Cryrus, Kerr Acoustic and Townshend Podium at the Bristol HiFi show 2026
BREATH LIFE INTO YOUR MUSIC
We are very proud of the response we have had, following the release of the new F1 Fractal™ speaker cable.This speaker cable is entirely constructed by hand to achieve the most transparent and neutral connection between amplifier and speakers.
The no compromise option for sound quality.
The F1 Fractal™ speaker cable combines Townshend’s remarkable Fractal™ proprietary treatment, with its impedance matched cable geometry to bring you the most transparent, accurate and captivating speaker cable they can envisage .
Continuing forty years of development, the F1 Fractal™ speaker cable is Townshend’s first new speaker cable in fourteen years!
Two Fractal™ treated pure copper strip conductors are spaced with ultra thin PTFE insulation with no adhesive and surrounded in flexible polyurethane polymer for truly comprehensive vibration damping. This entire construct is then encapsulated by a super-strong flexible conduit for ultimate protection, within hard wearing woven polyester braid.
Each end of the cable, incorporates house-keeping electronics to ensure stable operation with ALL amplifiers and features radio frequency interference reduction circuitry. All contained within a machined solid aluminium capsule, that also works as a transition between the twin-strips and the wire tails.
The cable may be terminated with lockable banana plugs, spades or the connector of your choice.
The F1 Fractal speaker cable is non directional and un-equal lengths may be used. It requires no burning-in and is available in lengths of up to 10 metres.
At Townshend Audio, we’re thrilled to share the latest review of our Allegri Reference preamplifier by renowned audio critic Jonathan Gorse, published in SoundStage! Ultra. This in-depth analysis highlights what makes the Allegri Reference stand out in the world of high-fidelity audio, emphasising its innovative design and exceptional performance. As Gorse notes, “The Townshend Audio […]
His seismic supports are among the most significant revolutions in audio engineering since Blumlein invented stereo.
Jonathan Gorse, The Ear, 2025
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The Internet Is Buzzing: Happy Customers Rave About Townshend Seismic Podiums! Audiophiles worldwide are sharing their joy on audio forums and review sites, raving about the transformative power of these vibration-busting platforms under their prized speakers and separates.These podiums eliminate phase distortion by decoupling speakers from room constraints, delivering punchy, distortion-free sound that’s got everyone […]
A real improvement of focus @ the top end. Even the bass is tighter. Huge change in the soundstage, The system has almost gone from stereo to surround sound. The Dusty in Memphis album, female vocals, full orchestra, especially show how the individual instruments are separated. It's quite possible to identify which bit of the cymbal the drummer is hitting. Pet Sounds of course uses every instrument in the book. Bass harmonicas, tambourines, and the vocals are just so separated & tight. Porcupine Tree, beautifully produced & pressed vinyl. Every instrument inhabits a different piece of the soundscape. Strip the Soul is just exquisite. I'm sure as they bed in, the Townshend's will get better still, but... so far it's love at first sight. Always loved the 989's but these supertweeters have taken them to a whole new level.
We sat down and i played one of my all time favorites Neil Young Comes a Time i now this album very well but not heard it like this before, the attack of the guitars, the extra resolution and bite of the guitars was nothing short of amazing, there was more snap to the drum beat, the top end is so much more realistic and enjoyable, while the mid range has gained resolution and body, the vocals are very natural sounding but also revealing, the bass seems to have improved, there is definitely more of it its early days but I'm keeping them and i am very happy with level 3, my speakers are Soundlabs Dynastats,
Lossless on the MacBook, DAB, Cd and analogue, vinyl and tape cassette all benefit from a fuller more emotional sound. Science is great, and will one day crack cancer and HIV but it struggles to quantify certain things in life and one of those things is emotion. I'm sure my hearing doesn't extend much above 16kHz or so and yet the super tweeters work and work well for me. I think transients, atmosphere, detail, attack and sustain all benefit as does timbre between instruments, sounds and especially vocals within the hearing range due to less distortion, less smearing and better definition at frequency extremes. Definitely not snake oil in my opinion.. ..A worthwhile investment and I will not be returning them or selling them on. Many Thanks Toni and keep the music musical..















