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Quad ESL 2805 or Avantgarde uno Horn?

I am in the market for a pair of speakers. So far, I have auditioned several speakers and Quad ESL 2805 is on top of list. A pair of used Avantgarde uno is available locally (2 hours driver one way), Since I have not heard any horn speakers before I am posting here hope to get some feedbacks/opinions before I make arrangement for an audition. Many thanks.

George
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triode
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Definitely take the time to listen to the Unos...if properly set up and driven, they will do things that no Quad (excellent though they may be) could ever dream of. If you listen to a lot of RnR, electric blues, etc. which benefit from immediacy & macrodynamics, you will likely prefer the Unos.

Either way, you'll have added a vital chapter to your audio journey.
triode
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Your room is certainly big enough for the Unos (sit 12' away for best results).

Must correct Amfibius' post above - the sub crossover is adjustable on the Avantgardes, and mine is usually set at 140 Hz. Also, Rodman's statement that a separate sub is needed is just flat wrong - these are emphatically full-range speakers. Plus, the level is adjustable...they are flat down to 22 Hz.
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