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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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Professional Reviews 92/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
92/100
Value for Money
87/100
Clarity, imaging precision, and a lively AMT treble define this compact floorstander, which reviewers at What Hi-Fi? and StereoNET United Kingdom praise for its punchy bass, seamless integration, and beautifully resolved detail. It delivers a refined, room-friendly high-end presentation that feels articulate, balanced, and impressively composed.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptional resolution, rhythmic drive, and clean leading-edge definition.
Strong bass weight with impressive control and punch.
Wide, layered soundstage with precise stereo imaging and good depth.
Excellent build quality and finish, with a premium cabinet design.
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Cons
It demands top-class partnering electronics to show its best.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers praise a highly cohesive, revealing presentation with strong clarity and resolution throughout the range. The speaker is described as fast, explicit, and well integrated, with bass that stays controlled, a midrange that keeps vocals vivid and intelligible, and imaging that remains organised and convincing.
Bass
92/100
Reviewers consistently describe the low end as weighty but disciplined. StereoNET notes 'plenty of low-end weight' that is 'musical' and 'without being overbearing,' while What Hi-Fi highlights 'plenty of power at low frequencies' without losing 'precision and tautness.'
Mid
93/100
The midrange is repeatedly presented as clean, coherent, and emotionally communicative. What Hi-Fi says vocals come through with 'nuance and passion,' and StereoNET hears 'highly lifelike' instrumental separation with no blurring or overhang, suggesting a very transparent crossover region and strong vocal realism.
Treble
94/100
The AMT tweeter draws clear praise for openness, agility, and detail. What Hi-Fi says it makes conventional rivals sound 'a little crude and lacking in agility,' while StereoNET describes an airy top end and notes the speaker's ability to keep the presentation clean and detailed without strain.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Imaging and stage organization are major strengths. Reviewers call the stereo image 'terrific,' 'crisp,' 'convincingly layered,' and 'well-defined,' with generous depth and a forward but still believable presentation that keeps instruments clearly placed in space.
Dynamics
93/100
The R 3 Arreté is repeatedly credited with strong drive and scale. What Hi-Fi hears 'strong dynamics and punchy bass' plus excellent dynamic reach, and StereoNET says it had 'no issue' with difficult passages, handling level changes 'exceptionally well' and preserving vitality and momentum.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
Reviewers are impressed by the cabinet and overall finish. What Hi-Fi calls out 'excellent build and finish' with an 'understated luxury' feel, and StereoNET mentions a beautifully curved, heavily braced cabinet with a solid, purposeful look and substantial terminals.
Value for Money
87/100
Value is framed as expensive but credible for the class rather than cheap. StereoNET calls it a serious-sounding compact floorstander that belongs on the 'must hear' list at just under £10,000, and What Hi-Fi treats it as a credible alternative to the very best. The price is clearly premium, but the reviews suggest the performance goes far enough to justify that ask for buyers in this segment.
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