Avantone Gauss 7 Reference Monitor

Avantone proudly reintroduces the iconic Gauss name with the **Gauss 7 Reference Monitor**, combining classic studio heritage with modern precision. Decades after the original Gauss Speaker Company disappeared from the audio landscape, the spirit of its legendary designs returns—now reimagined for today’s demanding studio environments.

The Gauss 7 delivers the fast, punchy feel of vintage near-field monitors, paired with the extended bandwidth and clarity of modern designs. At the centre of its performance is the **custom GAU-AMT tweeter**, a patented folded-ribbon driver offering smooth, detailed high-frequency response and exceptional stereo imaging. Its 65mm polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film diaphragm delivers fast transient response and minimal distortion, outperforming conventional dome tweeters with ease. The limited vertical dispersion reduces room reflections, enhancing clarity and minimising phase issues — even in less-than-ideal acoustic spaces.

The **GAU-AMT** driver delivers accurate detail up to 22kHz, capturing air and shimmer with a smooth, fatigue-free response. Housed in its own isolated chamber, it avoids pressure build-up from the woofer, preserving detail and maintaining focus across the full spectrum.

Complementing the tweeter is a powerful woofer, inspired by Avantone’s AV10-MLF “white cone” but built specifically for the Gauss 7. Made from a custom blend of wood pulp and glass fibre—used in a much heavier formulation than in the CLA-10—the woofer delivers fast transients, full-bodied mids, and extended low-end. The motor assembly uses low-carbon 1008 steel to maximise magnetic flux, while the Japanese SBR rubber surround ensures controlled excursion and consistent low-frequency response. A rear-firing port reinforces the lows with tight, punchy impact—never bloated or exaggerated.

Built for real-world studio use, the **Gauss 7** also features a range of acoustic tuning options. A three-position **Acoustic Placement switch** optimises the monitor’s response based on its position in your room, while the **High Trim switch** offers further top-end shaping. A rear-mounted **Gain control** allows precise calibration to your setup, and XLR/¼” TRS combo inputs make integration seamless.

Constructed for critical listening and long sessions, the Gauss 7 offers a wide sweet spot, pinpoint imaging, and natural midrange—all with enough low-end weight to trust what you’re hearing. Whether you’re mixing, producing, or just enjoying music, the **Gauss 7** brings legendary sound back to life with modern precision.