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T+A Criterion S 230
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T+A Criterion S 230: A High-End Floorstanding Speaker That's Both Elegant and Powerful
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Timeless Design, Modern Sound: Classic aesthetics meet cutting-edge acoustics for an audiophile masterpiece.
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Star-Stabilizer Clarity: Exceptional sound precision with unique Star-Stabilizer bass and midrange cones.
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MTM Tweeter Precision: Immersive soundstage with pinpoint imaging and precise stereo separation.
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Powerful Performance: Fill your room with rich, dynamic sound with 200 watts of power.
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Audiophile-Grade Components: Built for years of exceptional sonic performance with premium materials.
T+A Criterion S 230: A High-End Floorstanding Speaker That's Both Elegant and Powerful
Design
While the Criterion S 230 doesn't boast a flamboyant design, it impresses with its elegant and timeless style. The slightly tilted back cabinet gives it a certain originality and contributes to improved sound dispersion. Made entirely of MDF and equipped with numerous reinforcements, it presents a front baffle with rounded edges that is extremely carefully crafted.
Speakers and Technology
Far from uniform, the acoustic architecture of the S 230 turns out to be much more atypical than it first appears. The bass and midrange speakers use "Star-Stabilizer" cones with a special profile that stiffens the diaphragm and reduces standing waves. The dome tweeter, on the other hand, is distinguished by its high-end design: a 25mm magnesium dome capable of reproducing frequencies up to 50kHz.
Additional originality: the speaker has two 12cm midrange drivers, arranged to the left and right of the tweeter according to the MTM (Montage d'Appolito) configuration. This arrangement allows for the simulation of a point source and offers a precise stereo image.
For the bass, T+A opts for two 17cm woofers in transmission line technology. This rare technology, used here with a line that opens into a bass reflex port, allows for optimization of the low-frequency response.
Quality and Performance
The German brand emphasizes the quality of the 3-way FSR (Fast Signal Response) filter, known for its phase fidelity and ability to handle strong signals without distortion. The speaker has a frequency response of 29Hz to 45kHz, a nominal impedance of 4 ohms and a sensitivity of 87dB.
Conclusion
The T+A Criterion S 230 establishes itself as an outstanding high-end floorstanding speaker. Its elegant design, original acoustic architecture, and high-quality speakers make it the perfect choice for discerning audiophiles seeking exceptional sound reproduction.
T+A Criterion S 230: English Specifications at a Glance
Feature | Specification |
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Design | Elegant, timeless design with MDF construction and rounded edges |
Speakers | 2x 12cm midrange drivers with "Star-Stabilizer" cones, 25mm magnesium dome tweeter |
Technology | Unique transmission line bass design, MTM tweeter configuration |
Power | 200 watts nominal, 300 watts music |
Impedance | 4 ohms |
Frequency Response | 29Hz - 45kHz |
Sensitivity | 87dB |
Additional Features | High-quality 3-way FSR filter, bass reflex port, gold-plated speaker terminals |
Dimensions | 1100 mm (H) x 200 mm (W) x 360 mm (D) |
Weight | 25 kg |
Data sheet
- Model
- Criterion S 230
- Size
- 1100 mm (H) x 200 mm (W) x 360 mm (D)
- Weight
- 25 kg
- Frequency response
- 29Hz - 45kHz
- Impedance
- 4 ohms
- Power
- 200 watts
- Loudspeaker
- 2x 12cm midrange
- Sensitivity
- 87dB
- Finish
- black - Arctic silver - Macassar
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