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<strong>Press</strong> Information<br />
<strong>Göbel</strong> loudspeaker manufactory at HIGH END 2012 in Munich<br />
Visit us this year at HIGH END 2012, the international special<br />
show for audiophile sound reproduction, from 3 to 6 May 2012<br />
in Munich, Atrium 4 / 2.OG, room F 226.<br />
World premiere of the audiophile heavy weight „Epoque Reference“ at Stilwerk Berlin<br />
Oliver <strong>Göbel</strong> (right)<br />
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HIGH END<br />
Patented Loudspeakers & Cables made in Germany.<br />
On Saturday, 29 October 2011, <strong>Göbel</strong> holds the world premiere of the<br />
“Epoque Reference” loudspeaker in cooperation with the renown HiFi<br />
specialist Max Schlundt at Stilwerk Berlin. From 10:00 am - 10:00<br />
pm, all audio enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience this<br />
new reference class loudspeaker live and get the chance to listen to<br />
their favorite tune while enjoying a superb selection of winter wines.<br />
On this special occasion, Oliver <strong>Göbel</strong>, founder and main developer of<br />
<strong>Göbel</strong> loudspeakers, will be there from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm to reveal<br />
some interesting details about the creation of this loudspeaker which to him is epochal: For the first time the patented <strong>Göbel</strong>® bend-<br />
ing wave loudspeaker with an especially developed carbon membrane is unified with a sophisticated low-frequency device into a<br />
single housing.<br />
If you don’t have time to be there on Saturday, you’ll be able to wit-<br />
ness the pure sound repdroduction of the Epoque Reference at Max<br />
Schlundt Stilwerk Berlin, Kantstr. 17, 10623 until 9 November 2011.<br />
In this context it’s worth mentioning the “Lange Nacht der Ohren” on<br />
5. November 2011 where the most important specialist retailers for<br />
sound and vision in Berlin open their stores until midnight.<br />
But no worries for those who are not resident in Berlin. On 11 Novem-<br />
ber 2011 the 400 kilogramm gross weight of both Epoque Reference<br />
loudspeakers will continue to travel to other renowm HiFi specialists.<br />
No matter if your are in Munich, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Zurich or Vienna,<br />
the <strong>Göbel</strong> loudspeaker manufacturers pays a visit and gives you the op-<br />
portunity to get insight into the world of the purest sound reproduction<br />
of the patented <strong>Göbel</strong>® bending wave loudspeakers. All further dates<br />
will be announced within the next weeks on www.goebel-highend.de .<br />
www.goebel-highend.de<br />
<strong>Göbel</strong> High End<br />
Schabweg 4a<br />
82239 Alling<br />
Contact person: Mark Walter<br />
Phone: +49 (0) 8141 / 22 55 888<br />
Fax: +49 (0) 8141 / 22 55 889<br />
mark.walter@goebel-highend.de<br />
Epoque Reference<br />
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HIGH END<br />
Patented Loudspeakers & Cables made in Germany.<br />
<strong>Göbel</strong> High End loudspeakers: exclusive roadshow with reference class loudspeaker „Epoque“<br />
The highend loudspeaker manufacturer <strong>Göbel</strong> from Germany presents the reference class loudpeaker series „Epoque“ with an ex-<br />
clusive roadshow. Within the next few month, the uncompromising loudspeaker „Epoque Reference“ with almost 200 kilogramms<br />
in weight will make its journey to the most renown hifi dealers in Europe. Regardless whether you are in Berlin, Munich, London<br />
or Paris, <strong>Göbel</strong> will visit you and give you the opportunity to get to know the uncompromising sound reproduction of the patented<br />
<strong>Göbel</strong>® bending wave loudspeaker.<br />
The roadshow begins with Max Schlundt in Berlin, Kanstr. 17, 10623 Berlin, where this epic loudspeaker can be seen and listened<br />
to from 28 October unti 12 November 2011. All further dates will be announced within the next weeks on www.goebel-highend.de<br />
Epoque Reference<br />
Within the two-year development of this loudspeaker, the patented <strong>Göbel</strong>@ bending wave<br />
driver - centerpiece of each loudspeaker series from <strong>Göbel</strong> - has been completely reen-<br />
gineered: The core of the mebrane remains the <strong>Göbel</strong> specific type of wood. A newly<br />
developed production process refines this most sensible nature product with nine different<br />
layers of carbon fibres. This enables an even more homogeneous sound dispersion and<br />
once more enhances its dynamic response. Also, the aerodynamically optimised driving<br />
units of the new bending wave speaker efficiently prevent any resonance and compression<br />
effects. Furthermore, a system of neodymium magnets in a radial configuration enhances<br />
the acoustic fineness of the natural sound reproduction.<br />
The particular challenge developing the Epoque Reference was the combination of the<br />
new <strong>Göbel</strong>® bending wave speaker with a sophisticated low frequency device which consists of twelve loudspeaker chassis in<br />
an inpulse compensating set-up. Therefore a special cabinet of composite and aluminum has been developed which is capable of<br />
including all sound devices without any result of interference. Additionally, the special material mix guarantees an identical radia-<br />
tion and impulse behaviour of all driving units of the Epoque series.<br />
Form follows acoustics: A free flowing, objective shaping and the use of a variety of high-grade materials constitute a timeless<br />
design that matches the high-end acoustics of this reference class loudspeaker series. All of the emitting sound devices on the<br />
frontside focus exactly the listening position and provide an utmost precise hearing impression. Due to the particular array of the<br />
rearside emitting low-frequency devices, a smooth transition of the broad frequency range of the <strong>Göbel</strong>® bending wave loud-<br />
speaker to the low frequencies of the subwoofers is guaranteed. As a result, setting up the loudspeakers in the listening room<br />
becomes mere child’s play.<br />
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Loudspeaker “Epoque Reference” at IHM special show “INNOVATION GEWINNT!”<br />
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HIGH END<br />
Patented Loudspeakers & Cables made in Germany.<br />
The high-end loudspeaker manufactory <strong>Göbel</strong> presents the brand-new and from audiophiles already eagerly awaited reference<br />
class loudspeaker series “Epoque” at the Internationale Handwerksmesse (IHM) 2011 in Munich. The expected 160.000 visitors<br />
of the IHM will have the opportunity to admire the series first loudspeaker called “Epoque Reference” on the show’s special exhib-<br />
tion “INNOVATION GEWINNT!” which is sponsored by the German government and the state of Bavaria. With almost two meters<br />
in height and 200 kilogramms in weight it is the company’s biggest loudspeaker.<br />
Epoque Reference - with two meters in height the biggest <strong>Göbel</strong> speaker.<br />
Within the two-year development of this epic loudspeaker,<br />
the patented <strong>Göbel</strong>@ bending wave driver - centerpiece of<br />
each loudspeaker series from <strong>Göbel</strong> - has been completely<br />
reengineered: The core of the mebrane remains the <strong>Göbel</strong><br />
specific type of wood. A newly developed production process<br />
refines this most sensible nature product with nine different<br />
layers of carbon fibres. This enables an even more homo-<br />
geneous sound dispersion and once more enhances its dy-<br />
namic response. Also, the aerodynamically optimised driving<br />
units of the new bending wave speaker efficiently prevent any<br />
resonance and compression effects. Furthermore, a system<br />
of neodymium magnets in a radial configuration enhances the<br />
acoustic fineness of the natural sound reproduction.<br />
The particular challenge developing the Epoque Reference<br />
was the combination of the new <strong>Göbel</strong>® bending wave<br />
speaker with a sophisticated low frequency device which con-<br />
sists of twelve loudspeaker chassis in an inpulse compen-<br />
sating set-up. Therefore a special cabinet of composite and<br />
aluminum has been developed which is capable of including all sound devices without any result of interference. Additionally, the<br />
special material mix guarantees an identical radiation and impulse behaviour of all driving units of the Epoque series.<br />
Form follows acoustics: A free flowing, objective shaping and the use of a variety of high-grade materials constitute a timeless<br />
design that matches the high-end acoustics of this reference class loudspeaker series. All of the emitting sound devices on the<br />
frontside focus exactly the listening position and provide an utmost precise hearing impression. Due to the particular array of the<br />
rearside emitting low-frequency devices, a smooth transition of the broad frequency range of the <strong>Göbel</strong>® bending wave loud-<br />
speaker to the low frequencies of the subwoofers is guaranteed. As a result, setting up the loudspeakers in the listening room<br />
becomes mere child’s play.<br />
Visit the <strong>Göbel</strong> loudspeaker manufactory from 16 - 23 March 2011 at the IHM 2011, Neue Messe München, hall A4, booth 121.<br />
Free tickets available, just write an e-mail to info@goebel-highend.de.<br />
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New subwoofer “Baforce Elite” at HIGH END 2010 in Munich<br />
On the occasion of the HIGH END 2010 show in Munich, <strong>Göbel</strong><br />
High End presents a new reference-class subwoofer for the self<br />
patented bending wave loudspeakers of the renowned Detaille<br />
and Modul series. The shapely bass element with custom-built<br />
6.5 inch long-throw low-frequency chassis in an impulsecompen-<br />
sating set-up result from a close cooperation with the product<br />
designer Christoph Gredler from the innovative agency „inflo“ and<br />
in terms of acoustics and design it gives a foretaste of the soon<br />
finished „Epoque“ series.<br />
<strong>Göbel</strong> at the HIGH END 2008 show in Munich<br />
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HIGH END<br />
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On the occasion of HIGH END 2008, <strong>Göbel</strong> Audio presents the new wall loudspeaker series „Modul“ - a flat panel loudspeaker<br />
system that has been awarded by the Bavarian ministry of economics with the research prize for future-oriented technology.<br />
With every high-end loudspeaker series produced by this German specialist workshop near Munich, the heart of this loudspeaker<br />
system remains the patented <strong>Göbel</strong> bending-wave speaker, with its nine-layered wooden membrane and precisely lasercut inci-<br />
sions. Therefore it is not surprising that this plain wall loudspeaker „Modul Wall“ satisfies, despite its modern design, with the<br />
expected precise sound reproduction of a <strong>Göbel</strong> loudspeaker.<br />
For many years now, the founder and main developer, Oliver <strong>Göbel</strong>, is fascinated by the bending wave princple as it is the basic<br />
sound principle of most instruments. Within a research period of over seven years he developed a bending wave loudspeaker that,<br />
The <strong>Göbel</strong> booth at HIGH END 2008.<br />
NEW EDITION OF THE „DETAILLE“ SERIES<br />
due to its incredible resolution and speed in par-<br />
ticular, leaves all conventional loudspeakers in its<br />
shadow: The bending wave loudspeaker „Modul<br />
Wall“ which covers a freqency range of 100 -<br />
29.500 Hz is perfectly suited for wall recessing<br />
due to its small installation depth of 7cm. The con-<br />
ventional subwoofer „Modul Base“ is a bandpass<br />
with two impulse compansatingly set up 16 cm<br />
longthrow chassis. Both loudspeakers are avail-<br />
able in brilliant black and brilliant white.<br />
The Detaille series, which has been awarded with a prize for technology at the IHM 2006, comes in a new outfit: Apart from the<br />
brushed aluminium frame and the brilliant white or black finish, the Detaille series has been face-lifted with a new magnetic cover<br />
made from exclusive acoustic cloth.<br />
The new subwoofer Baforce Elite at HIGH END 2010.<br />
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In addition to this, the driving units of the bending wave loudspeakers Detaille S and Detaille C have been optimised which led to<br />
an even better performance in terms of resolution and speed.<br />
„LACORDE“- CABLE SERIES EXTENDED<br />
The Lacorde cable family has been extended with a top quality XLR-cable and comes with a new black braided sleeving. The<br />
connectors of the new XLR cable is furnished with the usual high-grade Neutrik® plugs.<br />
<strong>Göbel</strong> develops new edition of legendary Grundig Audiorama<br />
New version of the design classic Audiorama from Grundig.<br />
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In order to celebrate the 100th birthday of Max Grundig, the German company<br />
Grundig revives the legendary spherical 360° loudspeakers „Audiorama“ from<br />
the seventies. Besides the slightly revised appearance of this design classic,<br />
Grundig sets the main focus on a high grade sound performance. Therefore<br />
Oliver von Kospoth, Director Sound & Digital Media at Grundig addressed <strong>Göbel</strong><br />
Audio: „We want the new Audiorama to be just as cool and innovative as its<br />
prototpye from the 70‘s, while making a quantum leap forward in terms of qual-<br />
ity. After all, the coming year is to host a lavish birthday party for Max Grundig,<br />
and only the finest birthday gift is good enough.“ After his visit of the <strong>Göbel</strong><br />
premesis close to Munich, where Oliver von Kospoth enjoyed a presentation of<br />
the <strong>Göbel</strong> Detaille Series at the in-house listening studio and gained insight into<br />
the development and production capacities of <strong>Göbel</strong>, he was convinced. He was<br />
especially impressed that <strong>Göbel</strong> develops and manufactures all high-end prod-<br />
ucts exclusively in Germany. This supported his decision to commission <strong>Göbel</strong><br />
with the development of the new Audiorama series.<br />
<strong>Göbel</strong> receives national research prize for future-oriented technology<br />
Within the German support programme for future-oriented start-ups (BayTOU), the Bavarian ministry for economics and technol-<br />
ogy finances a new <strong>Göbel</strong> loudspeaker project. After an extensive visit of the <strong>Göbel</strong> development centre, the renown professor for<br />
electroacoustics at the university of Regensburg, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred Zollner, certifies in his sonic expertise that main developer<br />
Oliver <strong>Göbel</strong> has „good applied knowledge in the field of loudspeakers / acoustics , which constitute a solid base for the necessary<br />
technical research. At no time at all did the impression arise that Mr. <strong>Göbel</strong> is only going to resell external production goods; in fact<br />
it was very obvious that he wants to launch a product of his own. (...) Within the company inspection (...), the applying businessman<br />
showed extensive acknowledgment introducing his idea and (...) presented well qualified premises for it. The advanced prototypes<br />
of the loudspeaker were tested with different kinds of music, whereas both visitors pointed out a very good sound reproduction.“<br />
The fully developed product will be presented to the general public at the High End show in 2008 - Europe‘s most important show<br />
for audiophile sound reproduction.<br />
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Concert: Paul McCartneys „Liverpool Oratorio“ with <strong>Göbel</strong> speakers<br />
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On Saturday 30 September 2006 the Minster of Fürstenfeld presents under the direction of conductor Klaus Linkel in collabora-<br />
tion with the Vogland-Philharmonie Greiz-Reichenbach and the youth choir „Sound of Voices“ a spectacular interpretation of the<br />
„Liverpool Oratorios“ by Paul McCartney. After over 38 years of success within the pop industry, Paul McCartney and the renown<br />
arranger Carl Davis from New York composed this masterpiece of classic which shows many autobiographical tendencies of the<br />
former Beatles musician. The stunning natural sound stage of the main instrument - an electronic church organ - is enabled by<br />
eight high-end loudspeakers of the <strong>Göbel</strong> Detaille Series.<br />
IFA 2006: <strong>Göbel</strong> enables soundscape for Grundig VIP lounge<br />
During the IFA 2008 show in Berlin, <strong>Göbel</strong> provides the sounding of the Grundig VIP-Lounge which is available to visitors of the<br />
circus spectacle „Africa! Africa!“ by André Heller on the occasion of the main Grundig keyaccount incentive. This world-famous<br />
show with 120 musicians, dancers and artists is under the patronage of the UNESCO and fascinates with a furioso spectacle<br />
theatre of passion, spectacular dances and breathtaking acrobatics. Keeping with the slogan „Kingdom of the impostors and<br />
paradise of lust for life“ (Der Spiegel) <strong>Göbel</strong> enables with the award-winning high-end loudspeakers of the Detaille series the ap-<br />
propriate audiophile soundscape.<br />
<strong>Göbel</strong> at the Sheraton in Munich<br />
As from 23 July 2006, <strong>Göbel</strong> furnishes the Tower‘s Lounge at the Sheraton Munich with an audiophile sound system. All hotel<br />
guests of the exclusive suites from the 21th floor and above will have the opportunity to enjoy their meal with the incredible<br />
soundscape of the <strong>Göbel</strong> Detaille series.<br />
IHM 2006: <strong>Göbel</strong> wins award for technology at special exhibition „Talents“<br />
The special show „Talents“ at the International Crafts fair is a unique competition for young people who have decided on a career<br />
in design or a technically orentiented profession. Year by year, a network of contacts in over 26 countries ensures the great inter-<br />
national scope and quality of this exhibition, which is devoted to the display and documentation of young designers‘ ideas. Despite<br />
over 400 applications from 27 countries, the main developer Oliver <strong>Göbel</strong> and the <strong>Göbel</strong> bending wave loudspeaker „Detaille S“<br />
won the award for best technology 2006.<br />
IHM 2005: <strong>Göbel</strong> at the special exhibition: „Future - Innovative Technologies - New Markets“<br />
The special exhibition „Future - Innovative Technologies - New Markets“ which took place from 10-16 May 2005 within the Inter-<br />
national Crafts Fair is an iternational special exhibtion for small- and medium-sized enterprises. At this exclusive exhibition, only<br />
elected companies are allowed to present new, highly innovative products and services. Many people attended the <strong>Göbel</strong> booth<br />
in order to see the newest generation of bending wave loudspeakers worldwide.<br />
Exclusive product launch of the Detaille series<br />
On the occasion of the High End 2004 show in Munich, <strong>Göbel</strong> invited interested journalists and visitors to enjoy an exclusive<br />
introduction of the <strong>Göbel</strong> Detaille series at the Munich Marriott Hotel on 20 May 2004.<br />
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