Fyne Audio loudspeakers

Fyne now have an extensive range of speakers but we have decided to focus on their SP or Special Production range that have upgrades over their non-SP counterparts. All SP models are designed and built in the UK.

Fyne Audio F702 SP loudspeakers in white

Fyne have launched two super tweeters to maximise the performance of their speakers, and those from other brands. Both models use an up firing, omni-directional super tweeter that uses the same type of 360-degree tractrix diffuser that they use to diffuse the bass from the ports at the bottom of their cabinets.

The new units are: the larger and more technically advanced SuperTrax; the smaller and more keenly priced S-Trax.

Super tweeters are designed to couple with an existing speaker to widen its frequency range. The advantages of this, when done correctly, are a more airy, effortless feel to the presentation, a more accurate 3-dimentional sonic image, improved tonal accuracy across the frequency range, and better dynamics. This is possible through the super tweeter’s high frequencies harmonising with lower frequencies from the speaker. It is not just about more life and sparkle in the treble; the effect is heard across the entire bandwidth.

This is the larger of the two super tweeters and is designed to be time aligned with the Fyne range of loudspeakers. All Fyne speakers have been very accurately measured to recommend the correct position to mount the super tweeter on their cabinets. These measurements are on Fyne’s website, alternatively call to discuss in detail. It is very important to get this time alignment correct, to optimise its effect. This unit can be used with other brands though they will need a recessed tweeter.

Fyne decided to use a 25mm (1-inch) Thin Ply Carbon Diaphragm (TPCD) material for the SuperTrax super tweeter, which has a much higher break up frequency than aluminium, titanium or magnesium which are the more usual metals employed. This means lower distortion and a more extended range – up to 60 kHz. This up-firing driver is then mated to a floating 360-degree tractrix diffuser. 

In our listening tests, the results were impressive. This is not a subtle improvement and makes the speaker sound like it is from a much higher model range. We have heard traditional, forward-firing super-tweeters over the years and they tend to create a more “hifi” sound which is not to our taste. Forward firing devices have a very narrow dispersion at these ultrasonic frequencies, which give a beam effect and a small sweet-spot. The 360-degree design of the Fyne SuperTrax means no sweet spot and delivers instead an immersive sound stage, with wider imaging. 

The super tweeters when combined with Fyne F501 SP, F502 SP and F702 SP Special Production model, all produce a greatly improved sound. Fyne speakers are already capable of a superb 3-dimensional sound-stage with real depth, one of the reasons they were selected for our portfolio. However, the sense of space and depth increased very clearly with the addition of their SuperTrax. The placement of images in the room was far more accurate. The bass was also tighter, which is not something that is expected from adding a super tweeter for high frequencies. 

The SuperTrax has been designed to be used with Fyne speakers utilising their co-axial drivers, where the tweeter is recessed from the front baffle. However it can be used with other brands with recessed tweeters. 

For those with more traditional non-recessed tweeters, Fyne have now launched the smaller, S-Trax super tweeter. This mode will work with a wider variety of brands, as the driver can be mounted nearer to the front baffle of the speaker for more accurate time-alignment. This newer unit employs a magnesium dome but with a similar, floating, tractrix diffuser as the SuperTrax.

Fyne incorporate a sensitivity dial on both models to help match that of the speakers, which gives control of in-room volume. The output level can be tuned to taste and to the location.

In short, these are both superb products, which is capable of delivering profound sonic improvements to any loudspeaker.

*This is in real walnut finish to match the cabinets of their vintage models. 

Adjustable feet are included with the High Gloss Black version, or as an optional extra on the Vintage version, to help level the super-tweeter should your speaker have a sloping top, like the Fyne F700 Series.

Fyne Audio SuperTrax in vintage walnut

Fyne Audio SuperTrax in high gloss black

Fyne Audio SuperTrax mounted on a speaker

For those with more traditional non-recessed, baffle mounted, tweeters, including Fyne’s entry level (non-coaxial) offerings, Fyne have now launched the smaller, more affordable, S-Trax super tweeter. This will work with all Fyne Audio loudspeakers but also with a wider variety of other brands, as the driver can be mounted nearer to the front baffle of the speaker, for more accurate time-alignment with more traditional speaker construction.

This is a smaller of their two super tweeter options, offering the same 360-degree dispersion. This, again, is facilitated through an up-firing driver, with a floating Tractrix diffuser. 

The S-Trax uses a magnesium driver, which keeps costs down compared to the TPCD diaphragm used in the SuperTrax.

The unit also has a sensitivity dial to facilitate the most seamless integration with any loudspeaker.

S-Trax super tweeter in black finish  £999

Get the most out of your SuperTrax or S-Trax by upgrading to the premium Fyne SC1 cable. At 1.5m in length, the SC1 cable is deep cryogenically treated and improved materials from the standard cable provided with the SuperTrax. This will deliver a more refined performance than the standard cable supplied and also contains an additional earth cable.

Fyne Audio SCI cable £349 a pair

Fyne Audio S-Trax super tweeter

Fyne Audio SC1 cable

This mid-sized speaker improves on the standard F502. It utilises the premium 8 inch IsoFlare™ driver and 8 inch mid/bass driver from the standard F702 (the series above), featuring rigid multi-fibre cones and FyneFlute™ roll surrounds delivering an incredibly even, full-range frequency response and outstanding imaging. 

The F502 SP also benefits from the F700 series’ advanced crossover components and aluminium sandwich type plinth with BassTrax tractrix profile bass diffuser, re-engineered to precisely tune the F502SP’s more compact cabinet. 

In our listening tests we found it to be an articulate performer with excellent timing and bass extension. Female and male vocals have real emotion to them. It paints a wide and deep soundstage that is a step down from the 702SP (above) and exceptional for its price point.

Fyne Audio F502 SP loudspeakers in gloss black

The Special Production F501SP is a UK built version of the award-winning F501 loudspeaker. The F501SP benefits extensively from technology developed for the premium F700 Series. The IsoFlare™ point source driver uses a 6 inch multi-fibre bass / midrange cone with FyneFlute™ surround, coupled with the 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter.

This has an upgraded crossover, which is now at 700 series level. The SP variant adds Fyne’s signature aluminium sandwich plinth and further refine the BassTrax downward firing porting system.

In our listening tests we found this to be a great option for smaller spaces. It retains the family Fyne sound. It has excellent dynamics and bass extension for its size. It paints a large 3D soundscape with vocals particularly well rendered.

Fyne Audio F501 SP loudspeakers in gloss walnut

This is a medium to large floor-stander with a very distinctive curved cabinet with plinth with outrigger feet with integrated BassTrax™ diffuser. The cabinet itself is made from pressed birch ply. This is known for its stiffness and is considered one of the very best building materials for loudspeaker cabinets. This is further heavily braced at critical points.

Drivers – the 702 SP employs the same 8 inch IsoFlare™ coaxial mid/high frequency driver from their reference F1 series. This utilises a more refined high frequency waveguide that offers a smoother and more refined performance than the standard 702 driver. This is coupled to an additional multifibre 8 inch bass driver. 

Crossover – The SP version takes the standard 702 crossover to a new level. This circuitry has been optimised through computational modelling and extensive listening tests and now offers the crossover quality of their reference F1 series. It features high grade Claritycap capacitors and Neotech PC-OCC wiring for transparent signal transfer. Gold-plated WBT Nextgen 0703 terminals and a proprietary cryogenic treatment process ensure maximum performance. The F702SP stands on a heavyweight aluminium platform with M12 threaded support cones for additional stability.

In our listening tests we found this speaker to be highly articulate and spacious with a very accurate tonal balance. The sound stage was extremely holographic, one of the best we have heard from any loudspeaker brand. Very deep as well as wide, beyond the boundaries of the cabinets. Bass response has real impact and texture, without being overly forced.

Fyne Audio F702 SP loudspeakers in walnut

F701 SP is a stand-mount speaker which utilises the same technology as the 702 SP (see detailed description above) in a small cabinet, without the additional bass driver. This uses the same 8 inch driver as the reference F1 series.

Fyne Audio F701 SP loudspeakers in gloss white

F703 SP is the bigger brother to the 702SP (see detailed description above) but with a 10 inch coaxial driver from the reference F1 series, along with a 10 inch bass driver.

Fyne Audio F703 SP loudspeakers in walnut