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BEST LOUDSPEAKERS
Entry-Level That Aims High
$4,298/pr
Focal Vestia N4
The Focal Vestia N4 is a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker
that has dual 8.25= woofers to impart impressive low end..
But not in an overly boomy, bloated way. The bass is very
much refined and accurate. Coupled with a precise yet
fatigue-free high frequency presentation and a highly
textured midrange, these speakers will wow you. Especially
when you consider their price.
Forever Speaker Runner-Up
Sonus Faber Amati
$36,000/pr
Sonus Faber Amati
Some might say loudspeakers in this
category are overly focused on micro
details, but the Amaitis are different. They
sound alive, powerful, and emotive with
natural, textured highs and mids along with
bass that is profoundly impactful. If you
love high-end detail but also want warmth
and texture, then Amati will likely be your
end-game loudspeaker.
Forever Speaker
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Signature
$50,000/pr
If the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4s are in the upper echelon
of loudspeaker design, then 801 D4 Signatures are in the
stratosphere. With various upgrades, including a new
aluminum top plate to make the cabinet damper and
more flawless sounding, plus, two new finishes—the
opulent California Burl Wood and the refined Midnight
Blue Metallic, the 801 Signatures are loudspeakers of a
lifetime. If you are lucky enough to call these your own,
we’ll just say