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Audiovector R 6
A POWERFUL AND SOPHISTICATED LOUDSPEAKER FOR THE DEMANDING MUSIC LOVER
The R 6 are dynamic, delicate, emotionally revealing and natural sounding speakers with great attention to detail. A rock solid and easy driven speaker that brings together impressive performance with luxury and refinement.
The R 6 cabinets are assembled with thick non-resonant vacuum pressured shells and are constructed using high density hardwood (HDF) for the best possible strength and low resonance. The teardrop shape in combination with a laminated, dense, strong and heavy rear baffle further reduces unwanted cabinet resonance and avoids standing waves. When assembled, the cabinets are heavily braced internally and carefully damped with strategically positioned Nano Pore damping plates.
Rather than having to buy standard drive units from even the best, most respected manufacturers, we engineer our drivers in-house and ask the finest Danish supplier to build them for us. This way we ensure that we can co-engineer our own drive units with our own crossovers to form a perfect entity. To further improve realism and depth of field, the new R 6 Arreté now uses a rear firing 3” midrange driver with its own dedicated crossover. The theory behind using a rear firing driver is inspired by our reference R 11 Arreté and R 8 Arreté. The construction also adds a perfectly measured level of midrange. Exclusively on R 6 Arreté.
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.
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 finishes: African Rosewood Piano, Black Piano, Italian Walnut Matte, White Piano.
BLACK CLOTH GRILLE INCLUDED
CUSTOM PIANO COLOURS ON REQUEST
- White Piano
- Italian Walnut
- African Rosewood Piano
- Black Piano
Handmade in Denmark since 1979
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Professional Reviews 93/100
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Sound Quality
94/100
Build Quality
94/100
Value for Money
90/100
Big, deep bass, laser-sharp imaging, and a smooth, musical balance define the Audiovector R 6. What Hi-Fi? praised its cohesive insight and rhythmic drive, while hi-fi+ and StereoNET United Kingdom highlighted its holographic staging, composure, and world-class polish for medium-large rooms.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Deep, taut bass with excellent speed and integration.
Outstanding imaging and spacious soundstage layering.
Smooth, cohesive presentation that stays musical and non-fatiguing.
Excellent build quality and finish.
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Cons
Needs careful placement and quality partnering electronics to perform at its best.
Some reviewers found the voicing more warm and inviting than strictly neutral or highly revealing.
Optional Freedom grounding cable adds extra cost.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 94/100
Reviewers consistently describe the R 6 as smooth, cohesive, and highly musical, with a presentation that prioritizes flow and listenability without sounding dull. The main caveat is that it is often described as more inviting and warm than ruthlessly neutral, and a few comments note slightly reduced body or vibrancy compared with the very best rivals.
Bass
95/100
The bass is repeatedly praised for depth, speed, and control, with several reviewers calling it deep, taut, and commanding. The isobaric design is credited with letting the speaker reach very low while staying agile and well integrated with the rest of the range.
Mid
92/100
The midrange is generally described as smooth, cohesive, and pleasingly present, with vocals and instruments placed cleanly in the mix. A couple of reviews mention that it is more warm and inviting than strictly neutral, and one notes a slight lack of body or tonal vibrancy versus a key rival.
Treble
91/100
The top end is widely praised for refinement, sweetness, and freedom from glare, with the AMT tweeter often singled out for clarity and ease. At the same time, reviewers more often describe the treble as warm and liquid than hyper-detailed, so it is not quite the last word in bite or air.
Soundstage Imaging
96/100
Imaging and soundstage performance are a major strength, with comments about sharp image focus, strong layering, wide-open presentation, and a convincing sense of air and space. One reviewer even calls the presentation remarkably holographic, while another notes it is not quite as holographic as a particular reference speaker, keeping it just shy of absolute top-tier praise.
Dynamics
94/100
Dynamics are portrayed as confident and expansive, with the R 6s playing loud without strain and keeping their composure as levels rise. Reviewers also praise their rhythmic drive, punch, and the way they handle both big-scale force and delicate texture without sounding compressed.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
94/100
Build quality is praised in strong terms, with descriptions such as gorgeously finished, methodically assembled, and exemplary finish quality. Reviewers also point to serious engineering touches like heavy internal bracing, damping, a tilted plinth, and a well-executed rear panel and cabinet design, though the praise is strong rather than universally superlative.
Value for Money
90/100
Several reviews make clear that the R 6 sits in rare company: one calls it a world-class high-end loudspeaker at a fraction of the cost of many rivals, and another says it exceeds what was thought possible at the price. The asking price is undeniably high, but the recurring message is that its performance and finish make it competitive with far more expensive alternatives.
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