William Eikos Aurigen loudspeakers
Since the introduction of stereo in 1958, loudspeaker technology has remained largely stagnant. While the rest of the audio industry has seen massive technological leaps, speakers have remained fundamentally constrained by two ‘unavoidable’ problems: filtering and projection.
The modern loudspeaker is often the weakest link in the hi-fi chain. To reproduce sound, a signal must be modified and forced through crossovers and multiple drivers of varying materials. This process results in exponential energy loss and the restrictive ‘sweet spot’ (or hot seat) effect. Even in high-end designs, the result is often a phase-shifted blur—a fuzzy presentation that subtly veils the music.
The visual irony
We live in an era of breathtaking Ultra-HD broadcasting, yet our audio remains trapped. Despite the human ear’s superior temporal acuity, we have grown accustomed to the ‘high-speed phase shift’ produced by traditional speakers. This ‘fine mush’ obscures the live experience; the moment a listener moves their head, the sonic image shifts and collapses.
The Aurigen breaks this ceiling. By removing these artefacts through superior technology, we grant the listener access to the true, unadulterated recording.
Testimonials: a new reality
The Aurigen doesn’t just play music; it recreates an environment. The Engineers: Three world-class recording engineers, upon hearing their own work, remarked on the ‘unprecedented immediacy and coherence,’ noting, ‘It’s like hearing the music for the first time.’
The organ specialist: An international restorer of cathedral organs stated: ‘I have repaired the Liverpool Cathedral organ. Listening through the Aurigen puts me back in the nave; it is the most accurate representation of that difficult, circular building I have ever heard.’
The Musician: ‘I’ve always felt live music moves me in an indescribable way—until I heard the Aurigen. Listening to Miles Davis’ Oleo, it felt as if Davis and Coltrane were in the room. I heard details I had never noticed despite years of intense study.’
Revolutionary engineering
The Aurigen uses a radical approach backed by three European patents covering bass, suspension, and drive unit utilization. By eliminating crossovers for 95% of the signal, we have removed the ‘phase-shifting fuzz.’
The result is a stable, realistically dynamic, and coherent soundstage. Whether you move around the room or sit outside the traditional listening position, the sonic image remains static and locked in space. This is audio archaeology: uncovering the hidden layers of your music that have been buried for years.
Features
‘Isosonotactic’ drive units: aluminum drivers designed for uniform sound speed and clarity.
Pure silk insulation: outperforms petrochemical PVC/Teflon for superior signal purity.
Nine octave Bandwidth: suspended pods with no crossover filtering for frightening realism.
Cabinet construction: 5-axis CNC-machined from solid sustainable bamboo blocks.
Ultra litz cabling: 800-strand, 30-micron Litz cable for unimpeded electron flow.
Isolation: non-Newtonian bass isolation and Gaia patented feet.
The Isle of Wight Heritage
Handbuilt in England’s home of yachting, the Aurigen utilizes maritime-grade precision yacht-CAD design for flawless internal and external detailing. Adapted yacht rigging provides phenomenal sonic isolation. And yacht-grade paint techniques mean the Aurigen is available in over 17,000 colors, allowing it to blend into your decor or stand out as an iconic statement. Each suspension arc is a labour of love, requiring over 200 hours of craftsmanship by award-winning furniture maker Jason Heap.
Experience the revolution
The William Eikos Aurigen retails for £200,000 and is available now.