Borresen X3

I’m also interested. I learned something from this:

https://forum.audiogon.com/search/index?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=borresen+x3

Thank you, hilde45 

I am also courious how the X3 might compare to the Raidho C 2.1

I listened to them and did enjoy, but felt they might be a bit deep for my room at nearly 24”, IIRC.  I was trying to avoid the made in China notion, so glad I didn’t get too tempted. I listened back to back with Focal Kanta 2, and could have lived with either…. X3 bass was noticeably tighter.  

I listened for about a 1/2 hour on Friday opening day of Axpona then again on Sunday to determine if any speaker break in occurred. My limited impression is a very intense presentation that spotlights the tweeter. At $11k I would desire a more natural presentation that the $6500 Audiovector QR 7 accomplished. FWIW Audiovector had top level Cardas speaker cables that might have cost more then the QR 7.

I heard them Saturday and thought they sounded very nice but maybe tilted a bit to the upper frequencies. Went back on the last day and and again heard the same thing. Although musical don't think I could live with them for the long term. Maybe with a different amp they might work better. 

The only thing that disturbs me about these speakers is in truthupper 30s 

and with these small 5 inch drivers the bass is tunefull but lacks

the impact of even say the 7 inch drivers in the Marten Oscar trio 

with the down firing bass which is not only more impactful but better balanced .

the ribbon is very good they are both in a similar  price range .

The only thing that disturbs me about these speakers is in truth ,the only will go to the upper  30s 

and with these small 5 inch drivers the bass is tuneful, but lacks

the impact of even say the 7 inch drivers in the Marten Oscar trio 

with the down firing bass which is not only more impactful but better balanced .much better bass and midBass impact.

the ribbon is very good though they are both in a similar  price range .

The X3 is a phenomenal speaker way better than the Focal Kanta 2, well worth the $11,000 asking price, there's one speaker I like better though and that's the monitor audio platinum 200 and 300 G2 and G3.

The Cabinet on the X3's is worth 11K. The beautiful music that they produce is just icing on the cake!

I think mtbiker29 makes an important observation at 50.8 x 13.6 x 23.9"   the X3 is a somewhat large and deep cabinet. I don't think I have the room necessary for a rear-ported cabinet that deep which is too bad as I think the X3 has a lot to offer for the price of $11,000. In reasonable comparison, for example, the Perlisten S5t is priced at $13,900 but does have the Beryllium tweeter. The cabinet size is more room-friendly at 44.1 x 9.5 x 15.8”. and can be configured as sealed or ported which is desirable in my opinion.  
I am impressed by both designs. Better yet, the possibility of a good amount of value preowned in the 8-10k range between the two. 

@letitbe1306 see my comments on your other thread also.  Don’t sleep on Magico.  

All the Borresen sht is so overpriced for what it actually is. Get a pair of the Yamaha NS5000 speakers+Rythmik or GR Research subs, pair it with something like a Luxman C900u/M900u or some Gryphon piece. Spend the rest of your cash on a dedicated room+competent treatments/get in touch with Acoustic fields and go to town with their ACDA. Watch all the Magicos, Borressens and Wilsons crumble to dust after that.

Spend in the right places if you wanna achieve audio nirvana dude.

I heard the X3’s at a show and I was very impressed.  Michael Borresen is a brilliant designer but his speakers are extremely expensive.  The X3’s are exceptional at their price point.  

Lars knows how to make a show impressive, I’m not an end all measurement freak, but look at how their speakers measure and then consider what kind of music those speakers will take to the next level and what types of music will fall flat? When I read Raidho back when MB and LC were heading the show charged $40-$50k to upgrade their speakers and the price included flying those 2 gents to do the work and hotel them for a night I realized their prices were entry costs for the cigar smoking rich guys club and had nothing to do with music quality. Cryogenically frozen drivers!!! pleeze.

Heard them for about 30 minutes at the Southwest Audio Fest. They were very impressive. Wide and deep soundstage, with  great detail and instrument separation. The detail and wide deep presentation was their strength. I not am sure how I feel about their cosmetic appearance. They look quality built but not my favorite appearance.