Gryhon Audio EOS 2 Reference Floorstanding Speakers
As each component in the audio playback chain continues to evolve, the listening room has become "The Final Frontier" in the pursuit of perfect sound. Gryphon’s mission was to crea te a compact, visually stunning loudspeaker designed specifically to achieve Full-Range High-End performance in smaller spaces—areas often unsuitable for optimal audio reproduction. This challenge led to the development of EOS 2, a state-of-the-art loudspeaker designed to bring world-class sound to acoustically challenging, small rooms. Features The EOS 2 Enclosure is designed to have several functions incorporated: The front baffle is designed to aid the drivers in obtaining a smooth dispersion regardless of frequency, which yields a very uniform energy output, as well as a more stable soundstage. The “Stealth” exterior design both functions as an efficient diffusor of standing waves in the area around the speakers, but more importantly it eliminates standing waves and resonances inside the enclosure. Internally it consists of the new proprietary Gryphon “Line porting”, which is a special way of “tunnel-damping” the rear sound of the Mid-Woofer towards the Ports. This ensures a direct path for the low frequencies to reach the port, while providing an efficient damping of frequencies above the 60-80 Hz region, resulting in a very fast and clean Bass reproduction, without disturbing artefacts from the upper frequencies. By providing a choice between using a rear-OR front- firing port, The EOS 2 is very flexible and will work very well in both small and medium sized rooms. The EOS 2 is fitted with 2 Drive units, a 7.5” (190mm) Mid-Woofer and a 1.34” (34mm) Large-Dome Beryllium Tweeter. The Mid-Woofer is fitted with a powerful neodymium magnet which saturates the iron parts completely, resulting in a magnet-system with no compression. The cone is made of pure Thin-Ply Carbon fiber, (TPCD), resulting in one of the stiffest cones available today while also delivering a good inner damping resulting in a clean, fast and break-up free reproduction. This driver has no sound of its own therefore, the perfect match to the Beryllium Tweeter. The Impulse optimizer ring, is positioned straight above the voice-coil hereby strengthening the bond between cone and voice-coil, resulting in unparalleled Impulse reproduction as well as a pure piston behavior well beyond its designated area of reproduction. The Tweeter has a large Beryllium Dome, ensuring unparalleled dynamic reproduction while maintaining a very high bandwidth and extremely low distortion. We have created a large rear chamber implemented with a special damping that increases in steps, ensuring both a resonance free environment as well as the ability to reach quite low frequencies. Our precisely shaped waveguide further enhances its dispersion as well as linearity. The crossover is the heart of the EOS 2 performance. Its unique technology, handles much more than just separation of the frequencies sent to each driver: The Progressive Rounded Slope technology creates roll-off slopes that start with a very soft roll-off, ensuring perfect overlap and blending between the drivers. The slopes then become progressively steeper, effectively removing the out of band distortion from the drivers. The crossover also aligns the phase response of the two drivers at all frequencies (measured from the listening position) thereby reproducing a life- like soundstage in width, height, and depth. Both drivers are connected in positive polarity and their impulse responses are aligned perfectly. This means that musical timing is reproduced without any smearing or shifts – retaining the original musicality found in the recording. The Answer EOS 2 offers a breakthrough in achieving exceptional sound quality within compact spaces. For the first time, it is now possible to experience truly high-end audio performance in small rooms. This is a game-changer for urbanites, apartment dwellers, and anyone whose space limitations once made achieving world-class sound unfeasible. EOS 2 presents the ideal solution to a problem that previously had no answer, combining compact size with remarkable sonic capabilities. A Systems Approach One of Gryphon’s key strengths has been our "Systems approach" to HiFi, where designing every element in the playback chain ensures a level of synergy that is otherwise unattainable. Building upon recent breakthroughs—such as the Essence and Apex amplifiers, the Commander preamplifier, and the Vanta and Rosso cables—Gryphon’s new entry into compact loudspeakers, EOS 2, represents a revolution in design. It pushes the boundaries of performance and system integration, making advanced audio technology more accessible without compromising on quality. Designed for Small Spaces EOS 2 incorporates several unique design elements that allow it to deliver big speaker sound in small rooms. Central to this is the speaker’s "Stealth" enclosure, which enables smooth dispersion, uniform energy output, and a holographic soundstage. Additionally, the enclosure functions as a highly efficient diffusor for in-room standing waves, while the interior design mitigates back-wave turbulence and cabinet resonance. Gryphon’s proprietary "Line porting" technology guides the woofer’s back wave to the ports, resulting in shockingly fast, clean bass reproduction with in-room output extending below 30 Hz. Moreover, EOS 2 has been engineered with near-wall placement in mind, offering smooth and accurate response even when placed less than 12 inches from the back wall. Uncompromising Despite being Gryphon’s most affordable loudspeaker, EOS 2 does not compromise on build quality or parts. The proprietary woofer features a Thin-ply Carbon Fibre cone, custom-made by the world’s leading fabricator of Formula 1 components. The tweeter uses a large (34mm) Beryllium dome housed in a resonance-free rear enclosure, enhancing both dynamics and low-end response. Hand-assembled with the finest components, the speaker’s PCS (Progressive Curved Slope) crossover ensures smooth driver transitions and excellent power handling. With 91 dB efficiency and a "stiff" 4 Ohm impedance, EOS 2 presents an easy load for virtually all high-quality power amplifiers. Real-World Reference As urban living becomes increasingly desirable and expensive, many city dwellers are finding themselves in smaller spaces, often sacrificing sound quality for practicality. However, for those who refuse to compromise on audio performance, EOS 2 is the ultimate solution. It offers a beautiful, easy-to-drive loudspeaker that is perfectly engineered for spaces where traditional speakers can’t perform. EOS 2 also makes it possible to create an "Ultra-Luxe" music system at an accessible price. Pairing it with a Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier and Rosso cabling results in a super-system that offers unmatched musicality and aesthetic beauty, proving that big-system sound can indeed thrive in small spaces. Specifications Type: 2-way, Linear phase, floor stander Drivers: 1 x 7½” (190mm) Thin-Ply Carbon Fiber Diaphragm (TPCD™) with impulse optimizer ring. Manufactured to our specifications by one of the world’s leading fabricators of Formula 1 carbon fiber components. 1×1.34” (34 mm) Beryllium dome tweeter. Step-damped, resonance-free rear enclosure. Principle: Line-dampened, Front or Rear firing port for optimum room integration. Frequency Response: 26 – 40,000 Hz (-3dB). Sensitivity: 89dB 1m 2.83V @1KHz. Impedance: 6Ω nom. / 3.8Ω min. @128Hz Crossover: 2.2 KHz / 1st – 4th Order, progressive rising slope technology Feet: Adjustable spikes with integrated dampers (Removable). Enclosure Volume: 1.4 cubic feet / 40 litres Weight: 67.4 lbs. / 30.6 Kg Each.
