{"product_id":"argonaudioforus55walnuss","title":"Argon Audio Forus 55 Floorstanding Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Argon Audio Forus 55 in Walnut is a passive 2.5-way floorstanding speaker in a slim wood-effect cabinet, playing stereo directly on the floor without a frame or stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalnut is the finish for anyone who doesn't want to hide their system. A warm brown tone, calm grain, plus the lacquered front under the magnetic grille – next to oak flooring and a retro sideboard, the Forus 55 looks like furniture, not like technology. A speaker that even the household member who otherwise cares little about hi-fi will accept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Forus 55?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a tower just under 86 centimetres tall and only 17 centimetres wide solves a rare combination: full-grown bass reproduction with a minimal footprint. Two 5.25-inch paper cones deliver the cone area, the 12.2-kilogram MDF cabinet with a 21-millimetre-thick baffle keeps them calm. Where a wide box would dominate the room, the Forus 55 stays a slim line against the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo speakers that cover 45 to 20,000 Hz without dictating anything. No amplifier module, no app lock-in, no subscriptions: the Forus 55 takes whatever you send it – turntable, CD, radio, network streamer, or all of it together. The gold-plated single-wire terminals are quickly wired up, the rubber feet are included, and the front covers hold magnetically and come off in two seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Forus 55 suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if the walnut has to match your furniture, take a close look at the finish beforehand – it's a wood-look film over the cabinet, not solid wood. If you absolutely need a real veneer look, you'll need to look in a higher class. Technically: 4 ohms wants a capable amplifier, and the rear bass reflex port needs clearance from the wall. If you can offer both, you get a lot of speaker here for very little footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walnut version is the cosiest of the three finishes and the one we're asked about most often. In a furnished living room, it simply makes more of a statement than any box that looks like a box. Not sure whether the tone matches your furniture, or which amplifier goes with it? Write to us at shop@hdzuerisee.ch, call us in Wädenswil at 044 680 22 00, or send a WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) – we at HD Zürisee will work through it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass reflex port:\u003c\/strong\u003e rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1″ soft dome (silk, neodymium drive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 5.25″ paper cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–20,000 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 88 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500 Hz \/ 3000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e single-wire, gold-plated (banana plugs or bare wire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e MDF, 21 mm thick baffle, magnetic front grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut wood-effect (other finishes: Black, White)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 × 86 × 26.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 kg per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e magnetic front covers, rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Walnut finish of the Forus 55 real wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it's a walnut wood-effect film over the MDF body. That's common at this class, looks good in a living room, and is noticeably less sensitive to scratches and sunlight than real veneer. Acoustically, the finish doesn't matter anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow deep does the Forus 55 go in the bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArgon states 45 to 20,000 Hz at plus\/minus 3 dB. That fully covers electric bass, kick drum and the fundamental tone of cello or piano. Only the very lowest organ and cinema-effect registers stay out of reach – that's what a subwoofer would be for, though many stereo listeners don't miss it at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Forus 55 suit a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, very well. You just need an amplifier with a phono input or a separate phono preamp in between, matched to the cartridge type. The Forus 55's calm tuning suits analogue sources well. We're happy to put together the right chain for your deck with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I combine the Forus 55 with the Forus Center?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both use paper cone woofers and a silk dome, so voices move from the fronts to the centre without a break in tone. The Forus 55 handles left and right, the Center handles dialogue. You then briefly match the levels on the AV receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Forus 55 in Walnut from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause colour, room and technology need to be decided together. We assess how the wood-effect finish works next to your furniture, which amplifier handles the 4 ohms cleanly, and where the speakers should stand. Plus an experienced team with our own technician – even after the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut fronts want company: an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e with reserves, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e for the analogue side, the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/center-lautsprecher\"\u003ecenter speaker\u003c\/a\u003e for home cinema, 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":52989481550160,"sku":null,"price":698.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/argon-audio-forus-55-standlautsprecher-walnuss-stereopaar.jpg?v=1785428460","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/argonaudioforus55walnuss","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}