Thursday 15th May 2025. Introducing the Warwick Acoustics APERIO – GoldenSound Signature Edition
Warwickshire, UK: Warwick Acoustics, developer of revolutionary Electrostatic Audio Systems for the High-End consumer and automotive markets announces the official launch of the Warwick Acoustics APERIO GoldenSound Signature Edition (GSE) headphone system at High End Munich, 2025.
Warwick Acoustics has been working with GoldenSound for some time to create a new and unique variant of the ultimate listening experience, the flagship APERIO headphone system.Combining the engineering excellence of Warwick Acoustics with GoldenSound’s deep appreciation of headphone acoustics has led to the creation of a new perspective on a revered product that delivers a flawless listening experience.
The Story of Perfection Reimagined
The APERIO has been deemed by many in the audio industry to be one of the best sounding headphone systems available today. Critics say it delivers a true reproduction of the original recording in extreme detail, without embellishment or colouration, resulting in, arguably, the worlds the most remarkable and immersive head-fi experience.
Following an in-depth review, and after spending a month living with the APERIO, GoldenSound – a British high-end audio expert whose masterful reviews have earned him a large following and reputation among headphone enthusiasts - shared his thoughts, admiration and excitement for the APERIO with us. At the same time, Goldensound expressed that for his ‘ears’ and personal taste, some gentle re-tuning of the sound signature could allow the APERIO to deliver a new interpretation of perfection that no other headphone system has ever reached. We, at Warwick Acoustics, were intrigued to ‘hear’ Goldensound’s interpretation and allowed him that opportunity.
Following a blind listening test of the original APERIO and GoldenSound’s tuning, we experienced a version of the system which draws out different aspects of performances in unparalleled clarity, with the expansive soundstage and realism of the APERIO, whilst staying true to the original recording. Here began the collaboration, uniting the science of Warwick Acoustics cutting edge headphone system with the art of listening from GoldenSound, to create a thrilling new version of the ultimate headphone experience – all ‘Made in Britain’.
In September 2024, we took the first iterations of the APERIO GSE to CanJam SoCal, and then to CanJam Dallas a few weeks later to obtain feedback and evaluate the reaction from the audiophile community. With many listeners preferring the GSE tuned APERIO when auditioned next to the original, we knew we needed to complete the collaboration and bring this new variant of the APERIO to the market for the enjoyment of audiophiles globally.
Today, officially, we launch this new collaborative masterpiece to the world here at Munich High-End.
Hall 1, D06. Please welcome the Warwick Acoustics APERIO GoldenSound Signature Edition.
Same Excellence. Difference Expression - The Technical Side
2nd Generation BD-HPEL Electrostatic Drivers
The APERIO GSE utilises Warwick Acoustics' latest 2nd generation BD-HPEL electrostatic transducers that are now available in all APERIO’s. These advanced drivers operate with an unprecedented bias voltage of 1800V, over three times higher than traditional electrostatic headphones. This results in a dramatic improvement in detail retrieval, control, and transparency, delivering a listening experience that is as close as possible to the original recording. With the APERIO, every subtle nuance in your music is brought to life with unparalleled clarity and realism.
Bespoke Tuning Experience
The APERIO GSE offers a uniquely tailored listening experience. Warwick Acoustics and GoldenSound collaborated to refine every aspect of the system’s tuning, from bass extension to treble refinement,ensuring that no detail was left untouched. The result is a system that combines precision with musicality,offering lifelike timbre, expansive soundstage, and controlled, authoritative bass. This is a headphone system designed for the discerning audiophile who demands nothing less than perfection.
Digital and Analogue Innovation
The system features a complete overhaul of both its digital and analogue signal paths, providing the flexibility to experience exceptional sound quality with any source. Whether you’re using the system’s integrated DAC or connecting to an external DAC or vinyl setup, the analogue signal path remains pure and untouched by digital processing. This analogue-first approach ensures that the sound is always natural and uncoloured, delivering an authentic listening experience that stays true to the original recording.
Precision Meets Musicality
The APERIO GSE was tuned by ear, but with scientific and objective understanding and guidance as a driving force. Starting from the APERIO’s baseline response that closely matches the Diffuse Field HRTF of the human ear, precise, tasteful alterations to a direct HRTF response were made to evolve the listening experience in terms of soundstage, timbre, and bass response. This tuning strikes a perfect balance between objective technical performance and subjective listening pleasure, making the APERIO GSE another take on mastery of audio engineering.
British Audio Engineering
Crafted by Warwick Acoustics, a leader in high-performance headphone systems based on technology developed for the automotive industry, the APERIO GoldenSound Edition exemplifies the pinnacle of British engineering. Warwick Acoustics’ world leading expertise in electrostatic technology is matched by GoldenSound’s ear for nuance and detail, resulting in a headphone system that combines technical prowess with an intimate, emotionally engaging sound signature. Every component is meticulously designed and assembled in the UK, ensuring that the APERIO GSE is built to the highest standards of quality and performance.
MRRP: $38,000
Website: warwickacoustics.com
Press & Media Contact: Orazio Pollaci (Director of Marketing) | [email protected]
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