Tidal Audio Announces New Sunray Speaker

Tidal Audio Sunray G3 loudspeaker

Big shiny speakers will always have a soft spot in my audiophile heart. At HiFi shows across the US, no-one does quite the same presentation of big awesome speakers in show rooms like Tidal audio. This week the Germany-based company announced a new version of their Sunray model now entering the “G3” iteration.

More details in the press release below.

“Erftstadt, Germany – July 15, 2024 – TIDAL Audio, the renowned manufacturer of ultra high-end audio equipment, is proud to unveil its latest loudspeaker model, the TIDAL Sunray G3.

Designed and handcrafted in Germany by TIDAL Audio in Germany, the Sunray G3 combines cutting-edge technology with exquisite materials to deliver an unparalleled listening experience. 21 years after the first Sunray model, this third generation easily could be recognized with its unique and established monolithic TIDAL design. Featuring TIDAL Audio’s signature drivers, precision-crafted cabinets, meticulous attention to unique details, the Sunray G3 is another masterpiece of audio artistry.

Key features of the Sunray G3 include:

  • Advanced Driver/Crossover Technology: Utilizing state-of-the-art drivers and crossovers, the Sunray G3 delivers the unique crystal-clear, natural and lifelike sound reproduction TIDAL Audio is known for.
  • Handcrafted Cabinet: Each Sunray G3 loudspeaker is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans using the latest generation of TIRALIT, TIDAL’s proprietary cabinet material, resulting in a cabinet that is as visually stunning as it is acoustically perfect for its purpose.
  • Uncompromising Performance: With a focus on sonic purity and musicality, the Sunray G3 is designed to faithfully reproduce the artist’s intent, allowing listeners to experience music with unparalleled realism and emotion.

Additional details:

  • Specification Highlights: The Sunray G3 features a 30mm diamond tweeter and a 125mm diamond midrange-woofer, a 168 black ceramic woofer and six 190mm long excursion subwoofers as all proprietary TIDAL designs. It has 89dB sensitivity, an easy load not below 4.5 ohms, and the typical excellent frequency response in combination with a fast step response.
  • Design Features: as example the Sunray G3 is equipped with 6 x 250mm passive radiators, in a unique tuning configuration allowing each driver to reproduce a specific F3 point and correlating all together for easy placement in any listening environment and playing faster and deeper. Active mode for the subwoofers with the additional available TIDAL LPX is also possible for enhanced customization. All drivers are mounted TIDAL-typically without any visible screws in a unique way for a most rigid basket-to-cabinet installation.
  • Price and Finish Options: The Sunray G3 is available in the US at a retail price of $450,000 in the midnight black gloss finish. Veneers are optional for further customization.

The Sunray G3 is now available in the US for order through authorized TIDAL Audio dealers.”

More info: Tidal Audio Sunray G3