Avantone
USA, est. 2005 · 27 products across 4 categories
About Avantone
Avantone is a relatively young brand making a significant impact on the studio landscape, particularly known for their unflinching commitment to recreating the iconic Altecnic CL-80 monitor. Their products, spanning microphones and headphones, are characterized by a raw, honest sonic signature designed for critical listening and accurate reproduction, catering to engineers and producers who prioritize truth over flattering sound. Avantone’s reputation rests on delivering tools that reveal sonic imperfections, helping users achieve truly polished mixes.
- • Exceptionally revealing and honest sonic signature
- • Excellent for critical listening and mixing
- • Durable construction and build quality
- • Unique aesthetic appeal, instantly recognizable
- • Can be harsh or unforgiving for inexperienced users
- • Not ideal for casual listening or home hi-fi
- • Limited product range compared to larger brands
- • Requires careful room treatment for optimal results
Avantone Products
Avantone CLA-10A Limited Edition
Active Nearfield Monitors
Avantone Planar the II Creme
HiFi Headphones
Avantone Planar the II Red
HiFi Headphones
Avantone Planar the II Black
HiFi Headphones
Avantone CLA-400
General Power Amps
Avantone Gauss 7
Active Nearfield Monitors
Avantone CK-6 Classic
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Avantone CLA-100
General Power Amps
Avantone CLA10 Active
Active Nearfield Monitors
Avantone CK-7+
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Avantone MixCubes Active Red Single
Active Nearfield Monitors
Avantone CLA-200
General Power Amps
Avantone CLA10 Passive
Passive Nearfield Monitors
Avantone MixCubes Active Red
Active Nearfield Monitors
Avantone Mixphones MP-1 Black
Studio Headphones
Avantone Mixphones MP-1
Studio Headphones
Avantone MixCubes black
Passive Nearfield Monitors
Avantone CR-14
Ribbon Microphones
Avantone MixCubes Active Black Single
Active Nearfield Monitors
Avantone MixCubes Active Single Cream
Active Nearfield Monitors
Avantone MixCubes Active Black
Active Nearfield Monitors
Avantone CV-12
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Avantone CK-1
Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones
Avantone MixCubes Active
Active Nearfield Monitors
Avantone MixCubes cream
Passive Nearfield Monitors
Avantone CV-12 BLA
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Avantone CK-40
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Frequently Asked Questions About Avantone
Avantone meticulously reverse-engineered the CL-80, striving for a faithful reproduction of its sonic characteristics, though with modern component upgrades and manufacturing processes.
Avantone monitors benefit greatly from treated rooms with minimal reflections; they are designed to reveal inaccuracies, so a well-damped space is crucial for optimal performance.
While versatile, Avantone microphones often excel with vocals that benefit from a raw and detailed capture, and may require careful EQ for smoother, less aggressive vocal tones.
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