Overview
The Diana II is a compact, high-performance two-way bookshelf speaker from Gold Note’s innovative, modular Diana line. Crafted in Italy with top-tier materials, it features a silk-dome tweeter and dual 6.5″ paper mid-woofers in a D’Appolito layout. It delivers powerful, immersive sound and can be expanded into a full floor-standing system with the modular Diana III‑F extender.
Key Features
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Two-Way Bass-Reflex Design: Rear-firing port ensures robust bass and staging, even near walls.
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1″ Silk Dome Tweeter: Delivers detailed, refined high frequencies.
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Dual 6.5″ Treated Paper Woofers: Symmetrical D’Appolito arrangement produces a warm, balanced midrange and soundstage.
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Mechanical Dome Phaser: Positioned before the tweeter to enhance clarity and off-axis response.
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Four Mechanical Resonators: Mitigate cabinet vibrations for improved definition and imaging.
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High Sensitivity (91 dB/W/m): Enables performance with modest amplifiers (as low as 10 W).
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Modular & Expandable: Attaches magnetically to Diana III‑F extender via Diana Bridge for seamless floor-standing upgrade.
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Resilient Fabric Finish: Made from recycled racing-car seat fibers, available in Black Rebel or Grey Arctic; tear- and stain-resistant, acoustically transparent, supported by damping foam.
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Customizable Aesthetics: Choose between black, silver, or gold tweeter phaser accents.
Sound Quality
The Diana II delivers a rich, three-dimensional sound with precise imaging and dynamic authority. Its tweeter phaser offers crisp, accurate highs, while dual mid-woofers provide a smooth, detailed midrange. The rear bass-port ensures surprisingly deep, well-controlled bass for its size. Free from distortion and cabinet resonances, it creates an engaging, natural soundstage, offering clarity and impact across all music genres.
The Diana II fuses Italian craftsmanship, modular flexibility, and sophisticated acoustic engineering into a compact package. Ideal for both modest and expandable systems, it offers a refined listening experience with customization and room for future growth.