My new and perhaps last Audio Note E loudspeaker

[Richard Austen]

My review is up for the Audio Note AN E/SPx AlNiCo here Audio Note UK AN-E/SPx AlNiCo Loudspeakers Review

This is by far the most money on audio I have ever spent and largely because living in Hong Kong the tax rate is low, there is no sales tax, I don't need a car and haven't had one in the last 8 years - and they pay teachers a lot better than in Canada.

My version is poplar burl finnish similar to this (picture is audiofederation dealership)

 

[MikeT.]

Very nice review Richard and I’m looking forward to your follow up with your entire system.

At the price of these loudspeakers, I understand now why you stated you had no car. Hey, for something you absolutely love, not an unreasonable price. Congrats on the step-up!

 

[ChrisO]

Looks pretty cool. I'm really digging those invisible monoblocks.

 

[DC]

Looks pretty cool. I'm really digging those invisible monoblocks.

Very transparent sound.

 

[Dan ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ]

There is nothing like a good well designed 2 way!

 

[MikeT.]

I’ve always loved 2-way loudspeakers. Even a well integrated sub seems to take away a little something while adding that missing octave on the low end.

 

[Audionut]

I’ve always loved 2-way loudspeakers. Even a well integrated sub seems to take away a little something while adding that missing octave on the low end.

I concur, can’t wait to get my setup going. DSP might be the ticket to minimize the compromise.
Audio note speak’s are on my must try list. There’s a nice set to my northern border, wondering if it’s worth the shipping/total cost. Your thoughts on the AN E/LX @Richard Austen ? (hope I’m not thread hi-jacking).

Edit; found your review, I have some reading to do along with the link regarding the speakers I mentioned. Yours are truly special on paper alone, can only imagine in person.