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Introduction Most people with an interest in home theater know or have at least heard of Ken Kreisel. Until recently I myself actually hadn't, despite being involved with multichannel gear for almost 20 years. Especially now that I know more about him. Some say Ken is a ‘legend’ in the industry and reading up on the man I understand what they mean by that. The Quattro series, introduced in 2013, is his first official collection of speakers while his subwoofers have been around a while. The line-up is rather flexible and can be tailored to individual needs, budgets and rooms with an assortment of fully voice-matched models. My own system reviewed here is a traditional 5.1 configuration in high-gloss black piano lacquer finish.

The speakers have been in my possession some 3 months at the time of writing. I’ve been using two different multichannel separates systems to drive them; firstly a set by NuForce (AVP-18 with MCH-300SEC7) and now recently by Primare (SP33 with A30.7). Me2 Overlord Me2 Aegispack.

Two downscaled systems that focus on signal purity and performance fidelity over gadgets and features. Regenerative Energiesysteme Volcker Quaschning Ebook Download. No excessive post-processing or EQ have been used other than straight decoding and D/A conversion for a ‘direct’ audio path. I much prefer the transparency of an unaltered signal simply because I think it often sounds best. My room is measured approx 4x5 meters and untreated as far as acoustic panels are concerned (will soon be added). Despite this my room is fairly well-damped with thick rug, curtains and soft furnishings. The speakers took a while to break-in (the subwoofer in particular), about a week or so of continuous playback.

Like most speakers the Quattro’s simply need to loosen up until they come into their own and perform as they should. Cut-off frequency is set to 80Hz for all channels. Distances meticulously measured and levels manually calibrated with a sound pressure level meter. The system I think the Quattro speakers have a striking look both eye-catching and discreet at the same time. They are fairly compact creations and easy to accommodate. Build quality is high and their weight alone lets you know they mean business. The cabinets are virtually ‘dead’ which is always a good sign.

The four tweeters (hence the name; Quattro) undeniably make these speakers stand out, not just in terms of performance but how they look. Since I didn’t want to use the provided metallic grills I thought this odd tweeter arrangement would be a distraction but that concern quickly flew out the window as soon as I installed them. Fact is the tweeters make the speakers look really cool. The high-gloss piano lacquer finish make for a luxurious visual treat but is also highly reflective and prone to dust and fingerprints. Good thing Mr Kreisel saw fit to provide soft white gloves with each speaker - excellent for when you need to handle them and move them around. A nice touch. Worth mentioning is also the sturdy double-box packaging the speakers are delivered in.

A serious approach evokes confidence. Q125 Front L/R Every Quattro speaker have a purposeful angle of the cabinet intended to aim the drivers directly at the listener. This is meant to reduce reflections from room boundaries and minimize need for toe-in.