Originally Posted by Macspur (Post 793815)

Very interesting, but a bit surprised Harbeth weren't ranked higher...

Originally Posted by greekgod (Post 788470)

Something to keep in mind is that our choices are also influenced by what we have had a chance to hear. There are some here who have heard pretty much every speaker ever made while others may be limited to what their local dealers happen to carry.

I am surprised that Wilson and Magico are so popular. Personally, neither of those brands do it for me. I am also surprised that B&W didn't score much higher. It just goes to show how important it is for us to go to audio shows and judge with our own ears.

Originally Posted by Douglas (Post 788445)

Fellow AA's, and here is the result of the Top 5 speaker choices, presented as top 10.

48 companies were represented, which is a lot more than I expected. It just shows how wide our choice and preference is. 165 votes were counted in total.

2 top 10's are listed, first by count only, and then by weight assuming that your fist choice was your main preference and using higher weightings accordingly

TOP 10 BY Count (Where the count is the same, ranking is determined by position in the top 5)

1. Sonus Faber, 18 Votes

2. Wilson Audio, 11 Votes

3. Magico, 11 Votes

4. Magnepan, 8 Votes

5. Focal, 8 Votes

6. TAD, 7 Votes

7. KEF, 7 Votes

8. Rockport, 7 Votes

9. Vandersteen, 7 Votes

10. B&W, 7 Votes


Top 10 by Weight, and weighted score, e.g. Number 1 choice is given a higher weight

1. Sonus Faber, 4

2. Wilson Audio, 2.45

3. Magico, 2.4

4. TAD, 1.8

5. Magnepan, 1.55

6. MBL, 1.55

7. Focal, 1.35

8. KEF, 1.3

9. PMC, 1.3,

10. Rockport, 1.25


Sonus Faber, Wilson and Magico are our top 3 most popular Speakers on AA, with Sonus Faber way ahead.

KEF is an unexpected surprise in the top 10.

Originally Posted by greekgod (Post 788470)

Something to keep in mind is that our choices are also influenced by what we have had a chance to hear. There are some here who have heard pretty much every speaker ever made while others may be limited to what their local dealers happen to carry.

Originally Posted by bigblue (Post 820347)

That is one of the main reasons I regularly fly down to the High End Show in Munich every year. It is a great opportunity to "educate" my ears and widen the audio horizon by listening to a multitude of brands. By doing so it I find it a bit easier to know what to look/listen for and to feel a bit more confident that one has made the right choice - for now :D

Originally Posted by Bombadil (Post 791848)

Interesting. I really love Sonus Faber. Like Wilson very much, same for Magnepan, Focal, Vandersteen, Dynaudio and others. Have never had a chance to listen to Magico.

I have had the opportunity to audition Wilson, Maggie 3.7, Sonus Faber Olympica 3, and Vandy 5a all vs a Von Schweikert VR-5 SE. In each case, I preferred the Von Schweikert. And VS didn't get a single vote in the poll! I liked all of these speakers, each had wonderful strengths.

Originally Posted by Bombadil (Post 791848)

Interesting. I really love Sonus Faber. Like Wilson very much, same for Magnepan, Focal, Vandersteen, Dynaudio and others. Have never had a chance to listen to Magico.

I have had the opportunity to audition Wilson, Maggie 3.7, Sonus Faber Olympica 3, and Vandy 5a all vs a Von Schweikert VR-5 SE. In each case, I preferred the Von Schweikert. And VS didn't get a single vote in the poll! I liked all of these speakers, each had wonderful strengths.

Originally Posted by kingm88 (Post 821559)

Suprised 'ProAc's' arn't even on the list.

Originally Posted by audiolover82 (Post 820207)

I also suprised KEF made into top 10 list. I think it has to do with their new reference and Blade line. Generally from Europe, its sonus faber, focal, B&W, Harbeth, Dynaudio get most of the attention. For some reason KEF, monitor audio and Dali don't get much love.