Audiovector Si3 Super Floor standing speakers

Based in Copenhagen, the handsomely sculpted loudspeakers of Audiovector are made in collaboration with industrial designer Lars Mathiesen. Ever because the first model that was Trapex of the company, it has maintained a doctrine of upgradeability, to prevent waste and preserve customer loyalty.

One model upward from the 'Standard' is the 'Superb' version that we have here, with improved bass/ mid drivers applying titanium voice coil formers and magnesium chassis, plus sandwich cones formed of a carbon/glass fibre complex. The tweeter is a large silk dome type with two acoustic vents at the rear to allow back radiation in a bid to make a bigger soundstage in rooms that are little.

The curved enclosure is formed of high density fibreboard, the tuned reflex port venting beneath the cabinet.

The pictures the Audiovector endeavors take a space that is huge with great depth, the audiophile record of Patricia Barber revealing that the Si3 Super is quick-footed and with the capacity of swinging large dynamic contrasts. Tonal balance was a little 'dark' rather than explicit and sharp, making for a comfortable presentation that asked lengthy listening.

Bass was sumptuous and amply detailed, the Audiovector seeming like it was the most expensive and largest loudspeaker in this group. Treble was sleek and easy on the ear, but to the ultra-vivid Monitor Audio CX200 detail retrieval could not hold a candle concerning it. While it produced the Minnesota Orchestra's hi-res record with wonderful scale, it was not completely revealing of the concert hall's acoustics.

There's a switch at the back, next to the three pairs for 'accommodating the loudspeaker to the room'. As far as we understand, it alters the low frequency cut off point of the upper bass unit. It tried, but didn't enjoy it, the sound losing 'drive' and dynamism.

Audiovector Si3 Super Floor standing speakers photo