Wird der XS-85 als Paar verkauft?

Ja, der XS-85 wird paarweise verkauft und geliefert. Gold Note gibt alle Angaben pro Paar an, auch die 180 Kilogramm Nettogewicht. Wegen dieses Gewichts planen wir die Anlieferung vorher mit dir ab — Treppenhaus, Aufzug und Stellplatz sollten geklaert sein.

Lässt sich der XS-85 bi-wiring anschliessen?

Ja. Das Handbuch zeigt sowohl den Standardanschluss als auch die Bi-Wiring-Variante. Ab Werk sind die Brücken montiert, sodass du ihn ohne weiteres Zutun mit einem einzelnen Kabelpaar betreiben kannst. Entfernst du die Brücken, läuft er zweikanalig verkabelt.

Wie gross sollte der Raum für den XS-85 sein?

Gross genug, dass zwei 9-Zoll-Tieftöner pro Seite Sinn ergeben. In sehr kleinen Räumen lässt sich das Bassfundament kaum sauber aufstellen. Als Faustregel: ab etwa 30 Quadratmetern und mit gutem Wandabstand nach hinten spielt er frei auf.

Welcher Verstärker passt zum XS-85?

Gold Note nennt 30 Watt als Minimum, 300 Watt RMS verträgt er. Mit 89 Dezibel Wirkungsgrad an vier Ohm ist er nicht extrem anspruchsvoll, profitiert aber deutlich von Leistung und Dämpfungsfaktor. In der Praxis machen ein kräftiger Vollverstärker oder eine Vor-Endstufen-Kombination am meisten Freude.

Wie pflege ich die Hochglanz-Oberfläche?

Mit einem weichen Mikrofasertuch, trocken oder leicht angefeuchtet, und ohne Scheuermittel oder Silikonpolituren. Klavierlack ist robust, zeigt aber Staub und Fingerspuren deutlich. Beim Aufstellen die Panels nicht über Kanten schieben — bei 90 Kilogramm pro Lautsprecher lohnt sich eine zweite Person.

Warum den Gold Note XS-85 bei HD Zürisee kaufen?

Weil ein Flaggschiff dieser Grösse mit Beratung, Aufstellung und passender Elektronik steht und fällt. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil führt Gold Note als Fachhändler, stimmt den XS-85 auf deinen Raum ab und liefert und installiert ihn auf Wunsch fixfertig. Ruf an oder schreib uns.

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Gold Note XS-85 Floorstanding Speakers, Gloss Black (Pair)

CHF 39'900.00

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The Gold Note XS-85 is the house's floorstanding-speaker flagship: a 3-way design with a curved, modular double enclosure, hand-made in Italy.

In this finish, the side panels carry gloss black piano lacquer over a black cabinet. That keeps the shape itself as the real statement: no colour to distract, just the curve and its mirror image. At 1.28 metres tall and 66.5 centimetres deep, this is a presence you plan for.

Why the XS-85?

The curved panels follow the catenary – the curve Gold Note uses as a design principle from turntable to loudspeaker. It isn't just beautiful: it avoids parallel surfaces, increases rigidity and reduces standing waves inside the cabinet. The modular double enclosure additionally separates the tasks – the woofers work in a ventilated volume with rear bass reflex, while midrange and tweeter sit in their own, sealed-off chamber. The drivers are made together with SEAS from Nextel-treated paper.

What you hear

A full-grown, realistic sound with deep, controlled bass, an open midrange and fine highs – from string quartet to full orchestra. The XS-85 spans from 30 Hz to 30,000 Hz and stays composed even when things get loud and complex. An integrated, heavy steel base with concealed, adjustable spikes couples it cleanly to the floor.

Who is the XS-85 for – and who isn't it for?

For listeners who want the best and have the space for it. Bottom line: it doesn't belong in a small room or on a weak amplifier – it needs room to breathe and a serious partner on the terminals. The gloss finish also comes with an honest disclaimer: piano lacquer on a surface like this reflects everything that shines in the room and shows every fingerprint. If you'd rather avoid that, you'll find the same technology in gloss walnut or gold leaf.

Our verdict

The XS-85 is Gold Note's statement: Italian craftsmanship you can see and hear. A speaker for life that lets technology and design speak the same language – and that deserves a genuinely good system. Mono & Stereo awarded it the Editors' Choice Award in 2023 and wrote: “The music is simply presented as a harmonic whole, there are no frequency jumps, everything comes with unique completeness.” – Mono & Stereo, 2023.

Technical data

Type: 3-way floorstanding speaker, modular double enclosure with rear bass reflex
Finish: black cabinet, side panels in gloss black (Gran Piano Black)
Frequency response: 30–30,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 89 dB SPL (2.83 V / 1 m)
Nominal impedance: 4 Ω, semi-resistive
Crossover frequencies: 200 Hz and 2,200 Hz (12 dB/octave)
Recommended amplifier power: from 30 W
Maximum power handling: 300 W RMS
Tweeter: 1-inch silk dome
Midrange: 2 × 6 inch, Nextel-treated paper (SEAS)
Woofer: 2 × 9 inch, Nextel-treated paper (SEAS)
Terminals: Gold Note rhodium binding posts, bi-wiring capable; jumpers fitted for single wiring from the factory
Base: integrated steel base with concealed, adjustable spikes
Dimensions (W×H×D): 35.7 × 128 × 66.5 cm
Weight: 180 kg per pair (net), 200 kg packed
Included: pair, grilles, spikes, jumpers

Frequently asked questions

Is the XS-85 sold as a pair?

Yes, the XS-85 is sold and delivered in pairs. Gold Note gives all figures per pair, including the 180 kilograms net weight. Because of this weight, we plan the delivery with you in advance – stairwell, lift and final position should be settled beforehand.

Can the XS-85 be connected for bi-wiring?

Yes. The manual shows both the standard connection and the bi-wiring variant. The jumpers are fitted at the factory, so you can run it with a single pair of cables with no further effort. If you remove the jumpers, it runs wired as two channels.

How big should the room for the XS-85 be?

Big enough that two 9-inch woofers per side make sense. In very small rooms the bass foundation can barely be set up cleanly. As a rule of thumb: from around 30 square metres and with good clearance to the rear wall, it opens up freely.

Which amplifier suits the XS-85?

Gold Note names 30 watts as the minimum, and it can handle 300 watts RMS. At 89 decibels sensitivity into four ohms it's not extremely demanding, but it clearly benefits from power and damping factor. In practice, a powerful integrated amplifier or a pre/power combination gives the most pleasure.

How do I care for the gloss finish?

With a soft microfibre cloth, dry or lightly dampened, and without abrasives or silicone polishes. Piano lacquer is robust but clearly shows dust and fingermarks. When positioning it, don't slide the panels over edges – at 90 kilograms per speaker, a second person is worth having.

Why buy the Gold Note XS-85 at HD Zürisee?

Because a flagship of this size stands or falls with advice, positioning and matching electronics. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil carries Gold Note as a specialist dealer, tunes the XS-85 to your room, and delivers and installs it fully set up on request. Call or write to us.

Goes well with

The XS-85 calls for electronics on the same level: a powerful integrated amplifier or a strong power amplifier with a matching preamplifier. If you want to use bi-wiring, you'll find the necessary speaker cables right next door.