Minissimo Forte
When Crystal Cable launched the original, glass cabinet Arabesque in 2009, the audio world was stunned by the performance of a speaker that sounded as clean and clear as it looked. The Arabesque shape of this groundbreaking loudspeaker was developed to prevent resonance and standing waves and to eliminate parallel walls and common dimensions, resulting in natural resonant decay without resorting to damping materials. This unique design and technology was then further perfected in the following Arabesque speaker models: the Arabesque Mini, the Arabesque III and the Minissimo.
Now, the new Minissimo Forte takes things to an even higher level. Crystal Cable’s goal was to further refine the performance possible from a standmount loudspeaker, while maintaining its predecessor’s beauty and compactness. An advanced new passive-active crossover has been added, alongside special fully balanced filter technology. Our unique MAD™ (Multiple Absorption and Dispersion) system and the new stable and decoupled stand further reduce cavity resonances, and improve sound quality. Together, this series of engineering improvements delivers superb sonic performance.
Standard Colours
other colours available upon request
Champagne
Fire Glow Red
Matt Black
Developing the cabinet
One key design aim was to take the Minissimo’s cabinet and support stand out of the equation, making them as acoustically inert as possible. This was done by identifying and then eliminating all vibration paths inside the speaker, by the fitment of a special layer of internal resonance-reducing material. This is unique in the field of loudspeaker design, and has further lowered cabinet noise as well as preventing extraneous vibrations between cabinet and stand.
Developing the crossover
For the ‘passive-active’ crossover design, our engineers benefited greatly from the spectacular results achieved while designing the Symphony loudspeaker of sister-brand Siltech, with which Crystal Cable shares all resources and production facilities. Most loudspeakers employ a passive separation filter using coils to provide the drivers with the correct signal, but this can cause non-linearity and dynamic compression of the signal. The passive-active filter used in Minissimo Forte eliminates these limitations by using frequency dependent components, which allows for much greater control of the sound, higher resolution of details in the music, and increases the dynamic range.
The Speaker
Features
Cabinet
Machined from Solid Aluminum. Engineered for Silence.
The Minissimo Forte cabinet is precision-machined from a single PU aluminum alloy block, creating an ultra-rigid foundation for its premium drive units.
The carefully engineered MAD™ structure diffuses resonance, allowing the drivers to deliver the music — not the cabinet.
The result?
A translucent, glass-clear presentation that reveals remarkable detail and purity.
Stand
Stability Meets Acoustic Precision
Each Minissimo Forte is paired with a bespoke aluminum stand, designed to position the tweeter perfectly at ear level.
Engineered to remain acoustically inert, it minimizes resonance rather than introducing it. Structural decoupling prevents vibration transfer from stand to cabinet.
The stand also houses the passive-active system, integrating engineering and elegance in one seamless form.
Crossover
A Radical Passive-Active Approach
Crystal Cable developed a near-unique passive-active crossover system.
By combining powered electronics with the elimination of traditional coils, signal loss is reduced to a minimum, preserving more of the original electrical integrity.
The result is:
• Greater accuracy
• Enhanced detail
• Improved vibrancy
• Long-term consistency
A more precise and emotionally engaging sound than conventional passive designs.
The Scala
Optimizing Sound Radiation
To further refine performance, our engineers developed The Scala: a precision-machined acoustic form placed atop the Minissimo Forte.
Its function is to optimize the radiation pattern and enhance live-like presentation across different room types.
Technical Highlights
• 3D-machined from solid aluminum
• Staircase geometry modeled using advanced COMSOL physics
• Acoustically optimized to elevate the Arabesque Minissimo platform
A subtle form. A profound acoustic impact.
Specifications
Technical Overview
Crossover Filter
Semi-active balanced second-order filter (low Q)
Internal Wiring
Crystal Cable Infinite Crystal Silver
Performance
• Efficiency: 95 dB / 2.83 V
• THD: < 0.2%
• Impedance: 16 Ohm
• Maximum SPL: 105 dB
• Frequency Response: 48 Hz – 38 kHz (±3 dB)
• Bass Power: 150 W
“The best Gets Better.”
Minissimo Forte
