NEWS Goldmund brand name Goldmund is the name of a character in the novel Narcissus and Goldmund written by Hermann Hesse. This novel, set in middle age, follows two close friends whose lives take different paths. Narcissus is a devoutly spiritual monk. He values his self-reflective cloistered life of scholarly study and worship. His best […]
Goldmund brand name Read More »
NEWS Rolls-Royce, Bentley, & Goldmund The new publication Strive for Perfection: Celebrating 110 Years of the Spirit of Ecstasy pays tribute to a landmark anniversary for Rolls-Royce’s famous hood ornament. This hardback, fully illustrated coffee-table book charts the origins and subsequent influence of the Spirit of Ecstasy – an iconic design that has transcended the
Rolls-Royce, Bentley, & Goldmund Read More »
NEWS phase distortion What is Phase distortion? A non-constant group delay in frequency results in phase distortions, it affects the sound signal, and negatively impacts the listening experience. How does it work? Music consists of a mix of lower and higher frequencies (among other characteristics we will not cover for the purpose of this article).
NEWS Analogue Passive Speakers or Digital Active Speakers? This article aims to explain different loudspeaker technologies available in the domestic audio market and how Goldmund adoption of these technologies evolved over time. TERMINOLOGY The terms powered and active speakers have often been used interchangeably. However, they are not exactly synonyms. Certain active speakers are not
Analogue Passive Speaker or Digital Active Speaker Read More »
NEWS The importance of sound in movies The role of sound in movies There was a time when films were completely silent. As filmmakers discovered sound is a powerful storytelling tool and technology improved, modern filmmaking adopted ever-richer soundscapes. The effective use of sound in movies can immerse audiences in the story and bring it
The importance of sound in movies Read More »
NEWS Crafted Better Goldmund believe that the most groundbreaking artistic works happen when incredibly talented artists from distant genres and unrelated forms collide and spark new ideas. The roots of Goldmund’s artistic alliances lie with the exceptional Claudio Rotta Loria who designed the Apologue speakers in 1987. In honor of his extraordinary design, the iconic
Crafted Better – 1st Edition Read More »
NEWS Swiss Acoustic Fidelity At Goldmund, extraordinary people build exceptional sound systems. Discover how Goldmund is transforming vision into reality in our factory in Geneva, Switzerland. To download the video, click on the icon above, then right-click with your mouse and select the save video option.
Swiss Acoustic Fidelity Read More »
NEWS Goldmund Suite – Episode 1 & 2 Every new Goldmund Suite is a breathtaking discovery, and the closer you can get to “live”. The journey takes place at PUUR Audio, Video & domotica showroom and offers participants an immersive musical experience powered by the unrivaled Goldmund Satya Stereo Sound System, snacks and drinks. Goldmund Suite
Goldmund Suite: Episode 1 & 2 Read More »
NEWS Official Launch of SAMADHI and PRANA loudspeakers in South Korea On 18 January 2019, the launch of two new Goldmund products – wireless stereo speakers Samadhi & Prana – was held at the Cheongdam Goldmund Flagship Store in South Korea. Several journalists, invited guests, and the general public attended and showed interest in the
Prana & Samadhi Official Launch in South Korea Read More »
NEWS High-Resolution Audio: Does it Sound Better? Audiophiles, audio professionals, and scientists tend to disagree about whether high-resolution digital audio sounds better than standard, CD-quality audio. This paper examines the technical and psychoacoustic issues to find an answer. With the recent advent of high-resolution downloads, audiophiles have enthusiastically embraced high-resolution digital audio. Digital-to-analog converters (DACs)
High-Resolution Audio: Does it Sound Better? Read More »