T+A

Pulsar S 130

Name: Pulsar S 130
Brand: T+A
SKU: T-A-PULSAR-S-130

Series Pulsar

The Pulsar S 130 was crafted not to resolve apparent contradictions, but to merge them: refined elegance meets audiophile-grade music reproduction in a compact, subtle form factor.

At a glance

All specifications

Sensitivity: 86 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
Frequency response: 32 Hz to 45 kHz
Weight: 22.5 kg
Floor-standing speaker: 3-way, bass reflex
Nominal power rating: 150 Watts

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Overview

The Pulsar S 130 was crafted not to resolve apparent contradictions, but to merge them: refined elegance meets audiophile-grade music reproduction in a compact, subtle form factor. Despite its modest size, its newly developed bass system delivers astonishing low-end performance, while the award-winning Symmetric Directivity mid-high frequency system—celebrated for its innovation by the German Federal Government—ensures pure sound without disruptive reflections.

With its sophisticated form and elegantly subdued finishes, the Pulsar speakers integrate effortlessly into any space, embodying T+A’s “Music First” ethos: sound reproduction that reflects the artist’s intent, presented in timeless elegance that complements rather than dominates your interior.

About T+A

Ever since 1978 our driving force has been curiosity. Our aim was to define the framework of the possible, and push its limits a little further each day, and that’s what formed the stone of this company. We always aspired to the creation of new findings rather than the exploitation of existing knowledge. We were determined to carve out our own advances, and not simply follow the progress of technology. Satisfying this goal requires our team of fifteen designers and developers to create every device in our headquarters in Herford. From the initial design, developing every single circuit board and finishing with the software code - the stage which brings all the component parts together to form a grand ensemble - our devices are built in Herford. They are permeated by the belief on which this company was founded, and which drives all of us forward every day. We don't build mass products, we build accoustic treasures, we build heartbeats, goosebumps and enthusiasm.

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Features

Design & Construction
As the third generation of T+A speakers, the Pulsar series introduces our design philosophy of “Classical Modernity.” Building on timeless elegance, our designers reinterpret classic elements in an excitingly modern way, uniting apparent contrasts between modernity and tradition. Their distinctively curved enclosures, inspired by Art Deco, lend the Pulsar speakers a sculptural grace that artfully conceals their true dimensions, giving them an imposing yet refined presence despite their compact form. The finishes, available in black or white, are achieved through a meticulous multi-layer process that guarantees both timeless beauty and lasting durability. Inside, the thoughtfully engineered bass reflex design mirrors this external perfection. Precisely tuned parameters harness the previously untapped rearward energy of the drivers, directing it to maximise bass pressure without compromising on control or precision.
AudiophileLinearity Tweeter
The newly developed tweeter in the AudiophileLinearity series features an exceptionally stiff yet lightweight magnesium dome, specially coated to eliminate resonances that typically occur with metal domes at higher frequencies. Its outstanding impulse response is free of any hardness or sharpness, and it can reproduce frequencies up to 40 kHz with impeccable clarity. A custom-designed Audiophile Diffuser ensures even sound dispersion across this frequency range, maintaining smooth, glistening highs without overpowering the sound foundation.
StarStabilizer Drivers
A unique design feature and a defining advantage in sound: our four StarStabilizer diaphragms In raw material refined with silicon powder, a central, star-shaped reinforcement is crafted, preventing modes and self-resonances before they even have a chance to form. This design ensures the membranes move in perfect pistonic harmony, transmitting only the pure incoming signal and preserving the music’s essence, untouched and unaltered. In the bass region, two 150 mm high-performance woofers integrate rearward energy into the bass reflex system thanks to carefully matched resonance frequencies. With their robust magnets, large voice coils, and long-throw design, they deliver undistorted and highly responsive bass, even at the deepest frequencies. For our Symmetric Directivity System, the Pulsar’s two 110 mm high-performance midrange drivers are equipped with extra-strong magnets for optimal control and power. Premium coil systems allow them to reproduce the entire vocal range without distortion or harshness, resulting in a richly natural and dynamic midrange.
Organic Baffle
While low bass frequencies place tremendous demands on the structural integrity of the cabinet, the short wavelengths of high frequencies require a completely different approach to ensure precision. Even the smallest irregularities, such as those caused by screw-mounted chassis frames or minor edges on the baffle, can disrupt the radiation of these frequencies, resulting in subtle but audible colouration. Our T+A OrganicBaffle Design is a scientifically rigorous solution to this challenge. In all speakers, the baffles are entirely screw-free and internally anchored, and their form is meticulously calculated to prevent any potential interference with sound dispersion from the outset, rather than addressing it after the fact. This innovative design guarantees accurate mid and high-frequency reproduction without any interference, allowing listeners to experience sound in its purest form.
Symmetric Directivity System
For 40 years, our mission has been the natural, uncoloured reproduction of music: nothing of the artist's intent should be masked or altered by a T+A system. In line with this vision, our team of engineers has developed the Symmetric Directivity Design, a cornerstone technology in all T+A speaker series, bringing the precisely defined sound radiation pattern of our reference speakers to new price categories. Using dual StarStabilizer midrange drivers and the new AudiophileLinearity tweeter, this system creates a sound field that is strongest at the listening area’s centre, reducing harmful reflections from ceilings and floors before they can impact the listening experience. The result is a wide soundstage with authentic depth and precise localisation of voices and instruments, almost entirely independent of the room.

Specifications

Sensitivity: 86 dB (2.83 V / 1 m); How loud it plays for a given signal. Higher sensitivity needs less amplifier power.
Nominal impedance: 4 ohms; The electrical load your amplifier drives. System Builder checks it against the amplifier you pick.
Frequency response: 32 Hz to 45 kHz; The range of pitches it reproduces, from deep bass to the top of the treble.
Weight: 22.5 kg; Per unit, out of the box.
Model code: T-A-PULSAR-S-130; Quote it when you ask a specialist.