Vivid Audio / Giya G1S2

Here is a superb opportunity to own a pair of Vivid Audio Giya G1 Series 2 loudspeakers — the original full-scale Giya statement designed by internationally renowned acoustic engineer Laurence Dickie. The G1 Series 2 is the loudspeaker that established the Giya architecture as one of the most distinctive and serious designs in modern high-end audio: a four-way, five-driver system with Vivid’s composite, resonance-controlled enclosure, tapered-tube driver loading, reaction-cancelling bass system, and the unmistakable sculptural form that is entirely driven by acoustic purpose.

The Giya G1 Series 2 is about speed, transparency, openness, and the ability of a large loudspeaker to disappear as a sound source. Vivid’s approach is fundamentally different from conventional box loudspeakers: the curved enclosure, absence of sharp edges, tapered-tube loading, and carefully controlled driver behavior are all aimed at reducing cabinet coloration, stored energy, diffraction, and internal reflections. The result is a speaker that can present music with remarkable clarity, dimensionality, and freedom from box signature while still delivering true full-range scale.

The praise for this loudspeaker has been exceptional. David W. Robinson of Positive Feedback wrote, “Seductive, alluring, and highly satisfying, VIVID Audio's GIYA 1 Series 2 Loudspeakers towed my heart away for the months they were here. I was very sorry to see them go.” Vivid Audio itself describes the GIYA G1 as “the one that started it all,” and states that “the GIYA G1 remains the reference standard for all Vivid Audio loudspeakers.” That is exactly what makes this model so compelling: it is not simply a large loudspeaker, but the foundational reference design from which the Giya family’s reputation was built.

For the listener who values low coloration, fast transient response, huge spatial presentation, and a speaker that can combine precision with musical scale, the Giya G1 Series 2 remains a very special loudspeaker. This pair represents a rare preowned opportunity to acquire one of Vivid Audio’s most important designs at a fraction of its original retail price. Serious inquiries are welcome.