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The Gryphon Trident II Semi-Active Reference Loudspeaker System combines Gryphon's point-source loudspeaker philosophy with a semi-active low-frequency architecture designed to provide substantial bass performance while reducing the demands placed on the external power amplifier.
Positioned below the four-tower Kodo system, Trident II uses a single substantial enclosure incorporating a Gryphon-Mundorf Air Motion Transformer (AMT), dual 5.5-inch Kevlar midrange drivers, and four 8-inch long-throw woofers.
Each cabinet also includes a dedicated 500-watt RMS Class A/AB bass amplifier and remote-adjustable low-frequency Q control. The combination is designed to provide high efficiency, coherent driver integration, and flexible room matching.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the Trident II for reference two-channel systems seeking a large-scale presentation with integrated active bass control and a comparatively simplified system architecture.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Semi-Active Bass Technology
Each Trident II cabinet incorporates a dedicated 500 W RMS Class A/AB amplifier for its four 8-inch bass drivers.
This removes much of the low-frequency power demand from the external stereo amplifier, allowing it to concentrate on the midrange and high-frequency sections.
Linkwitz-Greiner Active Q Control
The integrated active bass section provides remote-adjustable Q settings:
The adjustment provides additional flexibility for adapting bass behaviour to room dimensions and boundary conditions.
Constant Phase Crossover
The Trident II employs individually configured Duelund Constant Phase crossover circuitry.
The design is intended to maintain controlled phase relationships between the AMT, midrange, and bass sections, supporting coherent integration through the crossover regions.
Curved Time-Aligned Baffle
The concave front baffle positions the individual drivers at controlled acoustic distances from the listening position.
This geometry is designed to support accurate wavefront integration and the system's point-source presentation.
Gryphon-Mundorf AMT Tweeter
The high-frequency section uses a Gryphon-Mundorf Air Motion Transformer with a pleated diaphragm.
The AMT architecture provides a large radiating surface and is designed for fast transient response and broad horizontal dispersion.
Four 8-Inch Long-Throw Woofers
Each cabinet incorporates four custom 8-inch long-throw bass drivers.
Combined with the integrated amplifier, the multiple-driver bass section provides substantial acoustic displacement while retaining the controlled behaviour of a sealed enclosure.
Sealed Acoustic Suspension
The sealed cabinet avoids conventional bass-port airflow and port-resonance effects.
Extensive internal bracing provides a rigid enclosure structure intended to minimise unwanted cabinet vibration and acoustic coloration.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Gryphon Trident II |
| System Architecture |
3-Way Semi-Active Floorstanding System |
| Enclosure |
Sealed Acoustic Suspension |
| High-Frequency Driver |
1 × Gryphon-Mundorf AMT |
| Midrange Drivers |
2 × 5.5-inch Custom Kevlar Drivers |
| Bass Drivers |
4 × 8-inch Custom Long-Throw Woofers per Cabinet |
| Onboard Bass Amplification |
500 W RMS Class A/AB / 2,000 W Peak |
| Frequency Response |
16 Hz–27 kHz, Room Dependent |
| Sensitivity |
95 dB @ 2.83 V / 1 m |
| Nominal Impedance |
4 Ω |
| Crossover Frequencies |
250 Hz / 2,000 Hz |
| Low-Frequency Controls |
Remote Bass Level, Q Setting & Low-Cut Filter |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) |
520 × 1930 × 810 mm |
| Net Weight |
195 kg per loudspeaker |
Semi-Active System Architecture
The Trident II divides amplification duties between the external amplifier and the loudspeaker's integrated bass amplifier.
A typical configuration is:
Source → Preamplifier → External Power Amplifier → Trident II Mid/High Section
while the low-frequency section operates through:
Integrated 500 W Amplifier → Four 8-Inch Woofers
This reduces the current demand placed on the external power amplifier and provides dedicated amplification for the bass section.
Amplifier Matching
The Trident II's 95 dB sensitivity makes it an efficient loudspeaker, although the 4-ohm nominal impedance remains an important consideration when selecting the external amplifier.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Power-amplifier selection
- Preamplifier matching
- Gain structure
- Balanced connectivity
- Listening-level requirements
- Active-bass integration
The external amplifier should be selected according to the loudspeaker's impedance characteristics and the size of the listening environment.
Low-Frequency Room Integration
The combination of dedicated bass amplification and adjustable Q provides considerable flexibility when setting up the Trident II.
Trimira Audio can optimise:
- Bass level
- Q setting
- Low-cut filter
- Speaker placement
- Listening position
- Room-boundary interaction
- Crossover integration
The goal is to achieve extended bass without allowing room modes or excessive boundary reinforcement to dominate the presentation.
Reference Point-Source Architecture
The Trident II's driver arrangement combines the curved baffle with Constant Phase crossover design to create a coherent acoustic source.
The architecture can be summarised as:
AMT → Dual Midrange → Four Bass Drivers
with the active bass section independently powered.
This provides the scale of a substantial floorstanding loudspeaker while maintaining a highly integrated driver layout.
Installation Considerations
At approximately 1.93 metres tall and 195 kg per loudspeaker, Trident II requires careful installation planning.
Considerations include:
- Delivery access
- Floor loading
- Speaker positioning
- Listening distance
- Room symmetry
- Equipment placement
- Amplifier ventilation
- Active-bass configuration
Precise final positioning is particularly important for achieving the intended time-aligned presentation.
Consult with the High-End Audio Specialists at Trimira Audio
The Gryphon Trident II combines semi-active bass amplification, four 8-inch long-throw woofers, dual 5.5-inch Kevlar midrange drivers, a Gryphon-Mundorf AMT, Constant Phase crossover architecture, curved time-aligned geometry, and remote-adjustable Linkwitz-Greiner Q control in a substantial reference loudspeaker platform.
Trimira Audio can assist with complete Trident II system design, including amplifier matching, room planning, active-bass configuration, speaker positioning, and final acoustic calibration.
Contact the Trimira Audio two-channel specialists in Brisbane to discuss a Trident II installation or arrange an exclusive private consultation.
