Got POWER? Bargain Bookshelf?

Another Norwegian company(address) that have products built by a Chinese(ghost) company. Very little factual information(if any) about the manufacturing process or quality control. Yes, they pay to have positive reviews online because they want purchases before an individual can demo them. Even if there is a return policy this is a PIA and they know many indifferent buyers will just keep them. "From Norway With Love" tagline is absurd!

designed in Norway but manufactured in China by a high-quality speaker maker, with Norwegian oversight for development and quality control, earning rave reviews for their powerful, detailed sound, exceptional build quality, and incredible bass extension for their size, despite requiring powerful amplification. Reviewers praise their neutral, detailed sound, impressive dynamics, and solid construction, noting they're massive for "bookshelf" speakers and best for serious listeners needing high output. 

Another Norwegian company(address) that have products built by a Chinese(ghost) company. Very little factual information(if any) about the manufacturing process or quality control. Yes, they pay to have positive reviews online because they want purchases before an individual can demo them. Even if there is a return policy this is a PIA and they know many indifferent buyers will just keep them. "From Norway With Love" tagline is absurd!

is a high-performance, 3-way standmount loudspeaker, noted for its exceptional build quality, deep bass extension, and high dynamic range that performs like a much larger tower speaker. 

• Design: 3-way standmount loudspeaker design with a time-aligned driver baffle and controlled directivity waveguide.
• Drivers: Features a 28 mm lithium-magnesium tweeter, a 5-inch carbon-graphene midrange, and an 8-inch aluminum bass driver.
• Enclosure: Constructed from High Density Fiberboard (HDF) for an inert and quiet cabinet, reducing resonance. It can be operated in sealed or ported modes using an included port plug to adjust the bass response.
• Frequency Response: The frequency linearity is rated at 42Hz-20kHz +-2dB, with a typical in-room bass response of up to 16Hz.
• Power Handling: It has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms and a low sensitivity of 84dB (85dB per Audioholics), requiring a high-current, powerful amplifier (up to 500W recommended) to perform optimally at high volumes.
• Dimensions & Weight: These are large for bookshelf speakers, measuring 55.5 x 29.0 x 36.8 cm (21.9 x 11.4 x 14.5 in) and weighing a substantial 30kg (66 lbs) each.
• Finishes: Available in Basalt (gunmetal gray) and Polar (white) satin finishes. 

A reviewer will praise anything if he is paid sufficiently!

I’ve not heard them, but from all the reviews I’ve read, including Jay’s PS Audio Aspen 5’s can be had right now for just under $4k including stands.  These are on my target acquisition list.  Just sayin.

@jerrytomb   +1   Welcome to Audiogon!  I'm not a cynical Audiophile but there is a lot of BS in this industry. My best advice is get out there and listen, ask questions and research the product you might consider buying, Take reviews as a guideline not as a purchasing validation. Remember you are the most important audio reviewer.