{"product_id":"vienna-acoustics-liszt-reference","title":"Vienna Acoustics Liszt Reference Floorstanding Speaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vienna Acoustics Liszt Reference takes the Klimt Series' coincident driver technology and wraps it in a slim, room-friendly floorstanding cabinet with triple 7-inch Spidercone bass drivers that reach a genuine 28Hz. Built in Austria by Peter Gansterer, the Liszt Reference bridges the gap between the Beethoven Concert Grand Reference and The Kiss, delivering the same phase-coherent, single-point-source reproduction that defines the Klimt Series in a package that works in rooms where The Music or The Kiss would overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Liszt Reference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoincident Flat Spider Cone Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-inch coaxial midrange with a proprietary Flat X4P Spidercone and integrated 3\/4-inch ring dome tweeter featuring a neodymium magnet system and phase plug design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple 7\" Spidercone Woofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Flat X4P Spidercone bass drivers with recessed fabric center-cones, housed in a separate bass reflex enclosure reaching 28Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanically Decoupled Music Center:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coincident driver module sits on a pivoting aluminum mechanism allowing horizontal rotation (0-28 degrees) for precise room coupling and soundstage optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBessel Crossover Topology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-way crossover using 6dB and 12dB Bessel slopes with polypropylene capacitors (1% tolerance), air coils for midrange\/tweeter, and special powder core inductors for the bass section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Bass and Midrange Enclosures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete mechanical isolation between the woofer cabinet and the Music Center eliminates resonance transfer between the two sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e91dB Sensitivity \/ 4 Ohm Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with quality amplifiers from 50 to 400 watts, equally at home with well-built tube amplifiers and solid-state designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Premium Finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piano Black, Piano White, Cherry, and Premium Rosewood (Rosewood at $22,995\/pair, all others $19,995\/pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-Brace Internal Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mathematically optimized bracing positions tuned by ear for optimal cabinet behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Coincident Driver: Point-Source Coherence\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Liszt Reference is Vienna Acoustics' Flat Spider Cone coincident driver, the same fundamental technology found in The Music ($49,995) and The Kiss ($21,995). This 6-inch coaxial design places a ring dome tweeter with a phase plug and neodymium magnet system at the center of a flat, radially-vaned midrange cone. The result is a single coherent point source that covers the critical midrange and high frequencies without introducing crossover components through the vocal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Liszt Reference uses the newer X4P cone material (upgraded from the original Liszt's earlier formulation), optimized through finite element analysis for maximum rigidity with minimum mass. The flat cone surface eliminates the time and frequency-specific phase shifts that conventional curved cones produce. The ring dome tweeter extends response to 35kHz, well beyond the limits of human hearing, capturing the harmonic structure and air that gives acoustic instruments their natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/lisztref_inline_drivers.jpg?v=1774456041\" alt=\"Vienna Acoustics Liszt Reference coincident driver and triple Spidercone woofer array top-down detail\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eBass Architecture: Triple Spidercone Array\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass section uses three 7-inch Flat X4P Spidercone woofers with recessed fabric center-cones in a bass reflex configuration. These drivers are housed in their own independent enclosure, mechanically separated from the coincident driver module above. The triple-driver arrangement provides surface area equivalent to a much larger single driver while maintaining the speed and transient response that smaller cones handle naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass reaches a genuine 28Hz, which means the Liszt Reference handles full orchestral bass, electric bass guitar, and organ pedal tones without the need for a subwoofer. The separate enclosure architecture means the woofers do their work without contaminating the purity of the coincident driver above, a design philosophy shared across the entire Klimt Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Pivoting Music Center\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Liszt Reference's upper module (the \"Music Center\") connects to the bass cabinet through a precision aluminum pivoting mechanism. This allows horizontal rotation up to 28 degrees, letting you aim the coincident driver's dispersion pattern directly at the listening position. The adjustment is precise, repeatable, and makes a real difference in image focus and soundstage width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, this creates a wider sweet zone rather than a narrow sweet spot. You dial in the toe-in with the pivot mechanism, reducing early side-wall reflections and broadening the area where the image locks into focus. It takes time to set up properly, but the result is a speaker that images with pinpoint precision across a generous listening area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/lisztref_inline_rear_panel.jpg?v=1774456057\" alt=\"Vienna Acoustics Liszt Reference rear panel showing binding posts, bass port, and Franz Liszt engraving\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCrossover Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Gansterer's approach to crossover design prioritizes minimal signal degradation. The Liszt Reference uses a three-way crossover with 6dB and 12dB Bessel slopes, a topology chosen for its linear phase response and minimal ringing. The component quality reflects the price point: polypropylene capacitors held to 1% tolerance, air-core inductors for the midrange\/tweeter section (eliminating core saturation distortion), and special powder core inductors for the bass section where the higher current demands a different approach. Metal film resistors at 1% tolerance and inductance-free construction complete the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCabinet Construction and Finishes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Liszt Reference stands 45.2 inches tall on its base assembly, with a narrow 7.8-inch width that keeps the visual footprint minimal. Each speaker weighs 49 kg (108 lbs), which tells you about the internal bracing and driver mass involved. The cabinet uses seven internal braces positioned through a combination of mathematical optimization and listening tests by Gansterer himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour finishes are available: Piano Black and Piano White in high-gloss lacquer, Cherry in real wood veneer, and Premium Rosewood. The Rosewood finish carries a $3,000 premium ($22,995 versus $19,995 for all other finishes), reflecting the cost of the veneer material and the additional finishing work required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eExplore the Full Vienna Acoustics Klimt Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Liszt Reference is part of the Klimt Series, Vienna Acoustics' statement line named after the Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. The series shares the same design philosophy and driver technology at different scales:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vienna-acoustics-the-music-floorstanding-speakers\"\u003eThe Music\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Klimt Series flagship ($49,995), using three 9-inch woofers, a supertweeter, and the same coincident driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vienna-acoustics-the-kiss\"\u003eThe Kiss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the coincident driver into a compact design with integrated stands ($21,995)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vienna-acoustics-poetry-center-channel-speaker\"\u003ePoetry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Klimt Series center channel, using the same coincident driver technology for dialogue clarity that matches the Liszt Reference's voicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vienna-acoustics-beethoven-concert-grand-reference\"\u003eBeethoven Concert Grand Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Concert Grand series voicing to a floorstanding format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vienna-acoustics-maestro-grand-reference\"\u003eMaestro Grand Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Concert Grand Reference series center channel, using the same X4P drivers and silk dome tweeter as the Liszt Reference for seamless front-stage matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. At this level, every detail matters, and we're here to make sure you get it right. Whether you need help with system matching, setup guidance, or just want to talk through your options before pulling the trigger, owner Mike Hoatson is a phone call away. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, and our support lasts well beyond the sale. Call or text 410-239-2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eVienna Acoustics Liszt Reference Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; width: 34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; width: 66%;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3-way bass reflex floorstanding speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\/4\" (19mm) ring dome diaphragm with phase plug and neodymium magnet system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\" (150mm) Flat X4P Spidercone (coincident with tweeter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoofers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 x 7\" (180mm) Flat X4P Spidercone with recessed fabric center-cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThree-way, 6dB and 12dB Bessel topology with polypropylene capacitors (1% tolerance), air coils for midrange\/tweeter, special powder core for bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e28Hz - 35kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e91 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50 - 400 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; 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