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: 156 21.9%
  • Harman (JBL, Infinity, Revel)

    Votes: 160 22.5%
  • Klipsch

    Votes: 107 15.0%
  • Martin Logan

    Votes: 60 8.4%
  • Paradigm

    Votes: 81 11.4%
  • Polk

    Votes: 40 5.6%
  • PSB

    Votes: 25 3.5%
  • RBH Sound

    Votes: 42 5.9%

  • Total voters
    711
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
Less than $1000 mark, the Dynaudio EMIT 10, small bookshelf speakers, and I never heard a Dynaudio I didn´t like

£630 in UK which is around $840. Not sure where to get Dynaudio in the US.


 
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davidscott

davidscott

Audioholic Spartan
I think that my 12-year-old Infinity P363s can compete with most inexpensive speakers sold today The Absolute Sound and Stereophile have given them rave reviews. I'm more than happy with them Might even be better than my revered DCM Time Windows from the 1980s
 
haraldo

haraldo

Audioholic Warlord
I think that my 12-year-old Infinity P363s can compete with most inexpensive speakers sold today The Absolute Sound and Stereophile have given them rave reviews. I'm more than happy with them Might even be better than my revered DCM Time Windows from the 1980s
Nice :)

But ... does it matter what other people think, what matters is what you think :cool:
Reviewers have other criteria than you :)

What matters is your musical experience, not the musical experience of John Atkinson in Stereophile!

If a product gets a nice review in Stereophile or the Absolute Sound doesn´t mean it will fit me or you :rolleyes:
If a product gets a nice review in Audioholics doesn´t mean it will fit me or you :rolleyes:
 
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InArcamCountry

Audiophyte
My ears prefer Castle. The wife loves Dali. My Ruark Epilogue in the bedroom are a good compromise because we haven't got enough room for floor standers. I have Castle Inversion 100s, infamous for being the speaker that bankrupted the original Castle company. They look like something pinched from Ming the Merciless's stack being very art deco in appearance but sound superb. The Dali are much more neutral to the warm enveloping sound of the Castles.
 
Isosevodes

Isosevodes

Audiophyte
My vote goes to Polk Audio for the stellar R700 and Klipsch for the RF7-III.
 
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Tankini

Tankini

Audioholic Chief
Stick around awhile, your taste may evolve
Say you,? Many brands out there. Lower end, mid-level, up the food chain where funds are not a foot. Sure many will out perform others. One brand over another as the best? subjective and a personal choice.
 
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TankTop5

Audioholic Field Marshall
Say you,? Many brands out there. Lower end, mid-level, up the food chain where funds are not a foot. Sure many will out perform others. One brand over another as the best? subjective and a personal choice.
I just said his taste may evolve, I didn’t criticize his taste or make any comment about budget. He’s new, mentioned Polk and Klipsch which both make fine speakers but there’s a lot more out there. As he sticks around he may get exposed to a lot of other speakers and his taste may evolve.
 
Tankini

Tankini

Audioholic Chief
I just said his taste may evolve, I didn’t criticize his taste or make any comment about budget. He’s new, mentioned Polk and Klipsch which both make fine speakers but there’s a lot more out there. As he sticks around he may get exposed to a lot of other speakers and his taste may evolve.
You Are a subjective audio fan/hobbyist/audiopile Nicely stated!

Nope you did Not say his/her choice of speakers aren't any good. That's a really good analogy>"taste may evolve" could also state as my comment= subjective> as tastes evolves.
Didn't state in my comment your comment was a personal comment @ ISO... directed at his/her choice of speakers.
Welcome to the fold of Truth in Audio" :)
 
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TankTop5

Audioholic Field Marshall
You Are a subjective audio fan/hobbyist/audiopile Nicely stated!

Nope you did Not say his/her choice of speakers aren't any good. That's a really good analogy>"taste may evolve" could also state as my comment= subjective> as tastes evolves.
Didn't state in my comment your comment was a personal comment @ ISO... directed at his/her choice of speakers.
Welcome to the fold of Truth in Audio" :)
What’s the headline of this thread and what comment was I originally replying to? Suggesting Polk or Klipsch make the finest loudspeakers suggests he is a little inexperienced and sticking around his tastes may evolve. I was being polite.
 
Tankini

Tankini

Audioholic Chief
What’s the headline of this thread and what comment was I originally replying to? Suggesting Polk or Klipsch make the finest loudspeakers suggests he is a little inexperienced and sticking around his tastes may evolve. I was being polite.
You decide to make it an issue. With my comment, I was being polite first and second post of your comment.

Dude believes his speakers are the best. Subjective, sticking around has nothing to do with the polling and/or votes. Plug away. I don't see an issue? or what the thread is about, it's subjective the whole thread.

Many feel Bose 901 are the bee's knees.

Cheer's!
 
Isosevodes

Isosevodes

Audiophyte
BTW, you are both correct. I am absolutely inexperienced! I’m a newbie to this audio world! I’m 61 years old and my first venture into this hobby was to very recently purchase a set of Polk Audio R700’s, a Klipsch RP-SW12 Subwoofer, a Klipsch RP504C-II Center Channel and an Onkyo NR7100 Receiver. I’ve certainly learned that I should have stepped up my game on the receiver, but IMO the R700’s sound absolutely fabulous. I’ve also learned that the low frequency response of the R700’s is so outstanding that no subwoofer is required at all. This is a HUGE STEP UP from my Vizio Soundbar! My brother owns the Klipsch RF7- III speakers and they too sound fabulous, no subwoofer required . He is 62 years old and yes, we are both new to this audio game! Thank you for your patience.
 
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TankTop5

Audioholic Field Marshall
Honestly for your first setup beyond a sound bar are doing amazing and better than most. When you come to a forum dedicated to audio obviously most of us have better setups than 99% of the population but you are already in the top 10%. I’m sure it sounds great and if you’re enjoying it no reason to buy more equipment. You may want to start a new thread (if you haven’t already) introducing yourself and posting a few photos of your setup and room. Adjustments to how speakers are positioned can often make more improvements than spending money. Welcome to the club and remember at the end of the day it’s all about your personal enjoyment.
 
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