Gauder Akustik Capello 80 - Floorstanding Speakers
The Gauder Capello 80 speaker is a meticulously engineered floorstanding loudspeaker that brings true high-end audiophile performance into a refined and accessible form. Designed and manufactured in Germany by Gauder Akustik, the Capello 80 reflects a commitment to time-aligned accuracy, phase coherence, and musical transparency—core principles valued by discerning listeners and embodied by Choice Audio’s curated approach to premium hi-fi.
Built around Gauder Akustik’s advanced crossover technology and high-quality driver integration, the Capello 80 delivers a coherent and natural sound signature with exceptional detail retrieval. Its presentation is defined by a wide, stable soundstage, precise imaging, and controlled, articulate bass response. Whether reproducing complex orchestral recordings or intimate vocal performances, the Capello 80 maintains clarity and tonal balance across the frequency spectrum.
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CAPELLO 80
 | The Gauder Akustik Capello 80 is a reference‑grade floorstanding loudspeaker designed for listeners who demand uncompromising accuracy, coherence, and long‑term musical satisfaction. Developed and manufactured in Germany, the Capello 80 embodies Gauder Akustik’s core engineering philosophy: eliminating distortion at its source through mechanical rigidity, advanced materials, and mathematically precise crossover design. Unlike conventional loudspeakers that rely on cabinet damping and voicing, the Capello 80 is built around an extremely rigid aluminum enclosure, engineered to suppress resonance and energy storage to near‑negligible levels. This inert foundation allows the drive units to operate without interference, preserving micro‑detail, transient precision, and tonal neutrality. Gauder’s proprietary ceramic drivers — chosen for their exceptional stiffness‑to‑weight ratio — deliver ultra‑fast impulse response and extremely low distortion, even at realistic listening levels. Central to the Capello 80’s sonic performance is Gauder’s minimum‑phase crossover topology, utilizing steep acoustic slopes to maintain phase coherence and time alignment across the frequency spectrum. Rather than prioritizing frequency response alone, the Capello 80 preserves the integrity of musical impulses, resulting in a soundstage that is spatially precise, dynamically effortless, and remarkably lifelike. Carefully curated by Choice Audio, the Capello 80 is a loudspeaker for discerning audiophiles who seek truth in reproduction — not embellishment. |
Gauder Akustik Design Philosophy
Gauder Akustik loudspeakers are engineered according to measurable acoustic principles rather than subjective voicing. The Capello Series emphasizes:
- Extreme cabinet rigidity to prevent coloration
- Minimal phase distortion for accurate impulse reproduction
- High‑order crossover slopes to reduce driver overlap
- Ultra‑low distortion materials for maximum transparency
The Capello 80 reflects this philosophy by focusing on time‑correct sound reproduction, ensuring that musical events arrive coherently at the listener’s ear.
The Capello series brings together the latest advancements in loudspeaker design, delivering a level of sonic depth and dynamic expression rarely experienced at this level. From refined cabinet construction and advanced driver technology to precisely engineered crossovers—the true core of any speaker—every element has been carefully considered. It is the seamless integration of these innovations that defines the Capello series. Experience them for yourself and discover the performance that sets them apart.
Technical Details
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The Capello 80 utilizes Gauder Akustik’s minimum‑phase crossover concept, engineered to preserve phase accuracy and impulse fidelity across all drivers. By employing steep crossover slopes, unwanted driver interaction is minimized, significantly reducing phase errors and improving coherence.
The aluminum cabinet is designed not to absorb or store energy, eliminating delayed resonances that can blur detail and timing. Ceramic diaphragms provide extreme rigidity with low mass, enabling rapid acceleration and deceleration essential for accurate transient reproduction. Together, these technologies allow the Capello 80 to reproduce music with exceptional clarity, dynamic precision, and spatial realism.
NEW: Beryllium TweeterThe quality of the tweeter determines the resolution and impulse-faithful detail reproduction of a loudspeaker. In accordance with Newton's law, a low moving mass and a strong magnetic drive are particularly important here, whereby the membrane must of course be able to follow all these deflections. In collaboration with a German tweeter specialist, we developed a beryllium dome tweeter whose moving mass is just half the size of all previously used tweeters. In combination with the ultra-strong iron-neodymium magnet, this results in an impulse fidelity that previously seemed impossible. |
Patented X-Pulse coneOf course, midrange cones do not have to be able to follow such high accelerations, but they must be much larger than tweeter domes in order to emit the same sound pressure. Large diaphragms are correspondingly more susceptible to partial vibrations and resonances. To prevent these from affecting the sound, they must occur above the transmission range of the midrange driver (> 3,400 Hz). We achieved this by developing the aluminum polymer diaphragms of our X-Pulse chassis. |
Drop-shaped cabinetThe drop-shaped cabinet prevents sound distortion caused by disruptive reflection and diffraction effects. In addition, this shape increases stability and reduces sound coloration caused by cabinet resonances. |
The bass Adjustment systems of the Capello speakersThe upper bridge determines the overall volume of the bass: -1.5 dB, linear and + 1.5 dB in the entire bass range, i.e. from 22 Hz to 144 Hz. The horizontal jumper which activates the Bass Extension System can also be replaced by one of the 4 adjustment modules. This allows a boost in the range between 30 Hz and 70 Hz in 6 steps. With these two setting options, you can easily adjust the Capellos to your listening room. Your specialist dealer will be happy to help you |
CrossoverThe crossover of the Capello 100 shown here, with its 56 individual components, is a prime example of our unique circuit topology, which is being used in HiFi for the first time. The top priority here is the perfect reproduction of the impulses that make up music. With the Capello in particular, we impressively demonstrate that the circuitry of the individual speaker drivers is more important than any speaker cone material. Naturally, we only use top-quality components from the two German manufacturers Mundorf and Intertechnik for all our frequency crossovers. |
Key Sonic Characteristics
- Exceptionally transparent and uncolored presentation
- Precise, stable imaging with realistic spatial depth
- Fast transient response and clean impulse behavior
- Natural midrange reproduction without tonal emphasis
- Controlled, articulate bass with excellent pitch definition
- Fatigue‑free listening even during extended sessions
Key Features
- CNC‑machined aluminum cabinet with extreme rigidity
- Ceramic tweeter, midrange, and bass drivers
- Minimum‑phase crossover design with steep acoustic slopes
- Precision‑matched components and tolerances
- Designed and manufactured in Germany
- Multiple premium finishes available
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Type | 3‑Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker |
| Frequency Response | Approx. 28 Hz – 50 kHz |
| Sensitivity | ~88 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Tweeter | Ceramic dome |
| Midrange | Ceramic cone |
| Woofer | Ceramic cone |
| Cabinet | Aluminum, resonance‑optimized |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 50 – 300 W |
| Finishes | Multiple luxury finishes available |
| Manufacturing | Made in Germany |
Who the Capello 80 Is Best Suited For?
- Audiophiles seeking neutral, reference‑level loudspeakers
- Listeners sensitive to timing, phase accuracy, and coherence
- High‑resolution digital and analog playback systems
- Medium to large dedicated or semi‑dedicated listening rooms
- Long‑term system builders who value engineering over trends
FAQs
Q: How does the Capello 80 differ from traditional floorstanding speakers?
A: The Capello 80 prioritizes phase accuracy and impulse response rather than frequency response alone, resulting in superior coherence, imaging, and realism.
Q: Does the aluminum cabinet affect the sound character?
A: Yes, positively. Its extreme rigidity prevents resonance and coloration, allowing the drivers to perform without mechanical interference.
Q: Is the Capello 80 difficult to drive?
A: While not inefficient, the Capello 80 benefits from high‑quality amplification with strong current delivery to fully realize its dynamic and spatial performance.