October 3rd, 2024 – Audiovector is pleased to announce the launch of its new Trapeze Reimagined loudspeaker in North America. This stunning new speaker combines classic design elements with the latest audio technology to deliver a refined performance that brings every genre of music to life.
In 1979, Audiovector’s founder, Ole Klifoth, launched the Trapez—his first commercial speaker. The mother of all future Audiovector speakers, the Trapez was designed to reproduce the true sound of a concert hall. The new Trapeze Reimagined follows that very same principle, featuring the most innovative modern technology while paying homage to the company’s very first loudspeaker. It embodies 45 years of passion, innovation, and love for music.
The Trapeze Reimagined excels in transporting the listener to the heart of a live event. However, the new speaker’s classic Danish styling ensures that it makes an impression that goes far beyond the sound. Due to the unique design, the front of the speaker is angled towards the listener, whilst its rear remains parallel to the wall, adding timeless elegance to any room. The cabinet itself is hand-veneered for a sleek fit and finish, and generously braced for low distortion and coloration.
The Audiovector 5” midrange driver uses a supremely strong Neodynium magnet for maximum power and control. Distortion is extremely low thanks to a patented distortion-shorting cap in the magnet. The light membrane features a corrugated ‘concertina’ surround for the superfast performance required to blend with the AMT treble driver.
The unique, proprietary linear phase crossover incorporates precision components, each specifically manufactured for its intended purpose. Just as the original Trapez used a 6 dB per octave linear phase crossover topology, so too does the new Trapeze Reimagined. This approach is the only way to achieve a perfect step response and deliver such a clear, natural sound. Other in-house technologies include cryogenically treated tin flash/copper capacitors, air-cooled, metal-housed resistors for bass and midrange, an array of film resistors in the treble to avoid induction distortion, and precision-wound coils, all falling within ± 1% tolerance levels.
The in-house bass driver features a 12” membrane and a 4” voice coil, delivering low distortion and clean bass notes. With its rubber ‘concertina’ surround, the bass driver is fast enough to blend seamlessly with the superfast midrange driver. The extremely low distortion allows for unusually natural and dynamic vocals, as well as a beautifully rich sound without boom or bloom.
Inside the cabinet, Audiovector’s Diffraction Absorption Control, a thick layer of natural felt around the mid and treble drivers, absorbs reflected energy, allowing the drivers to function as point sources. The shape of the angled cabinet eliminates standing waves and ensures optimal conditions for the speaker’s drivers.
The Trapeze Reimagined use double mechanical decoupling, a 2-layer aluminium plinth incorporating built-in decoupling via carbon steel ball bearings and stylish Audiovector spikes. This combination reduces distortion, optimises the speaker/floor interaction, and delivers a clean, precise performance.
Audiovector’s Managing Director, Mads Klifoth, said, "I am very proud of our new loudspeakers. The Trapeze Reimagined takes all of Audiovector’s design heritage and combines it with the latest audio principles to create something truly special. These speakers bring elegance to any room and, most importantly, are a whole lot of fun to listen to."
MSRP: USD 19,995; CAD 26,995.
The Trapeze Reimagined is available in four standard finishes: Black Ash, Nordic Oak, Italian Walnut and White Silk. Only carefully selected real wood veneers are used. Audiovector also offers custom finishes, hand-painted in Denmark.
Discover more about Audiovector and the Trapeze Reimagined here: www.audiovector.com
