The Aya speakers are strikingly attractive speakers, smaller perhaps than images convey, they have a cool contemporary look which makes them look an awful lot more expensive than they are. The sound is also very impressive, the novel cabinet construction reduces the cabinet vibration giving a clean and clear sound with quite remarkable bass weight and punch for their size.
Developed over ten years by a team of Rega designers headed up by our founder Roy Gandy, the AYA loudspeakers use Rega designed, handmade drivers, coupled with the ZRR high frequency tweeter. The sculptured cabinets and stand create an attractive, floating effect which adds to the unique appearance.
After a decade of trials and development, the Rega AYA loudspeakers were born. Housed in a unique, UK manufactured cabinet moulded from GRC (glass reinforced cement) the glass fibres that make up the construction reduce the weight whilst increasing the structural integrity of this 2.5 way band pass design. This technique creates the near ideal loudspeaker enclosure that enhances performance whilst offering exceptional value for money. Thanks to the combination of the new enclosure and drive unit configuration, the AYA loudspeakers deliver a tight accurate bass response and the Rega signature midrange and detailed highs.
KEY FEATURES
Custom GRC cabinet (glass reinforced cement)
Band pass cabinet design
2.5 way system
Rega designed ZRR high frequency unit
5" Handmade MX-125 Bass mid driver
7" Handmade RR7.8 Bass driver
*Optional loudspeaker grilles
Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
If Rega was to continue with their customer promise to deliver exceptional performance and value for money, the ever-increasing cost of real wood veneered MDF cabinets meant we had no choice but to investigate other options. After a decade of trials and development, the AYA loudspeakers are housed in a unique, UK manufactured cabinet moulded from glass-reinforced cement. The glass fibres that make up the construction reduce the weight whilst increasing the structural integrity of this 2.5 way band pass enclosure.
This technique creates the a near ideal loudspeaker enclosure that enhances performance whilst offering exceptional value for money. The process of moulding the AYA loudspeaker cabinets was developed alongside a UK-based company who are best known for bespoke concrete furniture and installations.
Not unlike real wood veneer, GRC has its own characteristics. Each cabinet will be uniquely different due to the manufacturing process. Changes in shade and small surface holes in the cement are common and an expected part of the design and are not a fault. Rega feel these features add character to these unique cabinets.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Design
Band pass enclosure
Cabinet
Glass reinforced cement
Reflex port
Front ported
Drive Units
Rega ZRR high frequency
Rega 5" MX-125 bass mid
Rega 7" Bass driver RR7.8
Impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity
89.5dB
Power handling
110W per channel (dependent on amplification).
Dimensions (W x H x D)
258 x 871 x 215mm (10.2 x 34.3 x 8.5in)
Weight (each)
14.1 Kg (31.1Ibs)
*Loudspeaker grilles are available as an optional extra and will be supplied separately. To keep costs as low as possible and avoid unnecessary waste, Rega have chosen not to include the grilles as standard as the majority of customers choose not to use them. These grilles are simple attached by magnet to the front plate screws to prevent cone or tweeter damage. They are covered in quality speaker cloth material minimising any impact a fitted grille may have. These can be purchased separately at a later date too.
