Audiovector Trapeze Ri

Audiovector Trapeze Ri - An audiophile loudspeaker with 45 years of history

In 1979, Ole Klifoth set a milestone with the launch of Trapeze. The iconic speaker became the foundation of Audiovector's entire heritage, focusing on linear dynamics and phase, which was groundbreaking at the time with its true 6 dB per octave crossover. Now, 45 years later, Audiovector presents Trapeze Reimagined, celebrating their heritage and bringing it into the present with the best and most innovative technology available.

Trapeze Ri is more than just a speaker. It is a symbol of Audiovector's passion, innovation and love for 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 that features a proprietary 12” bass/midrange, a high-resolution 5” midrange and the only AMT tweeter on the market that honors the original design of audio legend Dr. Oscar Heil.

The three units 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 unit, an exceptional natural soundstage is created that almost brings 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 any genre, and the extremely low distortion ensures a clean and dynamic sound reproduction. This means that it is able to capture the essence of the music in a way that feels both authentic and enchanting.

A cabinet construction in a special class

Trapeze Reimagined leaves an impression that goes far beyond the sound, as it represents a timeless Danish design that never goes out of style. Angled towards 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 Trapez pioneered the principle of no standing waves, with its iconic skewed enclosure creating perfect conditions for drivers.

The result of 45 years of speaker development

One of the biggest advantages of Audiovector's loudspeakers is that they are all based on the principles from their reference model – the R11 for DKK 1,500,000. In the reference model, more than 20 principles are used, all of which can be found to varying degrees in Audiovectors other models. This ensures that there is a common thread in all of Audiovector's loudspeakers, and they have the 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 features a solid 2-ply aluminum plinth that has 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 a clean, precise sound reproduction that gives the listener an experience of true musicality.

Attenuation factor adjustment

All amplifiers are different, which is why Audiovector has developed a unique function called DFA (Damping Factor Adjustment). Here you can adapt the speaker to the amplifier's damping factor, so that you get an optimal sound experience regardless of the listening conditions. This means that it can be easily adapted to integrated amplifiers, powerful power amplifiers and tube amplifiers.

Low Compression Concept

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

Soundstage Enhancement Concept

SEC is a third technology that allows you to choose where you want to be when listening to music. This ensures that the soundstage remains intact regardless of 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 No Energy System (NES) technology, which allows the units to sound their best without having to "carry" the weight of the speaker cabinet to which they are attached. This increases the transient response and contributes to an even higher degree of realism and openness in the soundstage.