Which brand makes the best quality loudspeakers?

Who makes the best speakers

  • Aperion Audio

    Votes: 22 3.1%
  • Axiom Audio

    Votes: 18 2.5%
  • B&W

    Votes: 155 21.9%
  • Harman (JBL, Infinity, Revel)

    Votes: 159 22.5%
  • Klipsch

    Votes: 107 15.1%
  • Martin Logan

    Votes: 60 8.5%
  • Paradigm

    Votes: 80 11.3%
  • Polk

    Votes: 40 5.6%
  • PSB

    Votes: 25 3.5%
  • RBH Sound

    Votes: 42 5.9%

  • Total voters
    708
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MrBoat

Audioholic Ninja
As a long time JBL fan, I am surprised they scored so well here, or that B&W was so close. In spite of the mass production and reach of Harman, I always felt that they were treated as more of a consumer quality brand, or perhaps having been watered down by their budget offerings, or the Harman association.

I took a fair amount of crap over the years for using JBL. Of course, most of those of that opinion have since either washed out of audiophilia and weren't all that experienced in audio to begin with, or tended to recite trendy brand hate rumors about all products that are popular. One guy I know, took potshot comments at my Ray Ban (he was an Oakley fan) sunglasses, just because I claimed I could see much better wearing them when driving in the blinding rain storms we get down here, while most people were having to either pull over, or drive at 20mph. When I informed him that just about all popular brand sunglasses are covered under the same (Luxottica) company, he wanted to hate the messenger instead. I never even claimed that the (pre Luxottica /Bausch & Lomb) sunglasses I own were better. Just that they were good enough because I could stare directly at the sun without squinting or sneezing and the driving thru torrential rain attribute.
 
davidscott

davidscott

Audioholic Spartan
I've owned some iconic speakers over the years
Large Advents
Allison 6s
Polk 7Bs
DCM Time Windows
And currently Infinity P363s.
The Time Windows were my favorite, but the Infinity's are fine for my condo.
Was always curious about OHM speakers - anyone have any experience with OHM?
 
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ab17182

Enthusiast
Man, JBL speakers are just the bomb! They've got that perfect combo of awesome sound and durability that I dig. Whether I'm chilling at home or blasting tunes at a beach party, they always deliver. And let's talk about options JBL's got something for everyone, from portable Bluetooth speakers to hardcore studio monitors. Plus, they don't break the bank, which is a big win in my book. Basically, if you want speakers that sound killer and can take a beating
 
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quattro_98

Audioholic Intern
I wish KEF were an option in the poll. The Reference Meta, R Meta, and Blade Meta have all been measured on a Klippel with excellent results. The UniQ provides even off axis response both vertically and horizontally.
 
Squishman

Squishman

Audioholic General
If I was in the market for new speakers, it'd be Crites Speakers CS Style B.
Fortunately, my 1975 La Scalas cut the mustard just fine.
 
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
I wish KEF were an option in the poll. The Reference Meta, R Meta, and Blade Meta have all been measured on a Klippel with excellent results. The UniQ provides even off axis response both vertically and horizontally.
Does it matter? what matters is that you found speakers you love, that give you great experiences, that´s what is important :cool: :) ;)
 
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quattro_98

Audioholic Intern
I've learned a lot from AH and elsewhere over the years. There's so much audio nonsense out there that this thread is a nice place to share information to help others.

Does it matter? what matters is that you found speakers you love, that give you great experiences, that´s what is important :cool: :) ;)
 
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
I've learned a lot from AH and elsewhere over the years. There's so much audio nonsense out there that this thread is a nice place to share information to help others.
I agree... but at the end of the day it is the experience, your ears and what you hear that is the most important, IMHO
 
Bobby Bass

Bobby Bass

Audioholic General
I agree... but at the end of the day it is the experience, your ears and what you hear that is the most important, IMHO
Agree and for me it also has to look cool. Not to others, just to me.
 
AcuDefTechGuy

AcuDefTechGuy

Audioholic Jedi
I wish KEF were an option in the poll. The Reference Meta, R Meta, and Blade Meta have all been measured on a Klippel with excellent results. The UniQ provides even off axis response both vertically and horizontally.
If the poll were started today, I have no doubt that KEF would be on the poll, instead of Axiom and Aperion.

Plus, I would change “Harman” to just “Revel”.
 
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
There´s a new kid on the block and these guys look unreal at €4000 ($ 4460)
Worldwide shipping

Peter Lyngdorf, the Purify team and DALI is behind this brand :cool:



 
Bobby Bass

Bobby Bass

Audioholic General
Love the look of that purifi woofer and I’m sure it sounds great. Not a fan of AMT tweeters. Like the passive radiator. Interesting design. A lot of quality options for bookshelves at the $4K price point.
 
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
Some great explanations here.

I met Peter Lyngdorf personally .... he is such a cool guy and has a wealth of knowledge. He is not much into compromising :cool:

 
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
.... Not a fan of AMT tweeters. .....
Could that be about the implementation and not the drivers themselves .... many years ago I was auditioning early revisions of the Audiovector R6 series with AMT tweeter; I had the feeling the tweeter was playing one song and the rest of the speaker something else. Some disconnection that I could not point to.

The newer generations are 100% seamless and unreal great. I discussed these topics with the designers (Mads and Ole Klifoth) and their explanation was mainly about the implementation of the crossovers. Those guys really know their stuff and make the AMT shine like crazy.

 
Kingnoob

Kingnoob

Audioholic Samurai
There´s a new kid on the block and these guys look unreal at €4000 ($ 4460)
Worldwide shipping

Peter Lyngdorf, the Purify team and DALI is behind this brand :cool:



Can’t even find a Job here those look spectacular but I’ll never afford them. What’s a $500-1000 option ?
My vote is still Klipsch I like the dynamics of horn tweeters but I’d say jbl now because Klipsch discontinued the compression drivers . In everything but rf7. Ascend I’ll probably consider next . The theater versions.
 
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isolar8001

isolar8001

Audioholic General
Can’t even find a Job here those look spectacular but I’ll never afford them. What’s a $500-1000 option ?
My vote is still Klipsch I like the dynamics of horn tweeters but I’d say jbl now because Klipsch discontinued the compression drivers . In everything but rf7. Ascend I’ll probably consider next . The theater versions.
If you somehow get $500-1000, it better go to your parents.
If I were them and I saw you spend even 5 bucks on more audio gear...out the door you would go.

You might as well forget about jobs...you have become unhireable.
How are you going to answer when a potential employer asks why you haven't worked for years and years ?
 
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haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
The $1000 mark.

I think DALI also do some good stuff, The Oberon 5 is £699 in UK which is around $935
These are worth checking out IMHO



US Distributor: https://lenbrook.com

 
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