{"product_id":"argonaudioforus4walnuss","title":"Argon Audio Forus 4 Bookshelf Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Argon Audio Forus 4 is a passive 2-way bookshelf speaker with a 4-inch paper cone and a rear bass reflex port, connected to an amplifier via gold-plated screw terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walnut version is the sociable one of the three. Warm wood-effect finish, narrow front, magnetic grille – a speaker that looks like it's always stood next to the turntable and bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Forus 4 in Walnut?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcoustically it's identical to its siblings: a 4-inch paper cone for bass and midrange, a 0.75-inch silk soft dome for the highs, crossover at 2900 Hz, frequency range 60 to 20,000 Hz. The difference is in the living room: the walnut wood-effect finish softens the technical edge and turns a piece of equipment into a piece of furniture nobody needs to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest little speaker that doesn't pretend to be more than it is. Voices sit central and clear, the bass reaches surprisingly far down for chamber music, jazz and moderately loud pop music. It's powered by the amplifier of your choice – integrated amplifier, streaming amplifier or AV receiver. A wall mount is already built into the cabinet, rubber feet are included, and a subwoofer can always be added later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Forus 4 Walnut suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: if you expect solid wood, you'll need to step up two price brackets – here it's cleanly finished MDF with a walnut wood-effect finish, and acoustically that's more of an advantage than a compromise. If you need party volume in a big room, you're better served by larger drivers. But if you want a compact, warmly furnished listening corner where the system doesn't look like a technical department, there's a lot of speaker here for very little space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forus 4 in Walnut is proof that entry-level hi-fi doesn't have to sound or look like plastic. Which amplifier fits, whether it's shelf, stand or wall, and what your turntable has to say about it: tell us about your room. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00 or WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive 2-way bookshelf speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bass reflex, port on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75″ silk soft dome with neodymium magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoofer\/midrange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4″ paper cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–20,000 Hz (± 3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2900 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-plated binding posts, single-wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e integrated wall mount on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e MDF, magnetic front grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut wood-effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.8 × 23.9 × 18.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 kg per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSales unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 speakers, magnetic front grilles, rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Argon Forus 4 active or passive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassive. The Forus 4 has neither a power amp nor streaming on board and therefore needs an amplifier or receiver in front of it. In return, it runs on any normal speaker terminal and can be freely combined with the electronics you already have or are currently after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the walnut finish real wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an MDF cabinet with a walnut wood-effect finish, not solid wood. Acoustically that's even an advantage, since MDF behaves more calmly and consistently than natural wood. Visually, the warm tone suits oak, walnut furniture and most vinyl corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much wall clearance does the Forus 4 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for around ten to twenty centimetres. The bass reflex port is on the back, so bass right against the wall quickly becomes thick and muddy. A little air behind it, angled slightly toward the listening position – usually nothing more is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Forus 4 suit a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided there's a phono preamp and an amplifier between turntable and speaker. The Forus 4 plays with a midrange emphasis and an unobtrusive character, which suits analogue sources well. Make sure of a stable, decoupled placement so the cartridge doesn't pick up cabinet vibrations – on a wobbly shelf, that quickly comes back to bite you as feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Forus 4 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the question rarely concerns just the speaker, but the whole chain behind it. Our experienced team works out what suits your room, your furniture and your source, delivers and installs on-site on request, and stays reachable later with our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the chain right: a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stand\u003c\/a\u003e for free-standing placement, everything about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003evinyl\u003c\/a\u003e for the analogue side, or an overview of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/argon-audio\"\u003eArgon Audio world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argon Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989481451856,"sku":null,"price":248.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/argon-audio-forus-4-regallautsprecher-walnuss-stereopaar.jpg?v=1785428401","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/argonaudioforus4walnuss","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}