Audio Physic Avanti mkIII

Audio Physic Avanti III loudspeakers — STUNNING CHERRY FINISH SPEAKERS

Stunning pair of Audio Physic Avanti III loudspeakers in cherry finish.

I am going to miss these speakers: the sound is spectacular, and they’re among the most beautiful loudspeakers I’ve ever seen. The natural hardwood finish must be seen in person—photos don’t do justice (note the black streaks in the photos—those aren’t flaws, they’re natural grain patterns in the wood).

These speakers sound huge, with tight bass, and stunning realism throughout the audio range. The Audio Physic motto is “No loss of fine detail,” and to my ears that describes these speakers perfectly. They bring the performers into the room like few speakers I’ve heard.

This pair of speakers is in beautiful condition. Used only lightly, and never exposed to smoke or pets. Of course all the drivers work perfectly, no mods or repairs or any funny stuff.

Speakers sold with original boxes and packing material, original spikes, and setup information from Audio Physic. Manufacture date is 2002.

Priced for a quick sale at $3800 (speakers originally sold for $12,000).  Local sale greatly preferred, but I will consider shipping (in original boxes, on a pallet via freight service).

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Description: 3½-way, floorstanding, moving-coil loudspeaker. Drive-units: one 1" ring-radiator tweeter, two 5" aluminum-cone midrange drivers with Active Cone Damping (ACD), four 6½" woofers.

Crossovers: 200Hz, 500Hz, 2.2kHz. Frequency response: 28Hz-40kHz, -3dB. Nominal impedance: 4 ohms. Sensitivity: 89dB/W/m. Power rating: 250W.

Dimensions: 44" H by 7½-9½" W by 16" D. Weight: 92 lbs each.

Price: $11,995/pair.

Manufacturer: Audio Physic, Gallbergweg 50, 59929 Brilon, Germany.

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From Stereophile magazine, Aug, 2001:

“High clarity, ultra-low distortion, accurate timbral and rhythmic presentation, breathtaking soundstaging (width, depth, and height), three-dimensional imaging, natural focus without hyper edge-definition—you should hear all of these attributes and many others if you audition the Avanti IIIs in a well-set-up demo. But most important, the Avanti III delivered music with ease. And despite their analytical honesty, and unlike some other analytical speakers, they did so without imparting a medicinal aftertaste.”

“Listening to the Avanti IIIs late into night after night, I experienced new insight into the physical and emotional underpinnings of some of my favorite recordings. The mental nourishment was accompanied by waves of sheer, sensual sonic pleasure. How much more do you expect a loudspeaker to communicate?”

“I periodically begin to think I’ve stripped all of the hidden detail from the pits or grooves of my favorite recordings, but then along comes a component like the Avanti III to reveal new details and, more important, fresh musical insights.”