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Art Nouveau 8 Loudspeakers We have for sale a pair of Art Nouveau 8 Loudspeakers These speakers are pre-owned, one owner from new. They are finished in a off-white ivory pearlescent finish They are supplied in their original boxes, serial number is 21150, Ive spoken to ART Loudspeakers and they have confirmed these were supplied in 2011. Price when new was 8000 They have been tested and are in perfect working order, they are a 3 way design (Scanspeak drive units) and have a big natural sounding presentation, very easy to listen to. Overall their condition is excellent, the o... read more

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Compared with a similar pair of speakers at around £2,697, this £4,000 ask is ambitious and sits above the £3,348 75th percentile, so it’s not a bargain-priced entry point. If the cosmetic and driver condition are genuinely excellent, the seller is clearly asking top-of-market money rather than a quick-sale figure.

That only works if this is a particularly clean, well-kept example of a respected design, because the upside here is mainly in getting a mature, serious floorstander with the scale, body and authority that make these older high-end speakers compelling. At this price, I’d want proof of careful ownership, original parts, and no hidden work needed; otherwise a buyer could do better by waiting for a closer-to-median listing.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Art Loudspeakers

ART Loudspeakers, founded in 1998 in Troon, Scotland, embodies a proud heritage of British audio craftsmanship. Emerging from the same innovative stable as the iconic Systemdek turntables, the brand has honed its expertise in precision engineering and musical fidelity for over two decades. Handcrafted in Scotland, ART continues this legacy, blending artistry with cutting-edge technology to create components that honor the nation's storied tradition in high-end sound reproduction.

The company focuses primarily on loudspeakers, renowned for their vintage-inspired aesthetics and advanced bass reflex designs, such as the early ART One and ART Two models, alongside Deco-style offerings. Complementing these are meticulously paired Systemdek turntables, forming a cohesive ecosystem for analog enthusiasts. While not venturing into amplifiers, DACs, headphones, or cables, ART's speakers stand out for their fusion of form and function, often showcased with select German drivers and Japanese transformers.

Positioned as a niche boutique player in the high-end market, ART Loudspeakers commands respect among discerning audiophiles for their exceptional build quality and emotive performance. Though relatively obscure outside specialist circles, models like the Stiletto 6 and Emotion Monitors earn praise for revealing musical nuances with elegance, appealing to buyers seeking handcrafted excellence over mass-market volume.

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