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Gold Note xs-85
XS-85 is an unsurpassed loudspeaker: a 3-way full-range floor-standing device based on a curved modular design with high rigidity and featuring the iconic Gold Note aesthetic. It represents the state of the art in terms of audio performance, thanks to high-quality components and an elegant double cabinet.
The design of the XS-85’s panels follows the lines of the curved catenary, a distinctive Gold Note brand feature that draws inspiration from the work of Michelangelo Buonarroti and requires the essential contribution of ultra-skilled Italian craftsmen during the product’s realisation.
Available in three exceptional finishes, gold leaf, glossy walnut and matte, the XS-85 can reproduce any musical genre with impressive realism, crystal-clear sound and extremely wide extension. The high-performance drivers are made of ultra-light treated paper in cooperation with SEAS and guarantee exceptional sound quality.
The full, realistic and natural sound of the XS-85 is the result of exceptional dynamics, zero distortion, crisp detail, impressive resolution and power. All these characteristics make them the speakers par excellence, the absolute pinnacle of the listening experience.
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The xs-85 delivers authoritative, room-filling deep bass and punchy dynamics, paired with a warm, detailed midrange and smooth treble from its silk-dome tweeter. Massive, well-finished cabinets and rhodium posts underline exceptional build quality. At Best of High End, Marco Lisi highlighted Gold Note's presence, marking the xs-85 as a luxurious tower for serious audiophiles.
Pros
- Authoritative, deep bass and strong slam driven by dual 9" woofers and substantial cabinet mass.
- Clear, rich midrange and vocal presence from twin 6" Nextel-treated paper drivers and a well-tuned crossover.
- High-end build and finish — massive, stable cabinets, premium rhodium binding posts and luxury side-panel options.
Sound Quality
92/100
Bass
95/100
Dual 9" woofers per speaker, specified frequency response to 30 Hz and very heavy cabinet (180 kg pair) indicate authoritative, deep extension and slam consistent with a large-tower design. Score placed in the 'large tower' excellent band.
Mid
92/100
Two 6" Nextel-treated paper mid drivers and a crossover region that gives wide midrange control (200Hz–2200Hz) point to clear, rich timbre and strong vocal presence with good coherence through the crossover.
Treble
90/100
1" silk-dome tweeter and response to 30 kHz suggest smooth, refined highs with good extension and low risk of harshness; likely a slightly warm, polished treble character.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Large, well-engineered cabinet with dual mid drivers should yield broad, deep staging and stable imaging; design implies good layering and placement of instruments.
Dynamics
93/100
300W RMS handling, 4Ω nominal impedance and large driver complement indicate strong macro- and micro-dynamic capability with significant headroom and slam potential.
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Build Quality
95/100
Very heavy cabinets, premium finishes (gold leaf/Italian walnut/piano black) and rhodium binding posts point to high-end materials, solid engineering and refined fit-and-finish.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied (fixed baseline = 80). Gold Note rhodium binding posts present; no DSP/app/streaming expected or penalized.
Value for Money
75/100
At a very high price point (listed ~45999), these are a luxury/high-end proposition; performance and build appear excellent for the category, but the steep cost limits broad value appeal.
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