Audiovector Trapeze Ri

Audiovector Trapeze Ri - now in limited edition

In 1979, Ole Klifoth set a milestone with the launch of Trapeze. This iconic speaker became the foundation of Audiovector’s entire heritage and focused on linear dynamics and phase through its 6 dB per octave crossover, which was groundbreaking for its time. Now, 45 years later, Audiovector presents Trapeze Reimagined, which honors that heritage and brings it into the present with the best and most innovative technology available. Trapeze Ri is also launched exclusively in two limited edition finishes: Canadian Birds Eye Maple Matte and Italian Walnut Burl Piano.

Trapeze Ri is more than just a speaker. It is a symbol of Audiovector’s passion, innovation, and love of music. With its elegant design and advanced technologies, it is a true gem in any audio enthusiast’s collection.

A speaker in perfect harmony

Trapeze Ri is a 3-way floorstanding speaker equipped with a proprietary 12” bass/midrange driver, a high-resolution 5” midrange driver, and the only AMT tweeter on the market that honors the original design by audio pioneer Dr. Oscar Heil.

The three drivers work in perfect harmony to deliver a smooth and powerful sound experience with a flat frequency response that matches the legendary Brûel & Kjaer ideal room response. Thanks to an area of diffraction-absorbing felt around the tweeter and midrange driver, an exceptionally natural soundstage is created that almost takes you back to the experience of a live concert.

Trapeze Ri is not just a speaker; it is a portal to the world of music. With its low frequency tuning, it adds weight and depth to every genre, and its extremely low distortion ensures clean and dynamic sound reproduction. This enables it to capture the essence of music in a way that feels both authentic and enchanting.

Cabinet construction of the highest class

Trapeze Reimagined leaves an impression that goes far beyond sound, representing a timeless Danish design that never goes out of style. With its angle toward the listener, the speaker remains parallel to the rear wall and adds a subtle touch of timeless elegance to any room. The cabinet is hand-veneered for an uncompromising fit and finish and generously braced for low distortion and coloration.

A cabinet’s internal standing waves are one of the biggest obstacles to perfect sound because they introduce distortion and energy loss. The original Trapeze pioneered the principle of no standing waves, with its iconic slanted cabinet creating perfect conditions for the drivers. 

The result of 45 years of speaker development

One of the greatest advantages of Audiovector speakers is that they are all built on the principles of their reference model – the R11 at DKK 1,500,000. In the reference model, more than 20 principles are used, all of which can be found to varying degrees in Audiovector’s other models. This ensures a common thread across all Audiovector speakers, giving them that very special Audiovector sound. In Trapeze Ri, you will find technologies such as Low Compression, Soundstage Enhancement, No Energy System, and Individual Upgrade Concept. These are innovative technologies that mean the speaker is future-proof and delivers fantastic sound.

Double mechanical decoupling

Trapeze Reimagined is equipped with a solid 2-layer aluminum plinth featuring built-in decoupling using carbon steel ball bearings and elegantly designed Audiovector spikes. This sophisticated construction reduces distortion, optimizes the interaction between the speaker and the floor, and delivers clean, precise sound reproduction that gives the listener an experience of true musicality.

Damping Factor Adjustment

All amplifiers are different, which is why Audiovector has developed a unique feature called DFA (Damping Factor Adjustment). Here, you can adapt the speaker to the amplifier’s damping factor, so you get an optimal listening experience regardless of the listening conditions. This makes it easy to tailor it to integrated amplifiers, powerful power amplifiers, and tube amplifiers. 

Low Compression Concept

LCC is another technology that ensures the speaker diaphragms can move freely under all kinds of demanding conditions. This means your Audiovector speakers will always remain faithful to the signal they receive – no matter how loud or complex the material is.

Soundstage Enhancement Concept

SEC is a third technology that allows you to choose where you want to be positioned when listening to music. This ensures that the soundstage remains intact no matter where you are positioned in the room. The sound fills the room in an incredible way and gives the listener a realistic “live sound” experience.

No Energy System

Trapeze Ri also features the No Energy System (NES) technology, which allows the drivers to sound their best without having to “carry” the weight of the speaker cabinet to which they are attached. This improves transient response and contributes to an even higher level of realism and openness in the soundstage.