Hey 0zzy62,
In the next couple of weeks I will be getting in for review Qualio IQ SE for Stereo Times. I'll let you now what I think when I have some time to evaluate them.
Teajay (Terry London)
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Thanks Terry. Hope to have my pair by the weekend.
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Steve Huff has been hyping them lately … which gives me pause 
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Yeah I know Huff is pretty ridiculous. I bought them in spite of his review, not because of it.
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Sure, some reviewer's may gush over a product, but he did compare and contrast several loudspeakers which is something new age reviewer's will not do...
Wig
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Definitely interested in your initial impressions as I'm loving what I see about these loudspeakers... 😊
Wig
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They will be going up against Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations, so they will have their hands full, so to speak......
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Day two with the Qualio IQ. Damn impressive just about describes them. I haven’t found the chink in their armor yet. Seem to do all types of music with aplomb and gusto.
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Do you guys have standard IQs or the Ultras? Haven't seen reference to an SE version which @teajay mentioned.
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@ozzy62
They are going to get even better after those capacitors burn in and the driver surrounds get more exercising...😊
Wig👌
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Mine are the standard version. They were used, so already broken in.
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Wow, That's a pretty new model to pick up used....Why did the original owner sell them ...He couldn't have had them for very long....I haven't noticed any used ones on the market.
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Not sure why he sold them, I didn’t ask. There was another pair on audiogon a couple of weeks ago but they sold pretty quickly.
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These speakers really intrigue me. I went to a friend’s house today to listen to the Ultra model. Man, that soundstage is phenomenal. The only thing that bothered me was the midrange was slightly anemic. Could be his amp, but other than that it’s one of the best speakers I’ve heard south of $20k. I’m soooo tempted to order their ultra version with Gaia feet. But maybe better to wait for a used one.
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@arafiq
Thanks for your insight; sounds like you can tune to your liking with components, cables or for me and the old school audiophiles, tubes 😊
Wig
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@ozzy62 can I ask how much did you get them used for? also which country are you based in? I am in Dubai- trying to find them- used is going to be tough but still looking...
regards
Manu
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@dxbwineguy I sent you a PM. I don’t like to discuss price in the forum.
I’m sure you can get them factory direct for the retail price inclusive of shipping to Dubai. Whatever you do, make sure you get the Gaia II footers. They make quite the difference.
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@arafiq what have you heard north of $20k that you feel beats the Qualios and why?
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@ozzy62
So far, how are the Qualio IQ stacking up against your Verity Audio Parsifal Ovation?
Thanks,
Wig
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arafiq what have you heard north of $20k that you feel beats the Qualios and why?
I said ‘south’ of $20k. I don’t think it beats $25k and above. But that’s based on one 3-hour listening session only.
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@wig
Both are very good speakers. Here is how they differ.
The Parsifal is very refined and relaxed. Great imaging and very engaging. Dynamics are very good, but not great. Very forgiving to bad recordings, so very easy to listen to.
The IQ is very open and detailed, especially the midrange. It will play louder than the Parsifal and is more dynamic. It also pulls you into the music, but in a different way. It's a "sit up and take notice" kind of sound. Not as kind to bad recordings.
So two different approaches to music reproduction. Only the listener can decide which is best for them.
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@ozzy62
Many thanks!
Wig👍
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@ozzy62 thanks for sharing the feedback. Would you say the midrange is relatively thinner compared to your Parsifals? When I heard the Qualio speakers at my friend's place I felt the midrange (lower midbass area to be more precise) was just a tad bit more anemic than other speakers I've heard. It very well could be his amplification or room though.
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I don't find the midrange of the Qualio anemic or lacking at all. In fact, it has more texture than a lot of speakers, which makes them sound more real. The Parsifals have a smoother midrange and I guess some listeners would prefer that.
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Thanks, @ozzy62 I have a suspicion it's my friend's amp or room acoustics then. Qualio remains high on my list of speakers I would like to own. Really love how the Qualio Ultras look but not sure if they're worth the $5k premium. Will keep an eye on the used market.
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@teajay
Do you have the speakers in for review yet?
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