One of the newest players in the high end game, Magico speakers are built internally in ways that make an Audi S8 look flimsy. For imaging, these small speakers must be considered some of the very best speakers available. So many other speakers do one or the other but rarely does a company get both elements so right. These Italian speakers are one of many in the Sonus Faber line that bring absolutely stunning craftsmanship to the table while never forgetting audiophile performance. 14 Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento $15,000/pair With a high lust factor, these slender speakers whisper sweet nothings into your ears in ways that make you not just want them –but also need them. Real speakers do best when playing real music and over the years Dynaudio has proven that point. 15 Dynaudio Evidence Temptation $44,000/pair
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With full range performance, excellent cabinetry and top of the line drivers, these speakers bring 90 plus percent of the high-end audiophile experience to the table for a fraction of the price. Harman gets a lot of ink for their Revel Ultima Salon line of speakers however their “butter zone” in their product lineup is in the Performa F52 speakers. In the zone, with the right music and enough power, the Magnepan 3.7s make for a compelling musical experience, one that continually captivates audiophiles in ways few other speakers have. The Magnepan 3.7 is the latest version of one of the longest running speakers in audiophile history. And when it comes to “Lust Factor” this is why we created the category. Their omni-directional performance makes for an audio experience that is unlike anything else you will hear in the ultra high-end class of speakers.
Talk about a dramatic loudspeaker: the German-made MBL 101s are just that, dramatic and a bit over the top. The BP7000 and the rest of the Super Tower lineup are truly some of the best values in all of high-end audio. While their lower price and somewhat drab look don’t scream audiophile – their sound absolutely does – especially in the bass where BP7000s rock in ways many higher price speakers on this list can’t compete with. Sandy Gross’ best speaker design/product at Definitive Technology is without question the BP7000 Super Towers.
19 Definitive Technology BP7000 $5,700/pair THIEL CS 3.7 speakers can be hard to drive without a powerful amp but in their sonic window – they sound pretty sweet. The THIEL CS 3.7 is arguably the best loudspeaker the late Jim Thiel ever designed, which is no doubt how they’ve managed to capture the number 20 spot on our list as well as the hearts of many audiophiles the world over. In many ways their overall performance reminds us of a Mercedes in that they don’t blow you away with performance alone but the whole package. The Avalon Acoustics ISIS does everything well. Without its Internet direct business model – we don’t think they would have made the list, but the increased value of a lower price point helped these speakers quite a bit. Talk about a speaker company that reinvented itself. These limited edition speakers from “the other speaker company from Utah” provide a big-tower sound with impressive bass, highly respectable audiophile sound and amazing wood finishes, all at a good price. Top studios use these speakers as do people like Stevie Wonder and Hans Zimmer.
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This powered, pro audio speaker has more dynamics than any speaker on the list and will make people rethink what a speaker can do. The Meyer Sound X10 is one of the best audiophile loudspeakers that no audiophile has ever heard. Their warm sound and longevity have made them one of the most sought-after speakers ever. Top speaker engineers are known to own Quad ESL 63s as part of their personal reference systems. These British electrostatic speakers basically defined the category for many audiophiles.
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