Goldplanar GL-AMT16 - Reviews & Ratings
2 Reviews (A Tier | 7.9/10)
Summary
Based on 2 reviews, the Goldplanar GL-AMT16 is well liked by reviewers, with coverage that regularly highlights its strengths.
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7.9Strongly Favorable
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Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Goldplanar GL-AMT16 Details
Driver Configuration: 1AMT
Tuning Type: Neutral, Bright, Vocal-focused
Price (Msrp): $1,499
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Fox Told Me So
8
Reviewer Score
Tonally, the AMT16 leans toward clarity and openness rather than heaviness. The treble and upper-mid regions are the standout: strings, cymbals and woodwinds show excellent harmonic detail, fine edges, and an airy backdrop. You get extension high up into the ultra-treble, yet it never feels overly sharp or fatiguing.
Mids present with good density—not too thin, not overly thick. Vocals sit slightly forward and articulate well: you can hear subtle breaths and mouth movements. Instrument separation and note definition are strong, thanks to the driver’s speed and control.
Bass is the one area where the AMT16 chooses restraint over brute force. Impact is present, but sub-bass depth or slam does not match the heaviest hitters. Because the bass decays quickly and doesn’t bleed into mids, the overall tonality stays clean and transparent.
Soundstage and imaging are impressive: the presentation feels spacious, natural, and unconfined. Instruments occupy clear space; layering is well-executed and gives a sense of air around the performance.
That said, some trade-offs: the sub-bass extension may not satisfy bass-heads who crave heavy rumble; also, the driver tuning and interchangeable nozzles require care
Verdict: The AMT16 is a technical masterpiece for listeners who value clarity, speed, imaging and treble extension over bass weight. It delivers a crisp, airy, refined soundscape—less about “slam” and more about musical transparency and detail.
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7.8
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The Goldplanar GL-AMT16 is a single-driver in-ear using a 15.5 mm full-range AMT transducer (16 Ω, 102 dB) in a lightweight aluminum shell and ships with replaceable acoustic nozzles that meaningfully alter tonality. Its MSRP sits at $1,499, positioning it well into flagship territory. Specs and design details are documented by retailers and product pages.
On balance, the GL-AMT16 trends toward a neutral-bright, lean presentation with very fast transients and extended upper treble—traits consistent with AMT technology. Bass is controlled and clean but does not deliver dynamic-driver “slam,” so listeners wanting weighty low-end may find it restrained; pairing with a warmer source can help. Owner reports also note it is more chain-dependent than purely power-hungry, and that nozzle/filter choice substantially impacts perceived clarity and pinna-gain behavior.
Technically, the set excels in resolution, imaging, and separation, offering an open, airy stage and precise positional cues, while macrodynamics and bass physicality are more modest. The adjustable nozzles make it unusually configurable for a single-driver flagship, but it still reads as a specialist for acoustic, orchestral, and detail-centric listening rather than a do-everything all-rounder. Prospective buyers should weigh its unique AMT timbre and speed against the high price and genre selectivity.
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Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- The response is even and composed, lending itself to effortless genre hopping. Voices sit comfortably in the mix.
Average Technical Grade
A+- The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
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