A3 EVO II MATT WALNUT
Compact Two-Way Italian Bookshelf Speaker — Diamond Cabinet, Matt Walnut
Descripción ⌄
GoldNote A3 Evo II compact bookshelf speaker — Matt Walnut. Italian-made two-way bookshelf loudspeaker with diamond-shaped ultra-rigid cabinet in matt walnut and a 1.1" silk dome tweeter paired with a 6" treated paper mid-woofer. Frequency response 45–20,000Hz ±3dB, 87dB sensitivity, 6Ω impedance, 100W RMS power handling. Cabinet dimensions 240×350×295mm, 20kg pair; matching stand available separately.
Technical background
GoldNote loudspeakers use a diamond-shaped ultra-rigid cabinet designed to eliminate all parallel internal wall surfaces — the primary source of standing-wave colouration. Premium Mundorf capacitors and Clarity Caps crossover components ensure transparent driver integration. SEAS drivers use ultra-light Nextel-treated paper cones for optimal transient response. The XS-85 three-way uses a dedicated 9" woofer per channel with a bottom-ported bass reflex system tuned for flat response from 30Hz, avoiding the common floor-standing compromise of trading low-frequency extension for dynamic headroom.
Design story
GoldNote's XS-85 and A-series speakers emerge from a decade of collaboration between the brand's acoustic engineers and Italian cabinet artisans in Tuscany. The diamond-shaped cabinet profile — an engineering solution to internal standing waves — also became the visual signature of the range. Each cabinet is finished by hand and paired with SEAS drivers chosen for their Nextel-treated paper cones; the crossover components are Mundorf and Clarity Caps, sourced for their transparency and long-term reliability.
Best for
Entry-to-mid system builders preferring the subtler Matt Walnut finish; A3 Evo II buyers wanting the same performance at a slightly lower price Entry-to-mid system builders preferring the subtler matt walnut finish; budget-conscious buyers wanting the A3 Evo II performance Complete entry Italian system: A3 Evo II Matt Walnut + Stand + IS-10 all-in-one + T-5 turntable
Awards & press
⭐ N/A "There was something immersive about their performance. They draw the listener into the music." — Andre Marc, AudioKey Reviews, May 2022
Características ⌄
- 2-way bookshelf speaker with handcrafted Italian ultra-rigid cabinet; 1.1″ silk-dome tweeter, 1× 6″ mid-woofer — 87 dB, 6 Ω, 45 Hz – 20 kHz, 100 W RMS max
- Ultra-rigid diamond-shaped Italian cabinet eliminates parallel wall resonances for a completely inert, colouration-free acoustic enclosure
- 2,000Hz crossover using premium components delivers seamless driver integration with an extended and smooth frequency response
- Matt Walnut finish — same acoustic performance as Glossy Walnut at a slightly more accessible price
- Ultra-rigid diamond-shaped Italian cabinet — eliminates parallel wall resonances for colouration-free sound
- 100W RMS power handling, 6Ω impedance — compatible with IS-10, PA-10 Evo and any quality integrated amplifier