Ophidian Skye speakers
Precision engineering, premium components, and elegant craftsmanship come together in a striking new floorstanding loudspeaker.
Today marks the official launch of Skye, a meticulously engineered floorstanding loudspeaker that combines classic styling with cutting-edge acoustics. Designed and assembled in the UK, Skye aims to deliver a refined listening experience that balances power, clarity, and musicality in equal measure.
Standing around a metre tall, Skye is capable of delivering serious impact yet is proportioned for modern living spaces. Each cabinet is finished in a choice of real wood veneer—oak or walnut—offering a timeless aesthetic that complements its high-performance pedigree.
At the heart of Skye’s design are dual 7-inch (180mm) alloy bass drivers, delivering deep, controlled low frequencies with exceptional articulation. The junction between the cone and surround is indexed to provide a smoother transition and equally smooth response in the critical vocal region.
The dual bass drivers are coupled to Ophidian’s signature Aeroflex bass system which maximises bass dynamics and speed while reducing distortion in the lowest registers. The port system also helps to further brace the cabinet and reduce unwanted resonance.
The tweeter is supplied by SEAS of Norway, a name synonymous with world-class driver design and sonic excellence. Featuring a wide roll surround which allows high power handling while maintaining excellent directivity characteristics – the one-piece diaphragm and surround is coated with Sonolex for superior damping.
The driver layout comprises an M-T-M setup with woofers above and below the tweeter with the crossover circuit having been carefully optimised for this to provide a smooth off axis response.
Skye’s crossover network features premium components including air cored coils, polypropylene capacitors and non-inductive metal oxide resistors all sourced exclusively from renowned German manufacturer Mundorf. These critical components ensure signal purity and tonal accuracy throughout the frequency range.
Every aspect of Skye has been developed with dedicated attention to detail. From the acoustically optimised cabinet construction to the carefully selected components.
Skye joins the similarly specified Seren standmount as a new entry in Ophidian’s mid-priced S-series. Pricing in the UK is £3,995 inc. VAT for either oak or walnut veneer finishes.