Description
There are speaker series that remain a crowd favorite for years not because of marketing, but because of a simple formula: thoughtful sound, elegant looks and an honest price. Canton's GLE series is such a case, and the flagship of the line, the GLE 90 S2, proves once again why these floorstanding speakers have remained one of the most popular choices in Europe for many years.
The GLE 90 S2 features a completely redesigned ATB (Aluminum Titanium Black) driver. A pair of 192mm woofers deliver powerful, deep bass with excellent impulse clarity, while a separate 174mm ATB midrange driver delivers exceptional transparency, dynamics and precise vocal reproduction – the very balance that makes a three-way design so valuable compared to two-way solutions.
The system is complemented by a new AB (Aluminum Black) tweeter with a 25mm dome and a carefully machined waveguide that optimises sound dispersion in the room. The result is brilliant, clean highs up to 40,000Hz that remain stable even when listening off-axis – an important advantage for large living rooms where listeners are rarely seated exactly in the centre.
At just 105 cm high, 21 cm wide and 30 cm deep, the GLE 90 S2 demonstrate how compact a body can be to produce such serious sound. Harmonious proportions and minimalist design allow the speakers to organically fit into any interior, and the glossy black or white silk-matt lacquered front panel in combination with oval magnetic fabric pads creates a complete, neat look.
The GLE 90 S2 work equally well as the front pair of a full stereo system, and as the basis for a home cinema. The speakers are perfectly combined with other models of the GLE S2 series - for example, the GLE 50 S2 as a center channel or the GLE 30 S2 as rear - as well as with the Power Sub 12 S2 subwoofer for a full 5.1 system. For wireless home theater and streaming, the GLE 90 S2 can be connected to the Canton Smart Amp 5.1, which replaces the classic AV receiver and takes over all the switching.
The GLE 90 S2 is the ideal choice for those looking for their first truly serious immersion in the world of high-end sound: audiophile detail is combined here with an affordable price and practicality for both music and movies.