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Estelon launches Limited Edition Champaign Gold Model YB

Marco Lisi by Marco Lisi
July 13, 2026
in News, Loudspeakers
Reading Time: 2 mins read
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Estelon is happy to announce the launch of an exclusive Limited Edition “Champagne Gold” Model YB. Production is limited to 50 pairs only! The Model YB was launched earlier this year to celebrate Estelon’s 5th anniversary. After its successful demonstration at the world’s biggest High End Show in Munich, where the industry’s top opinion leaders recognised the new product as “Best Sound for the Money” (Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound), “Best of High End” (Douglas Schneider, SoundStage HiFi), Most Significant Product (Neil Gader, The Absolute Sound) etc. – the Model YB has become the most loved loudspeaker by audio aficionados and interior designers. The Model YB combines the best in sound and design, which is the hallmark of Estelon products.
To celebrate our success and considering the approaching Holiday Season, Estelon is pleased to offer the Model YB in a limited “Champagne Gold” finish. This limited edition features an exclusive finish and numbered (Limited Edition) serial number plates with Alfred’s signature. Manufacturer’s recommended price in Europe for Limited Edition “Champagne Gold” Model YB is €19 900. Shipping starts from December 2016.

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The experience

The Model YB is yet another unrivaled sonic masterpiece from Estelon delivering the finest sound placing the listeners at the heart of the audio landscape. The asymmetrically designed speakers are a true marvel of sophisticated engineering providing a profound and unparalleled experience in the most exquisite venues.

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The technology

The 8-inch woofer with an extremely stiff aluminum cone, gives tremendous bass precision delivering deep natural bass while a 5.25-inch mid-woofer, known for its sliced paper cone technology where the slices are filled with damping glue, dramatically reduces breakup modes in the diaphragm. Finally, the beryllium membrane 1-inch tweeter characterized by its colossal rigidity, light weight and high damping, allows for negligible distortion and distinct clarity, delivering incredibly powerful sound.

The preparation

Alfred and his team follow a meticulous approach ingraining the uncompromising Estelon exclusivity in each of the products. The process involves a scrupulous matching phase where the drivers are paired together depending on the parameters of extensive tests they undergo, where subsequently the integrated system is subject to thorough fine tuning. Finally, the system components are installed into freshly painted cabinets and comprehensively scrutinized to ensure each product is the ‘Estelon sonic masterpiece’.

Colour Champagne Gold

Champagne Gold – This special finish was handpicked by Founder & Chief Designer, Alfred Vassilkov. It exemplifies the celebratory spirit of the success of the Model YB and the Holiday Season.

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Marco Lisi is the publisher of Best of High End, part of AV Concepts BV. His path into audio started early: as a teenager he was drawn into the world of free radio, presenting shows and living immersed in music every day. In his early twenties he ran his own production studio for five years, creating jingles and commercials — hands-on training in sound design, pro-audio workflows, and critical listening through studio monitors that still shapes how he evaluates gear today. He also spent years DJing in clubs before moving into publishing, first at two earlier online magazines before founding Best of High End. His hi-fi and home cinema passion was inherited from his father, an inveterate system-swapper. Marco's first setup — a confirmation gift — paired AKAI separates with entry-level Bowers & Wilkins speakers, a brand he stayed loyal to for years as his system grew from stereo into full surround and home cinema. Like many enthusiasts, he went through an extended "audiophile" phase chasing the next upgrade, before settling into a more grounded view: gear as a means to enjoy music and film, not an end in itself. Years of critical listening have given him a well-trained ear — the ability to characterize a system or pinpoint a change in the chain quickly and accurately. Just as important, his teaching background (a Belgian "regent" degree in Dutch language) gives him the tools to translate those listening impressions into clear, readable writing.

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