Single-Chassis Surround Loudspeaker

GoldenEar Technology Aon 3

MSRP: $499.99 each
Shipdate: 12/1/2011

The Aon 3 is an exceptionally compact, ultra-high-performance bookshelf speaker that was originally developed for use as near-field monitors in professional mixing applications. The design goal was to produce a modestly-sized shelf or stand-mountable speaker that would achieve accurate high-definition sonic reproduction, with superb three-dimensional imaging, comparable to that achieved by GoldenEar’s award-winning Triton Two Towers. Although they don’t have the awe-inspiring bass of the floor-standing Tritons, great care has been taken, and extensive technology has been incorporated, to ensure that the Aons can deliver a remarkably satisfying listening experience without the need for a separate subwoofer. The Aon 3 incorporates a GoldenEar-designed cast-basket 7” bass/midrange driver with technology derived from the midrange units developed for the Tritons. In addition, it uses the same extraordinary and costly High Velocity Folded Ribbon (HVFR™) high-frequency radiator used in the Tritons. Lastly, the Aon 3 utilizes two side-mounted 8” planar low-frequency radiators in order to properly load the bass/midrange drivers for an open, box-less midrange, while also contributing to the Aon 3’s remarkably extended bass for such small enclosures. The Aons utilize a truncated pyramidal construction, which results in significant performance advantages from the non-parallel cabinet walls and the reduced baffle area around the tweeter. Aesthetically, the sleek, attractive pyramid-inspired shape combined with appealing design details including piano-gloss black end-caps, results in beautiful speakers that are both subtle and distinctive.

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Features

1) High Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter - unlike the dome tweeters found in virtually every other product in this category. Combining spectacular off-axis response, exceptional power handling, ultra-low distortion and audiophile sound quality; 2) The use of dual, large, passive radiators coupled to a very high power woofer yields significantly more surface area than the typical bookshelf speaker. This gives the Aon 3 amazing full range performance (38 Hz bass extension)in a very small package that is easy to incorporate into almost any environment; 3) The unique truncated pyramid design makes the speaker look even smaller than it is, while the cloth wrap design results in huge cost savings over a finished wood cabinet - making the Aon 3 an extraordinary value at only $499 each.

Integrator Benefit

Consumers are looking for high performance loudspeakers to enjoy streaming music throughout their homes without devoting significant space in their home for the speakers. The Aon 3’s incredibly small form factor affords the integrator the opportunity to provide state of the art audiophile fidelity in any room while taking up very limited space. The amazing dispersion of the HVFR tweeter means that the speaker can provide big sound over a very large space, eliminating the need for multiple speakers in larger rooms and providing great sound throughout the space.

Promotional Description

The new GoldenEar Technology Aon 3 full-range bookshelf Loudspeaker is the latest offering from iconic industry loudspeaker designer Sandy Gross. Following up the spectacular success and critical acclaim of the Triton Two comes this striking and unique, affordable high performance audiophile bookshelf speaker.

GoldenEar Technology

P.O. Box 141
Stevenson, MD 21153
US
Tel: 410-998-9134
Fax: 410-356-0808
www.goldenear.com