GoldenEar BRX Ultra-High-Performance Compact Bookshelf/Stand-Mount Loudspeaker (Single) - GoldenEar

What makes the GoldenEar BRX bookshelf speaker worth your consideration?

Well first of all, it's not your run of the mill bookshelf speaker
GoldenEar's BRX (Bookshelf Reference X) speakers have turned heads in the audio world for delivering fidelity, bass response, and a huge soundstage that smaller speakers usually just can't typically give you. They're a testament to GoldenEar's years of research and development and their incredible effort to create an affordable speaker that competes with others costing thousands more. 

The BRX are built with trickle-down technology from GoldenEar's high-end Triton speakers. The cast-basket used for the midrange/woofer is almost exactly the same as what the Triton Reference has, as is the HVFR™ (High Velocity Folded Ribbon) tweeter. Two flat passive bass radiators are mounted on the left and right sides to give the low-end some punch.

A pair of these stand-mount speakers can deliver three-dimensional, audiophile-grade sound for your two-channel music system, and they don't take up a lot of space —perfect small-to-medium-sized rooms, or even near-field desktop listening. Or, if you're rocking a set of Triton towers, you can use them as your side or rear surround speakers and have a world-class home theater system.

It takes great drivers to make great sound
GoldenEar's proprietary HVFRT tweeter is one of the company's favorite achievements. It uses neodymium magnets to squeeze and pressurize the air between its high-density Kapton film diaphragm's folds.

The no-resonance and low-distortion design helps the tweeter reach an astonishingly high 35,000 Hz while keeping a smooth, detailed response at all volumes. There's almost no moving mass and, as a result, the tweeter isn't subject to the piston-like issues (namely, "wobble" or distortion) of traditional dome-style tweeters. Since it has a much larger surface area, the tweeter dispersion is much wider and the sound staging is excellent.

The 6" midrange/woofer is made of a special polypropylene blend specifically developed by GoldenEar for their high-end Triton towers. It also features a proprietary cone curvature. Both of those help to keep the cone light, quick, and excitingly clear. On the back of the driver, you'll find a powerful, high-gauss magnet that keeps the in-and-out movement of the speaker strong and stable.

Twin rounded rectangular bass radiators mounted on the left and right sides of the cabinet help the BRX achieve its surprisingly strong bass output, and they give the speaker what GoldenEar calls an "inertially balanced configuration." By that, they mean that cabinet vibrations are minimized since the two bass radiators' frequencies cancel each other out inside the box, keeping internal resonances very low.

Why GoldenEar?
Since their founding in 2010 by lifelong speaker Guru Sandy Gross (co-founder Polk Audio and founder of Definitive Technology), GoldenEar has achieved rave reviews across the audio industry for their high-tech speaker lineup and cutting-edge design philosophy. The company's goal is to create speakers that sound better than comparable models costing three, four, or even five times more. Their signature sound includes pinpoint stereo imaging, a spacious three-dimensional soundstage, and ultra-low distortion. Each of GoldenEar's custom-designed drivers, passive radiators, and carefully tuned cabinets help create an ultra-immersive listening experience with your favorite albums and movie soundtracks.

Product details:

• 6" cast-basket reference mid/bass driver
• High-Gauss Reference HVFR™ (High-Velocity Folded Ribbon) tweeter
• Dual rectangular side-mounted passive radiators
• Frequency response: 40-35,000 Hz
• Recommended amplifier power: 10-250 watts
• Sensitivity: 90 dB
• Impedance: 8 ohms
• 5-way binding post speaker terminals
• Removable magnetic grille
• Warranty: 5 years

Dimensions and weight:

• 8-1/16" wide x 12-1/8" high x 12-1/4" deep
• weight: 12 lbs.(each)

What to expect in the box:

• GoldenEar BRX owner's manual
• GoldenEar BRX bookshelf loudspeaker
• Grille
• Owner's Manual

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