Gladen Beta 130.2 speakers
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Gladen Beta 130.2 speakers
Gladen Beta represents the entry gateway into the world of Gladen’s high-quality car audio. The entire series was designed to offer the best possible balance between sound quality, efficiency and easy installation in modern vehicles. Emphasis was placed on balanced tuning of all components so the speakers provide clear mids, smooth highs and a controlled bass foundation. The Beta series is conceived to perform equally well when powered by a factory head unit as it does with external amplifiers. The design also respects the requirements of contemporary cars, offering a reasonable mounting depth and easy integration into original mounting positions without the need for complex modifications. Gladen Beta thus represents an honest entry into the Gladen world, where priority is given to great sound, simple installation and maximum utility.
Natural sound for everyday listening
Gladen Beta 130.2 is a 2-way component system aimed at listeners who want to significantly surpass the limits of stock sound systems while keeping a reasonable budget. In Gladen’s lineup it sits between the basic Alpha series and the higher Gamma series, offering more advanced construction and a more balanced sound signature. The system was designed with emphasis on natural reproduction, tonality and long-term listenability. The result is a homogeneous sound character with intelligible mids, refined highs and a controlled bass foundation that works across all music genres. With a 3 Ω impedance and high sensitivity of 93 dB, these speakers operate very efficiently and can play surprisingly dynamically even when connected directly to a factory head unit.
Paper cone with balanced low-frequency reproduction
At the heart of the system is a 130 mm mid-woofer with a classic paper cone. Paper is one of the most respected materials for speaker cones thanks to its natural damping and its ability to reproduce the midrange without unwanted coloration. The combination of cone, surround and an optimized motor provides clear vocal reproduction, good instrument readability and at the same time a firm, controlled bass foundation. The design uses a durable Nomex spider to ensure long-term mechanical stability and a 25 mm KSV voice coil that contributes to consistent parameters even under higher loads. The soft dust cap further supports the natural character of the sound and helps maintain smooth midrange performance.
Smooth silk tweeter for fatigue-free listening
High frequencies are handled by a 25 mm tweeter with a silk dome, designed for a refined and detailed presentation without harshness. The silk dome offers a natural high-frequency character, delicate detail retrieval and excellent long-term listenability even at higher volumes. The tweeter uses its own plastic housing with an acoustically optimized rear chamber volume, which helps improve control and contributes to a smoother integration with the mid-woofer. As a result, the system creates an open soundstage with good instrument localization and natural spatial imaging.
Crossover designed for balanced system tuning
The system also includes an external frequency crossover with a 12 dB/oct filter and a 3.5 kHz crossover frequency. Carefully chosen parameters ensure a smooth transition between the mid-woofer and the tweeter without audible gaps between bands. The crossover is also equipped with a two-step tweeter level adjustment, allowing the final sound character to be easily adapted to a specific vehicle and listener preferences. The result is a cohesive and balanced sound with very good tonality and natural musical reproduction.
Efficient operation and easy installation
One of the main advantages of the Beta 130.2 system is its high efficiency. The 3 Ω impedance combined with 94 dB sensitivity enables high volume and dynamics even when powered by standard OEM head units. At the same time, the speakers can benefit from higher power external amplifiers, making them a very versatile solution for a wide range of installations. The design was created with the real conditions of modern cars in mind and allows installation into many vehicles without the need for extensive modifications or custom adapters.
Main features
- 2-way component system from the Beta series.
- Designed for easy upgrade of factory sound systems.
- 130 mm mid-woofer with a paper cone.
- Nomex spider for high mechanical stability.
- 25 mm KSV mid-woofer voice coil.
- Soft dust cap for a more refined midrange reproduction.
- 25 mm tweeter with a silk dome.
- Plastic tweeter housing with optimized rear chamber volume.
- Frequency crossover with a 12 dB/oct filter.
- Two-step tweeter level adjustment.
- 94 dB sensitivity for efficient operation even on factory head units.
- Suitable for OEM head units and compact external amplifiers.
- Mounting accessories included in the package.
About the brand
Gladen has been one of the most respected German car audio brands since its foundation in 1997. The brand’s founder, Henning Gladen, originally an aerospace engineer and the company’s chief developer, brought aviation-level precision, technical know-how and attention to detail into Gladen products. Development and partial manufacturing still take place in Germany, which is reflected in proprietary technologies, patented solutions and the materials used. Thanks to this philosophy, Gladen products are known for their natural, musical and long-term fatigue-free sound as well as first-class craftsmanship, which has earned the brand a strong reputation among discerning listeners and in EMMA competition installations across Europe. The brand also includes the renowned amplifier manufacturer Mosconi, enabling perfectly matched audio systems focused on tonality, dynamics and maximum reproduction fidelity.| Catalog number | BETA 130.2 |
| Brand | Gladen |
| Links | Official web presentation |
| Speaker typeCoaxial speakers: Coaxial speakers are characterized by a so-called all-in-one design. The tweeter and mid-bass speaker are in one basket. The advantage is simpler assembly, but thanks to the connection or proximity of the bands in one speaker, the sound quality will usually be reduced. As a rule, in the middle of the mid-bass speaker, there is a tweeter whose voice coil works in the second air gap of the common magnetic circuit. The three-way coaxial speaker consists of a mid-bass speaker, a center speaker and a separate tweeter in the front on a special beam. Component Speakers: Component speakers are characterized by a division into individual frequency bands, treble + mid-bass + or. bass band. The individual speakers can be placed completely separately, which results in a better sound and acoustic performance. In the vast majority of cases of component speakers, an external crossover is also supplied, which divides the treble, middle / mid-bass, and into the three-band the bass band or allows setting the decibel level of the tweeter (e.g. +2 dB, 0 dB, -2 dB), steepness (e.g. 6dB/Oct. 12dB/Oct.) or active or bi-amp connection. | 2-way component |
| RMS powerRMS speaker power is the constant power of the entire system, not just one speaker or one side. This is also the performance of continuous use of the speakers. If the RMS power is exceeded for a long time, the speakers may be irreversibly damaged! | 45 W |
| Max. (maximum performancePeak performance , which the speaker can play for a moment (approx. 0.5 s), for example when hitting drums in a song. If the max power is exceeded, the speakers will usually be damaged! | 90 W |
| Sensitivity (SPL 2.83V/1m)Sensitivity, sensitivity or efficiency of the speaker. Speaker sensitivity is given in decibels (dB) and simply put, the higher the value, the lower the demands on the amplifier's power. This is a defacto rating of how a speaker converts watts to sound. Sensitivity ratings are in noise level measured at 1 meter from the speaker using 1 W (watt of power) or using 2.83 volts at the source at 1 meter. A higher decibel level means the speaker is louder with less power. For every 3 dB increase in sensitivity, the speaker requires half the power to reproduce the same volume. For example, if an 88 dB speaker needs 100 Watts to produce a certain volume, then a speaker with a sensitivity of 91 dB needs only 50 Watts to reach the same volume. | 94.8 dB |
| Sensitivity (SPL 1W/1m)Sensitivity, sensitivity or efficiency of the speaker. Speaker sensitivity is given in decibels (dB) and simply put, the higher the value, the lower the demands on the amplifier's power. This is a defacto rating of how a speaker converts watts to sound. Sensitivity ratings are in noise level measured at 1 meter from the speaker using 1 W (watt of power) or using 2.83 volts at the source at 1 meter. A higher decibel level means the speaker is louder with less power. For every 3 dB increase in sensitivity, the speaker requires half the power to reproduce the same volume. For example, if an 88 dB speaker needs 100 Watts to produce a certain volume, then a speaker with a sensitivity of 91 dB needs only 50 Watts to reach the same volume. | 90.5 dB |
| ImpedanceImpedance - measurement of electrical resistance. When buying speakers, it is important to make sure that the impedance matches the amplifier or car stereo you are using. Example: A 2 Ohm speaker cannot be connected to an amplifier that is only stable up to 4 Ohms! A 4 Ohm speaker can easily be used with an amplifier that is stable up to 2 Ohms. The most common speaker impedance today is 3 - 4 Ohm. | 3 Ω |
| The diameter of the mid-bass speakerWe state the diameter of the speaker as the diameter of the entire speaker, not including the mounts, when smaller speakers (87, 100, 130 mm) have extra mounts. Some speakers are oval and there the dimension is given in inches, always the shortest side to the longest side. One inch is approx. 2.5 cm. | 130 mm |
| Installation depth of the mid-bass speakerThe installation depth of the speaker is measured from the bottom edge of the magnet to the bottom edge of the tin, plastic or cast speaker basket, or speaker bearing surfaces. | 56 mm |
| Mid-woofer diaphragm materialThe material that was used for the speaker diaphragm. Don't be afraid of the paper, it surprisingly has a very natural and high-quality sound and, thanks to the surface treatment, it can withstand moisture without any problems. | Paper |
| Resonant frequency of the mid-bass speaker | 82 Hz |
| Voice coil diameter of the mid-bass speaker | 25 mm |
| Overall tweeter diameterThe total diameter of the tweeter is given as the diameter of the individual tweeter without the installation houses. | 43.3 mm |
| Tweeter dome diameterThe net diameter of the dome (diaphragm) of the tweeter. | 25 mm |
| The overall depth of the tweeterThe total depth of the tweeter itself without the installation houses. | 22 mm |
| Tweeter dome materialThe shell material that was used in the manufacture of the tweeter. | Silk |
| The resonant frequency of the tweeter | 1500 Hz |
| Frequency crossover included in the packageThe crossover is an important part of defacto all loudspeakers. A crossover usually contains different resistor values, coil sizes, and capacitor types that fundamentally modify the sound. We describe below what the turnouts are for. Component Speakers: A crossover is part of every quality component speaker system. Its task is to ensure the distribution of frequencies that the amplifier produces in the entire acoustic spectrum of frequencies so that each of the speakers receives only that part of the band that it can optimally play in terms of efficiency and minimal distortion. Coaxial speakers: In most cases, coaxial loudspeakers have a simple crossover (6dB/Oct.) formed by a capacitor at the tweeter. | Yes (for tweeters) |
| Options for setting the frequency crossoverThe unwritten rule is that the more expensive the speakers, the more options the crossover has for adjusting the sound. The most common way to adjust the crossover is attenuation on the tweeter. More advanced crossovers also offer the option of setting the steepness on the mid-bass and tweeter or adjusting the frequency range. | Yes, 2 levels |
| Price forIf the price is for a pair, the package always includes 2 pieces of everything, e.g. 2x mid-bass, 2x tweeter and 2x crossover. | Pair |