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Audiovector R 3
THE PERFECTLY BALANCED AUDIOPHILE SPEAKER
The R 3 Series is a compact speaker line based on a mixture of evolution and new inventions. All that we believe a pair of floor standing speakers should ever deliver, the R 3 does to perfection. In the ‘partner acceptance factor’ chart, the R 3 series ranks high!
Patented Audiovector designed in-house drivers made in Denmark. Hand-crafted Audiovector Air Motion Transformer tweeters made with extreme precision and state of the art cabinet quality. This makes these models incredibly strong performers, as numerous reviews around the globe testify.
Audiovector Freedom is a new and revolutionary grounding technology, which addresses the movement induced distortion of and between the drive units in a loudspeaker. The currents running between the chassis are being processed and dealt with through a new separate crossover, which routes the signal to the ground terminal of your wall socket or your grounded mains distribution unit. Contrary to conventional knowledge, these currencies cause coloration and distortion between the drive units. By balancing and filtering these through a dedicated separate filter and by offering the possibility of connecting the speakers to earth/ground, we achieve a clean, very accurate, significantly more realistic sound with a low noise floor. Arreté models only.
Colours and Veneers
At Audiovector we use only carefully selected real wood veneers. We offer a wide variety of custom paint finishes which are painted in Denmark. Availability on request
Standard matte finishes: Black Piano, Black Ash, Italian Walnut, White Silk.
BLACK CLOTH GRILLE INCLUDED
CUSTOM PIANO COLOURS ON REQUEST
- White Silk
- Italian Walnut
- Black Piano
- Black Ash
Handmade in Denmark since 1979
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The Audiovector R 3 delivers strikingly refined top end and midrange coherence thanks to its AMT tweeter, yielding exceptional clarity and a wide, layered soundstage. Reviewers praise its taut, musical bass and lively dynamics, and note careful cabinet bracing and crossover work that keep textures clean and instruments precisely placed (What Hi‑Fi?, StereoNET).
Pros
- AMT tweeter gives exceptionally airy, detailed treble with controlled dispersion and low noise floor.
- Wide, well-layered soundstage and precise imaging that place instruments with strong height and depth.
- Taut, musical low end with punch and control—bass weight without boom, well integrated with the midband.
- Clear, coherent midrange and instrument separation supported by strong cabinet bracing and refined crossover work.
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Cons
- Performs best with high-quality amplification and sources—can demand top-class partnering kit to fully shine.
- Optional extras (Freedom Grounding cable, finishes) and flagship-level positioning push the total cost higher than the base price.
Sound Quality
94/100
Bass
94/100
Reviewers consistently cite plenty of low-end weight, musical presentation and punch without boom (What Hi‑Fi: 'plenty of low-end weight', StereoNET: 'musical way'). Cabinet bracing and driver integration reported to keep bass controlled and taut.
Mid
94/100
Midrange praised for clarity, vocal presence and seamless driver integration (What Hi‑Fi: 'astonishingly detailed', 'explicit midrange‑resolving subtleties'; Audiophilepure: 'pure and coherent'). Vocals and instruments noted as lifelike and well focused.
Treble
95/100
AMT tweeter repeatedly singled out for exceptional agility, detail and air (What Hi‑Fi: 'AMT tweeter is a real point of differentiation', StereoNET: 'hand‑made AMT...vertical and horizontal dispersion'). Sibilance filter and waveguide add refinement and projection.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Imaging and layering receive high marks: 'terrific' stereo imaging, strong depth and height (What Hi‑Fi; StereoNET). Presentation is forward yet well‑organised with convincing instrument placement.
Dynamics
93/100
Speakers show strong micro/macro dynamics and punch (What Hi‑Fi: 'no shortage of punch', StereoNET: 'handled dynamics exceptionally well'), with good headroom and responsiveness on both pop and orchestral tracks.
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Build Quality
93/100
High‑quality finish, curved heavily‑braced MDF cabinet and careful engineering (StereoNET: 'heavily braced', 'fit and finish as good as the price demands'). Carbon fibre terminal panel and NCS treatments noted.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied.
Value for Money
84/100
Expensive but reviewers position the R3 Arreté as a persuasive, must‑hear compact floorstander in the sub‑£10k class (StereoNET: 'must hear list'; What Hi‑Fi: 'stand toe‑to‑toe with the very best'). Price justified by performance and build, though not described as bargain.
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