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Wonderful small speakers, my brothers upgrading again, bought new from Midland Audio Exchange after a wonderful demonstration of these and others , have freedom leads if interested.
New, the Audiovector R1 Arreté sat firmly in high-end territory, with contemporary pricing around £5,000–£6,000 a pair depending on finish and market. At £2,950, this is an ambitious used asking price: it sits well above the six-listing median of £1,297 and comfortably exceeds the 75th percentile of £2,104. It needs to be an exceptional, complete example—ideally with original packaging, stands, and strong provenance—to justify paying that much.
The speakers themselves are genuinely desirable: a compact, fast and highly resolving two-way monitor with excellent timing, open dynamics and unusually capable treble from its AMT-derived tweeter. The rear-ported cabinet and Audiovector’s low-compression, phase-conscious design make them particularly engaging in a transparent system. At this price, though, accessories and condition matter materially; without original stands or a compelling warranty, negotiation toward the low-to-mid £2,000s would be sensible.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1979 by Ole Klifoth, a seasoned hi-fi distributor and audio enthusiast dissatisfied with existing speakers, Audiovector embodies Danish craftsmanship and innovation. Klifoth's vision—to craft natural-sounding loudspeakers for discerning music lovers—launched with the unconventional Trapeze series, featuring asymmetrical cabinets that minimized standing waves through non-parallel surfaces. Now led by his son Mads Klifoth as CEO, this family-owned enterprise upholds a legacy of bold design choices, blending tradition with cutting-edge developments over four decades.
Audiovector specializes exclusively in high-end loudspeakers, producing both passive and active models across series like R, SR, and QR. Renowned for modular upgradeability, allowing owners to evolve systems without replacement, their speakers incorporate proprietary technologies such as rear-firing bass-midrange drivers for superior soundstaging and the Freedom Grounding System for chassis earthing. Every unit is hand-assembled in-house using premium materials, prioritizing linear dynamics, phase accuracy, and low compression for lifelike reproduction.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Audiovector commands respect among audiophiles for its exceptional build quality, innovative engineering, and worldwide acclaim. Models like the flagship R11 Arreté represent Denmark's priciest offerings, appealing to buyers seeking precision, musicality, and longevity in a niche boutique brand that defies conventions.
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