{"product_id":"gauder-akustik-capello-40-dv","title":"Gauder Akustik Capello 40 DV","description":"\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 2px\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003ePassive two-way stand mount loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eXPulse cone bass\/mid driver with aluminum tweeter (upgradeable to beryllium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eCrossover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eUltra-steep symmetrical, with Time Delay Control (TDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eDouble Vision Upgrades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eFinely selected Mundorf crossover components, upgraded internal wiring, top WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eCabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eDrop-shaped (teardrop cross-section), made in Germany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eTerminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eWBT with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eAmplification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eRequires a separate amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eStands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eMatching Capello 40 aluminum stands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 2px\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eSold as an authorized Gauder Akustik dealer by All Elite Audio. New Gauder Capello 40 DV units include the full Gauder Akustik manufacturer warranty of 10 years parts and labor for the original owner. Contact us with any setup or service questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 2px\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauder Akustik Capello 40 DV loudspeakers (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWBT rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/gauder-capello-40-dv-buying-guide-a-precision-standmount-for-serious-listening\"\u003eRead the full guide to the Gauder Capello 40 DV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/gauder-capello-dv-loudspeakers-a-complete-buying-guide\"\u003eCompare the Gauder Capello DV Loudspeakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gauder Akustik Capello 40 DV is a passive high-end stand mount loudspeaker sitting above the Arcona range in Gauder's Capello line. It pairs an XPulse cone bass and midrange driver with an aluminum tweeter that is upgradeable to beryllium, all governed by Gauder's signature ultra-steep symmetrical crossover. Slopes on the order of 50dB per octave almost eliminate driver overlap, delivering the phase-accurate, coherent presentation that defines the brand. Time Delay Control (TDC) further aligns the drivers in the time domain for a focused, believable soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Double Vision (DV) designation marks an upgraded internal package: finely selected Mundorf crossover components, higher quality internal wiring, and top WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges. The drop-shaped cabinet, with its teardrop cross-section, reduces internal standing waves and diffraction. Built in Germany, the Capello 40 DV is engineered for listeners who want the clarity and imaging of a true high-end monitor in a compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Gauder Akustik builds only loudspeakers, the Capello 40 DV needs a separate amplifier to make sound, and as a stand mount it also needs the matching Capello 40 aluminum stands for correct height and rigidity. It suits medium-sized rooms and near-field or moderate-distance listening, rewarding careful placement and resolving upstream electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive two-way stand mount in the Capello Double Vision line, above the Arcona range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXPulse cone bass and midrange driver for low coloration and fast transient response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum tweeter, upgradeable to beryllium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauder's ultra-steep symmetrical crossover for phase-accurate, coherent sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime Delay Control (TDC) for precise driver alignment and imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Vision package: finely selected Mundorf crossover parts and upgraded internal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop-shaped cabinet built in Germany to reduce standing waves and diffraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with the matching Capello 40 aluminum stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the Capello 40 Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eGauder Capello 40 DV vs Gauder Akustik Capello 80 DV\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Capello 80 DV is a floorstanding model higher in the same Capello Double Vision line, so it offers greater low-frequency extension and scale for larger rooms. The Capello 40 DV keeps the same ultra-steep symmetrical crossover, XPulse driver technology and DV component package in a compact stand mount that excels at pinpoint imaging and near-field placement. Choose the 40 DV where space is limited or where a focused, disappearing soundstage is the priority. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gauder-akustik-capello-80-dv\"\u003eSee the Gauder Akustik Capello 80 DV\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eGauder Capello 40 DV vs Gauder Akustik Arcona 40 MKII SD\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Arcona 40 MKII SD is Gauder's more attainable stand mount, using XPulse cone drivers with a silk soft-dome tweeter and the same steep symmetrical crossover philosophy. The Capello 40 DV steps up to an aluminum tweeter (upgradeable to beryllium), adds Time Delay Control and includes the Double Vision components package with Mundorf parts and top WBT terminals. Both share the Gauder house sound, with the Capello 40 DV aimed at listeners wanting the higher-resolution Capello platform. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gauder-akustik-arcona-40-mkii-sd\"\u003eSee the Gauder Akustik Arcona 40 MKII SD\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eGauder Capello 40 DV vs Marten Oscar Duo\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Marten Oscar Duo is a stand mount voiced with the ceramic-driver character of the Marten house sound, offering a smooth and refined presentation. The Capello 40 DV differentiates itself through Gauder's ultra-steep symmetrical crossover and Time Delay Control, prioritizing phase accuracy and transient precision. Both are excellent compact high-end monitors, so the choice comes down to which tonal character and design goal suits your room and taste. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oscar-duo\"\u003eSee the Marten Oscar Duo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Amplification and Source\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Capello 40 DV is passive and needs an amplifier plus a source, and as a stand mount it also requires the matching aluminum stands. These resolving speakers reward high-quality electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/accuphase-e-3000-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eAccuphase E-3000 Integrated\u003c\/a\u003e A powerful, refined integrated amplifier with the control and resolution to bring out the Capello 40 DV's phase-accurate detail in one elegant unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxman-l-507z-integrated-amplifier\"\u003eLuxman L-507Z Integrated\u003c\/a\u003e A high-current integrated with a smooth, dynamic character that scales well with these revealing stand mounts and drives them with authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-mp-1\"\u003eMatrix Audio MP-1 Preamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e Paired with a suitable power amplifier, this flagship Class A preamplifier offers a transparent front end that suits the resolving nature of the Capello 40 DV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxman-nt-07-network-transport\"\u003eLuxman NT-07 Network Transport\u003c\/a\u003e A high-quality streaming source that feeds a clean digital signal to your DAC, letting the Capello 40 DV reveal fine recording detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamaha-gt-5000-turntable\"\u003eYamaha GT-5000 Turntable\u003c\/a\u003e A serious analog source with excellent timing and stability, well matched to the transient precision and imaging of these speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Capello 40 DV a passive or active speaker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a passive loudspeaker. Gauder Akustik makes only loudspeakers, so it needs a separate amplifier to make sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the DV suffix mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDV stands for Double Vision, an upgraded internal components package with finely selected Mundorf crossover parts, upgraded internal wiring, and top WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes DV mean it has a diamond tweeter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. DV refers to the Double Vision components package, not a diamond tweeter. The Capello 40 DV uses an aluminum tweeter that is upgradeable to beryllium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tweeter does the Capello 40 DV use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses an aluminum tweeter, which is upgradeable to beryllium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Time Delay Control (TDC)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTDC is Gauder's technique for aligning the drivers in the time domain, improving driver integration and imaging on the Capello line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the Gauder crossover special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGauder uses an ultra-steep symmetrical crossover with slopes on the order of 50dB per octave, which almost eliminates driver overlap for phase-accurate, coherent sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the XPulse driver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXPulse is Gauder's cone driver technology used for the bass and midrange, designed for low coloration and fast, accurate transient response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need stands for the Capello 40 DV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As a stand mount it should be used with the matching Capello 40 aluminum stands for correct height and rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat amplifier should I use with the Capello 40 DV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose a high-quality amplifier appropriate to this speaker's level, such as a premium integrated or a separate preamplifier and power amplifier. These resolving speakers reward good amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a streamer or turntable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A network streamer, DAC or turntable completes the system. See the Recommended Amplification and Source section for suitable options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cabinet made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses Gauder's drop-shaped cabinet with a teardrop cross-section, designed to reduce internal standing waves and diffraction, and is made in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the Capello 40 DV made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed and built in Germany by Gauder Akustik, led by Roland Gauder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to the Arcona 40 MKII SD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Arcona 40 MKII SD is the more attainable range with a silk soft-dome tweeter, while the Capello 40 DV uses an aluminum tweeter, adds Time Delay Control and the Double Vision package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the Capello 40 DV or the Capello 80 DV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Capello 80 DV is a floorstander with greater extension and scale for larger rooms, while the Capello 40 DV is a compact stand mount ideal for smaller spaces and pinpoint imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat room size suits the Capello 40 DV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt suits small to medium-sized rooms and near-field or moderate-distance listening, and rewards careful placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I bi-wire the Capello 40 DV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It features top WBT terminals with rhodium-plated bi-wiring bridges, so bi-wiring is supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the tweeter really be upgraded to beryllium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Capello line uses an aluminum tweeter that is upgradeable to beryllium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Capello 40 DV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGauder Akustik offers a 10 year parts and labor warranty for the original owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs All Elite Audio an authorized Gauder Akustik dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All Elite Audio is an authorized Gauder Akustik dealer, so your purchase is genuine and fully supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy from All Elite Audio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Elite Audio is an authorized Gauder Akustik dealer offering genuine products, expert system matching, and full manufacturer support with the 10 year warranty. We help you pair the Capello 40 DV with the right amplification, source and stands for your room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gauder Akustik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44841648062517,"sku":null,"price":11975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1704\/1461\/files\/3_7a05ef59-b56c-4b85-ace2-8f2688eb40ab.png?v=1765992153","url":"https:\/\/alleliteaudio.com\/products\/gauder-akustik-capello-40-dv","provider":"All Elite Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}