{"id":582650,"date":"2026-04-03T10:14:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T10:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/582650\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T10:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T10:14:18","slug":"leak-adds-compact-sandwich-100-to-its-revived-loudspeaker-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/582650\/","title":{"rendered":"LEAK adds compact Sandwich 100 to its revived loudspeaker range"},"content":{"rendered":"

LEAK has added a third model to its revived Sandwich loudspeaker range. The Sandwich 100 is a two-way standmount that sits below the Sandwich 150 and Sandwich 250, both of which arrived in 2024, and is aimed at listeners whose rooms demand something smaller, whether on a desktop<\/a> or in a more bijou listening space.<\/p>\n

The original LEAK Sandwich debuted in 1961, its mid\/bass cone constructed from expanded polystyrene foam sandwiched between two sheets of aluminium foil. The result was a diaphragm that was both light and stiff, enabling what LEAK called true pistonic motion. Sixty-five years on, the same core principle underpins the new model\u2019s driver, though the materials have moved on considerably.<\/p>\n

Drivers<\/p>\n

The Sandwich 100\u2019s 15cm mid\/bass driver uses a cone built around a core of Rohacell aircraft-grade structural foam between aluminium skins, bonded with aerospace-grade adhesives. According to LEAK, this combination delivers ultra-fast transient response and low harmonic and intermodulation distortion. A long-throw motor system with a high-gauss magnet and low-loss suspension is said to ensure linear excursion even at higher volume levels.<\/p>\n

The tweeter is a 3cm coated textile dome, larger than is typical for a loudspeaker at this price point. LEAK says the increased diameter allows for a lower crossover point and better power handling than smaller alternatives.<\/p>\n

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Crossover<\/p>\n

Driver integration is handled by a crossover set at 2.2kHz, using polypropylene capacitors, air-core inductors and low-loss resistors. LEAK says the layout was developed through extended listening and engineering trials, with accurate time alignment between drivers as the stated priority.<\/p>\n

Cabinet design<\/p>\n

The cabinet walls are formed from an outer skin of MDF bonded to an inner layer of high-density particle board, with a specialised adhesive filling that LEAK says adds resonance-damping properties. Internal bracing, acoustic damping material and a rear-firing port complete the enclosure.<\/p>\n

Size and finish<\/p>\n

At 34x21x25cm, the cabinet is compact by standmount standards. Externally, the Sandwich 100 wears a walnut veneer finish with aluminium driver trims, though its front baffle is finished in soft-touch matt black rather than the walnut veneer used on the 150 and 250.<\/p>\n

Specs<\/p>\n

Sensitivity is quoted at 86dB, nominal impedance at 6 ohms, and LEAK recommends amplification of between 25 and 100wpc. Bass extension is specified at 44Hz (-6dB).<\/p>\n

Pricing and availability<\/p>\n

The LEAK Sandwich 100 is available from mid-April, priced at \u00a3499 per pair. EU and US pricing has not been provided.<\/p>\n

Further information: LEAK Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

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