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Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...?

I am looking to upgrade my speakers. My amp is an NAD M10 with Dirac Live room correction, so bass response is adjustable to an extent.

For domestic tranquility they must be relatively compact with a wood finish. Floorstanders, not standmount. Budget of up to $15k-ish, but less is better.

My list consists of the following:

  • Qln Prestige 3
  • Joseph Audio Perspective 2
  • Audiovector R3 Arrete
  • Marten Oscar Duo
  • Canton Reference 7K

Any and all impressions of these speakers, particularly any comparisons between them, are very much welcome. Thank you!

mrdseitzer
headphonedreams
527 posts
 

I have the small Canton Ref 1k and is very happy. Voices sounds really good and the bass that exists is clear with great timbre. If the big brother sounds similar it is a great choice. I've also been impressed when I've heard Marten and Qln at shows. The others I have not heard. I would try to go and listen to them. 

havocman
350 posts
 

I like the audio vector but you should also listen to the monitor audio platinum Gen 2 and gen 3 when they come out in December, I believe that the platinum Gen 2 are a little bit better than the audio vector I like them both but I think the platinum are little bit more open than three-dimensional and that MPD Tweeter is better as well.

ecpninja
88 posts
 

Before spending that budget you  really should give Jim Salk at Salk Sound a look. I have his Ss M6 speakers and they punch way above their price range he has a range of floor mounts.

ronboco
838 posts
 

If you can find some Rockport Atria ii speakers used it would be well worth an audition. Good luck!

elliottbnewcombjr
5,346 posts
 

I have not seen or heard any of them.

Looking at all of them, glancing their specs, no more than that, I would pick the Canton Reference 7K

White, Black, Wood

 

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