Tidal Audio, a German audio manufacturer unrelated to the streaming service Tidal, has introduced the Sunray G3, a towering floorstanding speaker that embodies excellence in every aspect. It boasts a total of nine custom-designed drivers, and comes in a standard high-gloss black finish, with the option for a different color finish upon request. As for the price, it falls into the category of “if you have to ask, you probably can’t afford it.”
Tidal Audio: German audio manufacturer since 1999
Tidal Audio GmbH was founded in 1999 by Jörn Janczak. The manufacturer has one goal: to build the world’s best audio systems, defined as unique masterpieces with timeless, cutting-edge design and benchmark performance to reproduce music that is nothing less than true to life. Jörn Janczak leads a flagship team of fellow experts, engineers, designers, craftsmen and production personnel to ensure that every detail, every single component and every step involved in creating a Tidal Audio product is free from the boundaries of cost optimization and budgetary constraints. Tidal Audio products are known worldwide for their meticulous attention to detail, sound quality and outstanding design, which in 2021 culminated in an exclusive multi-year partnership with Bugatti.
Tidal Audio Sunray G3
Designed and handcrafted in Germany, the Sunray G3 floorstanding speaker combines cutting-edge technology with exquisite materials to deliver an unparalleled listening experience. 21 years after the first Sunray model, this third generation is easily recognizable by its unique and established monolithic design. Featuring TIDAL Audio’s signature drivers, precision-crafted cabinets, meticulous attention to unique details, the Sunray G3 is another masterpiece of audio artistry.
Thanks to the latest drivers and crossovers, the Sunray G3 delivers the unique crystal clear, natural and lifelike sound reproduction that TIDAL Audio is known for. The Sunray G3 features a 30mm diamond tweeter. The midrange is handled by a 126mm diamond midrange driver and a 170mm driver with a ceramic cone. Bass reproduction is handled by six 192mm long excursion sub woofers with an aluminium sandwich cone. All drivers are patented designs by Tidal Audio. The Sunray G3 has a sensitivity of 89dB and is an easy load of no lower than 4.5 ohms.
Furthermore, the Sunray G3 features six 250mm passive radiators in a unique tuning configuration that allows each driver to reproduce a specific F3 point, correlating everything together for easy placement in any listening environment and faster, deeper playback. There is an active mode for the subwoofers with the additional available Tidal LPX for enhanced matching. All drivers are mounted without visible screws in a unique way for an extremely rigid fit within the Sunray G3’s baffle.
Each Sunray G3 is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans using the latest generation of TIRALIT, Tidal’s patented enclosure material. This results in an enclosure that is both visually stunning and acoustically perfect for its intended purpose. Dimensions are 208 x 33 x 60 centimetres.
Naturally, the Sunray G3 is designed to faithfully reproduce the artist’s intent, with an emphasis on sonic purity and musicality, allowing listeners to experience music with unparalleled realism and emotion.
Price and delivery information
The Sunray G3 comes standard in a black high-gloss finish. Veneer or other colors are negotiable. The price will be somewhere between $400.000 and $500.000.