Spendor SA1 and D1 Generations: Every Model Compared

Last updated: October 9, 2026

The Spendor SA1 and D1 line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the Spendor SA1 to the Spendor D1. Ratings run from 3.3/5 to 3.5/5.

Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.

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Generation by generation

SA1 to D1

The Spendor D1 replaced the Spendor SA1. It rates higher, 3.5/5 against 3.3/5.

Spec SA1 D1
Drivers 6” (150mm) ep38 polymer cone woofer, 0.9” (22mm) soft dome tweeter 1x 22mm LPZ polyamide dome tweeter, 1x 150mm EP77 polymer cone mid/bass
Weight 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) each 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each

Frequently Asked Questions

How many generations of the Spendor SA1 and D1 are there?

Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Spendor SA1 and D1, from the Spendor SA1 to the Spendor D1.

What replaced the Spendor SA1?

The Spendor D1 replaced the Spendor SA1. It is rated 3.5/5, against 3.3/5 for the Spendor SA1.