Floorstanding loudspeakers — Vitavox TriStar

The TriStar is an extraordinary floorstanding loudspeaker from Vitavox, sharing the CN-191's distinctive 15 ohm impedance while offering staggering sensitivity and considerable mass. The TriStar represents Vitavox's most ambitious current statement in horn-loaded floorstanding loudspeaker engineering.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 30Hz to 21,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, extending somewhat wider than the CN-191. Sensitivity is a staggering 105dB into a distinctive 15 ohm load - an extraordinary figure among the highest efficiency figures available in any commercial loudspeaker. Recommended amplifier power is specified at 100W. At 168.0 x 92.5 x 72.5cm and 140kg, the TriStar represents Vitavox's most substantial current flagship commitment.

Sound and use context

Expect the immediate, dynamically alive character Vitavox's historic horn-loaded driver technology is broadly celebrated for, with the staggering 105dB sensitivity meaning this speaker reaches satisfying volumes readily from even the most minimal amplifier power, representing Vitavox's absolute current flagship engineering ambition.

Pairing

The distinctive 15 ohm impedance combined with the staggering 105dB sensitivity makes the TriStar compatible with virtually any amplifier including most minimal single-ended triode designs.

Alternatives

Vitavox's own CN-191 offers a more historically classic alternative within the same broader legendary horn-loaded catalogue.