The ARCAM R45 isn’t just a loudspeaker. It’s a statement.
Read moreAt a glance
All specifications- Sensitivity
- 88 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
- Nominal impedance
- 6 ohms
- Type
- Floorstanding Loudspeaker
- Cabinet Finish
- Black Natural Walnut Veneer
- Crossover Frequencies
- 275 Hz / 1.7 kHz
- Frequency Response ± 6dB
- 30Hz-40kHz
Overview
The ARCAM R45 is the ultimate expression of our loudspeaker design philosophy—a floorstanding masterpiece for those who demand nothing less than perfection. As the largest and most advanced model in the Radia Series, it blends cutting-edge engineering with elegant craftsmanship to deliver an experience that is both breathtaking and immersive.
At its heart are three 165mm (6.5-inch) MCC woofers and a 165mm DCC midrange driver, working together to produce deep, controlled bass and a richly detailed midrange. Inverted surrounds and hidden mountings create a clean, refined front panel that enhances its premium aesthetic.
The 25mm (1-inch) DCC dome tweeter, paired with our advanced Acoustic Lens waveguide, offers exceptional clarity and effortless integration with the midrange driver. This ensures smooth, natural sound and a wide, immersive soundstage—even when listening off-axis.
Finished in luxurious Black Walnut veneer, the R45’s cabinet features rigid cross-bracing, solid aluminium feet with optional spikes, and a magnetically attached grille for a flawless look. Inside, a precision-engineered 3-way crossover network with premium components preserves every nuance of your music. Combined with over 20 years of waveguide development, all five drivers work in perfect harmony to create sound that is powerful, detailed and effortlessly natural.
The ARCAM R45 is a flagship design that puts you at the heart of your music and movies, delivering an experience so real, it feels alive.
Highlights
- Precision 3-Way Crossover featuring premium components to achieve seamless transducer integration
- 25mm (1-inch) DCC dome tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide for a detailed and effortlessly natural sound throughout your room
- Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) and Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) cones that are stiff and damped for distortion free performance
- Inverted surrounds and trim ring cover both to conceal all hardware for a sleek aesthetic, and reduce damaging high frequency cabinet diffraction
- Newly patented cast frames engineered to optimize airflow for maximum cooling, reduced weight, increased rigidity, and improved performance
- Magnetically attached grille for a clean, seamless look with no visible attachments
About Arcam
Enthusiasm for music reproduction lies at the heart of everything we do. Over the years, we have built an outstanding team of gifted and passionate engineers who have poured their hearts and souls into products that deliver a quality of reproduction that has won countless awards around the world. Our engineering
All Arcam productsSpecifications
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
- How loud it plays for a given signal. Higher sensitivity needs less amplifier power.
- Nominal impedance
- 6 ohms
- The electrical load your amplifier drives. System Builder checks it against the amplifier you pick.
- Model code
- ARCAM-R45
- Quote it when you ask a specialist.
Specifications
- Type
- Floorstanding Loudspeaker
- Cabinet Finish
- Black Natural Walnut Veneer
- Recommended Amplifier Power
- 20-250W
- Low Frequency Drivers
- 3 x 6.5 in (165 mm) Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) Cone with inverted surrounds in patented cast frames
- Midrange Driver
- 6.5 in (165 mm) Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) with inverted surround in a patented cast frame
- High Frequency Driver
- 1-inch (25mm) Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) Dome Tweeter in a patented waveguide with acoustic lens
- Enclosure Tuning
- Bass-Reflex via Dual Rear-Mounted Ports
- Crossover Frequencies
- 275 Hz / 1.7 kHz
- Nominal Impedance
- 6 Ohms
- Frequency Response ± 6dB
- 30Hz-40kHz
- Sensitivity @ 1M, 2.83V
- 88 dB
- Dimensions W (including plinth) x D x H
- W 358 x D 415 x H 1127mm (14.1 x 16.3 x 44.4 in)
- Product Weight
- 39.7kg (87.5 lbs)
- Shipping Weight
- 52.0kg (114.6lbs)
- Shipping Units of Measure
- Single (Each)
Downloads
2
- R45 Quick Start Guide (Multi Language)Quick start guide · English · PDF, 5.8 MBDownload
- R45 Specification SheetDatasheet · English · PDF, 862 KBDownload
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