Peak Consult Loudspeaker Cabinets
“These cabinets define inert, with the woofers, each midrange driver and the tweeter all having its own individual cabinet made from 1.5 – inch to 3 inch thick HDF board covered by another inch of solid acrylic, with additional resonance suppressor milled into the cabinetry. If that weren’t enough, there are no parallel surfaces to be found anywhere with these enclosures.” Review by ToneAudio
Form & Function
Peak Consult loudspeaker cabinets are crafted in Denmark, drawing from a tradition of outstanding Danish furniture making. This craftsmanship, combined with innovation and a deep commitment to quality, defines the essence of Peak Consult’s design philosophy.
Purpose of the Cabinet
The loudspeaker cabinet serves two essential purposes: providing a controlled acoustic enclosure for the drivers to operate with maximum efficiency and securing the drive units in an optimal position for the listener. By enclosing the speaker, the cabinet prevents negative phase sound waves from the rear from interfering with the positive phase sound waves at the front. This enclosure is critical in shaping the sound, influencing the frequency response, volume, and overall clarity.
Controlling Resonance and Vibrations
A primary function of the enclosure is to manage resonance and vibrations created by backward-firing sound waves. If left uncontrolled, these vibrations cause distortion and decrease clarity. Peak Consult cabinets are engineered to absorb and dissipate unwanted vibrations, ensuring a cleaner, more accurate, and natural sound reaches the listener.
Materials and Construction
The cabinets are constructed from multiple layers of high-density fiberboard (HDF), with wall thicknesses ranging from 36mm to 50mm depending on the model. The laminated layers are bonded using a special foam vibration-damping glue that never hardens, significantly reducing cabinet resonance while maintaining long-term stability.
Inside, precisely calculated bracing points make the cabinets extremely rigid. Two types of glue—a hard carpenter glue and a thick acoustic glue—are used in combination to further minimize structural resonances. Each cabinet is finished with a 14mm layer of solid hardwood and acrylic, bonded to the framework with an industrial-grade adhesive.
Performance and Result
These construction techniques result in Peak Consult loudspeakers that are exceptionally heavy relative to their size, aimed at eliminating unwanted cabinet vibrations or noise. The outcome is a beautiful looking, hand finished loudspeaker where the cabinet contributes no coloration, allowing the drive units to deliver sound with remarkable clarity and dynamic range—exactly as the artist intended.
"These cabinets define inert, with the woofers, each midrange driver and the tweeter all having its own individual cabinet made from 1.5 – inch to 3 inch thick HDF board covered by another inch of solid acrylic, with additional resonance suppressor milled into the cabinetry. If that weren’t enough, there are no parallel surfaces to be found anywhere with these enclosures."