The Ultimate Expression of Four-Tower Acoustics | Available at Trimira Audio
The Gryphon Kodo Carbon Reference Loudspeaker System is presented as the ultimate expression of Gryphon's four-tower loudspeaker architecture, combining physically separated mid/high and bass sections with advanced composite construction and dedicated active low-frequency amplification.
The four-tower concept isolates the mid/high-frequency array from the mechanical energy generated by the bass system. The mid/high towers employ a curved Constant Phase array around a central Gryphon-Mundorf Air Motion Transformer (AMT), while dedicated bass towers each incorporate eight long-throw 8-inch drivers and their own active amplification.
With a specified 16 Hz–25 kHz response and 96 dB sensitivity, the Kodo Carbon is designed for large reference listening environments where system scale, dynamic capability, and extensive room matching are priorities.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the Kodo Carbon for uncompromising reference installations requiring substantial room planning, dedicated amplification, and professional system integration.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Four-Tower Decoupled Architecture
The Kodo Carbon separates the system into two pairs of towers:
- 2 × Mid/High Towers
- 2 × Active Bass Towers
This physical separation is designed to reduce mechanical interaction between the high-resolution mid/high-frequency section and the high-energy bass system.
Carbon-Fibre Side Wings
The mid/high and bass structures incorporate rigid, removable carbon-fibre composite side panels.
The high stiffness of carbon-fibre construction is intended to provide a mechanically stable enclosure while helping control unwanted panel vibration.
Constant Phase Crossover Architecture
The Kodo Carbon uses a Constant Phase crossover topology designed to maintain consistent phase relationships between the multiple transducers.
The objective is to preserve coherent acoustic integration across the extensive driver array.
Gryphon-Mundorf AMT
A central Gryphon-Mundorf Air Motion Transformer handles the high-frequency section.
The AMT's folded diaphragm architecture provides a large radiating surface and is designed for fast transient response and extended high-frequency reproduction.
Dedicated Active Bass Towers
Each bass tower incorporates:
8 × 8-inch dual-magnet long-throw woofers
and its own:
1,000-watt RMS Class A/AB amplifier
The dedicated amplification means the external stereo amplifier can concentrate on the mid/high-frequency towers.
Linkwitz-Greiner Q Control
The active bass section incorporates a Linkwitz-Greiner Q Controller with selectable Q settings:
These settings provide additional flexibility when adapting the bass system to room boundaries and acoustic conditions.
Independent Curved Driver Baffles
The individual drivers are mounted to mechanically separated curved baffle modules.
The geometry is designed to support accurate acoustic alignment at the listening position while controlling mechanical interaction between adjacent transducers.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Gryphon Kodo Carbon Reference System |
| System Architecture |
4-Tower Reference System — 2 Mid/High + 2 Active Bass |
| Cabinet Construction |
Multi-Layer Damped Chassis with Carbon-Fibre Side Panels |
| Total Transducer Count |
38 Custom Drive Units |
| Mid/High Tower Drivers |
1 × AMT Tweeter / 4 × 4.5-inch Upper Mid / 6 × 5.5-inch Lower Mid |
| Bass Tower Drivers |
8 × 8-inch Dual-Magnet Long-Throw Woofers per Side |
| Bass Amplification |
1,000 W RMS / 4,000 W Peak Class A/AB per Tower |
| Frequency Response |
16 Hz–25 kHz, Room and Q Dependent |
| Sensitivity |
96 dB @ 2.83 V / 1 m |
| Mid/High Nominal Impedance |
4 Ω |
| Crossover Frequencies |
250 Hz / 700 Hz / 2,500 Hz |
| Mid/High Tower Dimensions |
440 × 2320 × 660 mm |
| Bass Tower Dimensions |
540 × 2375 × 880 mm |
| Total System Shipping Weight |
1,354 kg |
Active Bass System
The dedicated bass towers provide their own amplification, allowing the main external amplifier to concentrate on the mid/high-frequency section.
The architecture can therefore be configured broadly as:
Source → Preamplifier → External Stereo Amplifier → Kodo Mid/High Towers
while the low-frequency system operates through:
Kodo Active Bass Amplification → Bass Towers
The integrated Q-control system provides additional adjustment of the low-frequency response to suit the installation.
Reference Amplifier Matching
With 96 dB sensitivity, the Kodo Carbon's mid/high section is highly efficient.
Nevertheless, amplifier selection remains important because the system's scale and multiple-driver architecture demand appropriate control and system matching.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Power-amplifier selection
- Preamplifier matching
- Gain structure
- Balanced connectivity
- Mid/high-frequency amplifier configuration
- Active bass integration
- System-level calibration
Large-Room & Acoustic Planning
The Kodo Carbon is an exceptionally large loudspeaker system, with towers exceeding 2.3 metres in height.
Its substantial physical scale means that room planning should address:
- Listening distance
- Stereo symmetry
- Tower spacing
- Bass-tower positioning
- Floor loading
- Acoustic treatment
- Equipment placement
- Power requirements
- Delivery access
The stated 1,354 kg shipping weight also makes specialist logistics and installation planning essential.
Low-Frequency Room Matching
The selectable Q settings provide an additional mechanism for adapting the active bass system to the acoustic environment.
Room boundaries, listening position, speaker placement, and acoustic treatment should all be considered together rather than treating Q adjustment as an isolated control.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Bass-tower positioning
- Q selection
- Crossover configuration
- Room-mode management
- Listening-position optimisation
- Final acoustic calibration
Reference Four-Tower System Architecture
A complete Kodo Carbon installation can be structured around a dedicated signal and power architecture:
Digital / Analogue Sources → Reference Preamplifier → Mid/High Power Amplification → Kodo Mid/High Towers
plus:
Active Bass Amplification + Q Control → Kodo Bass Towers
This division allows the mid/high and bass systems to be optimised independently while operating as a single acoustic system.
Installation & Logistics
The Kodo Carbon's physical scale and 1,354 kg total shipping weight require specialist handling.
Before delivery, Trimira Audio can assist with planning:
- Access routes
- Room positioning
- Floor requirements
- Equipment location
- Power infrastructure
- Amplifier ventilation
- Tower alignment
- Final calibration
Consult with the High-End Audio Specialists at Trimira Audio
The Gryphon Kodo Carbon Reference Loudspeaker System combines four-tower physical separation, 38 custom drive units, carbon-fibre composite construction, Constant Phase architecture, Gryphon-Mundorf AMT technology, 1,000-watt active bass amplification per tower, and adjustable Linkwitz-Greiner Q control into an uncompromising reference loudspeaker platform.
Trimira Audio can assist with complete Kodo Carbon system design, including room planning, amplification matching, bass integration, acoustic treatment, installation logistics, and final system calibration.
Contact the Trimira Audio high-fidelity systems team in Brisbane to discuss a Kodo Carbon installation or arrange an exclusive private consultation.
