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CLARIDEN 2022
VISION
WHY MOUNTAINS
Mountains, majestic and eternal, possess the power to awaken something ancestral within us.
Contemplating them disconnects us from the rhythm of everyday life, allows us to forget the concept of time, and invites us to abandon ourselves to the ecstasy of an intimate and profound relationship with nature and with all that that exists.
Climbing a mountain offers the opportunity, once its top is reached, to enjoy a unique perspective on things and on the world.
Mountains inspire us because they evoke deep, ancient emotions—much like those we seek to evoke in those people who listen to music through our creations.
Our goal is to provide a unique perspective on your favorite music.
This is why each of our earphones bears the name of a mountain: its sound tries to capture its essence, its history, its salient features, the panorama that can be enjoyed from its peak.
Its name comes from the Latin word “Clareta,” meaning bright or brilliant.
The cantonal borders between Glarus and Uri run exactly above its peak, which rises to an altitude of 3,267 meters above sea level.
Large glaciers blanket the southern face, while the opposite side features steep slopes that reveal a breathtaking view of the Klausenpass and the stunning surrounding valleys.
CLARIDEN
Altitude: 3.267mt above sea level
Location: Switzerland
FROM A SKETCH TO REALITY
IDEA & DESIGN
Ergonomic studies have undoubtedly been the cornerstone of the design for Clariden, as well as for all other Gaudio in-ear monitor models.
However, our design efforts extended beyond simply ensuring unmatched comfort; we also aimed to create a design with a strong personality — one that stands out and inherently conveys the exceptional quality synonymous with Gaudio’s approach.
The source of inspiration was twofold: on one hand, we drew from the lines, curves, and contours characteristic of contemporary luxury sports car design.
On the other hand, we found ourselves once again captivated by our beloved mountains; their rugged spires, sculpted over millennia by wind and other atmospheric forces, provide a powerful source of inspiration.
MECHANICS & MATERIALS
We exclusively use premium materials selected for their exceptional mechanical properties.
This selection has enabled us to craft high-end earphones with unmatched tonal qualities —thanks to the durability of the chassis — while also ensuring remarkable resilience.
THE SHELLS
Clariden’s body and cover are crafted from a single block of 6061 aluminum alloy, meticulously hollowed and machined with a precision CNC milling machine.
THE NOZZLE
The “nozzle” is made of stainless steel, machined from a solid metal bar using an automatic lathe.
In combination with the body’s finish, it creates a unique appearance characterized by the “contrast effect” between the satin finish achieved through the anodization of the aluminum and the hand polishing of the steel.
THE FINISH
Clariden’s finish employs an innovative Titanium-infused black anodization treatment: this exclusive process, developed in Switzerland, is twice as resistant as conventional treatments.
PRECISION & ELEGANCE
ASSEMBLED BY HAND
The “human element” is an essential – indispensable – ingredient when striving for absolute quality, and at Gaudio, we are fully aware of this undeniable truth: only care, experience, and a genuinely artisanal approach can ensure a state-of-the-art creation.
This is why our earphones are meticulously assembled by hand in our laboratories in Switzerland, with painstaking attention to detail.
ENHANCED
SOUND TUNING
Clariden’s acoustic tuning aims to bring the listener and the performer closer from an emotional point of view, enhancing the feeling of rapture that comes over us when we listen to our favorite music, all while remaining within the scope of an absolutely ‘lifelike’ tonal balance.
The low frequencies are extended, articulated, and subtly highlighted, fostering the complete involvement of the listener.
The midrange frequencies are ‘just slightly laid back,’ as one might say in the Anglo-Saxon world: these have been fine-tuned to offer an intimate, vivid and palpable experience for prolonged listening sessions of pure pleasure’.
The high frequencies are extremely extended – for an extremely realistic acoustic performance in terms of harmonic richness – and airy – for a virtual soundstage that will leave you stunned.
In general, our main goal is to always seek absolute correctness in tonal balance through the entire audible range, both in relation to voices and musical instruments.
We combine this target with a quest for maximum transparency and high-fidelity, meaning our in-ear monitors’ ability to bring out every minute detail contained in your favorite music.
This philosophy translates in a lengthy calibration and optimization process, aimed at getting the most out of each individual driver while seamlessly integrating them all together: the result is a fluid, cohesive, and coherent sound emission.
A significant advantage of the Gaudio sound quality is its ability to recreate a spacious and airy acoustic scene, where every single instrument is positioned stably and realistically within the virtual stage.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Clariden and the other Gaudio creations are dedicated to all those seeking an uncompromising in-ear monitor with high-end performance—whether they are music enthusiasts wishing to enjoy absolute quality reproduction at any time and wherever they are, or professional musicians looking for a precise, robust, and reliable reference in-ear stage monitor.
ENTHUSIASTS
- Audiophiles
- Music lovers
- Demanding listeners who do not want to disturb others at home or in the office
PROFESSIONALS
- Stage musicians
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Proprietary technologies
Driver Configuration
⦁ 3 precision Balanced Armature Drivers (Low/Mid/High)
Crossover typology
⦁ 3 Way-System proprietary Crossover
Impedance
⦁ Impedance @1kHz = 17 ohm
Isolation
⦁ Up to 25dB noise isolation
Sensitivity
⦁ 112dB SPL/mW
ACCESSORIES
BUNDLED TOGETHER
Gaudio leatherette case, for transporting your earphones everywhere, safely.
High-quality detachable cable, terminated with premium copper 2-PIN connectors (gold-plated on the earphone side) and a gold-plated 3.5mm jack (source side).
Assembled by hand, it was made to measure according to Gaudio Audio specifications: it uses a 4-braid conductor made of high-purity, silver-plated UP-OCC copper.
Soldering is done with Cardas Audio Quad Eutectic silver solder.
The set of silicone eartips is the Final E model from the Japanese company Final, featuring exceptional grip and the ability to adapt and adhere perfectly to all ear canal sizes.
Clariden’s tuning was carried out using Final E eartips; however, it is also possible to use other types, thereby obtaining different tonal characterizations.
Available in 5 sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL).
Hand-signed Warranty certificate.
Cleaning tool to remove wax residue.
