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Specs
Drivers:
Our new drivers for the Raven II and Raven III speakers are made to our specifications by our friends at Seas in Norway. They are 94 db efficient, with a 8 Ohm impedance. The frequency response of the driver is 30 Hz to 20,000. Our new design is developed to increase performance in the bass registers and deliver uncompromising detail and imaging with a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Impedance: 8ohms
Efficiency: 94db
Enclosure Design:
Our enclosure is a front ported box that delivers great audio down into below 40 Hz. The Raven III floor standing speakers are designed to deliver excellent, full range sound with realistic bass. They are smooth, coherent, and detailed, allowing you to hear nuance in the recordings. We enjoy listening to them with a wide range of music from electronic and rock, to blues, jazz, classical, and country. These speakers make you want to get up and dance :)
They are easy to work with in terms of room placement and work excellent in a wide range of room sizes from small to moderately large (our listening room is 16' x 22' with 10' ceilings).
If you have questions about this please feel free to call and talk to Christopher.
Dimensions
Speaker Dimensions:
Width: 12-1/2"
Depth: 11-3/4"
Height: 33-1/4"
Weight: 48 LBS each
Shipping Dimensions (per box):
Width: 16-1/2"
Depth: 16"
Height: 38"
Weight: 55 LBS
Materials
We work hard to build our products with responsible practices and work with FSC certified wood vendors and environmentally conscious products like Richlite. We also work to minimize our packaging designs carbon footprint as much as possible. We are always looking for ways to make things responsibly in the USA.
Solid Walnut or Ash sides, top, and bottom
Richlite front baffle
Walnut Veneer plywood back panel
Black Cat Cable hookup wire
Cardas speaker terminals
Fern & Roby Driver manufactured by SEAS
Awards & Reviews
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“Hi Christopher
Brought some fellow audio enthusiasts over last couple weeks. The comments are always same, ‘sounds amazing!’ and ‘easy to live with’
No matter the format or recording particulars it just always sounds good with the Raven III.
Two of these friends are kind of stuck like I was with these theoretically ‘ultra-resolving’ modern speakers that went from ‘sounds great’ to ‘turn that bright song down’ in a second….
Nothing on these speakers sounds unlistenable. Better recordings are rewarded, they tell the truth and are dynamic as hell at times (even with 8 watt 300Bs). They just don't shout at you on poorer modern recordings
I think all were jealous a bit:)
One of my buddies actually patted the top of the right speaker after a 5 hour vinyl session on his way out the door, like he was saying bye.”
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"When I got [the position of the speakers] nailed in perfectly, I was really impressed with the full range quality of the sound. [It was] very, very coherent and seamless and the tone quality of this speaker. Whether I was playing electric or acoustic music, it just seemed very natural and organic. Yeah, it just pulled me in to the music.
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The craftmanship in this speaker is exquisite. I love the look of this speaker, it's so simple and so elegant. It's easy on the eyes and exudes quality. "
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"Speaking of finishes, the American walnut boxes had even more color, depth and texture in the grain than I remembered with the other two pairs. There are honey-brown highlights in this wood grain that are stunning, and I couldn’t imagine selecting a more beautiful solid-wood enclosure to grace the inside of my listening room. Christopher said he was still using the same source for the walnut, but there will still be differences from tree to tree. This tree, however, must have been glorious in its time.
There’s just one more thing about the wood on the Fern and Roby Raven IIIs. When you touch it, it isn’t perfectly smooth and glossy and hand-rubbed with 44 layers of lacquer. When I said texture, I meant it. You can feel the wood, the grain, the nearly imperceptible heat and energy that comes off the surface. That gives the Raven III a slightly rustic air to it, but it’s rustic like a ranch in Telluride is rustic. It’s rustic opulence, which is a wonderful thing and that’s why these Raven speakers form such a quick personal connection with me.
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The Fern and Roby Raven III had a more direct approach to my heart. It makes an extraordinary argument for single driver speakers. It’s nicely proportioned and looks fantastic in my listening room. [The Ravens] made friends with every amp it met, which isn’t always the case with high-efficiency transducers. Best of all, it did what the other two Ravens did—I connected with them so deeply that I started thinking about all the things they would add to my life if I went in this direction rather than a more conventional high-end audio path.
Because I can imagine that life so easily, with these friends always nearby, the Fern and Roby Raven III is highly recommended."
Read the entire review here.
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There is something so classic about a walnut-encased full-range driver loudspeaker. The Fern And Roby Raven III tap into a look and sound that will appeal to many. It does forgo some of the typical audiophile exterior for a more mid century vibe, but sonically it is so much more than a simple talking piece. It does a fair amount of talking all itself. Midband resolution and a relaxed yet refined delivery produce a good vibe, along with an easy-to-like tonality that harkens back to hifi days of yore. The 94 dB efficiency will allow it to tap into even more old school tech like low-wattage tube amplification. It’s a stellar package that highlights a nice evolution for the brand. Well done
Read the entire review here.
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"I just heard [the Raven IIIs] at Axpona 2024 and was blown away. Entirely unique sound and highly recommended. An excellent reminder that you have to hear the gear before you decide what to buy. I loved them."
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Return Policy
We offer a 14-day audition period for limited products made by Fern & Roby during which you can return your Fern & Roby speakers or amplifier for any reason.
This program is subject to the following conditions:
Payment in full for the products covered by this program.
Our payment processor does not refund processing fees, therefore all returns will incorporate a 3.5% fee for the original transaction and also for the refund deducted from the refund.
14-day time period for the home trial begins upon receipt of product.
Return can be for any reason, but you must call or email within the given time period for return authorization.
Equipment must be returned in as-new condition, or you may be liable for repair costs or re-stocking fees.
Returns must be shipped within one week of receiving the return authorization.
Customers (US & International) are responsible for all shipping charges, outbound and return.
International returns must be shipped to us with all shipping and customs brokerage fees prepaid.
Shipping charges, customs fees, and customs brokerage fees will not be refunded or reimbursed.
Original purchase funds will be processed within five business days of the receipt of the unit.
Sales that involve a trade-in are final and cannot be combined with other discounts.
Sales that involve a package discount with other products are final.
Sales of b-stock, demo, or trade-in units are final.
