With the Creator Series active bookshelf speakers, 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-10DB, wired and dematerialized audio sources££££
The Onkyo GX-10DB speakers, with an extremely compact size, feature Class D amplification, connectivity and [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.3 LE compatibility for a mission assumed by its creator: "Designed to meet the requirements of music lovers, content creators, musicians and video game enthusiasts, this range redefines the sound experience by offering immersive audio quality. Each 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-10DB can be used as a wireless audio system, a [abc]Hi-Fi[/abc] system with RCA Phono input, or a wired system connected to a gaming PC or game console.
In addition to the MM RCA Phono input/RCA line input (via selector on the back), there is an [abc]optical[/abc] input, a subwoofer output and an asynchronous [abc]USB[/abc]-C 2.0 port. Plus a pair of terminals for a wired connection between the two speakers.
Onkyo GX-10DB, acoustic package££££
The [abc]bass-reflex[/abc] Onkyo GX-10DB speakers are structured from a [abc]tweeter[/abc] 1.3 cm and a [abc]boomer[/abc] 7.62 centimeters. The latter are powered by a digital amplifier that delivers a power of 2 x 15 watts. 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. Recommended price: €249 per pair.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Onkyo GX-10DB:
• Type: 2-way speaker
• Tweeter(s): 1.3 cm
• Boomer(s): [abc]boomer[/abc] 7.62 cm
• Load: [abc]bass-reflex[/abc]
• Power: 2 x 15 W
• Connections: 1 Phono MM input, 1 RCA line input, 1 [abc]optical[/abc] input, 1 subwoofer output, 1 asynchronous [abc]USB[/abc]-C 2.0 port. Plus two pairs of terminals for a wired connection between the two speakers
• Bluetooth 5.3 LE compatibility(s)
• Dimensions (L x D x H): 119 x 140 x 172 mm
• Weight: 18 kg per pack
