Horn Technology

The royal class in loudspeaker construction.

Over 30 years ago, using precise mathematical algorithms, we transformed a bionic principle of nature into a unique product portfolio. Superior horn technology with the most accurate spherical wave horns ever made.

Horn Technology

A technology that is as old as the world itself.

An audio-physical principle

that amplifies sound without the use of electrical components.

A bionic primal principle

which increases the efficiency of sound radiation more than tenfold.

Horn technology engineered by Avantgarde

The top class in loudspeaker construction, perfected by Avantgarde over more than 30 years.

Setting boundaries to overcome limitations.

Instead of uncontrolled, spherical radiation in all directions, the sound waves are perfectly directed into the room by a spherical funnel.

Less loss. More sound.

This significantly increases the efficiency of the sound produced and eliminates interference caused by unwanted sound reflecting off the walls.

Horns in surgical quality.

Calculated to micrometre exactness, the horns are manufactured to the highest precision. Our casting tools are made of steel. For accuracy and serial consistency that sets standards.

To avoid sound colouration, our horns are circular in shape. This allows the sound waves to propagate linearly from the circular diaphragm of the driver through the horn into the room. There is no diffraction or interference of the sound waves within the horn.

Scientifically proven.

We commissioned the Institute for Hearing Technology and Acoustics at the University of Aachen to carry out measurements. The results - compared to high quality conventional speakers - were impressive even to the researchers:

8x greater dynamic bandwidth

This means that the range from the softest to the loudest sound is eight times greater with Avantgarde.

90% less distortion

Avantgarde speakers have the lowest possible distortion due to the horn principle and original driver design.

10x more fine details

Whether playing at high volume or low, the spherical wave horns are technologically superior and in their element. For even more goosebumps even in the quietest moments.