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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. open to offers.
At the price of a new high-end standmount, this is an ambitious used buy rather than an obvious bargain. £2,950 sits well above the supplied market median of £1,285 and clears the 75th-percentile figure of £2,084, so the premium needs to be justified by exceptional condition, provenance, original packaging, stands, or unusually complete accessories.
The appeal is real: the R1 Arreté is a compact, genuinely high-end two-way with a fast carbon mid/bass driver, refined AMT treble, excellent imaging and unusually vivid dynamics. It can sound spacious and involving without demanding a large room, and responds well to careful partnering; the grounding system and specialist driver package are meaningful differentiators. At this money, confirm that the drivers, grilles, terminals and grounding accessories are all present and original, and that the cabinets are truly excellent. Otherwise, patience for a nearer-market example 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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