The culmination of our 20-year experience building high-performance, high-value speakers, the FosterVu is a two-way monitor with a 1-inch soft dome tweeter and a 6.5″ treated-paper woofer in a ported bass reflex cabinet. The cabinet comes in two wood finishes: Black Walnut (left image below) and Red Rosewood (right image).
Until November 15, 2026, you can purchase a pair of FosterVu speakers at the introductory price of $1999 (the MSRP is $2499/pair). Shipping within the continental US is $125/pair; $250 elsewhere. Stands are not included.
The FosterVu speaker is hand-made after the order is placed. The lead time will be 4-5 weeks.
Vibration Control Solution (VCS) TookitDay Two with Herb H Reichert, Stereophile, Apr 2018Florida Audio Expo 2020 Show Report: DanaCables And Gingko Audio – F Garofalo, Enjoy The Music, 2020AXPONA 2019 COVERAGE – F Iacone, Headphone Guru, 2019Capital Audio Fest 2019 – G Weaver, Enjoy The Music. 2019Pop-Up Audio Demo at Gingko Audio – H Kneller, Sound Stage! Global, Apr 2019More to See on RMAF Day 3 – JV Serinus, Stereophile, Oct 2018AXPONA 2018 Report S – Rochlin, Enjoy The Music, 2018Gingko Audio Axpona 2018 – M Davis, Audio Federation, May 2018Capital Audiofest 2022: A Fantastic Show – K Micallef, Stereophile, Nov 2022Multiple Goodies as Jason’s Second Day Ends – JV Serinus, Stereophile, Jun 2017Jason’s Day One Continues: One Step Closer to Oz JV Serinus, Stereophile, Apr 2017CANMANIA AT CAPITAL AUDIOFEST PART 1 – GA Barker, Headphone Guru, Nov 2017RMAF 2017 Grand Show Report – J Luong, Audio Bacon, Oct 2017Gingko Audio’s ARCH Products – 6moons.com, Industry Features, TAVES 2017
Since its introduction in 2017, Gingko Audio’s ARCH (Acoustic Resonance Clarifier) has been featured in many rooms at the largest audio shows, as well as smaller settings such as popup audio demos. Click on each image in the gallery (or in the slide show below) and follow the embedded link to read the original show reports.
Florida Audio Expo 2020 Show Report: DanaCables And Gingko Audio – F Garofalo, Enjoy The Music, 2020
Since 2000, Gingko Audio has introduced many vibration control products, from the Classic Cloud Platforms that have been on Stereophile’s Recommended Components List since 2004, to the patented Acoustic Resonance Clarifiers (ARCHs), to the latest Cloud22 products. All these products represent a complete portfolio of solutions to possible vibrations problems that negatively affect the sound quality.
Besides numerous positive reviews on audio magazines over the years, below are videos demonstrating how to use Gingko Audio vibration control products.
Gingko Audio has been developing vibration control products since 2000, from the award-winning Cloud 11 platform, which has been on Stereophile’s Recommended Components list since 2004, to the patented ARCH (Acoustic Resolution Clarifier).
For 2022, we are introducing our newest solution, the Cloud22™, which uses wool as a vibration control material. The Cloud22 bases complement the classic Cloud 11 platforms and, together with the ARCHs, provide a comprehensive Vibration Control Solution (VCS) to mitigate much of the vibrations affecting an audio system’s performance.
The Cloud22 bases are available in sets of four, in two sizes: Small Cloud22 Bases for amplification components weighing up to 60 lbs.; Large Cloud22 Bases for amplification components weighing up to 120 lbs. They can also be purchased as part of a VCS Toolkit that includes ARCH products for speakers, digital source components, power conditioners, and other audio equipment:
Large Cloud22 BasesSmall Cloud22 BasesMini-ARCHsEquipment/Speaker ARCHsCloud PlatformGingko Audio’s Vibration Control Solutions (VCS) Products
The Bottom Line
As an introductory offer, through June 30, 2022, the Starter VCS Toolkit can be purchased for $499 (instead of $599) and the Premium VCS Toolkit for $749 (instead of $899).
We at Gingko Audio are fond of saying “the BEST vibration control devices are the ones you can return if they don’t work for you!” That is why we are the only vibration control manufacturer providing a 30-day money back, no questions asked guarantee. So the cost of trying is small, typically only about 10% of the product prices. We only ask that you return them in undamaged conditions and pay for shipping and bank charges we incurred on your behalf.
Built on the patented ARCH design and made of layers of maple, the Cable ARCH offers superior performance as cable lifters for high-end audio systems. The modular implementation allows for three usage options.
No insert – the cable rests directly on the slot provided in the ARCH base.
The cushioning tube is placed in the slot, and the cable rests perpendicularly on the tube.
The wood dowel is inserted into the cushioning tube, which is then placed in the slot; the cable rests perpendicularly on the tube.
Usage Option 1
Usage Option 2
Usage Option 3
Cable ARCH Usage Options
The Cable ARCH is available in a standard black finish, at $249 for a set of four. Special finishes (mahogany, cherry, natural, white) are available at $299 for a set of four; these finishes require a 3-week lead time.
The Gingko Audio Sextet was introduced at the Capital Audiofest in Rockville, Maryland, in November 2019. Here are some first impressions from show attendees:
“This was a masterful demo; one that clearly demonstrated why you need the extension provided by a full range speaker or a well-mated satellite/subwoofer system. It is not just deeper, more pitch defined, impactful bass, but the addition of the bloom and body, the more correct voicing, and the expansive space and dimensionality that it affords.”
“There were two rooms running Ginko speakers and both systems were very good sounding. One was a $10,000 system running in one of the big rooms which sounded beautifully balanced, natural, and relaxed, without sounding lifeless. The small stand-mounted speaker in another room (I think it was $3,000) sounded very good too-very well balanced and natural sounding.”
“Gingko Audio had for me, the most realistic soundstage with their Sextet speakers that include 2 monitor speakers and 4 subs in a swarm arrangement. Excellent imaging, and the bass was spot on.”
“Gingko audio had small speakers in a small room and bigger speakers in a big room. I only spent a small amount of time in each room, but they both accomplished the naturalness and dimensionality that hits me hardest when it’s there and leaves me least engaged when it’s not.”
Gingko Audio is proud to introduce the Sextet™ Modular Speaker System at the Capital Audiofest in Rockville, Maryland, on November 1-3, 2019. We will feature it in the Monroe room on the third floor.
The Sextet is a collaborative effort that builds upon the Tubulous™ technology from Gingko Audio, the Swarm™ from AudioKinesis, and unique cabinet construction from Salk Sound.
Components
The Sextet can be configured to heighten the listener’s experience with a richer, fuller sound, with up to six components – monitor speakers, a variety of matching subwoofers, and stands:
The Monitor Speakers are built on Gingko Audio’s Tubulous™ technology and experience with the ClaraVu™ and Clarissa LE™ speakers.
Built on AudioKinesis’s Swarm Subwoofer System, the Powered Subwoofers incorporate a built-in amplifier and digital crossover to match the Sextet Monitors.
The Primary and Outboard Passive Subwoofers (up to four units) can be driven by an external sub amplifier in various configurations to suit the room’s acoustics.
The Dedicated Stands are designed for the Sextet Monitors and can be weighted with sand or lead shots for added stability and vibration control.
All Sextet subs and stands incorporate Gingko Audio’s patented ARCH Acoustic Resonance Clarifiers for vibration control and leveling on all kinds of floors.
System Configurations
Configuration
Components
MSRP
Sextet 2
Two Sextet monitors
$4995
Sextet 2+2
Two Sextet monitors and two dedicated stands
$5795
Sextet 4.1
Two Sextet monitors, two primary subs, outboard sub amplifier
$7495
Sextet 4.2
Two Sextet monitors, two powered subs
$7495
Sextet 6.1
Two Sextet monitors, two primary subs, two outboard subs, outboard sub amplifier
$8995
Sextet 6.2
Two Sextet monitors, two powered subs, two outboard subs
$8995
Sextet Swarm 2
One powered sub with built-in amp and one passive outboard sub
$2000
Sextet Swarm 2 Plus
Two powered subs
$2500
Sextet Swarm 4
Four passive subs (two primary and two outboard) driven by one external amplifier
$4000
All prices are for standard walnut, cherry, and matte black finishes. Other custom finishes are available at extra costs (contact us at gingko@gingkoaudio.com for details).
Gingko Audio is proud to receive the Design Patent US D856311 S on August 13, 2019 from the US Patent Office for the ARCH (Acoustic Resonance Clarifier).
This patent is granted for a period of 15 years, from 2019 to 2034.
At the RMAF 2016, we showed the prototype model of the new DanaTone Head-Space headphones amplifier to rave reviews. Dave Hanson of Enjoy The Music writes: “Arguably one of the most impressive products to debut at CanJam at RMAF was the yet-to-be-released DanaTone Head-Space amplifier (price TBD). Developed by Dana Robbins, who is best known for his fantastic lineup of cables, the Head-Space uses a proprietary selective current feedback technology to deliver tight and impactful bass, euphonic mids and well-controlled treble. The soundscape was quite spacious, with very precise variations in imaging depth, width and height. Through the HIFIMAN HE1000, the Head-Space exuded lush musicality without sacrificing an ounce of accuracy.”
On the Lazuli Reference cable, he adds: “I’ve done extensive testing with this cable (review forthcoming) and it offers the most beautiful, natural midrange and the absolute best bass of any cable I have ever tested. Combined with the Head-Space amplifier and the HIFIMAN HE-1000, the sound left very little to be desired.”
We will again be showing this setup at the NYC Audio Show on November 4-6. Please be sure to stop by to listen if you plan to attend the NYC Audio show.
So you’ve read all about Gingko Audio’s vibration control products – from the inexpensive Mini-Clouds to the Cloud 14A that is designed specifically for lighter components to the Platformula™ rack. This simple guide will help you pick the right Cloud™ for your application.
Each Gingko Audio vibration control product has a bottom plate with dimples on it to hold the balls. The balls provide suspension to support a load. Adding more balls creates stiffer suspension, while removing balls results in softer suspension. A stiffer suspension will make the music punchier, with more dynamics, while a softer suspension will make the music fuller, with more body. You can tune the music to your taste by adding or removing balls from the Cloud™ base. You will need a minimum of three balls to support a component. Each ball is designed to support an optimal weight of 10 lbs and a maximum weight of 20 lbs.
The number of dimples on the bottom plate vary across the Cloud™ Series. The Mini-Clouds come as sets of three bases with individual dimples. The Semi-Cloud has 9 dimples so it can hold a maximum of 9 balls for an optimal load of 90 lbs. The Cloud 10 has 15 dimples. The Cloud 11 has 10 dimples inside larger wells to prevent the balls from rolling off the dimples. Besides the suspended Cloud supporting the plinth, the Cloud 12 has a separate fixed platform to hold the motor pod to prevent the vibration from the motor to transfer to the main turntable.
