The first product of Gradient, the Gradient 1.0 was an end result of extensive research of room – loudspeaker interaction made by Jorma Salmi and Anders Weckström in the beginning of 1980’s. The first speakers were...
Gradient 1.1, introduced in 1985, replaced the previous 1.0 model. As production volumes increased, the requirements of series production had to be taken into account. The changes were mainly mechanical: the support...
Gradient 1.2 came on the market in 1988. Although the speaker model was in production for only two years, it was manufactured in fairly large quantities during the economically good times of the late 1980s in Finland....
In the fall of 1989, Gradient 1.2 was replaced by the 1.3 model, which had been under development for some time. The new Gradient 1.3 stood out from its predecessors with its rounded look. Jorma Salmi, who was...
Gradient, known for its stunningly sounding, slightly strange looking speakers, surprised the public with a conventional-looking floorstand loudspeaker in 1995. However, from a technical point of view, the product was...
In 1998, a new version of Evidence was introduced. The volume of the loudspeaker bass cabinet increased by one and a half litres, and at the same time the sound image was slightly elevated, as the loudspeaker was 10...
In 2006, Gradient released the Evidence MK III. The model used a new larger diameter coaxial element. As a new finishing option, solid maple was offered in addition to the cherry and black painted cherry.
In 2011, Gradient Evidence was modernized. The base and cover of the new MK IV were made of high-quality plywood, which received genuine ash veneer. At an additional price, oak, birch and walnut veneered parts. The...
Gradient SW-S was bringing the powerfully open and uncolored bass of Gradient Revolution available to be used along with other speaker models or increasing the capacity of Gradient Revolution Active speakers. Each...
Gradient Laura was hand built in Järvenpää, Finland during the years 2008 - 2009. Laura continued the compact speaker family based on the coaxial one point source. It also had two passive radiators at the back of the...