Gershman Acoustics

Gershman Acoustics is a Canadian loudspeaker brand known for its rich musicality and distinctive design. Handcrafted in Ontario, each model blends innovative acoustic engineering with artistic form. With deep bass, precise imaging, and natural tone, Gershman speakers deliver an immersive, emotionally engaging sound experience.

Origin and Philosophy

Gershman Acoustics was founded over three decades ago by Eli Gershman, with a vision shaped by architecture and acoustic science. Their goal was to challenge the norms of speaker design—creating loudspeakers that fused sculptural beauty with uncompromising sonic integrity.

Instead of following traditional approaches, the company pioneered unique solutions like their cabinet-within-a-cabinet system to minimise resonance and preserve timing. This philosophy has defined their work ever since, resulting in speakers that reveal detail, scale, and natural balance—true to the source and alive with presence.

Product Line up

Gershman Acoustics’ range includes the Studio XdB, Studio II, Grand Studio II, Posh, 30th Anniversary Grand Avant Garde, and 30th Anniversary Black Swan. Each model reflects the brand’s commitment to realism, soundstage depth, and visual elegance.

All speakers are hand-built in Canada, incorporating proprietary cabinet designs and resonance control technologies. Custom finishes and upgrades are available by request.

Origin and Philosophy

Gershman Acoustics was founded over three decades ago by Eli Gershman, with a vision shaped by architecture and acoustic science. Their goal was to challenge the norms of speaker design—creating loudspeakers that fused sculptural beauty with uncompromising sonic integrity.

Instead of following traditional approaches, the company pioneered unique solutions like their cabinet-within-a-cabinet system to minimise resonance and preserve timing. This philosophy has defined their work ever since, resulting in speakers that reveal detail, scale, and natural balance—true to the source and alive with presence.

Product Line up

Gershman Acoustics’ range includes the Studio XdB, Studio II, Grand Studio II, Posh, 30th Anniversary Grand Avant Garde, and 30th Anniversary Black Swan. Each model reflects the brand’s commitment to realism, soundstage depth, and visual elegance.

All speakers are hand-built in Canada, incorporating proprietary cabinet designs and resonance control technologies. Custom finishes and upgrades are available by request.

Posh

Gershman’s Posh loudspeaker blends audio refinement with sculptural form. Its dual-enclosure design isolates bass and mid-high frequencies, reducing resonance and enhancing timing. The result is deep, articulate bass, lifelike vocals, and holographic imaging—all housed in a luxurious, architectural cabinet.

Gershman’s Posh loudspeaker blends audio refinement with sculptural form. Its dual-enclosure design isolates bass and mid-high frequencies, reducing resonance and enhancing timing. The result is deep, articulate bass, lifelike vocals, and holographic imaging—all housed in a luxurious, architectural cabinet built to perform and impress.

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Black Swan 30th Anniversary

The Black Swan delivers Gershman’s most dynamic, full-range performance to date. Its offset bass cabinet and ultra-rigid mid/high enclosure eliminate resonances and standing waves, allowing deep bass and explosive scale without sacrificing tonal finesse. Emotionally immersive and visually bold, it’s available for audition in New Zealand and purchase in Australia.

The Black Swan delivers Gershman’s most dynamic, full-range performance to date. Its offset bass cabinet and ultra-rigid mid/high enclosure eliminate resonances and standing waves, allowing deep bass and explosive scale without sacrificing tonal finesse. Emotionally immersive and visually bold, it’s available for audition in New Zealand and purchase in Australia.

Grand Avant Garde 30th Anniversary

Gershman’s Grand Avant Garde pairs their offset cabinet design with a dual-layer base for precision and control. A custom 8″ woofer and 1″ soft dome tweeter deliver deep bass, smooth highs, and focused imaging. Phase-coherent and compact, it’s available for audition at our NZ headquarters.

The Grand Avant Garde features Gershman’s signature offset cabinet and dual-layer base, combining elegant proportions with precise acoustic control. A custom 8″ woofer in a ported enclosure and 1″ soft dome tweeter in a sealed chamber deliver powerful bass, smooth highs, and focused imaging. Phase-coherent crossover design and compact scale make it ideal for high-end rooms of any size.

Grand Studio II

With dual 8″ woofers in a tuned vented enclosure and a sealed upper module housing a 5.25″ midrange and 1″ soft dome tweeter, the Grand Studio II delivers scale, control, and lifelike tone. Isolated chambers and a phase-aligned crossover preserve clarity and timing—ideal for immersive music or cinematic setups.

With dual 8″ woofers in a tuned vented enclosure and a sealed upper module housing a 5.25″ midrange and 1″ soft dome tweeter, the Grand Studio II delivers scale, control, and lifelike tone. Isolated chambers and a phase-aligned crossover preserve clarity and timing—ideal for immersive music or cinematic setups.

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Studio II

The Studio II is a compact two-way speaker with a 6” woofer and 1” soft dome tweeter in a sealed, time-aligned enclosure. Tuned for tonal neutrality and fast transients, it offers low colouration, strong imaging, and true Gershman character—ideal for smaller rooms or nearfield setups.

The Studio II is a compact two-way speaker built around a 6” low-frequency driver and 1” soft dome tweeter in a sealed, time-aligned enclosure. Designed for tonal neutrality and fast transients, it offers excellent coherence, low colouration, and precise imaging. Perfectly suited for smaller rooms or nearfield listening, it delivers the signature Gershman sound in an elegant, space-efficient form.

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Studio XdB

The Studio XdB is a compact bookshelf speaker featuring a 5.25″ midbass driver and 1″ soft dome tweeter in a sealed cabinet. Tuned for speed and neutrality, it delivers fast transients, crisp imaging, and balanced tone—bringing the Gershman sound to smaller spaces.

The Studio XdB is a compact two-way floorstander featuring a 5.25″ midbass driver and 1″ coated soft dome tweeter in a sealed cabinet. Designed for tonal neutrality and speed, it delivers precise imaging, fast transients, and a balanced midrange. Ideal for smaller rooms, it brings the clarity and control of larger Gershman models in a space-efficient form.

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Book a Consultation

Based in New Zealand and distributing across Australia, we offer expert consultations to help you explore the Gershman Acoustics range. Whether you’re building a new system or refining an existing one, we’ll guide you through model selection, system matching, and room setup to find the ideal solution for your space.

Technology & Design Approach

Gershman Acoustics speakers are engineered to deliver emotional realism through acoustic precision. From cabinet geometry to crossover tuning, every design choice supports tonal purity, spatial coherence, and musical engagement across a wide range of systems and spaces.

ISOLATED ENCLOSURE ARCHITECTURE

Gershman’s unique cabinet-within-a-cabinet construction separates drivers into acoustically independent chambers, reducing internal reflections and standing waves. This results in tighter bass, cleaner mids, and better timing.

PHASE-ALIGNED CROSSOVER DESIGN

All models use phase-coherent crossovers to ensure wavefront integrity across driver transitions. This enhances imaging precision, natural tonality, and dynamic responsiveness at all volume levels.

TUNED BASS LOADING SYSTEMS

Carefully voiced ported or sealed bass chambers are optimised for deep extension without sacrificing control. Internal damping and structural asymmetry prevent overhang and cabinet resonance, preserving clarity and impact.

FINISHING & AESTHETIC OPTIONS

Each speaker is hand-built in Canada with refined finishes ranging from understated matte tones to bold high-gloss designs. Custom colours and matched veneers are available by request for tailored integration into any space.

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