FluanceReference High Performance 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers with Down-firing 8" Subwoofers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Walnut/Pair (XL8FW)

As an avid vinyl fan since 1975, the Fluance Reference Series delivers in quality and price beyond many leading manufacturers. I own the Rt85 acrylic turntable and these speakers tuned with a Yamaha SA800 Integrated Amplifier. I've bi-amped the speakers to run on A and B channels by pulling the bridge on the speaker's connections. After 40 years of Hi-Fi listening to albums, I can confirm that me and my friends have never heard such clarity, presence and volumetric resonance from any audiophile system among my fellow musicians. You simply cannot find a better speaker at this price point if you love analog! On a side note - these speakers CRANK a digital signal beyond expectations through Bluetooth, if your interface supports wide band response. I cannot recommend another brand, unless you want to pay for Klipsch, which is 4x the cost but so close to Fluance's performance. My opinion? Take the grills off and crank up the volume. Supertramp's "Even in the Quietest Moments" sent chills down my spine. I've never heard so many instruments represented with outstanding presence.

Playing vinyl. Great speakers

Let me begin by saying that I am not an audiophile, so this review is not written from that perspective. I needed to replace the speakers I was using for my home stereo system. One would probably characterize my equipment as “entry level,” but the specs are somewhat impressive (bearing in mind the prices I paid). I love listening to music (of varying genres) so I want my system to deliver the best possible sound quality for what I can afford to pay.In my search for my perfect speakers, I did a lot of research and listened to countless speaker demonstrations. I finally decided on these Fluance floor standing speakers; but I was leery of how well they would survive shipping – I figured that speakers of this size and weight might be a little too fragile to survive the rough handling that most packages receive during transit. After reading and considering all the reviews that mentioned shipping and how well these speakers were packaged, I decided it was worth taking a chance; so, I went ahead and ordered them.When the speakers arrived (less than a week after ordering), the outer boxes were quite badly beat up. Right away I expected the worst. When I opened the outer boxes, I saw that the inner boxes also showed damage, albeit slight. I must say, though, the speakers themselves were VERY well protected, and when all the packaging was removed, they stood in what appeared to my eyes to be perfect condition. However, ultimately their true condition would depend on the quality of the sound they produced. As I hooked them up, I kept my fingers crossed.When I first heard these speakers perform, I was totally blown away. The highs came through crisp and as clear as a bell; and I could actually feel the bass! All in all, it turns out that these speakers are one of the best (if not THE best) audio purchases I have ever made. I am truly impressed. I even route the sound through these speakers when watching television. I waited a couple of weeks to post this review because I wanted to ensure of the accuracy of what I was saying.The bottom line is this: I have absolutely no problem at all recommending these speakers to anyone who, like me, is living on a budget yet wants outstanding sound quality. I’m really glad I got these speakers.

These speakers are awesome. They sound incredible and the value is excellent. I would have thought the speakers cost a lot more. I haven't turned on my subwoofers since I received them. I would definitely recommend them.

I was a little hesitant to go with the speakers, having never heard of this speaker manufacturer before. But after reading the reviews, And not really liking what I was seeing at the store in this price range, I made a leap of faith. I can say I have no regrets about the speaker purchase. Great price, Good looking, Great sounding, Well, packaged and shipped.