Leak 2060 (1975–1978)

Name: Leak 2060
Brand: Leak

They don’t shout, they don’t dazzle—just play music with a calm, lived-in grace that feels more like listening to life than to hi-fi.

Overview

The Leak 2060 is sometimes called the "Sandwich 2060" for its driver technology. H.J. Leak & Co. Ltd. built this 3-way floor-standing loudspeaker between 1975 and 1978, and it was designed for flat response and precise reproduction. No gimmicks, just honest engineering and above-average build quality. It was priced at GBP 198.50 each (plus VAT) in 1977. That wasn't cheap, but it wasn't trying to be exotic either.

Don't confuse it with the active preamp of the same name from the 1950s. The 2060 speaker is a physical beast. Each cabinet weighs 23.1kg and is built from 18mm plywood, internally damped with a 15mm layer of asphalt material to control resonance. It doesn't ring or rattle. Owners describe the sound as warm, coherent, "magical" and "refined," like a Wharfedale W60 that finally learned how to relax.

Specifications

Manufacturer	H.J. Leak & Co. Ltd.
Model	2060
Type	3-Way, 3-Speaker, Infinite Baffle (Airtight) Floor Type
Low range unit / Bass cone	300mm (30cm) Leak Sandwich cone type
Medium range unit	100mm (10cm) Cone Type
High range unit	25mm (2.5cm) dome type
Frequency response	45Hz to 20kHz ±3dB
Power handling	50W (DIN standard)
Impedance	8 Ω
Crossover frequency	600 Hz, 3.5 kHz
Internal volume	60L
External dimensions	Height 650mm x Width 380mm x Depth 328mm
Weight	23.1kg
Enclosure material	Plywood with a thickness of 18 mm
Internal damping	Asphalt dump material with a thickness of 15 mm

Key Features

The Sandwich Woofer: A Quiet Revolution

The 2060's woofer is a 300mm Leak "sandwich" cone, an aluminium foil and expanded polystyrene composite. The layered construction helped suppress cone breakup and deliver cleaner bass with less coloration. The roll edge of the cone is damped with adhesive material to further reduce strain and distortion, and the treated cloth surrounds have proven more durable than the rubber types used elsewhere. It's not the fastest bass driver ever made. Owners say it's "good, if not exactly lightning fast," but it's full, adequate, and never boomy. The cabinet is an infinite baffle (acoustic suspension) design, which gives tight, controlled low end without a port.

Mids That Don’t Shout

The 100mm plastic cone midrange unit, shared with the Leak 2030, is where the 2060 truly earns its keep. With a perforated structure and what look like rubber surrounds (prone to drying and cracking over time), this driver is consistently praised for its well-behaved nature. “You won’t find anything shrill, shouty, or peaky about it,” one owner noted. That said, some report the mids lack ultimate body and finesse—certainly not a flaw, but a trade-off in a speaker that prioritizes neutrality over drama. It’s a driver that doesn’t draw attention to itself, which in a world of hyped midranges, is a rare and welcome quality.

Tweeter Truth

The tweeter is a 25mm plastic dome, the same size as the one in the 2030, often identified as a Wharfedale "purple job." It's rated to 20kHz ±3dB, so it's not the most extended tweeter on record, and some users report that horns can get a little strident at high volumes. In most setups it integrates smoothly and avoids the harshness that plagues many speakers of this era. Tweeters can be blown, but replacements are within reach for those willing to dig.

Engineering Grit

What really sets the 2060 apart isn’t just the drivers—it’s the engineering discipline behind them. The design team was among the first to use laser interferometry to measure driver breakup modes, a technique that was practically science fiction in most speaker labs at the time. This attention to detail shows in the speaker’s coherence and lack of resonance. The hand-finished cabinet, with its Spendor/Harbeth-esque gold badges on the rear, looks the part of a premium product, and the 18mm plywood box with asphalt damping ensures it performs like one. Build quality is consistently described as above average—this is not a speaker that feels or sounds like a compromise.

Collectibility & Value

The Leak 2060 trades today as a well-respected, if under-the-radar, classic. A pair recently listed in "very nice physical condition" and "full and perfect working order" sold for £235. Owners who've restored them often report, "They sound excellent to me," and "THEY ARE VERY WELL MADE AND SOUND EXTREMELY GOOD."

But they’re not without issues. Capacitors in the crossover are often described as “as dry as the Sahara,” and the rubber midrange surrounds are known to harden and crack over time. The good news? Maintenance is straightforward. “It’s very easy to replace caps and resistors,” one restorer noted, making the 2060 a forgiving project for the DIY-inclined. As long as the drivers are original Leak units—something verified in at least one listing—the core sound remains intact.

They may not have "snob appeal." They don't do anything particularly horrible, and they play music fairly well.

Market Value

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│ LEAK 2060                                                       May 2026 │
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│ High      $1,050                                  Latest             $59 │
│ Median    $55                                     Trend             ▲ Up │
│ Low       $10                                     Volume          ~13/mo │
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