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T+A Criterion S 240 Floor-Standing Speakers (Pair)

T+A Criterion S 240 Floor-Standing Speakers (Pair)

$17,990.00 USD
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S 240
S 240
Floor-standing
loudspeaker

The S 240

In the Criterion S 240, apparent contradictions come together: sophisticated elegant design, audiophile music reproduction, and complex long-lasting internal construction unite in one loudspeaker. Its transmission line system, developed over the years, allows astonishing bass reproduction in a compact form factor, and its Symmetric Directivity mid-high-frequency system effectively minimizes harmful sound reflections.
With their sophisticated form and subtly elegant lacquer versions, the Criterion loudspeakers effortlessly integrate into any environment and become the perfect embodiment of T+A's claim: Unique sound reproduction brought to life in a timeless elegant form.
Criterion S 240
Symmetric Directivity System
Symmetric Directivity System
Organic Baffle
Organic Baffle
For 40 years, the natural and unadulterated reproduction of music has driven us: the vision behind the music should be neither augmented nor diminshed by a T+A system. The entire mid-high-frequency range of the Criterion speakers is transmitted by a system of two midrange drivers concentrically placed around a magnesium tweeter. This system, called Symmetric Directivity by us, was first used in the globally celebrated Solitaire S 430 and now brings the remarkably precisely defined radiation behavior of the Solitaire speakers to a new price range. By using two 120 mm or 150 mm Star-Stabilizer midrange drivers, the displacement of each individual driver is cut by half, the distortion factor is reduced, and linearity hence increased. The precisely calculated control of the midrange drivers and the 25 mm magnesium tweeter by the FSR crossovers creates a sound field whose energy is most pronounced in the centre of the listening area. Harmful radiations in the direction of the ceilings and floors are thus reduced before they can develop into disturbing room influences and reflections. As a result, the Symmetric Directivity System creates a broad stage with real depth gradation and allows the precise localization of all voices and instruments.
While the sound waves of lower bass frequencies pose significant demands on the structural integrity of the enclosure, the often only a few millimetres or centimetres short sound waves in the high-frequency range require a compensation of a completely different kind. Even tiny irregularities such as those caused by screwed chassis cradles or the smallest edges on the baffle could affect the undisturbed radiation of these frequencies, causing subtle yet audible colorations in the high-frequency reproduction. The T+A OrganicBaffle Design represents our consistently scientific solution to this problem. In all Criterion speakers, the baffles are anchored internally without external screws or fasteners. Their shape itself has been meticulously calculated to prevent any potential disturbances in sound radiation from the outset, instead of having to minimize them after the fact. This innovative design ensures accurate mid-high-frequency reproduction without any impairments leading to the purest form of sound experience.
Chassis
Chassis

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.

Crossover
Crossover

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.

Specifications

Principle

Floor-standing
3-Way Transmission-line

Power rating

Nominal load
250 W
Music power
380 W
Impedance
4 Ohm
Frequency range
26 - 45000 Hz
Sensitivity (1 Watt / 1 m)
88 dB

Drive units

Drive units bass
2 x 220 mm
Drive units midrange
2 x 150 mm
Drive units high frequency
1 x 25 mm
Crossover frequencies
170 / 1800 Hz

Dimensions

Dimensions H x W x D
123 x 38 x 50 cm incl. base and spikes
Weight
55 kg

Surface finishes

Rubbed lacquer black 12
Rubbed lacquer black 12
Arctic silver 96
Arctic silver 96
Rubbed lacquer white 11
Rubbed lacquer white 11
Macassar 90
Macassar 90

Support

Catalogue

Catalogue Criterion S Loudspeakers
English German

User manual

User manual Criterion S 230 | S 240 Loudspeakers
English German

Reviews

Stereo 10/2024

Lange Leitung

Die neue Criterion S 240 hat mit ihrer ausgewogenen Musikalität, feingeistiger Spielfreude und zudem einen ausgewogenen satten, tiefen Punch das Zeug zum Traumlautsprecher, auch eines hartgesottenen Redakteurs. Überragend. Diese T+A musiziert top, sie ist Feingeist und Puncher zugleich, ein Allrounder.