Wilson Benesch Square 5 and Square 3 speakers

Thanks Dave ...and I have read your review. It would seem based on the '' lack '' of response about Wilson Benesch Speakers that they are either not a player in the US market ( which at a time this was the company's intended direction ) or there are other choices to be made in that price range. I am not a big fan of B&W or Wilson Audio just to name few popular brand names here in the US - great speakers, great campanies just not to my liking and after that not all that much are carried by US dealers. You can forget about trades of your current speaker .....I guess I will keep looking

Garebear,

I didn't respond to your original inquiry because I have not heard the square line from Wilson Benesch HOWEVER, I have owned quite a number of speakers:Wilson Benesch Arcs, AZ Adagios, SF Amati Homage, Wilson Audio Duettes (twice), Harbeth compact 7's/SHL5/40.1's and I have now settled in with Wilson Benesch A.C.T floorstanding speakers. I'm off the audio merry go round but I can not provide you with any direct listening comments other than to communicate the fit, finish and build quality are beyond that normally found in our hobby. The sound quality is superb and they are never dissappointing.

Some have commented that bass response could be improved but I have to say I disagree....the bass is there, just not exaggerated or distorted with cabinet resonances. Go listen, expensive but worth it in my opinion. There are so many speaker manufacturers who are really just cabinet makers stuffing off the shelf drivers inside and then sprinkling mojo dust on their "landmark speaker". Wilson Benesch speakers are expensive to make....aluminum skeleton and carbon fiber skin is not off the shelf....nor are their drivers. They benefit from good amplification and reasonable current/power output....nothing crazy, just reasonable. Anyway, no substitute for a listen or a home demo, good luck.

WB is revamping their US distribution. Hopefully we'll be able to audition the Square line at dealers or regional shows in the near future.

Fidelis AV of New Hampshire have taken on WB distribution for the US. I heard both the Three and the Five at the Newport show last weekend but in two very different rooms. Impressive, especially the Five, which was stunning in the MSB room. I hope to do further listening if and when there's a dealer in the SF Bay Area.

Thank you Drubin.....I have not heard either as of this date. There is big difference in price those two speakers. Still like the Curves for the price ......