Question Which UK-made speakers?

[Sanglier]

You are assuming he is British. Bad move....

Is this an issue? I'm English plus some Welsh, and spend half my year in France. Hope that's ok.

 

[RoA]

Thanks for these tips. My provisional figure of up to a grand isn't my limit, and I could pay a few thousand for speakers if necessary;

In that case you won't have any issues. Plenty to choose from. You may have to be more specific so that folks can give advise ie. preferences, your system, your room etc.

 

[nopiano]

Thanks - I hadn't known about this marque but am already investigating - and the company site tells me its products are sold by Severn AV, which has a branch in Exeter. In France for a while yet but will visit Severn AV when in Devon again. The speaker you highlight seems well reviewed by this site.

They’re excellent, and all made in China. I have a pair of 3020i, but there’s no way they’d be £250 if made here. The boxes would be close to that alone!

 

[nopiano]

PS. Over night I remembered that Stirling Broadcast are closing down, and you can still get the classic/iconic British mini monitor called the LS3/5a, in their v2 version, for under a grand. As British as you can get, except for a few crossover components no doubt. 7% for direct sales.

More here…https://www.stirlingbroadcast.com/sales/

 

[Jasonovich]

Thanks - I hadn't known about this marque but am already investigating - and the company site tells me its products are sold by Severn AV, which has a branch in Exeter. In France for a while yet but will visit Severn AV when in Devon again. The speaker you highlight seems well reviewed by this site.

Kudos to you!
You appear to be addressing and responding to all the posters comments 👍
Just to add Q Acoustics, if you can extend your budget to £1,199 there's the excellent Concept 50 series, worth considering also.

Q Acoustics Concept 50 Floorstanding Speaker (Pair), Gloss White at AV.com

Q Acoustics Concept 50 Floorstanding Speaker (Pair), Gloss White at AV.com

www.av.com

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Clearly, I won't be buying it. I leave it to others to support the dangerous, expansionist PRC.

Morning. Just so you know, forum rules forbid politics so best not to go too far down that road.

 

[Jasonovich]

They’re excellent, and all made in China. I have a pair of 3020i, but there’s no way they’d be £250 if made here. The boxes would be close to that alone!

I only have the Q Acoustic 3090ci in my lounge set up, like you say, the quality of the construction is first class and sound quality also.

 

[daytona600]

General rule if nothing is ever stated the product is made in PRC

It will be clearly stated in huge text , Flags , Banners if Not made in PRC
Made in the UK , Japan , Germany etc

Only a tiny amount of goods clearly state made in PRC

 

[Gray]

General rule if nothing is ever stated the product is made in PRC

It will be clearly stated in huge text , Flags , Banners if Not made in PRC
Made in the UK , Japan , Germany etc

Only a tiny amount of goods clearly state made in PRC

Yes, my latest Cyrus displays a UK flag during power up.
(My cynical brain sees it and thinks, "Yep, that's why I paid more than necessary").

 

[Jasonovich]

Yes, my latest Cyrus displays a UK flag during power up.
(My cynical brain sees it and thinks, "Yep, that's why I paid more than necessary").

Ha ha!
Not cheap being British!

 

[ToppingSMSL]

If I was upgrading my speakers currently I'd go for the South Korean brand Ascilab.

 

[record_spot]

Thanks for these tips. My provisional figure of up to a grand isn't my limit, and I could pay a few thousand for speakers if necessary; but in the 70s & 80s, I preferred to buy more modest hi-fi since I wasn't sure I'd derive any benefit from high end kit. Always ready to buy the best in certain circumstances - I still feel wistful at the memory of my SM 3009/II tone arm, lovely bit of kit, paired with a top Shure cartridge...

No worries. Worth mentioning too that Richer Sounds (if you're in the UK) currently have the Fyne Audio F501s available to members of their VIP loyalty programme for just £499 new.

 

[Sanglier]

Thanks - a Scottish brand, made in UK? I've bought from Richer in the past (AKG headphones) and there's a branch in Plymouth; consulted their site, and the speakers you mention are a lot more than £499! But since I'd prefer to buy from a dealer, after inspection & demo, I'll visit RS anyway.