{"product_id":"goldnotexs85black","title":"Gold Note XS-85 Floorstanding Speakers, Gloss Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the XS-85?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the XS-85 for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; Stereo, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 3-way floorstanding speaker, modular double enclosure with rear bass reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: black cabinet, side panels in gloss black (Gran Piano Black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 30–30,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 89 dB SPL (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 4 Ω, semi-resistive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequencies: 200 Hz and 2,200 Hz (12 dB\/octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: from 30 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum power handling: 300 W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 1-inch silk dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidrange: 2 × 6 inch, Nextel-treated paper (SEAS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoofer: 2 × 9 inch, Nextel-treated paper (SEAS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminals: Gold Note rhodium binding posts, bi-wiring capable; jumpers fitted for single wiring from the factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: integrated steel base with concealed, adjustable spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 35.7 × 128 × 66.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 180 kg per pair (net), 200 kg packed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: pair, grilles, spikes, jumpers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the XS-85 sold as a pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the XS-85 be connected for bi-wiring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big should the room for the XS-85 be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the XS-85?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for the gloss finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gold Note XS-85 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XS-85 calls for electronics on the same level: a powerful \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e or a strong \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e with a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003epreamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to use bi-wiring, you'll find the necessary \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e right next door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989510484304,"sku":"304489","price":39900.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gold-note-xs-85-standlautsprecher-schwarz-hochglanz-stereopaar.jpg?v=1785925981","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/goldnotexs85black","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}