{"product_id":"opera-prima-v2-bookshelf-speakers-pair","title":"Opera Prima V2 Bookshelf Speakers; pair","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f5f0; border-left: 4px solid #A3704D; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e We have limited Rosewood units in stock. Concrete Gray special order from Italy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Opera Prima V2 is a handcrafted two-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker built in Italy, pairing custom Scan-Speak drivers with a hand-tuned crossover for natural, low-distortion sound. It looks like a classic standmount, but the engineering underneath is anything but ordinary. Opera drew on decades of research into cabinet acoustics and driver behavior, voicing the Prima V2 by ear in a real listening room rather than chasing measurement curves alone. The result stays open and musically connected even at low volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Opera Prima V2\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimized cabinet geometry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Minimizes internal resonances and controls decay across critical midband frequencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom 180 mm aluminum woofer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (7.1”): Developed with Scan-Speak for fast transients and low coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModified 26 mm soft dome tweeter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1.0”): Tailored chamber damping for smooth, extended treble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision crossover network\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Features Vishay resistors, Mundorf capacitors, and proprietary inductors for exceptional phase control and tonal clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual-density internal damping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: High-mass polyurethane absorber reduces internal reflections by an order of magnitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in new finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose from rich Rosewood or modern Concrete Gray for a look that suits both classic and contemporary rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted to Opera’s Italian design standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with furniture-grade finish and acoustically intelligent detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCabinet Design That Controls Resonance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost speaker builders treat the cabinet as a formality, a box to house the drivers. Opera treats it as an acoustic environment, just like your listening room. The Prima V2’s cabinet proportions were re-engineered to distribute internal modes across a wider frequency range, reducing peak resonances and controlling decay. Combined with a high-density polyurethane internal absorber, these design choices reduce internal noise and coloration by a factor of ten compared to previous generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is greater low-level resolution, better spatial articulation, and superior musical realism even at modest volumes. Every surface and joint has been tuned not just for strength, but for silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/opera-prima-v2-cabinet-pair.jpg?v=1780656357\" alt=\"Opera Prima V2 bookshelf speakers in Rosewood, front and rear, showing the leather-wrapped baffle, wood side panels, and rear bass-reflex port\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDriver Collaboration with Scan-Speak\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRather than spec’ing off-the-shelf components, Opera worked closely with Scan-Speak to refine every aspect of the Prima V2’s drivers. The 180 mm black-anodized aluminum woofer delivers fast, clean bass and transparent midrange thanks to a carefully controlled mass-to-compliance ratio and custom magnet assembly. It produces strong dynamic swing with low distortion and excellent dispersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tweeter is a 26 mm soft dome unit, modified internally to match Opera’s house voicing. With carefully damped chamber materials and double ferrite magnets, it balances sparkle with softness, integrating smoothly with the woofer without drawing attention to itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/opera-prima-v2-woofer-detail.jpg?v=1780656362\" alt=\"Close-up of the Opera Prima V2 custom 180 mm Scan-Speak aluminum-cone woofer mounted in the leather-wrapped baffle\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA Crossover Worth Talking About\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOpera doesn’t treat the crossover like a back-end detail. Every aspect, from the acoustic slopes to the layout of the PCB, was voiced in the listening room, not just the lab. The network uses Vishay resistors and Mundorf capacitors in both the signal and ground paths, delivering exceptional transparency. Inductors were built to Opera’s specs for coil geometry and adhesive treatment, avoiding phase anomalies and preserving spatial integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost importantly, this crossover was built to respect the natural behavior of the drivers, not to force them into arbitrary alignment. The acoustic phase remains stable across the transition point, which sits at 2500 Hz. The result is a speaker that remains composed at low volume but doesn’t fall apart when pushed, a rare achievement in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/opera-prima-v2-crossover-detail.jpg?v=1780656367\" alt=\"Opera Prima V2 crossover board showing the custom hand-wound inductor labeled 0.29 mH, Vishay resistors, and Mundorf capacitors on Opera's blue PCB\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReal Engineering, Real Listening\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat separates the Prima V2 from so many bookshelf speakers is how little it changes as volume goes up. Distortion stays low, articulation remains consistent, and the overall tonal balance holds steady. Opera’s unique articulation measurements, developed in-house, confirm what you hear in the room: a speaker that scales without smearing, distorting, or hardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith a sensitivity of 90 dB and a nominal 6-ohm impedance (minimum 3.8 ohms), the Prima V2 is flexible with both solid-state and tube amplification. It presents a load that’s friendly without being dull, and an impedance phase that’s easy on most quality amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/opera-prima-v2-listening-room.jpg?v=1780656372\" alt=\"Opera Prima V2 bookshelf speakers in Rosewood flanking a tube integrated amplifier on a wooden console in a sunlit room\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore in the Opera Classica Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Prima V2 is the larger of the two standmounts in Opera’s Classica line, and a natural starting point if you plan to grow into floorstanders later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/opera-mezza-v2-bookshelf-speakers-pair\"\u003eOpera Mezza V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The compact standmount in the line, a smaller-room alternative to the Prima.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/opera-grand-mezza-v2-floorstanding-speakers-pair\"\u003eOpera Grand Mezza V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The floorstanding step up, with deeper bass for larger rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/opera-quinta-v2-floorstanding-speakers-pair\"\u003eOpera Quinta V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The larger Classica floorstander for full-range output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/opera-sp1-speaker-stand-pair\"\u003eOpera SP1 Speaker Stand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The matching stand, built to set the Prima V2 at the right listening height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe’re a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you’re visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don’t just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOpera Prima V2 Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eTwo-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e26 mm (1.0”) soft dome, aluminum front plate, double ferrite 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style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e90 dB (2.83V \/ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e6 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e3.8 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e25 – 100 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