Audiovector R3 Signature

Audiovector R3 Signature - A loudspeaker in complete balance

The most restrained model in Audiovector's new R3 series is no longer called super, as was the case with the previous SR3 models. It is called Signature and it tells that Audiovector has chosen to set their entry level even higher than before. The new R3 undoubtedly has a heavy legacy to lift after the SR3 Signature, because it was one of their absolute best-selling loudspeakers of all time.

Let's make it clear right away: the Audiovector R3 Signature is by no means new wine in old bottles. Significant changes and optimizations have been made in many areas, and you can hear it. The sound from the R3 Signature is at least a whole level above its predecessor, and this can be clearly heard in that the bass/midrange is more crisp and precise than before. The new 6.5" carbon drivers also have a very special "plasticity" signature about them, which is highly addictive to listen to, and shows their clear kinship with the big R8 top model.

Highlights

• The Low Compression Concept ensures that the units can move freely under the most demanding conditions. This means that the R3 Signature can play all kinds of music with incredible fidelity.
• The Soundstage Enhancement concept provides a nice soundstage no matter where you are in the room.
• No Energy Storage improves realism and soundstage by making the units unaffected by the cabinet's weight.
• Slim and elegant design

A new and improved speaker

There is no doubt that Audiovector has spent a lot of money and hours developing the new carbon fiber units, and the result is nothing short of exceptional. The units are incredibly fast and delicious in their sonic appearance, and at the same time they go down unusually deep in frequency, considering their modest size. It delivers the deep bass in a superior style without any boom and unwanted resonances. After this, the Titanium coils and the R Evotech tweeter only help to raise the new R3 Signature model considerably above its predecessor.

The optimized crossover combined with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms also makes it easy for most amplifiers to drive this fantastic speaker. But the R3 Signature deserves better than a mediocre amplifier, and here the Primare I15, I25 and I35 have proven to be an obvious choice for the speaker. Here there is a superb system match, but the speakers' playing style means that they can be matched with the vast majority of amplifiers.

If you later feel like going the step further to Audiovector's Avantgarde or Avantgarde Arreté, you can easily do so with Audiovector's unique upgrade system. Therefore, you can safely start with the Audiovector R3 Signature, because you are future-proof if you ever want the ultimate speaker.

At Lydspecialisten, we have no doubts about the R3 Signature - it is an excellent speaker that is able to carry on the legacy of its popular predecessor.