All New Wharfedale Dovedale Loudspeakers : Giant Killers ?!

I listened to them over a 2-day period at Axpona along with the KLH Model 7's. They sounded very good. I've never seen them available for purchase yet for any US based company. I'm sure they will be trickling in slowly! They are high up on my list of speakers to buy.

I was at Axpona and considered them a top contending under $10k loudspeaker that I heard. One must consider the higher level of componets used within the system when demoed at Axpona. What impressed me most was the delicate/airy tweeter, maybe the Mastersound integrated was responsible. IMO I felt the Audiovector QR7($6500) was overall more refined/relaxed/natural and the Atohm GT2 HD($7500) was more neutral with enhanced speed and clarity. To answer your question "No Giant Killer" just a very competent speaker at its price point.

What's the price?

@roxy54 $7000.00 USD approx. 

https://youtu.be/kQz--PMh6JY

Thanks @recklesskelly 

I’m not saying they can’t sound great, but it looks like each speaker weighs in at about 57 lbs., and at their size I’ve gotta believe those cabinets resonate significantly in the audible range.  Is this part of the design?  Any thoughts on this?

No - I consider “Giant Killers” are the very rare audio component that sonically punch way above their price point. This is just another good sounding speaker.

I read Audio Bacon review and am not sure how “….mesmerizing performance with a perfect balance of warmth, depth, and detail, making them a must-audition product for audiophiles who appreciate refined and emotionally engaging sounds” got interpreted as “Giant Killer” - am I missing something?

@soix Did you watch the linked YouTube video. At Axpona they were telling people about the excellent cabinet construction and claim they can also be placed almost anywhere since port noise is so low. They also have a 2-circuit board crossover network.

Remind me of Servo on Mystery Science 3000

Can't to it ....