Opera Grand Callas Loudspeakers; pair

The Grand Callas is Opera’s most refined three-way loudspeaker system to date, blending engineering precision, musicality, and architectural beauty into one adaptable design. With a nod to the revered Tebaldi and previous Grand Callas models, this fully re-engineered speaker combines serious performance with real-world flexibility. Powerful yet elegant, the Grand Callas delivers a richly textured soundstage with pinpoint clarity, whether you're near-field listening or filling a large space with music.

Key Features

• True three-way design with dedicated rear dipole radiation system
• Two 8" long-throw woofers with aluminum cones and SD1 flux stabilization
• 7" annealed polypropylene midrange with SEAS Excel motor system
• 1" Scanspeak 9700 tweeter with dual decompression chamber and no ferrofluid
• Rear-firing tweeters wired as a natural dipole to enhance ambience and space
• Four possible bass tuning configurations via reflex duct blockers and switch
• Separate internal chamber for the midrange with precision acoustic treatment
• Heavyweight cabinet with curved MDF and multilayer plywood panels up to 50mm thick
• Handmade in Italy with luxurious wood and leather finishes

Rear Dipole for Spatial Precision

Opera’s natural dipole system uses two rear-mounted tweeters wired in series and out of phase. This setup energizes the room with high-frequency ambience while avoiding destructive interference in the main listening axis. The result is a more immersive and natural top end that maintains transient accuracy without sounding etched or aggressive.

Drivers That Do the Heavy Lifting

The two 8-inch woofers are made by Scanspeak to Opera's specifications, with aluminum cones. The annealed polypropylene midrange has 12 mm of linear peak-to-peak displacement, which Opera says is what it takes to reach 115 dB at 200 Hz while keeping intermodulation distortion very low, and its magnet uses the SEAS Excel design, with copper rings above and below the T-shaped gap. At the top, the Scanspeak 9700 tweeter, which Opera calls one of the best tweeters ever made and, in some respects, still unsurpassed.

Cabinet Engineering That Disappears

The MDF and curved plywood cabinet runs from 25 mm at the sides to 50 mm at the front, and inside it is braced to connect the four vertical walls. The midrange chamber is fully lined with pyramid-profile open-cell foam, virtually eliminating reflections and modal noise. All front-facing driver mounts are precision-milled to reduce air turbulence at the cone boundary.

Smart Crossover Architecture

Rather than three independent sections, Opera’s crossover combines the woofer and midrange into a compound mid-woofer system. This configuration ensures seamless phase integration while preserving the natural power response through the crossover region. High-quality components like Mundorf capacitors and MOX resistors keep the signal path pure.

Adaptable Room Positioning

A rear panel switch allows for subtle bass tuning to suit different placements: close to walls, corners, or asymmetrical setups. Blockable reflex ports further increase control, letting you voice each speaker independently to match the room’s behavior. Opera specifies at least 20 cm from the rear wall.

The Listening Room Difference

At The Listening Room, we don’t just sell loudspeakers, we help you build a system that sings. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we’ve built our reputation on honest advice, hands-on service, and deep product knowledge. When you call, you’re likely talking directly to Mike. From setup tips to system matching, we’re here to make sure every detail serves the music. No pressure. Just good sound, done right.

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