French high-end audio brand Revival Audio has officially launched the ATALANTE Grande Réserve, its most exclusive and refined loudspeaker to date. Drawing inspiration from the prestigious “Grande Réserve” designation in French Cognac and Champagne – reserved for only the rarest and finest expressions – this new flagship is strictly limited to just 300 individually numbered pairs worldwide, marking it as the pinnacle of the ATALANTE series.
Building on the foundation of the acclaimed ATALANTE 7 Évo, the Grande Réserve is designed for discerning listeners seeking reference-grade performance in elegantly proportioned cabinets. It combines heritage craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovations, delivering flagship-scale sound while maintaining a more refined footprint suitable for a wide range of listening spaces.
Design and Craftsmanship: Exclusivity in Every Detail
The ATALANTE Grande Réserve exudes understated luxury with its premium Smoked Oak veneer finish, evoking an Époque-era sophistication. The sculpted StrataBaffle™ front baffle features multi-layer solid oak construction with chamfered edges for enhanced rigidity and resonance control, paired with a dedicated oak wood stand that mirrors the speaker’s aesthetic, complete with laser-engraved baseplate.
Each pair includes a custom aluminum rear terminal plate with WBT binding posts and individual numbering, underscoring its limited-edition status. The overall construction reflects Revival Audio’s French savoir-faire, blending visual timelessness with acoustic purpose.
Advanced Technologies for Reference-Grade Performance
At the heart of the Grande Réserve are several groundbreaking developments:
- RASC™ Évo Tweeter and Midrange: Debuting here, these enhanced drivers feature patented ARID+ technology (absorbing over 96-97% of internal resonances), neodymium magnets for superior dynamics, and specialized domes for fatigue-free, natural highs and transparent midrange reproduction.
- 12-inch BSC™ Grande Réserve Woofer: An evolution of the unit in the ATALANTE 5, this basalt sandwich cone offers extended 10mm linear excursion (±12mm X-max), an oversized voice coil, upgraded magnet system, and a lowered resonance frequency for deeper, more articulate bass with exceptional control.
- StrataBaffle™ Multi-Layer Front Baffle: Exclusive to this model, it combines 25mm thick oak, ultra-density fiberboard core, and engineered backing with chamfered edges to minimize diffraction and vibrations.
- AeroVex™ Dual Rear Bass Ports: Wave-guided design reduces turbulence by over 94%, ensuring smooth airflow and distortion-free low-end extension.
- Hand-Tuned Crossover: Utilizes premium Mundorf Supreme components, custom Revival Audio parts, supreme air coils, van den Hul Skyline wiring, and all-pass filter topology for seamless driver integration and precise imaging.
The result is a loudspeaker that promises balanced, articulate bass, crystal-clear detail, and effortless musical flow – performance that Revival Audio claims challenges competitors at two to three times the price.
Technical Specifications
- Type: 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker
- Drivers: 1 1/8″ (28mm) RASC™ Évo soft-dome tweeter; 3″ (75mm) RASC™ Évo soft-dome midrange; 12″ (300mm) BSC™ Grande Réserve woofer
- Frequency Response (-6dB): 26Hz – 24kHz
- Sensitivity: 89dB / 2.83V / 1m
- Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms (minimum 3.2 ohms at 110Hz)
- Crossover Frequencies: 400Hz and 2.0kHz
- Power Handling: 200 watts (recommended amplifiers starting from 30-50 watts)
- Recommended Room Size: 30–65 m² (323–700 ft²)
- Dimensions (H x W x D): With stand: 1176 x 420 x 355 mm; Without stand: 710 x 420 x 355 mm
- Weight: With stand: 46.1 kg per speaker; Without stand: 35.5 kg
The ATALANTE Grande Réserve is now officially available, with early reports indicating strong interest from audiophiles worldwide. Pricing and exact availability may vary by region; interested readers are encouraged to contact authorized Revival Audio dealers or visit the official website for details.
With its blend of rarity, innovation, and sonic excellence, the ATALANTE Grande Réserve solidifies Revival Audio’s position as a rising force in high-end audio. For those fortunate enough to secure one of the 300 pairs, it represents not just a loudspeaker, but a true statement piece of audio artistry.
