"Alfa speaker" that's funkiest of all

Philip Wong | Mar 11, 2008

Hmm? What will you get when you mix a Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus (left) with the lovable Scandyna Minipod (center)? The Symbio Alpha (right), of course! This combines the snail-like contours of the former with the signature spike stand of the latter, winning hands down both in form and aesthetics. It even comes in black and yellow, crafted using laminated composite baffle and solid aluminum materials.

Looking beyond its funky design, it has a ported two-way configuration which delivers a pretty good 40-25Khz frequency response. This pretty much covers the extreme ends of the spectrum, though it doesn't harm to throw in a dedicated subwoofer. Speaking of which, you can pair the Alpha with the EggO, an egg-shaped (what else?) passive subwoofer, for that added oomph.

Now, if you are gunning for a 5.1 home theater setup, Symbio has that covered, too. Just add another pair of Alpha and the matching Beta center speakers, and you're all set. We're still a bit skeptical about the entire ensemble's sonic credibility. That said, there's little doubt that it's going to be "love at first sight" for the ladies.

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