Wilson Benesch


At the heart of the Torus is the core, a formidable 16kg precision machined steel column, with the two large rare earth magnets of the push-pull motor either side. The core is the reference point for every other component in the design, acting both to focus structural borne resonance directly to earth with zero reference to the outer enclosure and also a high capacity heat sink.

In the Torus, where huge amounts of low frequency energy are generated, thermal efficiency is a critical concern. In addition to the steel core, Wilson Benesch developed a Boron Nitride coil in collaboration with Oxford University. Boron Nitride offers the high electrical conductivity required by any coil design, but its thermal conductivity supersedes that of copper by several orders of magnitude.

The elegant and minimal toroidal shape of the Torus is a testament to the use of purist geometry in every component. Whether it be often earth shattering low frequencies in a home cinema, or the attack and dynamics of a drum solo, the Torus never misses a beat or fails to deliver the physical impact that we know and love of low frequency sound.


DESIGN Precision machined MDF cabinet with steel bracing
Sealed enclosure
Super low compliance suspension.
DIMENSIONS 18" carbon fibre diaphragm
Diameter: 450mm ( 17.7")
Height: 330mm ( 12.9")
Weight per unit: 32kg ( 70.5lbs)
Internal volume: 24L
PERFORMANCE Impedance: 8Ω per coil (can be wired in series or parallel)
Frequency response: 10Hz - 150Hz
Peak: -6dB at 18Hz
Sensitivity: 100dB at 1 metre
1000W peak program
FINISHES Black piano gloss cabinet
Black anodised linished terminal block
High gloss carbon fibre diaphragm
Polished chrome anodised exterior pole component