Vivid Audio - GIYA G3

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The G3 GIYA will be available in May 2012.

"Enclosing a volume of just over one quarter of that of the G1, the new Vivid Audio G3 is the answer to those seeking the purity of reproduction of the GIYA series in a package which is easily accommodated into the more typical home environment."

GIYA G3

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From Tokyo Audio Show 2011

[cmalak]

Massimo...do you have any idea on pricing? Just curious...

[m.tonetti]

Originally Posted by cmalak

Massimo...do you have any idea on pricing? Just curious...

No!

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Preliminary specification - October 2011

The complete specifications of the GIYA G3 will be available upon its final release.

Configuration: 4-way 5-driver system
Cabinet: Glass reinforced balsa cored sandwich composite
Finish: Multi component high gloss automotive
HF: D26 (patented) with Tapered Tube loading, catenary dome profile,
radially polarized super flux magnet structure & isolating compliant mount
MID: D50 (patented) with Tapered Tube loading, catenary dome profile,
radially polarized magnet structure & isolating compliant mount
MID-BASS: C125S with Tapered Tube loading, short-coil long-gap motor design,
50mm copper ribbon coil on highly vented former, highly aligned chassis, radially polarized
magnet structure & isolating compliant mount
LF: Tow C135 with short-coil long-gap motor design, 75mm copper ribbon coil (preliminary)
on highly vented former, highly aligned chassis, radial magnet structure & reaction cancelling
compliant mount
Bass loading: Exponentially tapered tube enhanced bass reflex
Sensitivity: 87dB @ 2.83Vrms and 1.0 meter on axis
Impedance (Ohm): 6 nominal, 4 minimum, low reactance
Frequency range - 6 dB points: 33 - 36,000 Hz
First D26 Break Up mode: 44,000 Hz
Frequency response (Hz): 36 – 33,000 +/- 2 dB on reference axis
Harmonic distortion: (2nd and 3rd) < 0.5% over frequency range
Crossover frequencies (Hz): 220, 880, 3500
Power handling (music program) watts rms: 800
Dimensions (H, W, D) mm: 1161, 341, 578
Net weight (kg): 41
Shipping dimensions (H, W, D) mm: (kg): 1514, 674, 1300
Shipping mass (kg): 65

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Vivid factory visit by 6 moons (May 2011)

[Portugal]

Very interesting factory tour. Thanks for sharing.

Has anyone auditioned VividAudio in general and particularly the V1.5 model? What's their reputation?

Pedro

[cmalak]

Originally Posted by Portugal

Very interesting factory tour. Thanks for sharing.

Has anyone auditioned VividAudio in general and particularly the V1.5 model? What's their reputation?

Pedro

Pedro...they are generally very well reviewed. I know Bart here on AA has Vivids (I believe the G2s). The editor of Soundstage.com (Doug Schneider) thinks they are some of the best speakers out there. The V1.5s I believe were reviewed by either John Marks or John Atkinson at Stereophile as well very positively.

Here are some links:

Vivid Audio Giya G2 Loudspeakers

Vivid Audio B1 Loudspeakers

One Wrong, Two Rights, and the Best Sound at CES 2012

Vivid Audio B1 loudspeaker | Stereophile.com

Vivid Audio G1Giya loudspeaker | Stereophile.com

The Fifth Element #64 | Stereophile.com

Enjoy

[Portugal]

Cyril, thank you very much for you prompt reply with plenty of information.

I have joined AA just recently and you have already helped me many times. It's precious collaboration for a starter audiophile like me.

Pedro

[bart]

Pedro, I'm the very happy owner of Vivid G2Giya's.
(And the center and rears V1w's are ordered!).
I discovered Vivid Audio for the first time in What Hifi magazine.
Vivid Audio V1.5 review from the experts at whathifi.com
In 2010, I visited the Brussels Hifi Show, and although there were ultra high end systems playing, the room that made the best impression on me was the one with Chapter Audio amp-CD and Vivid B1's. I knew then I had to investigate this brand a little further, because it sounded way better than the Burmester speakers I was going to buy. I also met Laurence Dickie there, and I sensed from his explanation that he really understands how a loudspeaker must be designed to sound as natural as possible.
And when I heard the Giya's (G1 and G2) a month later, I realised I had to have a good conversation with my bank...
I was lost!
The G2 is a quite sensitive speaker. It plays a lot louder pro Watt than my B&W XT4's I also have in the house.
The detail you hear is amazing, the soundstage is like in no other speaker I know of, and the Vivids make a perfect disappearing act (music totally loose form the cabinets). The sweet spot is half of my living room...
My wife and I are thrilled!