Vivid Audio’s Giya Cu Marks a New Chapter for the Iconic Loudspeaker

The new Giya Cu (Copper) line spans four models — the G4 Cu, G3 Cu, G2 Cu, and G1S Cu — each sharing the same four-way, five-driver configuration but scaling in cabinet size and output. The G4 is the most compact of the family, while the G1S stands as its flagship. Across the range, the instantly recognisable silhouette remains, now refined with a raft of engineering updates aimed at lowering distortion and enhancing transparency.

The enclosures have been re-engineered to be lighter, stiffer, and smoother, employing Vivid’s advanced resin-infused glass and carbon fibre sandwich composite. In these new versions, the distinctive tapered tubes are now contained within the main enclosure through a system of re-entrant absorbers, creating a cleaner visual line that echoes the larger G2 and G1 Spirit models.

Laurence Dickie, Chief Designer of Vivid Audio, shared with StereoNET:

As the name suggests, the Giya Cu range incorporates copper-capped upper and lower midrange drivers — technology first developed for Vivid’s flagship Moya M1. While all Vivid models employ radially polarised magnet systems to minimise compression and distortion, the addition of copper caps has yielded a further reduction in both second- and third-harmonic distortion — the latter by a claimed 20 dB.

According to the company, this refinement yields a cleaner, more pronounced midrange and an enhanced sense of bass articulation. The new models also introduce redesigned crossovers, Moya-style individual driver grilles, and more accessible rear terminals.

Each Giya Cu loudspeaker is handcrafted at Vivid Audio’s factory in Durban, South Africa, by a team of 35 skilled technicians. From the stressed-skin composite enclosures to the in-house designed drive units and crossovers, every element is produced internally to maintain quality control and ensure absolute consistency. The Giya Cu continues to employ Vivid’s core acoustic principles, including the Catenary Dome profile, Tapered Tube loading on all drivers, Reaction Cancelling compliant mounts, and Super Flux magnet systems. Combined with aerodynamically enhanced reaction-cancelling ports, these technologies aim to eliminate colouration and deliver what the brand describes as “the absence of any sonic signature.”

Vivid Audio was founded in 2001 by Philip Guttentag and Laurence Dickie — the latter best known as the engineering mind behind Bowers & Wilkins’ legendary Nautilus loudspeaker. Over two decades later, Dickie continues to push the boundaries of acoustic design, applying lessons learned from the Moya flagship to the more compact Giya Cu series. Nearly 18 years after the first Giya turned heads in the high-end audio world, this latest evolution underlines Vivid’s ongoing mission to blend art, science, and sheer musical transparency.

Pricing for the Giya Cu range is as follows: Vivid Audio G1 Spirit Cu €95.000, Vivid Audio G2 Cu €55.000, Vivid Audio G3 Cu € 43.000, Vivid Audio G4 Cu € 34.000.

The Vivid Audio Giya Cu made its debut in Singapore today and will make its appearance at the Tokyo International Audio Show 2025 and Audio Video Show Warsaw 2025 this month.

For more information visit Vivid Audio