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BØrresen Z1 (cryo) vs. Radiho C1 (.2)

I am looking at these two stand-mount models for my first ever speaker setup. I know both models have great reviews and consumer feedbacks, but I’ve not read anything directly comparing the two. The raidho was more expensive but now has dropped in price more than the BØrresen which is more recent, making it even harder to gauge. 

Room size is limited. 11*13 ish.
For amps, I’m looking at Vitus and Boulder’s intro level integrated.

Source is playback mps-5 which I believe will never be the bottle neck.

thx all.

chesterzhong
gdnrbob
4,442 posts
 

Basing your opinion on reviews is not a way to buy speakers. IMHO.

I know that visiting a dealer these days is more difficult, but if you are serious about buying, it would be in your best interests to try to make an appointment with a dealer and listen for yourself. Speakers are a very personal decision. Something that relying upon others, should be avoided.

Again, IMHO.

Bob

zlone
628 posts
 

+1 @gdnrbob Given the size of the investment you are making for a first system, it would be money well spent to go someplace where you can audition both. Honestly, you might not like either one once you hear them. Speakers are that way. 
 

missioncoonery
1,214 posts
 

I agree with the above comments  having said that I would think it rather hard to go listen....the Z series is discontinued replaced by the C series if not mistaken. The C 1.2 is also an older design...Both designed by the same guy I would just guess they sound more a like than different 

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