Vintage Classic VIII
Heritage collection entry-level floorstanding speaker Vintage Classic: the same 200 mm IsoFlare with magnesium tweeter from the VIII SM in a dual cavity floor cabinet with BassTrax port, extending down to 30 Hz.
Vintage Classic VIII SM
Heritage collection support monitor Vintage Classic: 200 mm IsoFlare point source transducer with magnesium tweeter, downward-firing BassTrax port, and presence and high-frequency controls, in a classic rectangular walnut cabinet.
Official finishes Walnut
Availability, lead time and price: confirmed in your quotation.
Description
The Vintage Classic VIII SM is the sole stand-mount model in the heritage Vintage Classic collection, designed for those seeking the character of a classic British loudspeaker in a compact, easily integrated cabinet. It features a 200 mm IsoFlare point source driver — a multi-fibre bass/mid cone with FyneFlute surround and a 25 mm magnesium dome compression tweeter on a ferrite motor — which aligns bass, midrange, and treble from a single point for stable imaging. The enclosure utilises a simplified version of the downward-firing BassTrax port, dispersing bass in 360° to ease placement. The crossover, bi-wired and low-loss, is handcrafted on a damped fibreboard panel and treated with the Cryo-Lite cryogenic process, incorporating high-frequency energy and presence controls. The rectangular cabinet, crafted from high-density fibreboard with natural walnut veneer and a black baffle, is designed and manufactured in Scotland.
- The sole standmount model in the Vintage Classic heritage collection.
- 200 mm IsoFlare point source driver with FyneFlute surround and 25 mm magnesium dome compression tweeter (ferrite magnet)
- Simplified loading via BassTrax down-firing port with 360° dispersion Tractrix diffuser
- Bi-wired low-loss filter with Cryo-Lite cryogenic treatment and high-frequency energy controls (±3 dB) and presence controls (±3 dB)
- High-density fibre cabinet with natural walnut veneer and black baffle, manufactured in Scotland
Design
With rectangular lines that are wider than they are deep, featuring natural walnut veneer over a black baffle and a Scottish-inspired woven fabric grille affixed with concealed magnets; the high-frequency energy and presence controls are housed on the front, in the style of classic monitors.
Placement
Designed as a stand-mounted monitor, it should be placed on a rigid stand to elevate the IsoFlare transducer to listening height; its downward-firing BassTrax port accommodates various room placements effectively.
Official Finishes
- Walnut
Before choosing this model
The Vintage Classic VIII SM is the standmount in this family, using a 200 mm IsoFlare driver. It measures 540 × 330 × 294 mm and weighs 16.1 kg per speaker. Calculate the final height with your chosen stands, alongside their support area and load capacity. Confirm that your enquiry concerns the SM: the Vintage Classic VIII without that suffix is a floorstanding model.
Fyne recommends an amplifier rated at 30–180 W RMS. This range is a starting point: tell us your amplifier model, listening distance and usual volume so we can discuss the pairing.
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Recommended retail price in Spain€4,199.99per pair · VAT includedSource: MGY distributor price list (10 Jul 2026). The price that applies to you is confirmed in a written quotation.
Price, selected version, availability and estimated lead time are confirmed individually before any order.
Purchasing, listening and delivery
Ordering and system matching
Ask about the selected version and matching with your amplifier, sources and room. Supply arrangements will be confirmed in the quotation. An enquiry does not confirm a sale.
Listening sessions and demonstrations
You can request a listening session by appointment at our Barcelona office (Carrer de Modolell, 57). When we arrange the appointment we confirm which equipment is available to hear, along with the date and time.
Home demonstrations are not offered for this product.
Delivery and setup
Delivery, its cost and the estimated timing are confirmed in writing in your quotation, for your delivery address and before you accept it.
Installation and setup can be requested as an additional service. We assess feasibility and quote it separately.
Technologies
Three Fyne Audio solutions work together to focus the image, control the bass, and reduce resonances.
- IsoFlare
IsoFlare is Fyne Audio's point source principle: the bass/midrange and treble share a common central point, ensuring the sound emanates from a single location. The aim is to achieve a coherent and stable image across a wide listening area.
- BassTrax
BassTrax is Fyne Audio's bass diffusion system based on a tractrix profile. It manages the low-frequency output of the loudspeaker to distribute bass energy more evenly throughout the room.
- FyneFlute
FyneFlute is Fyne Audio's cone suspension/termination technology. It addresses the behaviour of the cone edge to manage unwanted resonances within the speaker's operating range.
Specifications
Acoustics
- System type
- 2-way, downward-firing port, with Tractrix BassTrax diffuser
- Sensitivity (2.83 V @ 1 m)
- 91 dB
- Nominal Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Frequency response (−6 dB typical in room)
- 34 Hz – 34 kHz
Amplification
- Recommended amplifier power
- 30 – 180 W RMS
- Maximum Power
- 360 W
- Continuous Power Handling
- 90 W RMS
Transducers
- Driver configuration
- 1 × 200 mm IsoFlare point source (multi-fibre bass/mid cone with FyneFlute surround) with 25 mm magnesium dome compression tweeter, ferrite magnet system
Frequencies and filters
- Crossover frequency
- 1.8 kHz
- Filter type
- Low-loss passive bi-wiring, 2nd order low-pass, 1st order high-pass, with Cryo-Lite cryogenic treatment
- System settings
- High frequency energy (1.8 kHz – 34 kHz) ±3 dB · Presence (2.5 – 5.0 kHz) ±3 dB
Construction
- Enclosure type
- High-density fibre with walnut veneer and extensive internal bracing
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions
- 540 × 330 × 294 mm
- Net weight
- 16.1 kg
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Request a listening session for the Vintage Classic VIII SM
Ask about amplifier matching, placement and the feasibility of a listening session by appointment. The demonstration model, venue and date must be confirmed.
More from the series Vintage Classic
Vintage Classic X
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Vintage Classic XII
The largest column in the Vintage Classic heritage collection, featuring a 300 mm IsoFlare and a 75 mm titanium tweeter with ferrite motor, sensitivity of 96 dB, and response from 25 Hz.
FS5 Stand
Speaker stand manufactured in the United Kingdom, featuring a 5 mm laser-cut steel platform, fillable steel columns, and an aluminium base with adjustable spikes. Discontinued model.
Official sources consulted
Data verified with official Fyne Audio documentation. Reviewed: 2026-06-11.