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Is the Rockport Avior II an Endgame Speaker?

This past week, I spent about 90 minutes listening to a number of my favorite tracks through Rockport's Avior II speakers. For the most part, I found them to be accurate and musical, but with one shortcoming (maybe). To me, the most bottom end on some tracks with deep bass sounded a little over-emphasized in that realm. Of course, that exaggeration could be due to an anomaly in the streamer/DAC or the amplifier, and not the speakers themselves. I just don't know, which is why I am asking other Audiogon participants familiar with the Avior II to let me know their impressions of this speaker gained from the experiences living with -- or at least listening to -- them.

This will be my last purchase of speakers, and I want my decision to be as educated as possible. Thanks!

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zlone
681 posts
 

FWIW, I heard these at AXPONA this year, they were some of the best I heard and left a lasting impression. I am guessing that properly positioned in a treated room they would sound great. 

kennyc
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Is the Rockport Avior II an Endgame Speaker?

That's a subjective question - we each have hearing preferences.  

 I found them to be accurate and musical

That is important - seems that this speaker resonates with you.  The bass is just a set-up and/or room issue that can be solved.  Bottom line, this is likely an ideal choice for the OP.

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hk_fan
467 posts
 

They're end-game for me.  I love them and have no plans to change anytime soon.  If I won the lottery I'd move up the Rockport line. :)

westborn
155 posts
 

These won't be as good, but neither will they be as expensive.laugh

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ronboco
846 posts
 

@jmeyers 

The Avior ii speakers are absolutely an end game speaker ! I run mine with a Boulder 866 and they are incredible sounding ! How often do you see any Rockport speakers for sale ? They are universally praised as one of the best speakers made.  Buy with confidence that they will be your last speaker purchase. 

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