Acoustic Preference Gracioso 2.0 EW NEW-FROM MANUFACTURER

For sale is a new pair of Acoustic Preference Gracioso 2.0 EW (Europe walnut) loudspeakers.

!!!BUY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURER!!!

NOW YOU CAN BUY OUR HIGH-END LOUDSPEAKERS FROM SERIES GRACIOSO AND MAESTOSO HANDCRAFTED IN EU FOR BEST PRICES EVER.

Why the direct sales of our High-end lines loudspeakers?

Our decision is well thought and we decided for the direct sales, because we know that direct sales is the only way, customers get the best product for their money and the best after purchase service, when purchasing our exclusive High-end loudspeakers.

Furthermore, every AP speakers model are a detailed hand work, we put at least 50 hours of hand work of different specialists in creation of AP High-end loudspeakers. From wood specialists, electronic construction, design solutions, testing and quality control. All parts are manufactured in EU and all supplied parts are of the highest quality, which inevitably means high supply and production costs. In conclusion final production costs of Gracioso and Maestoso loudspeakers are also inevitably high.

Our policy from the start of Acoustic Preference company, has always been to maximize benefits and satisfaction of our customers, and in our opinion, direct sells is the only fair way to deliver High-end hifi equipment directly from our company to your homes with no extra margins and for approx. 50% lower prices.

Are our products still in High-End product class, nevertheless the prices are evidently better?

Because the high volume of manual work put in the making of our speakers, the production in large batches is not possible. Each pair of our speakers is exclusive product that can be produced annually within a max. few hundred pairs.

A few highly skilled experts are responsible for the composition of the speakers and every pair of our loudspeakers is handcrafted on customers demand.

Moreover, the customers get the same quality product for approx. 50% lower price, which means that AP loudspeakers are of course still exclusive High-end product, but for much friendlier and more affordable price.

Thus we can legitimately claim, that with the purchase of Acoustic Preference loudspeakers our customers get the highest rank of high-end speakers for affordable price, that are made in small production numbers, handmade and very exclusive.

Does the quality remain the same?

It is very important to point out, that the speakers are identical to those in the tests, so the new prices will not bring any change in quality. Quality is only improving with age, as they have now been in production for the third year, and in the meantime many things were learned or the processes improved, to achieve an even better final result.

Due to bad experiences with shipping the first pairs of speakers around the world in cardboard packaging, the packaging into wooden boxes was introduced. That's one of the reason, we did not have any transportation accidents or injuries since.
That is how we ensure that our transportation is risk free and 100% save.

How do you know how they sound, before you decide for a purchase?

Moreover, we make sure that the loudspeakers are regularly sent on tests to various recognized experts in the world, to make your purchase decision easier. At the same time the tests results also give us needed feedback and confirmation that we made really superior speakers.

What are the main advantages of buying directly from the manufacturer?

There are a lot of advantages of direct buy. One of them is obviously much friendlier price, but there are also others, also important advantages. To begin with, now you can get the most detailed information about AP loudspeakers directly from AP team. The people who created the loudspeakers can offer the most comprehensive customer support.
There is at least 2 years of research work in each of our loudspeaker model and no sales person or distributer can offer all the needed answers and support, besides the designers and engineers that developed the product.

Secondly, we keep records for every pair of sold loudspeakers with all their components and/or custom made properties. You can always decide to send your speakers to maintenance, renewal or even upgrade to MK units if possible.

Direct buy also provides you the best after purchase support, because you solve warranty matters directly with manufacturer.

We make every effort that our customers would be fully satisfied with our purchase service- We know that the world has become a global village in which the reputation, good or bad, spreads very rapidly. That is why our motto is "each satisfied customer counts."

Finally, let us encourage you, to try out our speakers, believe us that you will not regret it. We'll do our best for your satisfaction and future loyalty, because we are full of ideas and plans for the future of our High-end audio products.

FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE

We cover all the transport costs for our customers. We think that this is the fair way, because the customers are also not directly charged with transportation costs if they buy items in the stores.
This arrangement stands for all the countries that UPS delivers to. If the country is not on the UPS shipping list, you only pay the differential between UPS prices and new/other transportation agent.

Speakers will be shipped in original packing, 2 separate wooden boxes at around 35 kg each.

Payment and delivery

Payment by wire transfer, PayPal or Cash on delivery - COD-for EU only.

What's important, we have arranged the payment on delivery method (COD) for our EU customers, for the part of the whole payment sum.
At the order confirmation, you pay 40-60% of the whole sum (depends on the model and the price range of the loudspeakers) as an advance, second part you will pay to our UPS shipping currier at the delivery (maximal 5000$ for one delivery at same day).

Specially secured wooden transportation packages, proved 100% save!

All our loudspeakers are packed into the high quality wooden boxes (with CE certificate) and that's one of the reason, we did not have any transportation accidents or injuries. Furthermore in wooden boxes with inner foil, the loudspeakers are also better protected against the moisture. This is how we ensured that our transportation is risk free and total safe.

With manufacturers Invoice (VAT 20% included) and 5 years of warranty.

Money-back Guarantee and testing period

In the case our loudspeakers will not live up to your expectations, you can return them to our company address in original packaging in 30 days time from purchase. We offer all our customers 30 days, money back guarantee. You have 30 days time for sound testing and room layout adjustments. Only if you hear loudspeakers in your room and combined with your Audio equipment, you can get to know our loudspeakers and decide if you like them. Your cost is only shipping, charged by the UPS price list. Shipping costs of the loudspeakers returned to the manufacturer is always covered by the customer!

WARRANTY

Buy direct from the manufacturer brings another great advantage, which we would like to point out.
-You will have a 5 years warranty for service and warranty repairs, even, if the dealer by which you bought your loudspeakers go out of business.
-With direct purchase by the manufacturer you will avoid the possibility of warranty loss, which is nowadays a very real possibility.
-Each of our loudspeakers model has 5 year warranty. Dealers and agents often reduce this warranty period.

BUY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURER WITHOUT RISK!

With “BUY DIRECT” you will 100% receive never unpacked or even listened speakers, direct from manufacturer Acoustic Preference.

5 years full warranty.

30 day money back guarantee.

In conclusion, direct buy provides you the best prices and after purchase support.

Please check acoustic-preference official site or Google (search for Gracioso 2.0) for all the other details and reviews about those speakers.

Please fell free to contact us for any additional details.
We are also on Facebook, there you can chat with creators of Acoustic Preference loudspeakers!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
• 2-way/bass reflex system
• 12 dB/oct/LKR/2200 Hz crossover
• Nominal power, 200 W
• Impedance, 8 Ohm
• Frequency response, 35 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity, 91 dB / 1W/ 1M
• Dimensions: 260 x 360 x 1000 mm (W x D x H)
• Weight: 29.0 kg/unit.
• Transport Weight: 2 wooden boxes 88.0 kg of UPS volume weight.
Mid-bass section
• 2 x 160 mm Morel High Performance bass-midrange
• One-piece DPC cone/dust cap for smooth, extended response and firm bass
• Large diameter aluminum former for efficient heat transfer
• 75 mm diameter HEXATECH voice coil for high-power handling and superior dynamics
• Massive die-cast open aluminum basket for flat and smooth response
• Natural felt disc for absorption of unwanted reflections
Tweeter

• Morel 28 mm High Performance Elite series tweeter
• ACUFLEX hand-treated soft dome and aluminum faceplate
• HEXATECH voice coil for high-power handling and superior dynamics
• Triple Ferrite magnet system
• Linear motion for high sensitivity, fast transient response and high definition
CROSSOVER

• 12 dB/oct/LKR/2200 Hz crossover
• Mundorf Air Foil Coils, 99.999% pure OFC copper with Polypropylene insulation.
• Mundorf High-End Audio Grade MKP capacitors, matched to 0.5% tolerance.
• Exclusive custom braid - HGA Solid Silver/Teflon insulated inner wiring
• High quality Bi-wire WBT terminal

REVIEWS:

From AudioVideo2day review:
By Marco Lisi

Decision

Those looking for a speaker next to the music a part of the interior may be integrated, the 2.0 Gracioso certainly agree with its paces. Given the typical design and finish point the manufacturer is on a very specific target audience. That there are people for this type of speakers is beyond dispute. Not everyone is in love with B & W, Kef, Focal, Dali, Wilson, ... Acoustic Preference in every area offers a clear alternative to the more commercial models that our world has. To you to discover ...

For and against
+ Beautiful furniture
+ Finishing
+ Technical characteristics
+ Charming musical signature
+ Magnetic faceplates
+ Easy to control
- Need for bi-wiring
- Not suitable for any interior
- Placing at least one meter from the back wall (2 rear bass ports)

From Mono&Stereo review:
By Matej Isak

»Gracioso 2.0 is a contemporary floor-stander speaker with a true classical genes. Shaped in an oval, lute kind of way mesmerize you the moment you see it. With it's all wooden enclosure and natural paraffin finish Graciso evokes a certain, but instant conclusion. This is an instrument! And that some! Let me tell you that transporting and setting this speaker is not a one man job. It's heavy and a from solid wood. 88 hand selected and carefully naturally dried peaces of walnut are composed into finished product. On the side slightly cut curves ports Gracioso into one of the kind classical and detailed look.

Gracioso 2 carries Morel top of the line tweeter and two (mid and bass range) custom designed drivers. It took some time and different variations of mid drivers to ensure the natural and controlled bass, but result is more than satisfying. You might have your reserves regarding such a small driver providing enough bass, but I can assure you that Gracioso put out more than enough energy in lower registers. For some, there is even too much of it. Figure that out :).
Handling the speaker grill might be not only tedious, but also dangerous job. Grid is normally fixed with plastic spikes that could easily broke or at worst case damage cone of the driver. But hey, Gracioso's grill mounting is a breeze to use. I haven't seen this anywhere else. AP should patent this wit solution. Both speaker and grill use small circle magnets that instantly lock plastic-textile grill to speaker cabinet. What an elegant and clever solution. Everyone should use this, period!«

These days premium product demands a premium service and attitude. From wooden shipping box to solid wood walnut cabinet; Acoustic Preference will caress you in style.
Highly recommended!
Matej Isak
Mono & Stereo 2009