The science of music reproduction and the art of Italy – Opera Loudspeakers

Bartolomeo, Giovanni, and Riccardo Nasta

Opera Loudspeakers was founded in 1989, but its origins go back to the early 1980s, to an unusual but highly fruitful synergy between two cultures and two audiophiles, one Italian and the other English.

The first loudspeaker to bear the Opera name was the Caruso.  The Caruso was the first of a series of models named in homage to the legendary voices of the lyric opera. Callas, Operetta and Divina soon followed, each gaining the enthusiastic acclaim of music lovers around the world.

That success for Opera loudspeakers then is still the based on the same fundamental principles today.   A fusion between the old and the new:  between traditional Italian craftsmanship in cabinet-making and the most advanced acoustic technology available.

Every Opera loudspeaker, even the least expensive model, follows a tried and tested philosophy of design.    In every model, top quality materials are used along with the carefully applied basic principles of acoustic science.

Today, Opera is under the same corporate umbrella as Unison Research.  Corporate parent Advanced Research In Audio (A.R.I.A.) provides the resources and technical know-how for both Unison Research and Opera that keeps both companies on the cutting edge of product development and innovation.  Opera loudspeakers are available nearly everywhere in the world, and are some of the most reviewed and recommended loudspeakers, including recommendations from the most important hi-fi magazines.

Opera’s commitment to its customers is to offer a full line of top quality loudspeakers to fit every need and every budget that are as beautiful to see as they are to listen to.

Osage Audio Products is happy to have been named a retail dealer for Opera loudspeakers.  Opera offers exceptional performance and beauty.  If you have questions about the Opera product line, or would like to purchase a pair of Opera loudspeakers, please call us at 573-696-3551 or email us at your convenience.  We are open late and weekends.

Opera loudspeakers are available only by telephone, in our showrooms, or by email.  They are not available in our Online Store.

Learn more about Opera and their products by visiting their website.

Available Finish Selections

Cherry Veneer		Mahogany Veneer
Black Ash Veneer		Walnut Veneer

Linea Classica

Prima in Cherry No Grille	Prima in Black Ash With Grille

Opera Prima

Specifications: 

            System:  2 way, front ported stand mount monitor
            Drivers:  1 x 6.5” ScanSpeak aluminum cone
                             1 x 1” ScanSpeak ferro-fluid dome tweeter
            Frequency Response:   40 Hz – 20k Hz
            Crossover Frequency:  2000 Hz, low pass – 12 dB/ octave,
                                                        high pass – 12 dB/ octave
            Power Handling:  10 – 70 watts RMS
            Sensitivity:  91 dB/1watt/1 meter
            Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm (Z min > 3.5 Ohms)
            Dimension (HxDxW): 32 cm x 28 cm x 20 cm
            Weight Each:  9.5 Kg
           

Retail Price – Cherry, Mahogany, or Black Ash Veneer:  $2499.00 Per Pair

Seconda SE in Cherry No Grille	Seconda SE in Mahogany No Grille

Opera Seconda SE

Specifications: 

            System:  2-1/2 way, rear twin-ported cabinet floor standing;
                          plugs for closing ports included
            Drivers:  2 x 7” aluminum cone
                             1 x 1” ScanSpeak ferro-fluid silk dome tweeter
            Frequency Response:   30 Hz – 30k Hz
            Crossover Frequency:  2200 Hz, low pass – 12 dB/ octave,
                                                        high pass – 12 dB/ octave
            Power Handling:  10 – 140 watts RMS
            Sensitivity:  89 dB/1watt/1 meter
            Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm (Z min > 3.2 Ohms)
            Dimension (HxDxW) :  102 cm x 43 cm x 24.5 cm
            Weight Each:  22.5 Kg
           

Retail Price – Cherry, Mahogany, or Black Ash Veneer:  $4999.00 Per Pair

Quinta SE in Mahogany No Grille	Quinta SE in Black Ash With Grille

Opera Quinta SE

Specifications: 

            System:  3 way, rear twin-ported cabinet floor standing;
                          plugs for closing ports included
            Drivers:   2 x 7” aluminum cone woofers
                            1 x 7” polypropylene with ABS phase plug cone midrange
                            1 x 1” ScanSpeak 9700 ferro-fluid silk dome tweeter
            Frequency Response:  30 Hz – 30k Hz
            Crossover Frequency:  300 Hz and 2000 Hz, low pass – 18 dB/ octave,
                                                        high pass – 18 dB/ octave
            Power Handling:  10 – 140 watts RMS
            Sensitivity:  91 dB/1watt/1 meter
            Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm (Z min > 3.2 Ohms)
            Dimension (HxDxW) :  110 cm x 43 cm x 24.5 cm
            Weight Each:  25.5 Kg
           

Retail Price – Cherry, Mahogany, or Black Ash Veneer:  $6999.00 Per Pair

Linea Callas

Opera Callas

Callas Walnut with Grille	Callas Walnut without Grille	Callas Mahogany Back

Specifications: 

            System:  2 way, rear ported stand mount
            Drivers:  1 x 7” polypropylene cone mid-woofer with re-cooked cone
                             and phase plug
                             1 x 1” Scanspeak 9700 ferro-fluid tweeter
            Frequency Response:   40 Hz – 25k Hz
            Crossover Frequency:  2000 Hz, mid-woofer – 12 dB/ octave, front
                                                        tweeters – 18 db/ octave     
            Power Handling:  10 – 100 watts RMS
            Sensitivity:  89 dB/1watt/1 meter
            Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm (Z min > 3 Ohms)
            Dimension (HxDxW) :  42 cm x 42 cm x 24.5 cm
            Weight Each:  15 Kg
            Available in lacquered Walnut or lacquered Mahogany veneer.

Callas Diva Mahogany with Grille	Callas Diva Walnut without Grille	Callas Diva Mahogany Back

Opera Callas Diva

Specifications: 

            System:  2.5 way, rear ported floor standing with rear-firing dipole
                             radiation system
            Drivers:  1 x 8” magnesium long-throw cone woofers
                             1 x 7” polypropylene cone midrange with re-cooked cone
                             and phase plug
                             1 x 1” Scanspeak 9700 ferro-fluid tweeter (front firing)
                             2 x 1” Scanspeak 9700 ferro-fluid tweeter (rear firing)
            Frequency Response:   30 Hz – 25k Hz
            Crossover Frequency:  200 Hz and 2000 Hz, woofer – 12 dB/ octave,
                                                        midrange – 12 dB/ octave, front tweeter –
                                                      18 db/ octave, rear tweeters – 12 dB/ octave
            Power Handling:  10 – 240 watts RMS
            Sensitivity:  90 dB/1watt/1 meter
            Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm (Z min > 3.2 Ohms)
            Dimension (HxDxW) :  116 cm x 53.5 cm x 37 cm
            Weight Each:  65 Kg
            Available in lacquered Walnut or lacquered Mahogany veneer.

Retail Price:  $11,999.00 Per Pair

Grand Callas Mahogany with Grille	Grand Callas Mahogany without Grille	Grand Callas Walnut Back

Opera Grand Callas

Specifications: 

            System:  3 way, rear ported floor standing with rear-firing dipole
                             radiation system
            Drivers:  2 x 8” magnesium long-throw cone woofers
                             1 x 7” polypropylene cone midrange with re-cooked cone
                             and phase plug
                             1 x 1” Scanspeak 9700 ferro-fluid tweeter (front firing)
                             2 x 1” Scanspeak 9700 ferro-fluid tweeter (rear firing)
            Frequency Response:   32 Hz – 25k Hz
            Crossover Frequency:  200 Hz and 2000 Hz, woofer – 12 dB/ octave,
                                                        midrange – 12 dB/ octave, front tweeters –
                                                      18 db/ octave, rear tweeters – 12 dB/ octave
            Power Handling:  10 – 240 watts RMS
            Sensitivity:  89 dB/1watt/1 meter
            Nominal Impedance: 4 ohm (Z min > 3.2 Ohms)
            Dimension (HxDxW) :  130 cm x 55 cm x 31 cm
            Weight Each:  75 Kg
            Available in lacquered Walnut or lacquered Mahogany veneer.

Retail Price:  $14,999.00 Per Pair

Learn more about Opera and their products by visiting their website.

If you have questions about the Opera product line, or would like to purchase a pair of Opera loudspeakers, please call us at 573-696-3551 or email us at your convenience.  We are open late and weekends.

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