Nuance Speakers

[sessionstu]

I just stumbled across this thread and had to respond. I bought a pair of Nuance speakers from a SoundsAround in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in the mid-90s. I still have them. They sound fine. The plate amplifier in the subwoofer needs replacing, but everything else works. I do remember the sales guy playing Sting with Q-sound and Michael Jackson History. Both very well produced and mastered. I suppose if I was selling a pair of speakers I would use the best recordings possible to get the sale. I don't remember the sales guy being overly agressive.

From my experience, what makes a great pair of speakers is a great room. Four years ago I finally bought a house with high ceilings and a nice big front room. Perfect for my Martin Logan Theos speakers. What a difference. I don't care what speakers you have. If you don't put them in a room with good acoutic properties, they won't produce the sound you expect. I'm sure some will disagree. And that's fine. Just my two cents.

 

[Mr Mark]

I bought a pair of Nuance 440 speakers about 20 years ago. I like them so much that I bought a second pair (used on Kijiji) last summer. I spent around $200 for them. I have no idea if they made poor speakers also, but to me they sound great and they are very well built. I'm definitely a fan. I have them connected to a Pioneer SX 1080. As soon as the power meters start to move it seems like the speakers come alive.

 

[Hapo]

...I still love my Spatial Nuance 3's...I run two pairs wire in series which is why I obsess over 2ohm stability...

 

[Mr Tae]

Nuance speakers have always been an interesting topic of discussion. While they may not be considered high-end by today’s standards, their design and marketing certainly left an impression during their time. One thing I’ve found with speakers like these is that the listening environment and proper setup can make a big difference in their performance. Placement, amplification, and even room acoustics can transform the sound quality.

That said, the name “Nuance” reminds me of their other innovations, like the Nuance PowerMic 4, which is an entirely different product category but showcases how the brand focuses on usability and specialized solutions. It’s a fantastic tool for voice recognition workflows, proving that even companies associated with audio have diverse areas of expertise.

For those still using or curious about Nuance speakers, has anyone tried pairing them with modern gear? I’d be curious to see how they hold up in a contemporary setup.

 

[Degs]

Degs/ I am a audio head. I have had a lot of different brands of speakers. And to cut though the chase here . The guy that use to work for George Baker. Must be tone Def. I bought a set of Nuance Advantage 1M Bookshelf speakers 3 months ago. They have a lot of weight for a bookshelf speaker. And i am very impress .On how god they sound. They are very musical . Also i am impress with the low end they have . For a bookshelf speaker. I took the driver out, Because i was curious from some of the reviews. I seen on different sites about the Nuance speakers . That they put cement in the speaker boxes to make them feel heavier. Well i did not find any cement in the speaker box. They have a 6 1/2 inch driver. The magnets on them are the same diameter as the speaker . And over 2 inches thick. There is also braces in the speaker cabinets. And decent insulation also. So that tells me they are well made speakers. And not crap like a lot of people claim in there reviews on them. They probaly over 10 pounds. And from my years of installing car audio . If a speaker has a big magnet on them. They are a quality speaker. Not crap. Like some people are stating in there reviews on the Nuances Speakers.

 

[tineared]

What an odd little thread
The opinions don't seem to be very nuanced...

 

[Purité Audio]

Also asinine opinions, may as well spell it correctly as you appear to be so keen on using the word.
Keith

 

[Gringoaudio1]

Why are so many (not all) Nuance supporters semi-literate? Interesting correlation.

 

[Mnyb]

There’s a lot of posters with one or two posts ? Sock puppets ? Are they the same person ?

 

[Gringoaudio1]

There’s a lot of posters with one or two posts ? Sock puppets ? Are they the same person ?

And similar bad spelling and grammar.