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Authorized dealers for GoldenEar T44 Hybrid Floorstanding Loudspeaker

  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Advance Audio — in-store — Wichita, Kansas, United States (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Ambiance Concert — in-store — Angers, Pays de la Loire, France (website)
  • American Sound — in-store — Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (website)
  • Apollo HiFi — online and in-store — Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Arizona Hi-Fi — in-store — Phoenix, Arizona, United States (website)
  • Audible Elegance — online and in-store — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
  • Audio Advisor — online and in-store — Michigan, United States (website)

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GoldenEar T44 Hybrid Floorstanding Loudspeaker

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The GoldenEar T44 is the newest addition to our celebrated T Series — a hybrid floorstanding loudspeaker purpose-built for discerning listeners who demand full-range performance in a smaller, more flexible footprint.


Inspired by the critically acclaimed T66, the T44 brings the same wide-open soundstage, holographic imaging, and effortless dynamics that define the GoldenEar experience. Engineered with proprietary driver technology and an integrated powered bottom-end, it delivers the kind of deep, articulate bass and soaring high frequencies that turn everyday listening into a high-fidelity escape.


The GoldenEar T44 is the result of a seamless fusion of highperformance engineering and contemporary design—where every element, visible or hidden, contributes to an experience greater than the sum of its parts. At its core, the T44 features a bespoke driver array anchored by our signature High-Velocity Folded Ribbon (HVFR™) tweeter, a custom-voiced mid-bass driver, and an integrated powered sub-bass system complemented by Quadratic Planar Low-Frequency Drivers and Passive Radiators. These components are brought together through a precisely tuned crossover network, delivering cohesive dynamics, pinpoint imaging, and commanding low-end authority.


Externally, the cabinet is sculpted for both acoustic integrity and architectural presence, while the precision-machined aluminum base isolates and stabilizes the system for optimal performance. Every line, curve, and material is chosen not just for style—but to serve the sound. The T44 isn’t just a speaker—it’s an expression of how thoughtful design and advanced technology can come together in perfect harmony


High-Velocity Folded Ribbon (HVFR™) Tweeter

GoldenEar’s signature HVFR™ tweeter redefines high-frequency reproduction. Unlike traditional dome tweeters, the folded ribbon design dramatically increases the radiating surface area while maintaining ultra-low mass. This results in lightning-fast transient response, exceptional detail retrieval, and a broad, natural dispersion pattern that fills the room with smooth, airy highs — never harsh or fatiguing.


Quadratic Planar Low-Frequency Drivers & Passive Radiators

The T44 integrates a single long-throw quadratic planar low-frequency driver and dual passive radiators. This proprietary driver moves large volumes of air with precision and minimal distortion, producing deep, controlled bass that rivals standalone subwoofers. The passive radiators enhance efficiency and transient response, allowing the T44 to deliver rich, taut low frequencies even at modest volumes.


Hybrid Performance, the GoldenEar Way

The T66 and T44 aren’t just loudspeakers — they’re full-range, high-performance systems built around a hybrid design philosophy. By incorporating a powered bass section within each speaker, GoldenEar delivers deep, authoritative low-frequency response without burdening your amplifier.


This design takes a significant load off your electronics, allowing the midrange and high frequencies to shine with greater clarity and control. And because the bass section is self-powered, the T Series is far less demanding on your system — making them a perfect match even for lower-powered components, including tube amplifiers and compact integrated amps.


Proprietary Acoustic Technology

At the heart of the GoldenEar T44’s remarkable performance lies a suite of proprietary acoustic technologies, meticulously engineered to deliver unparalleled clarity, depth, and realism.


This proprietary acoustic engineering approach makes the GoldenEar T44 a standout in its class – a loudspeaker that packs flagship-level innovation and sonic purity into a size that fits beautifully into your lifestyle.


High-Definition Cast-Basket MVPP™ Upper-Bass/Mid-Driver

Purpose-built for the GoldenEar T-Series, this precisionengineered 4.5” driver combines a rigid cast basket with our proprietary Multi-Vaned Phase Plug™ (MVPP) design to deliver exceptional clarity, speed, and control. Tuned specifically for upper-bass and midrange performance, it ensures seamless integration with the T44’s folded ribbon tweeter and bass drivers—resulting in a balanced, dynamic, and emotionally engaging listening experience.


56-Bit DSP-Controlled Amplification

To maximize performance and system integration, the builtin amplifier powering the long-throw quadratic planar lowfrequency driver employs advanced digital signal processing (DSP). This ensures optimal driver protection, dynamic range, and frequency response shaping. The result is tight, musical bass that seamlessly blends with the midrange and highs — delivering a cohesive, full-spectrum soundstage.


THE GOLDENEAR ADVANTAGE

Making Room for More Possibilities GoldenEar’s holistic approach to loudspeaker design ensures that every element — from crossover voicing and driver alignment to cabinet geometry and internal damping — works in concert to recreate the full emotional and spatial impact of music and film. This obsession with balance and integration is what gives GoldenEar loudspeakers their signature sense of realism and immersion. The T44 carries that legacy forward in a form factor tailored for today’s living spaces. Every component has been carefully engineered to preserve the expansive dynamics, deep bass, and finely layered detail of our larger models — all within a cabinet that fits effortlessly into more compact environments. It’s proof that when design and engineering are in perfect sync, smaller can still sound spectacular. Downsizing, in this case, is simply making room for more possibilities.

THE RESULT? Effortless dynamics, seamless coherence from top to bottom, and full-range performance that outclasses traditional passive tower designs — all from a beautifully compact, easy-to-place loudspeaker.


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Specifications

Design
5-driver, 3-way hybrid floorstanding speaker with active bass, sealed enclosure
Driver Complement
One High-Gauss HVFR™ High-Velocity Reference Folded Ribbon Tweeter One 4.5” High-Definition Cast-Basket MVPP™ Upper-Bass/Mid-Driver One 5” x 9” Long-Throw Quadratic Bass Driver Two 6.8” x 8” Quadratic Planar Back-Wave-Driven Infrasonic Passive Radiators
Passive Radiator Surface Area
30.45in2 (196.49cm2)
Sensitivity - Room/Anechoic
92 dB / 89 dB 1W/1m @ 4Ω (2.83V/1m)
Frequency Response
32 Hz–25 kHz typical (-6 dB on axis @ 29 Hz, anechoic bass response)
Nominal Impedance
Nominal 4Ω (Compatible with 8Ω)
Recommended Amplification
20–400 watts per channel
Built-In Bass Amplification
500 W peak / 250 W RMS, 56-bit DSP-controlled (Measured into 50-ohm load – 5 seconds sustained 55 Hz sinusoidal signal. Note: Not tested to FTC standard — 8-ohm load, 5 minutes sustained 1 kHz sinusoidal signal.)
Dimensions
Tower: 7.5" (19.1cm) W x 14.75" (37.6cm) D x 40.4" (102.6cm) H (with base, no spikes) Base: 11.8" (30cm) W x 17" (43.2cm) D
Weight
Product: 60lbs (27.2kg)
Subwoofer Output

Manufacturer's Description — GoldenEar

The GoldenEar T44 is the newest addition to our celebrated T Series — a hybrid floorstanding loudspeaker purpose-built for discerning listeners who demand full-range performance in a smaller, more flexible footprint.


Inspired by the critically acclaimed T66, the T44 brings the same wide-open soundstage, holographic imaging, and effortless dynamics that define the GoldenEar experience. Engineered with proprietary driver technology and an integrated powered bottom-end, it delivers the kind of deep, articulate bass and soaring high frequencies that turn everyday listening into a high-fidelity escape.


The GoldenEar T44 is the result of a seamless fusion of highperformance engineering and contemporary design—where every element, visible or hidden, contributes to an experience greater than the sum of its parts. At its core, the T44 features a bespoke driver array anchored by our signature High-Velocity Folded Ribbon (HVFR™) tweeter, a custom-voiced mid-bass driver, and an integrated powered sub-bass system complemented by Quadratic Planar Low-Frequency Drivers and Passive Radiators. These components are brought together through a precisely tuned crossover network, delivering cohesive dynamics, pinpoint imaging, and commanding low-end authority.


Externally, the cabinet is sculpted for both acoustic integrity and architectural presence, while the precision-machined aluminum base isolates and stabilizes the system for optimal performance. Every line, curve, and material is chosen not just for style—but to serve the sound. The T44 isn’t just a speaker—it’s an expression of how thoughtful design and advanced technology can come together in perfect harmony


High-Velocity Folded Ribbon (HVFR™) Tweeter

GoldenEar’s signature HVFR™ tweeter redefines high-frequency reproduction. Unlike traditional dome tweeters, the folded ribbon design dramatically increases the radiating surface area while maintaining ultra-low mass. This results in lightning-fast transient response, exceptional detail retrieval, and a broad, natural dispersion pattern that fills the room with smooth, airy highs — never harsh or fatiguing.


Quadratic Planar Low-Frequency Drivers & Passive Radiators

The T44 integrates a single long-throw quadratic planar low-frequency driver and dual passive radiators. This proprietary driver moves large volumes of air with precision and minimal distortion, producing deep, controlled bass that rivals standalone subwoofers. The passive radiators enhance efficiency and transient response, allowing the T44 to deliver rich, taut low frequencies even at modest volumes.


Hybrid Performance, the GoldenEar Way

The T66 and T44 aren’t just loudspeakers — they’re full-range, high-performance systems built around a hybrid design philosophy. By incorporating a powered bass section within each speaker, GoldenEar delivers deep, authoritative low-frequency response without burdening your amplifier.


This design takes a significant load off your electronics, allowing the midrange and high frequencies to shine with greater clarity and control. And because the bass section is self-powered, the T Series is far less demanding on your system — making them a perfect match even for lower-powered components, including tube amplifiers and compact integrated amps.


Proprietary Acoustic Technology

At the heart of the GoldenEar T44’s remarkable performance lies a suite of proprietary acoustic technologies, meticulously engineered to deliver unparalleled clarity, depth, and realism.


This proprietary acoustic engineering approach makes the GoldenEar T44 a standout in its class – a loudspeaker that packs flagship-level innovation and sonic purity into a size that fits beautifully into your lifestyle.


High-Definition Cast-Basket MVPP™ Upper-Bass/Mid-Driver

Purpose-built for the GoldenEar T-Series, this precisionengineered 4.5” driver combines a rigid cast basket with our proprietary Multi-Vaned Phase Plug™ (MVPP) design to deliver exceptional clarity, speed, and control. Tuned specifically for upper-bass and midrange performance, it ensures seamless integration with the T44’s folded ribbon tweeter and bass drivers—resulting in a balanced, dynamic, and emotionally engaging listening experience.


56-Bit DSP-Controlled Amplification

To maximize performance and system integration, the builtin amplifier powering the long-throw quadratic planar lowfrequency driver employs advanced digital signal processing (DSP). This ensures optimal driver protection, dynamic range, and frequency response shaping. The result is tight, musical bass that seamlessly blends with the midrange and highs — delivering a cohesive, full-spectrum soundstage.


THE GOLDENEAR ADVANTAGE

Making Room for More Possibilities GoldenEar’s holistic approach to loudspeaker design ensures that every element — from crossover voicing and driver alignment to cabinet geometry and internal damping — works in concert to recreate the full emotional and spatial impact of music and film. This obsession with balance and integration is what gives GoldenEar loudspeakers their signature sense of realism and immersion. The T44 carries that legacy forward in a form factor tailored for today’s living spaces. Every component has been carefully engineered to preserve the expansive dynamics, deep bass, and finely layered detail of our larger models — all within a cabinet that fits effortlessly into more compact environments. It’s proof that when design and engineering are in perfect sync, smaller can still sound spectacular. Downsizing, in this case, is simply making room for more possibilities.

THE RESULT? Effortless dynamics, seamless coherence from top to bottom, and full-range performance that outclasses traditional passive tower designs — all from a beautifully compact, easy-to-place loudspeaker.


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Authorized dealers for GoldenEar T44 Hybrid Floorstanding Loudspeaker

  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Advance Audio — in-store — Wichita, Kansas, United States (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Ambiance Concert — in-store — Angers, Pays de la Loire, France (website)
  • American Sound — in-store — Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (website)
  • Apollo HiFi — online and in-store — Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Arizona Hi-Fi — in-store — Phoenix, Arizona, United States (website)
  • Audible Elegance — online and in-store — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
  • Audio Advisor — online and in-store — Michigan, United States (website)

and 64 more verified dealers

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