GoldenEar Aon 3

The compact, 14" Tall Aon 3 Bookshelf Monitor (on left in photo to right, with grille sock removed) incorporates a 7", High-Definition, Multi-Vaned Phase Plug (MVPP™), cast-basket Mid-Bass Driver, coupled to two 8" Inertially-balanced side-mounted Low Frequency Radiators and the GoldenEar High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter (HVFR™). The Aon 2 and 3 are exceptionally compact, ultra-high-performance bookshelf speakers that were originally developed for use as nearfield monitors in professional mixing applications. The design goal was to produce modestly-sized shelf or stand-mountable speakers that would achieve accurate high-definition sonic reproduction, with superb three-dimensional imaging, comparable to that achieved by GoldenEar’s award-winning Triton Two Towers. Although they don’t have quite the awe-inspiring bass of the floor-standing Tritons, great care has been taken, and extensive technology has been incorporated, to ensure that the Aons can deliver a remarkably satisfying listening experience without the need for a separate subwoofer. Both Aon models incorporate GoldenEar-designed cast-basket bass/midrange drivers with technology derived from the midrange units developed for the Tritons. In addition, they both use the same extraordinary and costly High Velocity Folded Ribbon (HVFR™) high frequency radiator used in the Tritons. Lastly, each Aon model utilizes two side-mounted planar low-frequency radiators in a dynamically balanced configuration in order to properly load the bass/midrange drivers for an open, box-less midrange, while also contributing to the Aons’ remarkably extended bass for such small enclosures. The Aons are of a truncated pyramidal construction, which results in significant performance advantages due to the non-parallel cabinet walls and the reduced baffle area around the tweeter. Aesthetically, the sleek, attractive pyramid-inspired shape combined with appealing design details including piano-gloss black end-caps, results in beautiful speakers that are both elegant and distinctive. Aon Specifications Aon 2 Aon 3 Dimensions 8˝ W x 10˝ D x 12˝ H 9˝ W x 11˝ D x 14˝ H Weight 10 lbs (product) / 12 lbs (shipping) 14 lbs (product) / 16 lbs (shipping) Frequency Response 42 Hz - 35 kHz 38 Hz - 35 kHz Efficiency 89 dB 90 dB Nominal Impedance Compatible with 8 ohms Compatible with 8 ohms Driver Complement One - 6˝ Cast-Basket Mid/Bass Driver One - HVFR™ High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter Two - 6-1/2˝ Side-Mounted Planar Low- Frequency Radiators One - 7˝ Cast-Basket Mid/Bass Driver One - HVFR™ High-Velocity Folded Ribbon Tweeter Two - 8˝ Side-Mounted Planar Low- Frequency Radiators Recommended Amplification 10 - 200 watt/channel 10 - 250 watt/channel