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Lacorde Statement Speaker

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An excellent review of a great product
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Manufacturer details

  • Conductor material: High conductive and high purity special proprietary alloy
  • Dielectric: Pressed Teflon
  • Connectors: Proprietary Göbel spade connectors out of high purity Tellurium copper and high purity silver
  • Design: Multiple stranded design
  • Length: Standard length = 3 meter (can be longer or shorter each 50 cm)
The flagship product Lacorde Statement Speaker sets the ultimate benchmark for loudspeaker cables. After a research time of over 10 years with thousands of listening hours of countless carefully evaluated variations and combinations of different conductor materials, conductor alloy materials, dielectric isolation materials, specific geometries, specific resonance control devices, cable treatments (cryogenic processing, heat processing, etc.), connectors, connection methods, etc., we developed our world wide unique benchmark cable series Lacorde Statement which is the best you will ever hear!
The flagship product Lacorde Statement Speaker sets the ultimate benchmark for loudspeaker cables

After a research time of over 10 years with thousands of listening hours of countless carefully evaluated variations and combinations of different conductor materials, conductor alloy materials, dielectric isolation materials, specific geometries, specific resonance control devices, cable treatments (cryogenic processing, heat processing, etc.), connectors, connection methods, etc., we developed our world wide unique benchmark cable series Lacorde Statement which is the best you will ever hear!

Our supreme reference cables of the Lacorde Statement series provide staggering, unprecedented levels of performance in any aspect and have the ability to connect you to the real recording place like no other cable in the world. These new heights of realistic listening experiences are only possible through our own proprietary technologies that are explained below.

Of course we also developed additional technologies on which all our cables of the Lacorde Statement series are based on. Only to name a few: The ideal conductor geometry, the ideal conductor dielectric, the prevention of electrostatic charging and the effects hereby, the optimal connector types, the ideal contact between the connector part and the conductor, etc.

One thing is without any doubt: The most coherent and natural ca...
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Brand highlights

Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:

  • Göbel's speaker designs are heavily informed by Oliver Göbel's deep expertise in bending-wave transducer technology, applying his knowledge of flexible diaphragm behavior to reduce mechanical artifacts and acoustic distortion even in their non-bending-wave designs.
  • They employ a symmetrical arrangement of bass reflex ports and internal enclosure designs to ensure a balanced air load on the woofer cone, preventing membrane wobble and increasing bass precision.
  • The brand often integrates a modified Mundorf Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter, customizing it with proprietary horn profiles and damping structures to seamlessly integrate with other drivers and achieve desired sonic characteristics.

Divin Marquis

  • Positioning: The entry-level model in the Divin series, designed for small high-efficiency loudspeakers.
  • Description: Offers a compact design with a unique 8-inch midrange driver using Göbel's patented bending wave technology, providing natural sound reproduction. Compared to the larger Divin models, it features a single 12-inch bass driver, making it ideal for smaller rooms or setups where space is a concern.

Divin Noblesse

  • Positioning: A mid-sized high-efficiency loudspeaker in the Divin series, offering a balance between size and performance.
  • Description: Features dual 12-inch bass drivers and advanced AMT tweeter technology, ensuring a seamless sound experience. It provides a more robust bass response than the Marquis.

Divin Majestic

  • Positioning: The flagship model of the Divin series, representing the pinnacle of high-efficiency loudspeaker design.
  • Description: Features groundbreaking technology with two 18-inch bass drivers and a sophisticated wave guide for its AMT tweeter. It surpasses the Noblesse and Marquis in both size and sound output.

Epoque Aeon Reference

  • Positioning: The top model in the Epoque series, setting a benchmark for high-end loudspeakers.
  • Description: Uses a Carbon Excellence Aeon bending wave driver, offering a wide frequency range and exceptional sound coherence. Its multiple 7-inch bass drivers provide a more refined bass response compared to the Baforce.
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Göbel High End is distinguished by its patented bending-wave transducer technology, which enables their Epoque series speakers to cover an exceptional frequency range from 160Hz to 31kHz with a single driver. Their Divin series features a unique symmetrical bass reflex layout that achieves maximum efficiency without horns, while their enclosures are made from extremely rigid polyurethane and melamine-bonded fiber materials for non-resonant properties.

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