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I am going to do a @Pearljam5000 and ask which are amongst the best measuring passive loudspeaker designs currently available?
KEF
Revel
March Audio
Magico but way too pricey
PMC ( just joking)
What have I missed?
 
Not these though,

Q Acoustics 5020 Speaker Review

Q Acoustics In-Room Gold LCR Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
or these

ELAC Debut Reference DBR62 Bookshelf Speaker Review

ELAC Debut Reference DBR62
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
mmmm

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Speaker Review

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
perhaps,

ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Speaker Review

ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com

ELAC UBR62 Speaker Review

ELAC UBR62 Speaker Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
A also liked the Elac 62
www.audiosciencereview.com

Elac Debut Reference DBR-62 Speaker Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Elac Debut Reference DBR-62 bookshelf speaker. It was kindly purchased new and drop shipped to me for testing. The DBR-62 costs US $600 a pair from multiple sources/dealers. The DBR-62 comes in black and walnut finish or the distressed Oak and...
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Elac don’t appear to be very consistent, I really would like a manufacturer where every model is tip top.

Keith
 
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Purité Audio said:
I am going to do a @Pearljam5000 and ask which are amongst the best measuring passive loudspeaker designs currently available?
KEF
Revel
March Audio
Magico but way too pricey
PMC ( just joking)
What have I missed?
Click to expand...
Purité Audio said:
Not these though,

Q Acoustics 5020 Speaker Review

Q Acoustics In-Room Gold LCR Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
or these

ELAC Debut Reference DBR62 Bookshelf Speaker Review

ELAC Debut Reference DBR62
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
mmmm

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Speaker Review

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
perhaps,

ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Speaker Review

ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com

ELAC UBR62 Speaker Review

ELAC UBR62 Speaker Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
A also liked the Elac 62
www.audiosciencereview.com

Elac Debut Reference DBR-62 Speaker Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Elac Debut Reference DBR-62 bookshelf speaker. It was kindly purchased new and drop shipped to me for testing. The DBR-62 costs US $600 a pair from multiple sources/dealers. The DBR-62 comes in black and walnut finish or the distressed Oak and...
www.audiosciencereview.com www.audiosciencereview.com
Elac don’t appear to be very consistent, I really would like a manufacturer where every model is tip top.

Keith
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I doubt there is one brand which has stellar performance in all models. Stellar performane to start with: +/- 2 dB on reference axis between 50 Hz to 16000 Hz.
 
One of the best I have listened,Rockport Avior (about 35k$ a pair,about 42k euro street price in Europe).
In a medium size room about 40m² I felt nothing missing and the low end was impressive (could be the room).
But the best thing about was the completely fatigue-free upper end.

Can't find measurements but traditionally Rockports are neutral.
 
I Bet Vivid Audio speakers measure well because they sound neutral
 
Purité Audio said:
Not these though,

Q Acoustics 5020 Speaker Review

Q Acoustics In-Room Gold LCR Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
or these

ELAC Debut Reference DBR62 Bookshelf Speaker Review

ELAC Debut Reference DBR62
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
mmmm

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Speaker Review

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
perhaps,

ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Speaker Review

ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com

ELAC UBR62 Speaker Review

ELAC UBR62 Speaker Review
www.erinsaudiocorner.com
A also liked the Elac 62
www.audiosciencereview.com

Elac Debut Reference DBR-62 Speaker Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Elac Debut Reference DBR-62 bookshelf speaker. It was kindly purchased new and drop shipped to me for testing. The DBR-62 costs US $600 a pair from multiple sources/dealers. The DBR-62 comes in black and walnut finish or the distressed Oak and...
www.audiosciencereview.com www.audiosciencereview.com
Elac don’t appear to be very consistent, I really would like a manufacturer where every model is tip top.

Keith
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And this one seems good:

audiosciencereview.com

Elac FS 247.4, a big slap in the face!

Hi amigos, After listening, I had the opportunity to purchase a pair of Elac FS 247.4. I might as well tell you that at €1000 per pair (new), I got a golden deal) And what a big slap in the face! These speakers are exceptional from the first listen. For instance : nn the complex title Grare...
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Speaking of consistent, I don't know if Monitor Audio is, but this model seems good::)

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Monitor Audio Silver 500 7g

Nice measurements today from Soundstage hifi…someone get Amir the 100 7g https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2685:nrc-measurements-monitor-audio-silver-500-7g-loudspeakers&catid=77:loudspeaker-measurements&Itemid=153
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Naah … i auditioned both S7t and R5t … and I’ll definitely choose the KH310 over them.

Their central image is way too “in my face”.

Just my personal opinion.
 
Pearljam5000 said:
I Bet Vivid Audio speakers measure well because they sound neutral
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I actually have had Vivid here, when they introduced the Kaya they do measure pretty well,

Vivid Kaya 45 loudspeaker Measurements

Sidebar 3: Measurements
www.stereophile.com www.stereophile.com
They just sounded a bit coloured in my room as though the singer had fallen down. well.
Perlisten look pretty good but £20k a pair over here, what does £20k give me over and above a good active apart from the opportunity to sell and and cable ‘upgrades’?
Keith
 
DTTOM37 said:
Kroma Atelier?
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In the absence of proper measurements, it's anyone's best guess.
Could be amazing, could be pure garbage.

It doesn't seem like Kroma is interested in telling customers which category their speakers fall into.
Looks like they'd much rather let their price tag do the talking.
 
Ascend Sierra 1 Mk2 and Sierra LX. The manufacturer owns a Klippel. Let's not miss that if a passive speaker has good dispersion its preference score can be increased with a little EQ. Actives already have that EQ built in.
 
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