Which brand makes the best quality loudspeakers?

[William Lemmerhirt]

Thank you so much. I’ve been told by a few folks that I should have gotten at least a 140-150 watt receiver. My Onkyo is 100 watts. Would a 140-150 watt receiver create a dramatic improvement in sound and output? I’m unsure if my question is phrased properly.

The main situation that you’d notice a difference in power is at higher playback levels. You may notice distortion, or some type of compression, where turning it up just doesn’t produce any more volume, and the sound might be constrained etc.
As far as “sound quality”, the differences would be mainly due to whichever room correction you use. Audyssey, Dirac, ypao etc, all do their thing a little differently, and ymmv.
Basically imo, you’ll know when it’s time. Using a discerning ear and thinking logically should guide you through any upgrade path.

 

[Isosevodes]

Thank you!

 

[Isosevodes]

I hate to beat a dead horse but………..I will put my Polk R700’s up against ANY pair of speakers that cost under $4K per pair. Mind you I bought my Polk’s on sale for $1550 per pair. They are FEROCIOUS ! I’ve thrown down the gauntlet!

 

[isolar8001]

I hate to beat a dead horse but………..I will put my Polk R700’s up against ANY pair of speakers that cost under $4K per pair. Mind you I bought my Polk’s on sale for $1550 per pair. They are FEROCIOUS ! I’ve thrown down the gauntlet!

Its true that Polk has pulled themselves out of the mass market gutter.

I had a pair of Monitor 70's from 15 years ago that were the worst speakers I have ever owned.
Back in the late 80's I sold the Polk SDA series at one of my sales jobs. Nice stuff.
Good to see they came back with a vengeance.

 

[Bodywonderful]

I hate to beat a dead horse but………..I will put my Polk R700’s up against ANY pair of speakers that cost under $4K per pair. Mind you I bought my Polk’s on sale for $1550 per pair. They are FEROCIOUS ! I’ve thrown down the gauntlet!

I'll take that action. Audiovector QR3, of which I paid $1300 CAD for the pair (taxes in), brand new.

In all seriousness, I understand your meaning, love what you have! But those 10k speakers always look so nice....

 

[Isosevodes]

I'll take that action. Audiovector QR3, of which I paid $1300 CAD for the pair (taxes in), brand new.

In all seriousness, I understand your meaning, love what you have! But those 10k speakers always look so nice....

Those Audiovector QR3 speakers are great if you are a tweeter and midrange aficionado.

 

[Bodywonderful]

For sure, i have them paired with a great sub so this isn't an issue for me. The price really drew me to them.
Honestly though, this hobby is so subjective it's just funny to think one thing might be better, to a different person, in a different home. I'm a little unique in that i can enjoy most everything to a degree.

 

[isolar8001]

I'll take that action. Audiovector QR3, of which I paid $1300 CAD for the pair (taxes in), brand new.

In all seriousness, I understand your meaning, love what you have! But those 10k speakers always look so nice....

Never seen these before....Looks like a newer version of MB Quarts, my favorite all time speakers.

What do they ask for the bookshelf version, I wonder ?

Interesting speaker company from Denmark

Audiovector QR 3 SE (3K Pair) Company web Like this! Wish someone could test/review some of there stuff? Alu Ribbon Sensitivity is given as 90 dB/W/m. Nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Frequency response of 28 Hz – 45 kHz

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Bodywonderful]

Never seen these before....Looks like a newer version of MB Quarts, my favorite all time speakers.

What do they ask for the bookshelf version, I wonder ?

Interesting speaker company from Denmark

Audiovector QR 3 SE (3K Pair) Company web Like this! Wish someone could test/review some of there stuff? Alu Ribbon Sensitivity is given as 90 dB/W/m. Nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Frequency response of 28 Hz – 45 kHz

www.audiosciencereview.com

They are great looking speakers, and perform very musically to my ear. The components are good quality and construction is top notch. As long as you know these need a subwoofer to get the most out of them if these are your mains, like most bookshelf speakers. You can find the odd QR1 used for a good price, non SE, which I wouldn't hesitate to get over the new SE. Audition if possible, always.