The Ara is a conventional bass reflex bookshelf loudspeaker that boasts a superb natural sound quality. The Ara can perform well with a low powered budget amplifier although when partnered with the highest possible quality amplification at higher power levels the Ara can outperform many of the best bookshelf loudspeakers produced regardless of price. The Ara can be placed away from a wall where it will produce a light bass output or close to a wall for a more powerfull bass. It can be stand, shelf or wall mounted.