Joseph Audio PULSAR Compact LoudSpeaker

Very Well Made In The USA

The Joseph Audio Pulsar establishes a new benchmark in mini monitor performance.  It truly conveys the scale of a much larger speaker, combined with the speed, precise imaging and resolution that “mini” fans have always prized.  

The Pulsar utilizes the same ultra high resolution tweeter found in our top of the line Pearl3, seamlessly married to a newly developed precision cast magnesium cone long throw woofer. Dual sets of Cardas patented binding posts permit bi-wire or bi-amplification.



A two-way compact of impeccable craftmanship and sonic insight. This bass reflex design makes listening deep into the mix an altogether revelatory experience. Borrowing much of the cabinet and driver technology (including the superb tweeter) and advanced Infinite Slope crossover technology from the flagship Pearl, The diminutive Pulsar outputs music with smooth bass response and profound midrange purity. Its overall lack of grain couled with speed and clarity naturally bring to mind a ribbon or electrostatic. And in dynamic contrasts and transient behavior it is a veritable light-saber. It’s a speaker that combines the sophisticated sonic characteristics of a superb mini-monitor with the punch and much of the weight of a larger speaker. Ideal for the smaller home, and for our Mid-Priced Loudspeaker Of The Year Award.”




Specification :

Impedance: 8 ohms nominal, 6 ohms minimum.


System impedance indicates whether the speaker presents a "hard" or "easy" load on the amplifier. True 8 ohm speakers are less amplifier and cable sensitive, and partner well with a broader range of amplifiers, including tube designs.



Crossover: 2 way Parallel Asymmetrical Infinite Slope Crossover at 2 kHz.


Constructed of specially selected components, each network is tested and individually calibrated to a high degree of precision, resulting in a virtually perfect match to the original design prototype.

The steep filter slope ensures good acoustical behavior in the crossover regions, with a minimum of acoustical interference, along with low distortion and wide dynamic range. Driver acoustic responses are in-phase throughout the crossover regions.



Frequency Response:

The Pulsar delivers a very smooth and even response over a very broad listening window. Unlike conventional low order crossover designs, the speaker retains its sonic balance over a wide angle both vertically and horizontally. This results in a higher level of fidelity than a simple on axis measurement can reveal.



Listening window response:  within 2dB from 42 Hz to 20 kHz.



Dimensions and weight: 15" (381 mm) H x 9" (229 mm) W x 13" (229 mm) D.



Shipping weight approx 36 lbs. each (16.3 kg) / Packed in individual cartons.






Review :

For those of you who have dreamed of owning relatively compact stand mount monitors that really do convey the sense of reproducing (near) full-range bass, your loudspeaker has arrived.”

— Chris Martens, The Absolute Sound



“Extraordinarily powerful low bass, considering the speaker’s modest dimensions...an uncolored, natural midrange.”


Youtube DEMO Video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMD-fF29lCw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwRi38OpsDY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWjLmoxdZ3w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR1HBXCBMfg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxTmLgVSCuI

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