight: 14 kg (30.9 lbs)
• Manufacturing: Handmade in Finland