MarkAudio NC11v2_MAOPMS New Bookshelf Speakers, Pair

Overwhelming Realism Created by the Next-Generation MAOP11_MS

The MarkAudio NC11v2 was developed as a high-end model in the Nature Collection, achieving astounding spatial reproduction with the newly designed MAOP11_MS driver. The sense of presence, as if the sound 'exists there,' is so natural that it feels as if the performer is standing right in front of you, making you forget the speaker is there. Building on the delicacy of the NC7, this model truly shines with classical music and hall recordings.

Silence and Smoothness of MAOP Treatment

MAOP (Micro-Arc Oxidation Process) is an advanced technology that uses high voltage at the 700V level to crystallize the surface of aluminum-magnesium cones over an extended period. This significantly reduces the fine noise typical of metal cones, producing sound so quiet and smooth it hardly feels metallic. The MAOP11_MS adopts a pure copper rectangular voice coil, improving lightness and responsiveness, which further enhances accuracy across all frequencies.

Expressive Power of a Flexible Mono Suspension

The MAOP11_MS employs a mono suspension method, which is typically more difficult to manufacture. This flexible movement brings out both the richness of mid-lows and the expansiveness of the sound, balancing the dynamics and subtlety of music at a high level. The soft-moving suspension captures even the finest nuances, realizing a rich musical expression.

Captivating Spatial Expression with Paulownia × Solid Wood

The enclosure is luxuriously made from solid Japanese paulownia wood. Paulownia is highly valued as an instrument material due to its enchanting harmonic characteristics, richly reproducing hall tones and the subtle fluctuations of air. When combined with walnut or hard maple, the appeal of paulownia is further enhanced, greatly improving the depth of the space and the dimensionality of the sound. The exterior boasts a beautifully finished surface that highlights the texture of natural materials, giving it a presence that is highly appreciated even as living room furniture.

Enhanced Clarity Through Internal Wiring

The internal wiring uses Amtrans' fully non-magnetic, gold-plated OFC solid wire, which contributes significantly to sound quality despite the short distance. By conveying the MAOP cone's serenity and sense of speed without compromise, the expressive detail is greatly improved, delivering a transparent sound as if the 'final wall' of the sound has been removed.

Oval Port Achieving Both the Naturalness of Sealed Design and the Openness of Bass Reflex

The NC11 employs a laminated solid wood oval bass-reflex design, combining the smooth low frequencies of a sealed type with the openness of a bass-reflex type. The resonance frequency is set at 35Hz, and by reviewing the port length, the 40–45Hz range is further reinforced. The low end is deep and substantial, excelling not only in volume but also in speed and texture.

The Tone Qualities of Walnut and Maple

The choice of finish changes the character of the sound. Walnut produces a warm, enveloping resonance, ideal for classical music or hall recordings. Hard maple has a fast attack, beautifully defining the contours of jazz and instruments with strong attacks. Both finishes are carefully crafted as part of the Nature Collection, possessing a presence akin to high-end furniture.

Clear Differences Between the NC11 and NC7

While the NC7 is suited for depicting delicate nuances in chamber music and string instruments, the NC11 clearly surpasses it in soundstage breadth, airiness, and the sense of hall scale. It is a speaker perfect for enjoying grand music, including large orchestral classical works, organ music, and film scores.

Speakers that Transform Your Home Listening Space into a Concert Hall

The NC11 delivers a profound sense of presence that makes the music itself seem to rise up in the room, transforming your listening space into a concert hall. Transparency, harmonics, the texture of the air, and the realism of the sound image—all of these elements merge at a high level to provide a truly special sound experience.