{"product_id":"vrc","title":"VRC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcora Acoustics VRC – Natural Granite Reference Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt Son Ultime, some speakers are not merely selected for their performance,\nbut for their ability to redefine musical reproduction standards within a complete system.\nThe Acora Acoustics VRC are among these benchmarks.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nManufactured in Canada and machined from solid natural granite, the VRC embody a\nradically different approach to loudspeaker design: eliminating cabinet resonances\nto allow the transducers to fully express themselves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA platform we chose for the Montreal Audiofest 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Acora Acoustics VRC have been selected by Son Ultime as the main speakers\nfor our demonstration system at the Montreal Audiofest 2026.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis choice is significant. It reflects our desire to present a system capable of:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevealing the finest micro-information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining absolute stability of the soundstage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting reference electronics without limitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffering an immersive and credible musical experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn a demanding context like an audio show, where conditions are variable,\nthe VRC stand out for their consistency and their ability to perform at a very high level.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid granite architecture – resonance control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe VRC cabinet is entirely machined from solid natural granite,\noffering exceptional rigidity and inertia.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonolithic granite structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost complete absence of cabinet resonances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme mechanical stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduction of structural colorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUnlike traditional materials, granite effectively dissipates\nunwanted vibrations, improving the precision and legibility of the acoustic signal.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTransducers and acoustic behavior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe VRC use carefully selected high-end transducers,\nintegrated into an architecture optimized for signal coherence.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-distortion loudspeakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover optimized for temporal coherence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended and linear frequency response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled dispersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe result is stable, precise, and extremely transparent reproduction,\ncapable of revealing the differences between electronics and sources.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eObserved sound behavior at Son Ultime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn our reference systems, the Acora VRC demonstrate remarkable qualities:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely stable three-dimensional soundstage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack background allowing fine reading of micro-details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, articulate, and perfectly controlled bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsence of perceptible cabinet coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to ramp up dynamics without compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat coherence across the entire spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThey act as a neutral platform, faithfully revealing the characteristics\nof the upstream electronics.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; 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