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Overview

Gauder Akustik DARC 240 MK II

Four Woofers. One Extraordinary Column.

The Gauder Akustik DARC 240 MK II approaches bass reproduction differently from a conventional floorstanding loudspeaker.

Its tall, slender enclosure incorporates four woofers arranged vertically. This distributed bass configuration is intended to excite room resonances more evenly, helping address some of the low-frequency challenges encountered in domestic listening spaces.

The DARC 240 MK II combines this four-woofer architecture with a dedicated midrange section and a beryllium tweeter, which can be upgraded to diamond.

Its aluminum ribbed cabinet incorporates two vented chambers and one sealed chamber, allowing the different driver sections to operate within purpose-designed acoustic environments.

A symmetrical crossover, Time Delay Control, nine-way room adjustment, and variable bass extension complete the system.

Standing nearly two meters tall, the DARC 240 MK II makes an architectural statement while pursuing a practical acoustic objective: distributing bass output across a larger vertical area.

For listeners designing a dedicated music room, it offers a distinctive alternative to conventional loudspeakers with one or two bass drivers.

Key Features

  • Tall floorstanding column with four woofers

  • Distributed bass-driver arrangement

  • Aluminum enclosure with two vented and one sealed chamber

  • Beryllium tweeter with optional diamond upgrade

  • Symmetrical crossover and Time Delay Control

  • Nine-way room adjustment

  • Variable bass extension

  • Big Foot support with adjustable spikes

Technical Specifications

Specification

Details

Design

Three-way floorstanding column

Bass system

Four woofers

Impedance

4 ohms

Power handling

1,250W

Dimensions (H × W × D)

196 × 30 × 45 cm

Weight

138 kg

Experience the DARC 240 MK II at The Grid HiFi

With its tall cabinet and four-woofer bass system, the DARC 240 MK II deserves careful consideration of room dimensions, placement, and installation.

At The Grid HiFi, we specialize in designing high-performance audio systems that account for both the equipment and the listening environment. Our team can assist with amplifier selection, room layout, acoustic considerations, and the logistics of installing a substantial reference loudspeaker.

Whether you're building a new listening room or upgrading an existing system, we can help coordinate the components and installation around the DARC 240 MK II.

Contact The Grid HiFi to discuss your room and explore a DARC 240 MK II system.

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