Vivid Giya G4 Cu (Pair)

Despite its modest size, the GIYA G4 Cu is a true four-way loudspeaker with five drivers, all designed and made by Vivid Audio. The C100S lower-mid and twin C125L bass drivers are designed for maximum output from compact cones, while treble and upper mid are handled by the D26 and D50 with Tapered Tube loading, as across the GIYA family.

As the smallest GIYA, the G4 Cu delivers bass with impressive weight and power, along with the same tight, clean, distortion-free delivery for long, fatigue-free listening. Its GRP-and-balsa composite sandwich enclosure, with no straight lines or corners, removes reflections and resonances.

The third generation of GIYA brings technology from the flagship MOYA M1. The midrange drivers gain a copper cap on the magnet pole, which noticeably lowers second- and third-harmonic distortion. According to Vivid Audio, third-harmonic distortion drops by 20 dB.

The result is a cleaner, more uncoloured midrange, with voices and instruments that sound more natural. The Cu series also brings redesigned crossovers, lighter and stiffer enclosures, individual MOYA-style driver grilles and easier access to the terminals.

All GIYA Cu models are available with an optional external crossover. It is housed in a separate case finished in piano gloss to the same standard as the loudspeaker, with two pairs of input terminals for the same bi-wire and bi-amp options as the standard version. A professional eight-way cable with a metal-cased NL8 connector links the crossover to the loudspeaker.

The crossover can easily be disconnected. With an eight-way cable the loudspeaker can then be driven by four amplifiers through an active crossover, one per driver section. For active operation Vivid Audio also offers a dedicated break out unit.