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Feedback QLN Prestige Three Speakers Requested

Forum Members -

While I have another thread asking for general advice on speakers & preamps/power amps, I was hoping to hear feedback specific to the QLN Prestige Three speakers. I am close to purchasing a used pair and would welcome input from folks who own and/or have heard the speaker in-person. 

Based on their reviews and sound clips I've found, they appear to be what I'm looking for: 

 

  • Laid back, yet immersive sound 
  • Musical vs. analytical presentation 
  • Sounds good with tube amplification 
  • Great base for a smaller floor standing speaker 
  • On the warmer and smooth side 

At the end of the day, I'm looking for a speaker that is warm, laid back and musical. After work, while making dinner, or relaxing in the living room, I'd love the speaker to help create a relaxing and comforting environment in my household. 

Musical taste: Classical piano and cello sonatas, acoustic guitar, slowcore/shoegaze rock, bossa nova, electronica/techno and lots of 90's English guitar bands. In brief, I'd like to be able to play lots of different styles of music. I'm finding that's not the case with my existing system, unfortunately. 

I'd replace the Dynaudio Heritage that just fall short on base response... 
 

The Current System 

  • Dynaudio Heritage Special Speakers 
  • Innuous Zenith Music Server
  • Merason DAC1 
  • Qualiton/Audio Hungary Tube Preamp
  • Qualiton/Audio Hungary 100 Watt Power Amp
  • Cardas Clear Interconnect and Cardas Cygnus Speaker Cables 
  • Lessloss Power Cable for Power Amp 


**I've got a Linear Tube Audio Microzotl Preamp on the way to replace the Qualiton/Audio Hungary Tube Preamp 

My Question for Forum Members: 
What are your impressions of the QLN Prestige Three? Based on what I'm looking for, do you recommend the QLN Prestige Three? If not, what else might you recommend that fits what I'm looking for? 

THANK YOU! 
 

bluethinker66

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char2
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I have owned the QLN's for two years. I love them. I think that I might be wedded to them? They have great base ( I had them hooked up to a Rythmic sub in my old house, big room for a couple of days and I just stopped using the sub;  I did not need the sub).  The QLN's are really really good in the bass you don't need a sub!!! They are a little on the warm side but you can deal with that if you want too with different IC's and maybe a solid state amp. I initially used them with a PASS 30.8 (it was good but NOT great. ). I Switched to a Kinki Modded integrated for speed and clarity and for the most part I have been pretty happy with the combo.....except I now have the itch to try the speakers with tubes.....and.....to be honest I'm not sure what I am doing????? The sprakers when set up correctly really image well and the high frequencies are very pleasant. 

Interestingly a very seasoned reviewer on Part Time audiophile really liked the QLN speakers and in he used a Qualiton 200 integrated a couple of times with the speakers and said they  threw a BIG immersive soundstage.  As an aside when ever my audio buddies come over to listen to new tunes or gear changes they inevitably ask me if I want to sell the QLN's...😂  My advice just get em and if you don't like them lots of people will by them from you. 

Blessings

Charlie

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