THE 9.88 SYSTEM
π X π + .01 = 9.88
SOME TIMES, MORE REALLY IS MORE
With the 9.88 Loudspeaker System, our award-winning modular 9.87 speaker finds it’s true destiny. What was already extraordinary becomes something breathtaking: the high-resolution wideband Pi monitor and the active Ripol Pi bass module are now joined by the delicately tuned .01 midrange module – and together, they unfold a sound experience that feels closer to magic than to technology.
It’s not an upgrade. It’s a transformation.
A deepening of emotion. A widening of space. A new intensity in the way music touches the soul.
The result: a perfectly balanced ensemble, more personal, more expressive – capable of capturing every nuance of musical artistry, from the gentlest whisper to the most powerful crescendo.
9.88 – The new reference. Nothing less.
The 9.88 – crafted right here
THE 9.88 IN THE PRESS
Jonathan Valin
JV’s Best of High End Munich 2025
Best Sound of Show (cost considered): Voxativ 9.88
Voxativ showed its €75k 9.88 floorstander—essentially a modular augmented one-way with an AC-4nP wideband driver in the top cabinet, a 0.1 midrange in a separate cabinet beneath it, and Voxativ’s active RiPol bass in a third cabinet below the other two. Driven by Voxativ 805 amps and sourced by a Voxativ server, the 9.88s produced a rich, dark, lovely sound on The Castellows “Hurricane,” with single-driver coherence and sonic uniformity and virtually undetectable crossovers (yes, it has crossovers) at the lower midrange and bass. This is a greatly improved speaker with a unique of-a-piece beauty and naturalness to its sound—the best “affordable” (or, at least, quasi-affordable) offering in my component category.
Ken Micallef
The Berlin-made electronics and loudspeakers in the Voxativ room were impressive and riveting, moving air like a freight train.
This unusual setup was super detailed, powerful and colorful, playing hyper dance with subsonic bass tones from City Mashups, and flowing Norwegian folk from Mari Boine Persen. Voxativ made thrilling music of power and sleekness.
Julie Mullins
In the listening seat, on a live Mighty Sam McLain track recorded during a concert in Germany, drum impact—thwacks—startled me. Kick-bass kicked ass.
“Purists might disagree, but for many listeners, having equipment that enables subtle sonic adjustments is welcome. This rings true for me, as I enjoy a wide variety of musical styles. Evidently Voxativ's Founder and Chief Engineer Inés Adler does too. Adler, a former designer of engines for Daimler's Mercedes-Benz marque, has made modern updates and options available for vintage hi-fi approaches.”
Michael Lavorgna
Berlin-based Voxativ was showing their new 9.88 System that adds a midrange driver and crossover to their 9.87 system. Yes, I said crossover.
In a system that was delicate, detailed, and sparklingly alive. In other words, it sounded like a Voxativ system.
TAS Golden Ear 2018
The Golden Ear for the Voxativ 9.87isn’t just a trophy—it’s a tribute to the emotional authenticity the 9.87 delivers. Every note resonates with crystal clarity, every performance pulses with raw energy, and every moment of listening becomes deeply human. For those who seek the truest expression of musical artistry, the Voxativ 9.87 stands peerless—a masterpiece that speaks directly to the soul.
