Acora speakers at Axpona

I auditioned the Acora SRC-1 when I was in Saskatoon.  A big shout out to Pulsworks; they are an amazing dealer...probably the best audio showroom setup I've seen in my entire life.  Anyways, David set up the SRC-1 audition with Moon North series components (700 series North amplifier and matching DAC streaming preamplifier) and Shunyata cabling.  It was in a fairly large room; my guess was 20' by 40'.  

Having read the reviews prior to the audition, I had very high expectations!   At the same time, I certainly did not expect a simple two way speaker with a 7" woofer to blow me away.  Well, the speakers did NOT disappoint!  Everything that is written in the reviews is spot on!  There have been only two "aha" stereo moments in my lifetime: first was my experimentation with my very first power cord (Harmonic Technology Pro AC11? on my cd player; second was my first High Fidelity Cables power cord (Reveal) on my then Ayre SACD player.  You can add my audition of the Acora SRC-1 to that list.  The most impressive part of the speaker was its ability to have a totally immersive soundstage....front, back...all around the room!  Instruments sounded real!  I have listened to speakers from Vivid Audio, Magico, Zellaton, MBL, Vandersteen.  I am looking for my end game speakers...and was seriously considering the Vivid Audio Giya G4.  I will be saving up to purchase the Acoras.  

Anyone else actually own Acora speakers? So far only 2 Agon members have chimed in so much thanks.

@gelfdaddy 

I was wondering as I do have the Avior ii and they are amazing. I had never heard of the Acoras until the show and it would of been a more difficult choice if I had heard them. Happy listening 

Ron 

Looks cool. Wish I was there to hear them. They remind me of YG's initial models and older Rosso Fiorentinos which also used Scanspeak drivers in an ambitious enclosures. 

@ronboco

No, I have not listened to any Rockport models to compare, but have heard wonderful things about them.  

Thanks @hilde45 @klh007 for your assessment much appreciated.

@gelfdaddy 

Were you able to listen to  Rockports before you decided on the Acoras? The Avior ii is in the same price range. I would describe the Avior ii similar to your description of the Acoras. Amazing detail zero harshness. No listening fatigue. 
 

Ron 

RSF507, I own the SRC-1’s supported by Audio Research 6SE pre amp and 160S amplifier. My room is 15’ wide by 22’ deep. My equipment is on the narrow side of the room and the speakers are about 1/3 into the room. I’ve owned many different speakers (3 different types of Maggies, Sonus Faber, Klipsch, Tekton, Ohm) and have concluded these are my forever speakers. Prior to purchasing, I did A/B testing with Wilson Audio Sasha DAW’s and felt the Acora’s blew the Wilson’s away.  Incredible detail without being harsh. I’m astonished how low the bass goes with such a small driver and of course near zero cabinet resonance (granite). Acora’s are not for everyone since they are a very accurate speaker and will identify the flaws in poor recordings. But who of us gets into this crazy hobby to listen to poorly recorded music?  Cheers!

I've had the SRC-2s in my medium size room, 13x20, and they will expose problems in your supporting gear, they are not bright just accurate. They will surprise you with low end extension and impact. The entire Acora lineup is so good they can be matched with the best supporting electronics revealing their best attributes.

Still looking for actual people who use these speakers and in what size rooms and with what equipment. Anyone?

The Acora speakers were amazing! I’m sure they surprised everyone. 

I heard them a few years ago and they made some nice music. Great bass on Cello. TW Acoustic table and some expensive 300B tube amps if I recall correctly.

Thanks for the head's up. Honestly, it's beyond me how almost anything in a hotel room can help me know what it will sound like with my gear, in my room.