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T+A Criterion S 230 Floor-Standing Speakers (Pair)
T+A Criterion S 230 Floor-Standing Speakers (Pair)
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The S 230
Each Criterion speaker is driven by five chassis. Two 170 mm or 220 mm high-performance woofers, with their modern aluminum die-cast baskets, perfectly couple the energy into the transmission line system thanks to precisely matched resonance frequencies. Due to their strong magnet drives, large voice coils, and the long-excursion design of the moving parts, they can generate very high levels even at the lowest frequencies without distortion and with very good transient response. Two 120 mm 150 mm high-performance midrange drivers are also equipped with aluminum die-cast baskets, with narrow struts preventing air turbulence and resonances. Very strong magnets ensure optimal control and driving force, and the high-quality suspension systems allow the transmission of the entire vocal range. The membrane material and the StarStabalizer imprints prevent partial vibrations as well as standing waves. All these measures lead to a completely undistorted, lively, and natural reproduction of the entire
midrange. The completely newly developed tweeter has a very rigid and extremely lightweight magnesium membrane, which we coat in a special process to eliminate resonances occurring in the upper treble range, as often found in many metal tweeters. It has outstanding impulse response, is devoid of any sharpness, and is capable of cleanly reproducing frequencies up to 50 kHz. Each of our cone chassis is made particularly special by our in-house StarStabilizer membrane system in two ways: a precisely calculated conical shape lays the foundation for its performance, while a central star-shaped stiffening prevents modes and resonances from arising before they occur, ensuring that the membranes work pistonically even under the highest loads. The chassis only transmit the signal coming from the amplifier, undisturbed by unwanted interference signals.
Our Criterion speakers also feature our highly complex double-sided Fast Signal Response three-way crossovers (FSR). These remarkable crossovers play a crucial role in the outstanding sound imaging and radiation characteristics of the speakers. A dedicated mass layer (power plane) ensures that even high currents and powerful impulses are processed without distortion, while optimal transient response and first-class signal transmission represent the result of precise calculations. Even the most demanding levels are effortlessly handled, as precise control in all three
frequency ranges is always ensured. The filter stages and bandpasses have been carefully tuned for optimal phase and group delay times. To ensure that this performance is not lost in the final transmission stages, we have selected special internal connection cables for the speaker chassis. Due to the complete separation of the boards for the bass and mid-high frequency range, the Criterion S speakers are perfect for operation with bi-amping or bi-wiring.
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Criterion S 230 Loudspeakers
I spent many hours listening to the Criterion S 230 loudspeakers and was consistently impressed by the confidence, capability, and composure of their presentation.The Criterion S 230s performed well throughout the frequency range: bass was prodigious, when that was called for, and had great articulation and texture; midrange was smooth and natural, particularly in its lifelike presentation of the human voice; treble was silky smooth too, well polished but not dazzling. Given its good-natured sonic disposition, the Criterion S 230 proved an extremely easy speaker to listen to for long periods even at high volumes.
T+A Criterion S 230 luidsprekers
Wat kan ik nog toevoegen aan bovenstaande ervaring. Misschien dat ik blij ben dat AVNUE in Eindhoven tijd en ruimte ter beschikking stelde, want tweemaal 37 kilo naar 3-hoog sjouwen is geen sinecure. Voor een receiver van 14 kilo draai ik de hand niet om, maar we wilden heel graag de combinatie aan onze lezers voorstellen. Daar krijg ik alle ruimte toe en kon zelf nog wat tunen naar eigen voorkeuren. Gezeten in de comfortabele bank werd het genieten van muziek. Tracks die ik heel goed ken en daarom gebruikte, immers systeem en omgeving waren vreemd en enig houvast aan muziek is dan welkom. Wat ik mijzelf ook voorschotelde aan muziek, naarmate ik langer luisterde en de schoonheid van T+A S 230 luidsprekers en R 2500 R receiver tot in detail leerde kennen, des te enthousiaster begon ik te worden. T+A was voor mij altijd beter bekend als maker van elektronica, de ogen, zou u wilt oren, zijn geopend voor weergevers. Wat een machtige luidspreker staat bij AVNUE te spelen.
Met een onverwacht prijskaartje, eigenlijk dacht ik dat de prijs per paar als per stuk werd aangegeven. Is dat even een meevaller! Misschien toch maar vragen of overnachten mogelijk is in de winkel.
Fünfe gerade sein lassen
Die T+A Criterion S 230 lässt alle ihre Fünfe gerade sein, was immer ihr gerade signalserviert wird. Unter den passiven Standlautsprechern audiophiles Statement und authentische Souveränität auch in akustisch unterschiedlichen Räumen so harmonisch unter einen Hut zu bekommen, ist der besondere Verdienst ihrer Entwickler. Und ein langjähriges Vergnügen für Ihre Besitzer.
Heaven is a place on earth
Die Criterion S 230 beweist, dass sich auch unterhalb fünfstelliger Summen echtes High End bei Lautsprechern anbieten lässt. Und dass sich sparen wieder lohnt, denn wo sonst könnte man sich für unter 10.000,- Euro ein dauerhaftes Stück Paradies auf Erden einrichten.
