Sass And Attitude

FOR Energetic and dynamic performance; clean table. AGAINST Lack some subtiety; light on deep bass.

With the Audiovector QR3s, you get what you pay for. No more, no less. The Danish hi-fi manufacturer has made a name for itself through its trademark upgradeable speakers – speakers you could buy one year and upgrade the next, with better drivers, an improved crossover or even a superior cabinet.

It’s quite the departure then, for the company to introduce a speaker that’s an ‘as is’ design. There’s no upgrade path – just the choice of the QR3 floorstander we’re testing here, or its QR1 bookshelf sibling.

The Audiovector QR3s are considerably cheaper than most of the brand's previous floor standing models, suggesting a focus on attracting a new market. But without their big USP to entice buyers in, can these smart floorstanders make the same impact?

Solid base/struggling bass

There’s no doubt the QR3s have had the same attention to detail in their build as the rest of Audiovector’s ranges. Available in a choice of walnut or black or white gloss, ther cabinets are sturdy and well finished, with an integrated plinth that gives them a solid base to work from.