Assembled my first outfit in the 70s, had Monitor Audio speakers , my hi-fi interest has been reawakened (hi-res files via Qobuz, A&K SR35 and good headphones), now thinking of getting some new kit. Fancy the new Quad 3, liked its 33/303 predecessors. To my horror I find that the well regarded Wharfedale 12.3 is made in China: is nothing sacred? Would like recommendations for reasonably good speakers £500-£1000 that are made in UK. Thanks.
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Question Which UK-made speakers?
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I've only ever owned English made speakers including old Wharfedale Glendales (and I briefly worked at Monitor Audio).
However, a mate speaks highly of his 12.3 (not least because he got them new for £450).
I wouldn't be writing them off if I were you.
PS I also own English-made Quad.
But don't be shocked to find your new amp from them is not made in England👍
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I don't think there is a huge choice for your budget. Rega do some small ones which are under a grand. You may be able to get one of ATC’s toddlers for it with a good dealer discount.
S/h you have more.
S/h you have more.
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Welcome to the WHF forum!
It’s not a case of anything being sacred, it’s about economics of manufacturing. There’s no way you can make a British speaker for under a grand unless using a direct sales model, without dealer demo and support.
In the nicest way, you’ve obviously lost touch with the Hifi market!
Most Quad is made in PRC, as are many brands you will remember, like Leak, KEF, B&W, and Wharfedale. Sometimes the top ranges are made here, like KEF’s Reference series.
You might enjoy assembling a second hand system of British kit, not hard with a bit of homework. As for speakers, the only British made brand I can think of with a model under £1,000 is the direct sales Alchris, very much a husband and wife business. https://alchrisaudio.co.uk/product-range
Happy if others can add more.
The little ATCs, made in Gloucestershire, mentioning above are the SCM7, now just a shade over a grand, RRP £1,095.
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Indeed. My old Quad 11's were actually made in UK as were my EB Acoustic EB2's.
I wouldn't avoid speakers that were not made, or indeed simply assembled in the UK though as you're missing out on so much......
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You really can't do wrong with these excellent British Speakers from Q Acoustics. Check Richer Sounds link below. Do ensure to join their VIP membership (It's free) to secure these for £499 🙂
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Made in China. Fell as the first hurdle!You really can't do wrong with these excellent British Speakers from Q Acoustics. Check Richer Sounds link below. Do ensure to join their VIP membership (It's free) to secure these for £499 🙂
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Yeah but Yeah but, like you said in the Car thread, once he buys it, it will be British owned 🤣 😏
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Ooh, these look cool. Has anyone heard them?New kid on the block
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If you can save and stretch the budget, Alchris Audio TX5 floorstanders at around £1700 are well worth considering. Heard them last weekend and was very impressed.
Neat Iota 2 at £1100 also Acoustic Energy AE1s at around the same price. Both stand mounts. Not sure if they are built in the UK or designed here and assembled elsewhere.
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