Based in 2002, Colorado-based YG Acoustics has centered on the “extremely” high-end loudspeaker market and finished moderately nicely within the course of. The producer now provide two very distinct loudspeaker lineups together with the “Peaks” and “Reference” collection fashions which can be designed for audiophiles with very deep pockets.
Have you ever ever wished to expertise a $150,000 to $200,000 high-end system and never really feel responsible if you don’t pull the set off publish? We count on some fascinating sonic fireworks when YG Acoustics and Vinnie Rossi reveal the brand new Sonja 3.2 together with Rossi’s BRAMA electronics in Virginia.
Rossi has come a good distance from the iMod iPod that he supplied nearly 17 years in the past; EIC Ian White reviewed one of many first samples and owned various his battery-powered amplifiers over time. The brand new BRAMA Assortment was designed particularly for demanding loudspeakers just like the Sonja 3.2 and three.3 and was probably the most fascinating new product lineups at AXPONA 2023.
YG Acoustics Reference Sequence
YG Acoustics loudspeakers are constructed from the highest-performance supplies, and manufactured in-house to unprecedented precision. YG-made audio system are designed to offer nuance and the tiniest micro-detail by way of to the bodily influence of the listening expertise.
Two entries of their Reference Sequence are the Sonja 3.2 and 3.3 which characteristic a modular design with completely different bass modules (decrease half). As a part of the model 3 replace to their reference line audio system, the Sonja 3.2 and three.3 embrace a number of enhancements.
What’s Improved?
Lighter and Stiff Cones: The Sonja audio system incorporate a lighter and stiffer cone design. Again wave damping and absorption inside the cupboard have been up to date and a brand new constrained layer of damping materials between layers of the cupboard partitions has been built-in into the design.
Crossover: Crossover enhancements embrace a brand new electrical design, with a significant deal with vibrational damping, discount of power loss, and discount of potential eddy currents.
A brand new PC board materials has been carried out that has a low dielectric fixed at RF. 3.1mm; a number of sheets of this materials are adhered to a thick copper layer (4x the {industry} common, and twice the thickness of earlier YG Acoustics crossovers). CNC machines have been used to chop and mill out the PCBs. The Reference 3 collection additionally used proprietary customized capacitors.
New Tweeter: Reference 3 audio system additionally embrace a brand new tweeter (aka Lattice tweeter) with combines a featherweight aluminum insert adhered to the silk dome. This new design lowers distortion above the human listening to vary (20 KHz to 45 KHz) by an astonishing 6dB.
This together with a brand new waveguide replace maintains at the least a 15-degree dispersion sample all the way in which as much as 45 KHz. This improves the width of the present listening candy spot to at the least 1.5 listeners.
Part Matching: Along with the above enhancements, YG Acoustics gives good section matching between the drivers to greater than 3.5 octaves above and under every crossover level. Because of this the slopes match precisely, extending far into the lively vary of every driver. This ensures that the phase-linearity of those audio system stands out from the competitors.
Comparability
Listed here are extra characteristic and specification particulars.
| Sonja 3.2 | Sonja 3.3 | |
| Speaker Design | Floorstanding | Floorstanding |
| Speaker Development | Twin-layer aerospace aluminum cupboard with constrained layer damping | Twin-layer aerospace aluminum cupboard with constrained layer damping |
| Speaker Sort | 3-way passive | 3-way passive |
| Tweeter | 1 x Lattice hybrid tweeter with superior airframe | 1 x Lattice hybrid tweeter with superior airframe |
| Midrange | 2 x 15 cm (6”) BilletCore driver with superior neodymium motor magnets | 2 x 15 cm (6”) BilletCore driver with superior neodymium motor magnets |
| Woofer | 1 x 26 cm (10.25”) BilletCore driver with ultra-high subject power motor | 2 x 26 cm (10.25”) BilletCore driver with ultra-high subject power motor |
| Crossover | Ultracoherent crossovers at 90 Hz and 1.85 kHz | Ultracoherent crossovers at 90 Hz and 1.85 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 40 kHz | 20 Hz to 40 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms (2.8 Ohms Minimal) |
4 Ohms (2.8 Ohms Minimal) |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) |
129 × 33 x 63 cm (51 × 13 × 25 inches) |
179 × 43 × 72 cm (70 × 17 × 28 inches) |
| Weight | 145 kg (320 lbs) |
225 kg (495 lbs) |
| Worth | $99,000/pair | $146,800/pair |
Worth & Availability
YG Acoustics Reference Sonja 2.3 is priced at $99,000/pair and the Sonja 3.3 is priced at $146,800/pair. Commonplace finishes are silver and black. Contact a YG supplier for different end choices.
See and Hear Sonja 3.2
To rejoice the U.S. launch of the Sonja 3 audio system YG is holding a particular occasion at Alma Audio East in Sterling, Virginia, USA from October fifth by way of seventh.
October fifth, 2023. Press Solely Day: Members of the press are cordially invited to hitch us on October fifth for a particular press-only day, the place they are going to have the unique alternative to expertise particular person and group demonstrations of the groundbreaking Sonja 3.2 loudspeakers.
YG Acoustics’ staff of specialists will probably be readily available to offer insights into the design, engineering, and expertise that make the Sonja 3.2 a real masterpiece on the planet of high-end audio. Electronics designer Vinnie Rossi will even be readily available to debate the expertise behind his latest merchandise, which will probably be powering the brand new YG audio system.
Hello-Fi Comfortable Hour: On the second day of the occasion, October sixth, Alma Audio East will host a contented hour listening occasion from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. Attendees may have the possibility to discover the capabilities of the Sonja 3.2 loudspeakers and witness their distinctive efficiency in a group of fellow audio aficionados. The Hello-Fi Comfortable Hour is open to the general public
Public Day: Though the press will get a preview on October 5 and each press and the general public will probably be allowed entry to Hello-Fi Comfortable Hour on the sixth, Alma Audio East will open its doorways to the general public on October seventh. Whether or not you’re a member of an audiophile membership or a member of most of the people that appreciates nice music listening each are welcome.
Product Pairing: All through the occasion, the Sonja 3.2 loudspeakers will probably be powered by Vinni Rossi electronics, delivering an distinctive and synergistic audio expertise. A second listening room will characteristic a unique YG and Vinnie Rossi pairing. Collectively, these two industry-leading manufacturers will create an auditory synergy that can go away a long-lasting impression on all who attend.
From Dr. Matthew Webster, CEO of YG Acoustics: “We’re thrilled to introduce the Sonja 3.2 loudspeakers to the USA market at Alma Audio East…Our Reference 3 audio system are the end result of a few years of analysis and growth, bringing collectively modern applied sciences and distinctive craftsmanship – all pushed by a ardour for music. We invite everybody to hitch us to expertise the rewards of those efforts.“
Tip: For extra info and to RSVP for the press day or audiophile membership demonstrations, please contact us at information@yg-acoustics.com.
