Anyone herad the Audio Physic Avanti 111's?

Anyone heard the Avanti 111's. Are they really as good as the press seems to think? Do they need a big room?

daveyf10-11-2001 5:33am

gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,395 posts 10-11-2001 at 05:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi. These are the III (i.e.3)? If so, yes, repeatedly. I like the sound and consider them world-class speakers. (Haven't read the reviews, though.) BUT, what exactly would you like to know? Room sizes varied, but they were OK in a smallish (c. 200ft sq) room, better in larger surroundings. Good for nearfield listening. You may find some answers in previous threads. Try the search function & type in Avanti... Cheers!
gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,395 posts 10-12-2001 at 09:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Avanti are generally better (bass included) than the Virgos -- but need big (current) amplification to get the best out of them. Especially in the mid-bass (to MY ears, ofcourse -- yrs may differ). So, you may be looking at extra investment... I used to have the previous model (a tad more difficult to drive than the III) and tried the following amps: Symphonic Line RG7, Pathos monos, Symphonic Line Kraft 250A, Krell 80. Best sound, by far, with the Kraft. Also highest price, by far. Great sound from the other machines, I settled for the RG7 -- but that's personal. BTW, I listen to classical. Good luck!