{"product_id":"revivalaudiosprint3walnut","title":"Revival Audio Sprint 3 Bookshelf Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Revival Audio Sprint 3 is a compact 2-way bookshelf speaker that brings the driver and cabinet technology of the pricier Atalante series into an affordable class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in Alsace by Daniel Emonts – an acoustician who previously shaped entire driver generations at Focal and Dynaudio – and dressed by the Parisian design studio A+A Cooren. That's a lot of pedigree for a speaker under 1,000 francs. You can hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Sprint 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most striking feature is the curved \u003cstrong\u003eElytron baffle\u003c\/strong\u003e. It doesn't just look good – it guides sound around the cabinet edge so the typical edge reflections are largely avoided, letting the sound image detach from the speakers. Below it works a \u003cstrong\u003e180 mm mid-woofer with a basalt sandwich cone (BSC)\u003c\/strong\u003e: stiff, light and fast – exactly the mix that gives a bass that's dry and grabby rather than boomy. The treble is handled by a \u003cstrong\u003e28 mm fabric dome with an ARID chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e, which drains resonances behind the dome and keeps the highs clean and relaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA speaker that plays above its price class. Voices and acoustic guitars come across warm and defined, the imaging is precise and reaches well beyond the narrow front. Plus a dynamic range you wouldn't expect from such a compact cabinet at first. The magnetic Elytron front sits without visible mounting points – clean when you leave it on, a touch more direct when you remove it. The Sprint 3 comes in Walnut, Blond Oak and Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Sprint 3 suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rooms of around 15 to 35 m² and anyone looking for an honest high-end entry point with design appeal. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Sprint 3 drops to 4.5 ohms at 175 Hz and sits at 87 dB – it doesn't want a mini amplifier but a partner from around 30 watts that gives it legs. And for the deepest subwoofer rumble, it's the wrong speaker; that's what the Sprint 4 or a subwoofer is for. Let's be honest: anyone buying compact speakers wants precision and placement freedom – not the last hertz in the basement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sprint 3 is one of the most convincing bookshelf speakers around 1,000 francs – premium-class technology, honestly scaled down, in a cabinet that fits any living room. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we value it as an uncomplicated entry point that delivers long-lasting enjoyment and picks up further after a few hours of break-in. The Ear magazine gave it a \"Best Buy\" award in 2024, and STEREO rated it \"very good\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top class, 4\/5 stars – \"Dynamic, tonally accomplished, and thanks to a fantastic sense of space, the Sprint 3 is a genuine heart's recommendation.\" (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifitest.de\/test\/lautsprecher-stereo\/revival-audio-sprint-3-22654\"\u003ehifitest 9\/2023\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: 2-way bookshelf speaker (bass reflex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 28 mm fabric dome with ARID technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-woofer: 180 mm (7\") with basalt sandwich cone (BSC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 55 Hz – 22 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 87 dB (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 6 ohms (minimum 4.5 ohms at 175 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequency: 1.8 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling: 150 W (recommended amplifier power from 30 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended room size: 15 – 35 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (H × W × D): 380 × 213 × 307 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.1 kg per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: 2 speakers, magnetic Elytron front covers, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat amplifier does the Revival Audio Sprint 3 need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stereo amplifier from around 30 watts into 8 ohms, more is welcome. Because the impedance drops to 4.5 ohms at 175 Hz, the amplifier should drive it stably. With a powerful integrated amplifier the Sprint 3 shows its full dynamics; on an underpowered unit, potential is left unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Sprint 3 suitable for small rooms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. With its compact cabinet it fits rooms from around 15 m² up to about 35 m². Thanks to the Elytron baffle it reacts comparatively uncritically to placement, but like any bookshelf speaker benefits from some distance from the wall and stable stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Sprint 3 need special speaker stands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended, yes. As a bookshelf speaker, the Sprint 3 sounds best on a stable stand at ear height – freer, more precise, with a clean stage. Heavy, well-decoupled stands noticeably tame the basalt bass. A shelf or sideboard will do in a pinch, but costs precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Sprint 3 and the Atalante 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are 2-way bookshelf speakers with related technology, but the Atalante 3 uses higher-grade components and a more elaborate cabinet – and costs roughly double. The Sprint 3 brings much of that sonic culture into a more accessible price class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colours is the Sprint 3 available in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sprint 3 comes in three finishes: Walnut, Blond Oak and Black (matte). The dark Elytron front forms a nice contrast against the lighter wood variants and blends in subtly on the black model. So one variant fits almost any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Revival Audio Sprint 3 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we know and can assess Revival Audio, rather than just shipping boxes. We advise you on the right amplifier and stand combination, on placement in your room, and take care of delivery and installation. As an experienced team with our own technician, you're not on your own after the purchase either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right drive among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the right height among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e, and a clean connection among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e. More from the brand's range is shown in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/revival-audio\"\u003eRevival Audio\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revival Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989556851024,"sku":null,"price":990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/revival-audio-sprint-3-walnut-regallautsprecher-frontansicht.png?v=1786639777","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/revivalaudiosprint3walnut","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}