With the Creator Series active bookshelf speakers, and more specifically with the GX-30ARC, Onkyo intends to challenge the leaders in the category, first and foremost the British manufacturer Kef with its LS50 Wireless II and LSX II references (click on the product references to discover their full test by the AVcesar editorial team).
Onkyo GX-30ARC, wired and dematerialized audio sources££££
The Onkyo GX-30ARC speakers, similar in size to bookshelf models, feature Class D amplification, rich connectivity and [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.3 LE compatibility for a mission assumed by its creator: "Designed to meet the demands of music lovers, content creators, musicians and video game enthusiasts, this range redefines the sound experience by offering immersive audio quality. Every user will find an ideal ally to improve their productivity or their daily sound experience." And it must be admitted that their many features give them a rare versatility: the Onkyo GX-30ARC can be used as a wireless audio system, a [abc]Hi-Fi[/abc] system with RCA Phono input, a wired system connected to a gaming PC or a game console or connected to a television via the [abc]HDMI[/abc] [abc]ARC[/abc] input to enhance the TV sound rendering.
In addition to the RCA/Phono MM RCA line input (via selector on the back) and the HDMI ARC connector, there is an [abc]optical[/abc] input, a 3.5 mm mini-Jack auxiliary input, a subwoofer output and an asynchronous [abc]USB[/abc]-C 2.0 port. Plus a proprietary connector for a wired connection between the two speakers.
Onkyo GX-30ARC, acoustic package££££
The [abc]bass-reflex[/abc] Onkyo GX-30ARC speakers are structured from a [abc]tweeter[/abc] 1.9 cm and a [abc]woofer[/abc] 10.16 centimeters. The latter are powered by two digital amplifiers that deliver a total power of 2 x 25 W (10 W for the tweeter + 15 W for the woofer). It should also be noted that there are two listening modes available, standard and Flat (linear frequency response), and a wooden stand inclined at 10 degrees.
Availability announced for the month of March, in black or white. Indicative price: €349 per pair.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Onkyo GX-30ARC:
• Type: 2-way speaker
• Tweeter: 1.9 cm
• Boomer: [abc]boomer[/abc] 10.16 cm
• Load: [abc]bass-reflex[/abc]
• Power: 2 x 25 W (10 W for the tweeter + 15 W for the boomer)
• Connections: 1 Phono MM input, 1 line input [abc]RCA[/abc], 1 [abc]optical[/abc] input, 1 [abc]HDMI[/abc] [abc]ARC[/abc], 1 subwoofer output, 1 asynchronous [abc]USB[/abc]-C 2.0 port. Plus a proprietary connector for a wired connection between the two speakers
• [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.3 LE compatibility
• Dimensions (L x D x H): 146 x 170 x 220 mm