Avantone

USA, est. 2005 · 29 products across 4 categories

29
Total Products
4
Categories
$559
Avg Price
$148
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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.

Founded
2005
Country
USA
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Avantone's tools are ideal for serious recording engineers, mixing engineers, an
Known For
CLA-10 Series Studio Monitors CLA-400 Microphone Replicating Altecnic CL-80 sound Unfiltered, revealing sonic character Studio Headphones
PROS
  • • Exceptionally revealing and honest sonic signature
  • • Excellent for critical listening and mixing
  • • Durable construction and build quality
  • • Unique aesthetic appeal, instantly recognizable
CONS
  • • 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 MixCubes Active White - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone MixCubes Active White

Active Nearfield Monitors

$629
Size 25"
Active Full-Range Mini Reference Monitors, Shielded system, 5.25" driver with a cast...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Avantone Kick - Microphones for Bass Drum

Avantone Kick

Microphones for Bass Drum

$423
Weight 4.6 kg
Dynamic microphone, Especially for miking the kick drum, Polar pattern: Eight, Frequency response: 50 -...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Avantone CLA-10A Limited Edition - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone CLA-10A Limited Edition

Active Nearfield Monitors

$1,305
Weight 8.2 kg
Active 2-Way Studio Monitor, Limited edition in natural mahogany veneer, Developed in...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Avantone Planar the II Creme - HiFi Headphones

Avantone Planar the II Creme

HiFi Headphones

$492
Avantone Planar the II Cream, Headphones, Magnetostatic, Open construction, Circumaural, 21 Micron PET diaphragm,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Avantone Planar the II Red - HiFi Headphones

Avantone Planar the II Red

HiFi Headphones

$492
Headphones, Magnetostatic, Open construction, Circumaural, 21 Micron PET diaphragm,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Avantone Planar the II Black - HiFi Headphones

Avantone Planar the II Black

HiFi Headphones

$492
Headphones, Magnetostatic, Open construction, Circumaural, 21 Micron PET diaphragm,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Avantone CLA-400 - Power Amps

Avantone CLA-400

Power Amps

$1,500
Size 19" Weight 22.2 kg
Studio Power Amplifier, Class A/B amplifier, Suitable for passive speakers, Analogue signal path, 2...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Avantone Gauss 7 - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone Gauss 7

Active Nearfield Monitors

$274
Size 7"
Active Full-Range Two-Way Stereo Reference Monitors, Bass Reflex Design, Drivers: 7" White Cone...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Avantone CK-6 Classic - Large Diaphragm Microphones

Avantone CK-6 Classic

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$148
Weight 0.4 kg
Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, FET circuitry, Directional characteristic: Cardioid,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Avantone CLA-100 - Power Amps

Avantone CLA-100

Power Amps

$638
Size 19" Weight 6.7 kg
Studio power amplifier, Convection-cooled, Class AB, Power: 100 W RMS at 8 Ohm, Bridged mono: 245 W...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Avantone CLA10 Active - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone CLA10 Active

Active Nearfield Monitors

$1,243
Weight 8.2 kg
Active Near Field Monitors, Developed in collaboration with Chris Lord Alge, 2-Way speaker: 18...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Avantone CK-7+ - Large Diaphragm Microphones

Avantone CK-7+

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$223
Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone, Switchable polar pattern: Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Avantone MixCubes Active Red Single - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone MixCubes Active Red Single

Active Nearfield Monitors

$331
Size 25"
Active Mini Reference Monitor, Full-Range, Shielded, Power: 60 Watts, Equipment:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Avantone CLA-200 - Power Amps

Avantone CLA-200

Power Amps

$1,065
Size 19" Weight 20 kg
Studio Power Amp, Convection-cooled studio amplifier, Class AB, Power: 2 x 300 W at 4 Ohm, 2 x 200 W...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Avantone CLA10 Passive - Passive Nearfield Monitors

Avantone CLA10 Passive

Passive Nearfield Monitors

$870
Weight 6.3 kg
Avantone CLA-10, Passive Near Field Monitors, Developed in collaboration with Chris Lord Alge, 2-Way loudspeaker,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Avantone MixCubes Active Red - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone MixCubes Active Red

Active Nearfield Monitors

$641
Size 25"
Active Mini Reference Monitors, Full range, Shielded, Power: 60W, Equipped with: 5.25"...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Avantone Mixphones MP-1 Black - Studio Headphones

Avantone Mixphones MP-1 Black

Studio Headphones

$165
Studio Headphones, Closed, Circumaural, Large 50 mm driver, Impedance: 16 Ohm, Sound...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Avantone Mixphones MP-1 - Studio Headphones

Avantone Mixphones MP-1

Studio Headphones

$165
Studio Headphones, Closed, Circumaural, Large 50 mm driver, Impedance: 16 Ohm, Sound pressure...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Avantone MixCubes black - Passive Nearfield Monitors

Avantone MixCubes black

Passive Nearfield Monitors

$400
Size 25"
Passive Mini Reference Monitors, Full-Range, Shielded, Speaker: 5.25", Frequency range: 90 /...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Avantone CR-14 - Ribbon Microphones

Avantone CR-14

Ribbon Microphones

$366
Ribbon Microphone, Directivity: Figure 8, Frequency response: 30 Hz - 15 kHz / - 3 dB, Max. SPL 145 dB,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Avantone MixCubes Active Black Single - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone MixCubes Active Black Single

Active Nearfield Monitors

$331
Size 25"
Active Mini Reference Monitor, Full-range, Shielded, 5,25" Driver, Frequency...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Avantone MixCubes Active Single Cream - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone MixCubes Active Single Cream

Active Nearfield Monitors

$323
Size 25" Weight 3.5 kg
Active Mini Reference Monitor, Full-range, Shielded, 5.25" Driver, Frequency...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Avantone MixCubes Active Black - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone MixCubes Active Black

Active Nearfield Monitors

$629
Active Monitor, Active full-range mini-reference monitor (Pair), Shielded, 5.25”...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Avantone CV-12 - Large Diaphragm Microphones

Avantone CV-12

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$400
Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone, Hand-selected Russian 6072A tube, 9 selectable polar...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Avantone CK-1 - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Avantone CK-1

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$171
Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Polar pattern: cardioid, hypercardioid and omnidirectional,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Avantone MixCubes Active - Active Nearfield Monitors

Avantone MixCubes Active

Active Nearfield Monitors

$652
Size 25"
Active Mini Reference Monitor Set, Full-range, Shielded, 5.25" Driver, Frequency range: 90 Hz...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Avantone MixCubes cream - Passive Nearfield Monitors

Avantone MixCubes cream

Passive Nearfield Monitors

$400
Size 25"
Passive Mini Reference Monitor Set, Full-range, Shielded, 5.25" Driver, Frequency response :...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Avantone CV-12 BLA - Large Diaphragm Microphones

Avantone CV-12 BLA

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$664
Tubular large diaphragm condenser microphone, 34 mm Capsule, 9 Directional characteristics...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Avantone CK-40 - Large Diaphragm Microphones

Avantone CK-40

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$778
Weight 0.95 kg
Stereo Condenser Microphone, FET, Two capsules dual plate 35 mm gold vapour coated membrane,...
4.3 AudioFu Score

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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