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Man, these things look like space heaters- even more so than my beloved QUAD loudspeakers (which I’ve owned since 1974, with sympathetic restoration from Kent McCollum).

I do have a pair of Avantgarde Duos that I bought new back in 2006 or so.

Coupled with the right upstream components the AGs can sound wonderful.

This new model--  given the now high cost of AG in the States- is the company’s effort at a lower priced line?

they are not cheap here in the eu I can only imagine the price point in the states ..

I paid about $8k inc tax here in sweden .

( and yes the look is something you get used to , but the sound and image is superb.)

hope nobody spat out this excellent Irish .

https://photos.app.goo.gl/npv28D2PyVn3zp8n7

I spent a lot of time in Stockholm back in the mid-90's for work- really enjoyed the culture, the food, the people. The old town was wonderful and there was also a "hot dog" stand not far from the opera house that had great dogs. Been quite a while, but I still stay in touch with my colleague there. Enjoy the speakers. 

I use 15 inch subs, dsp'd with my Duos. Makes a big difference. 

I have one 18" sealed sub with DSP and one ported 12" also DSP controlled .

me to have spent much time in Stockholm , lived there between 2002-2007 and I loved it . got a new job and ended up in Gothenburg found a girl (wife since 10 years) and i´m still here .