Audiovector Reveals Its Trapeze Reimagined Loudspeaker

October 30, 2024

Mark Sparrow, Forbes

The Trapeze Reimagined is based on a speaker design from 1979 which was designed to reproduce the ... [+]

In 1979, Audiovector’s founder, Ole Klifoth, launched his Trapez loudspeaker. It was the company’s first commercial speaker and the mother of all future Audiovector speakers. The Trapez was designed to reproduce the true sound of a concert hall.

Almost 45 years after the first Trapez, the Trapeze Reimagined is following the same principle using innovative technology while paying homage to the original. The new loudspeaker embodies almost half a century of passion, 

innovation and love for music combined with classic design elements and the latest audio technology for a refined performance that Audiovector claims can bring every genre of music to life.

The Trapeze Reimagined features classic Danish styling that makes an impression that goes far beyond pure sound. The front of the speaker is angled towards the listener, whilst its rear remains parallel to the wall. The cabinet is hand-veneered for a sleek fit and generously braced to minimize distortion and coloration.

The design and build of the Trapeze Reimagined consists of premium components and drivers. 

The Audiovector 5-inch midrange driver uses an exceptionally strong Neodymium magnet for exerting maximum power and control. Audiovector says the distortion is extremely low thanks to a patented distortion-shorting cap in the magnet. A light membrane features a corrugated “concertina” surround for a superfast performance needed to blend with the speaker’s AMT treble driver.

The speaker has a proprietary linear phase crossover made with precision components, each specifically manufactured for its intended purpose. As with the original Trapez loudspeaker, Audiovector used a 6dB per octave linear phase crossover topology. The company says this is the only way to achieve a perfect step response that delivers 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, plus precision-wound coils, all falling within ± 1 percent tolerance levels.

The Audiovector Trapeze Reimagined is available from Audiovector in four standard finishes: Black ... [+]

The in-house bass driver has a 12-inch cone and a 4-inch voice coil, delivering low distortion and clean bass notes. With its rubber “concertina” surround, Audiovector claims the bass driver is fast enough to blend with the nimble midrange driver. The low distortion levels allow for natural and dynamic vocals, as well as a beautifully rich sound without boom or bloom.

Inside the cabinet is Audiovector’s Diffraction Absorption Control, a thick layer of natural felt packed around the mid and treble drivers, absorbing reflected energy and enabling 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 speakers use double mechanical decoupling, a twin-layer aluminum plinth with built-in decoupling using carbon-steel ball bearings and Audiovector spikes. The company says the combination reduces distortion and optimizes the loudspeaker/floor interaction while delivering a clean and precise performance.

In 1979, Audiovector’s founder, Ole Klifoth, launched his Trapez loudspeaker. It was the company’s ... [+]

Audiovector’s managing director, Mads Klifoth, says: “I am very proud of our new loudspeakers. The Trapeze Reimagined takes Audiovector’s design heritage and combines it with the latest audio principles to create something truly special. These loudspeakers bring elegance to any room and, most importantly, are a whole lot of fun to listen to.”

Pricing & Availability: The Audiovector Trapeze Reimagined is available from Audiovector in four standard finishes: Black Ash, Nordic Oak, Italian Walnut and White Silk. Selected real wood veneers are used and Audiovector also offers custom finishes, hand-painted in Denmark. The price per pair is $19,950.

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