Question Which UK-made speakers?

[davidf]

And ALCHRIS AUDIO! Comparable to Kerr Acoustic at a fraction of the price.

Why, because they look similar?

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Why, because they look similar?

no; because they share the same design ethos [TL] and they are respectful of each others design.
the driver differences are negligible in real world environments, arguably the Kerr are nice "finished"...

 

[manicm]

It turns out some Swiss watches are not 100% Swiss. And Swiss chocolate uses cocoa beans from???

It will have to be accepted that if a product is assembled in X country, then it can legitimately called made made in X.

Linn, with the exception of DAC chips in lesser components manufacture at least 99% everything themselves. And probably a few other British manufacturers as well.

 

[daytona600]

Only chips Linn make are in the Canteen

Linn " sold " 100,000+ turntables in 50years

TT - LP12 stolen design from Ariston RD-11

Cartridges - All re-badged Goldring , Lyra , Auto Technica

Tonearms - made by Acos & Jelco for several decades

The rest 99% they made in house

 

[manicm]

Only chips Linn make are in the Canteen

Linn " sold " 100,000+ turntables in 50years

TT - LP12 stolen design from Ariston RD-11

Cartridges - All re-badged Goldring , Lyra , Auto Technica

Tonearms - made by Acos & Jelco for several decades

The rest 99% they made in house

Today, you're just wrong. Linn, apart from the DAC chips in the lesser models, produce everything in house, and I mean everything.

The upper models use Linn's own completely in-house designed and manufactured DAC chips. The lesser ones are AKM derived, apart from this they produce everything in house.

Whether the LP12 stole from Ariston is another debate for another time.

 

[daytona600]

they produce everything in house.
Sorry i was wrong , did not know they produce glue , paint , plastics , nuts & bolts , cables , semiconductors , capacitors all in house

 

[Al ears]

Today, you're just wrong. Linn, apart from the DAC chips in the lesser models, produce everything in house, and I mean everything.

The upper models use Linn's own completely in-house designed and manufactured DAC chips. The lesser ones are AKM derived, apart from this they produce everything in house.

Whether the LP12 stole from Ariston is another debate for another time.

Unfortunately nothing to do with speakers......

 

[Al ears]

they produce everything in house.
Sorry i was wrong , did not know they produce glue , paint , plastics , nuts & bolts , cables , semiconductors , capacitors all in house

Well you were the one that extended it past speakers, which was the OPs point.....
However, you have a point. 🙂

 

[davidf]

no; because they share the same design ethos [TL] and they are respectful of each others design.
the driver differences are negligible in real world environments, arguably the Kerr are nice "finished"...

That's like saying all circular ported loudspeakers sound the same, or the cheaper ones sound the same as the expensive ones.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

That's like saying all circular ported loudspeakers sound the same, or the cheaper ones sound the same as the expensive ones.

Quite possibly….. Happy to move on.

 

[RJW232]

What is the reason that you want UK made speakers? Quality of products made in China is not worse then if it's produced in Europe, sometimes even better (especially if you consider the price).

 

[jjbomber]

PMC , Spendor , Proac , Kerr acoustics , Harbeth , Fyne , Talk Edwards , Lockwood , Graham Audio , Quested , Falcon , Jordan , Neat , ATC , Audionote , Meridian , Lowther ,Living Voice , Russell K ,

£500-£1,000?

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

You all know the rules about politics...

 

[JDl]

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.

If you want British made speakers, for the price you quote, why not buy secondhand?
Have you bought anything yet?

 

[Sanglier]

What is the reason that you want UK made speakers? Quality of products made in China is not worse then if it's produced in Europe, sometimes even better (especially if you consider the price).

Quality, poor or great, is not the issue in my preferring not to buy stuff made in PRC.

 

[Sanglier]

If you want British made speakers, for the price you quote, why not buy secondhand?
Have you bought anything yet?

Early September and I'm still in France, until mid-October. Then I'll visit a couple of dealers, such as Richer Sounds in Exeter, who've been responsive & helpful to queries. Like the B&W 606S3, very favourable reviews here, good sound and not too big even on stands - my LR isn't enormous. Looked at many speakers on Ebay but it's not the sort of item I'd be happy to buy s/h.

 

[jjbomber]

Like the B&W 606S3, very favourable reviews here, good sound and not too big even on stands - my LR isn't enormous. Looked at many speakers on Ebay but it's not the sort of item I'd be happy to buy s/h.

Made in China!

 

[Sanglier]

Made in China!

I know. It's tragic.

 

[nopiano]

I know. It's tragic.

As I said on the first page, I don’t think you’ll find new British made speakers under a grand.

The new KEF Q3 Meta are £649 and just had a rave review. Today they’re £549, and they are NOT made in China. They’re made in Thailand, so you do have a choice.

At £100 off, these stunning five-star KEF standmounts are incredibly easy to recommend

The KEF Q3 Meta come highly recommended

www.whathifi.com

 

[RoA]

Rega | Kyte Loudspeaker

Designed to deliver the true Rega sound at an affordable price. Uses our own ZRR high frequency unit and a handmade pair of MX-125 bass-mid drivers.

www.rega.co.uk

Made in the UK with in house drivers. Well under £1k.

 

[Jasonovich]

There might be something there to explore. 100% British Speakers - old WHF article below.

Made in Britain: the biggest UK brands talk manufacturing, distribution and the future of British hi-fi

We spoke to PMC, Wharfedale, Rega and more about all things British hi-fi

www.whathifi.com

 

[Blacksabbath25]

Here is a link for speakers that are made here in the uk but i can not 100% say that there isn't a element of some component that hasn't been brought in from other country's its just the way it is but you can email the owner and ask the question .

Alchris Audio

alchrisaudio.co.uk

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Here is a link for speakers that are made here in the uk but i can not 100% say that there isn't a element of some component that hasn't been brought in from other country's its just the way it is but you can email the owner and ask the question .

Alchris Audio

alchrisaudio.co.uk

I have some AlChris TX9. Absolutely spectacular performance and incredible value for money.