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(2010) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

Loudspeakers reviewed on the SoundStage! Network in 2010 in the context of a stereo system. All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted and are accurate at the time of the review.

The entries are shown alphabetically by company name.

Anthony Gallo Acoustics Nucleus Reference 3.5 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000
  • Reviewers Choice

201007_gallo_300wPrice: $6000 per pair

Website: www.roundsound.com

Wes said: Four years ago, when the Nucleus Reference 3.1 came out, I told anyone who would listen that it was a bargain at twice the price. I was wrong. The 3.5 is twice the price, but as good a speaker as most people will ever need.

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The gist: A really well-rounded speaker.

Curvi-Hifi Model 1 Version 2 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

201008_curvi_frontPrice: $8000 per pair

Website: www.curvi-hifi.com

Kevin said: I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with the Curvi-Hifi Model 1 Version 2. It is a musically engaging loudspeaker whose designer has taken a road less traveled, creating deep bass with only a single driver in a fairly compact and uniquely styled enclosure.

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The gist: A real curvy hi-fi speaker.

Dynaudio Focus 360 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000
  • Reviewers Choice

201006_dynaudio_300wPrice: $7000 per pair

Website: www.dynaudio.com

Jeff said: The Dynaudio Focus 360 offers a lot of performance for $7000/pair. In fact, in terms of value, it’s the most impressive speaker I’ve yet heard from the specialty Danish manufacturer -- and one of the most impressive speakers I’ve reviewed in some time.

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The gist: Essentially a $13k Dynaudio for $7k.

Jaton Real A&V-803 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

jaton_av803Price: $6000 per pair

Website: www.jatonhp.com

Garrett said: . . . the Jatons, fed sufficient power by the amp(s), nonetheless had a sweet coherence that never failed to produce music, no matter the genre. Add to these fine sonic qualities their eminently affordable price, and it seems a no-brainer that I should strongly recommend the AV-803s.

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The gist: Substantial ribbon-based floorstander for a good price.

Paradigm Reference Signature S6 v.3 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000
  • Reviewers Choice

201009_s6_blk_2Price: $5798 per pair in standard cherry finish

Website: www.paradigm.com

Roger said: In short, the Reference Signature S6 v.3 is a remarkable achievement: a technologically advanced product that is beautifully constructed and sounds absolutely amazing. The fact that a pair of them can be had for only $5798 makes it a relative bargain in the world of high-end audio.

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The gist: Close to SOTA without the crazy price.

PMC Fact.8 Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

201011_pmc_fact1Price: $9999 per pair

Website: www.pmc-speakers.com

Kevin said: The Fact.8 is well engineered, and all the technologies PMC has used in it have resulted in an utterly pure sound that is capable of truly grabbing the listener. It drew me in with smooth and extended highs, a transparent and natural-sounding midrange, and deep, expressive bass.

Read the SoundStage! Hi-Fi review.

The gist: Expensive but exquisite small floorstander.

Van Zyl Audio Frontline Loudspeakers

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Stereo Loudspeakers $5,000-$10,000

201004_vanzyl_frontlinePrice: $7000 per pair

Website: www.vanzylaudio.com

Vade said: The Van Zyl Audio Frontline excelled at most of the things I value in a speaker -- detail, dynamics, soundstaging, tonal accuracy, texture -- while delivering them in a package that looks good and won’t leave your wallet whimpering too loudly.

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The gist: Unique speaker for a listener seeking extreme coherence.

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