{"product_id":"gryphon-trident-ii","title":"Gryphon Trident II","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncompromised Point-Source Acoustic Perfection | Available at Trimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon Trident II Semi-Active Reference Loudspeaker System\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositioned below the four-tower Kodo system, Trident II uses a single substantial enclosure incorporating a \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon-Mundorf Air Motion Transformer (AMT)\u003c\/strong\u003e, dual 5.5-inch Kevlar midrange drivers, and four 8-inch long-throw woofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cabinet also includes a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e500-watt RMS Class A\/AB bass amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e and remote-adjustable low-frequency Q control. The combination is designed to provide high efficiency, coherent driver integration, and flexible room matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eTrimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technological Innovations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Active Bass Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Trident II cabinet incorporates a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e500 W RMS Class A\/AB amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e for its four 8-inch bass drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis removes much of the low-frequency power demand from the external stereo amplifier, allowing it to concentrate on the midrange and high-frequency 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