Simco V12

The latest speaker to join the Simco Audio family.. 
Introducing the Simco V12 

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A high-efficiency horn-loaded two-way, designed by Shakuto Audio, where studio precision meets live energy. The carefully tuned 12" woofer reaches with authority from 36 Hz, while the solid-wood horn delivers natural attack, articulate mids, and effortless scale. 99 dB sensitivity (1 W/1 m), 36–20 kHz response, 8 Ω. Hand-built from Baltic birch with top-tier components.

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Mid-century inspired—minimalism, brutalism, honest materials.

Vitalic-12 is a modern, high-efficiency 2-way that delivers horn dynamics without the room-overrun. A fast 12-inch woofer hands off to a precision waveguide for effortless scale, impact, and low listening fatigue—at everyday volumes and well beyond. 

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Why it feels alive

High efficiency, low compression. Big, unforced dynamics and microdetail at low volume; clean headroom when you push it.

Seamless hand-off. Crossover is tuned by measurement and ear for a relaxed, coherent midband—voices sit forward, never sharp.

Real bass, compact footprint. A tuned enclosure gives agile, tuneful low end—music, not boom.

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Monolithic Wooden Horn

What it is:

A horn carved from a large, solid billet of Baltic birch plywood. The mass and stiffness provide an exceptionally stable acoustic structure.

Musical properties & advantages:

• Minimal coloration. Dense wood damps parasitic vibration—cleaner mids, natural tone.
• Greater intelligibility. Attacks and decays resolve without glassiness; more micro-detail at low levels.
• Soundstage & focus. Tighter localization; stage width and depth remain stable.
• Low listening fatigue. No spiky resonances or ringing—easy to listen for hours.
• Dynamics with control. The structure doesn’t “breathe”: drums hit hard and bass stays tight, even on peaks.

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What you’ll hear

• Center-locked vocals with body and air
• Drum transients that start/stop on a dime
• Brass/strings with bite and shimmer, minus the glare
• A wide, stable stage that stays intact off-axis
  
  

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Key Features

• CNC-machined, solid-birch horn block bonded into the cabinet (maximum rigidity, minimal resonance)
• ≈99 dB sensitivity for vivid dynamics with modest power
• 12″ pro woofer: carbon-fiber–impregnated paper cone and cloth surround.
• Horn-loaded HF in a custom waveguide for control and dynamics
• Hand-built Baltic birch cabinet; internal bracing; low-diffraction edges
• Premium crossover parts; robust binding posts
• Optional Active Vitalic-12 with integrated DSP/amps (plug-and-play, preset voicings)

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Finishes & Options

• Cabinet: Baltic birch — raw/natural ply (clear or matte oil) or custom real-wood veneer (Walnut, Oak, bespoke)
• Baffle: Black silk or full Noir
• Configuration: Passive or Active; matching plinths available

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Your system, your way

• Passive or Active. Run Vitalic-12 with your favorite amp, or choose the integrated DSP/amp option for true plug-and-play (preset voicings and room-friendly trims).
• Amplifier-friendly. High sensitivity works beautifully with quality tubes or low-to-medium-power solid-state.
• Rooms: excels in small-to-medium spaces; scales with placement in larger rooms

Specs

Sold as a pair.

Speakers are custom-built to order to ensure the highest level of quality. Please allow approximately 6–8 weeks for production before shipment.