I was at the Toronto Show, The speakers sound was amazing. One of my test was to lower the volume level and see what you lose. Guess what, Nothing!!! Another person test, Was to play a track that had low frequency that usually causes speaker breakup. These speaker past with flying colors. Over the three days of the show, I found myself coming back to the room again and again. Most of people coming into the had the same experiences as I did. You just have to listen and you will see what I mean. Good work guys. There is nothing like your system at the show.
happy to hear you got to audition these speakers. I am a little sad to see the loaner I have here leave. If I could sell my Focal, I would buy the X3 in white color. :)
I was at the Audiofest in Toronto also 👍…now “affordable “ on this side of the border is 😂 I did talk to the folks and yes…it’s a little amplification picky . Great video.
Coincidence, I was also at the TAF and this was my favourite room. When the guy doing the demo said the price I understood 18k but it was actually 8k. Impressive
These look really good, I'm sure they sound the part. Though I always wonder why some of these ultra high end speaker companies use really small bass drivers, that would mean lower spl levels whenever you want to let lose
Hey Mike, I used to talk to you when you were helping Woo. Always appreciate your thoughts and comments. I know the X3 plays a lot lower than the X2’s but you really like the 2’s low end in your room. Do you feel they’ll need subs to sound their best to “fill in the blanks” of the low end? Thanks
One of my reference tracks for bass is Till Bronner and his bassist playing A Thousand Kisses live inside a bare room. You can find it if you haven't already. I wonder how the X1 handles the low notes in your room.
Update, i have returned to my Audiovector R1 Arrete speakers. The Borresen speakers are almost too clean sounding resulting in a rather cool and clinical sound. I was not emotionally engaged in the music with the Børresen
@@HiFiInsider Ah yes!! Let's do that!! We are in the Seattle area. We should have a room next year at PAF to promote our charity and open baffle speakers!! Let's keep in touch!! PS- Did you purchase the X2? Would love to hear a second review and deep dive into their sound and performance for you :) - We also have the X2 on the way for review and are TOTALLY stoked!! Anyway, GREAT JOB!!! Looking forward to chatting. Cheers.
@@HiFiInsider I don't agree. 8.800 is not affordable for hiend. Affordable is maybe 5000 usd. There is a lot of hiend equipment for around 8.000 - 10.000 usd. But ultra hiend is another thing. Ultra hiend is 30.000 usd and more...
There is no speaker for this price with this building & sound quality. Of course affordable is questionable, but $5000 is also not affordable for a lot of people. There are plenty of good speakers for $2000 too. So where does it start and where does it end? In my opinion these speakers are affordable if you look at what they are, how they are made and especially how they sound 😊
I would rather have the focal with some decent drivers you have . What can you expect from a 4 inch driver. Looks like you paying for the finish of the cabinet.
i was skeptical too until I heard it. bass was feel and punchy. Sad to say the bass from X2 is better than my Focal. If I upgrade, i would go for the bigger X3.
@@HiFiInsider Can you explain what the difference sonic wise between the X2 and X3? Specifically I'm curious about the mid bass punch and overall dynamics. Does the X3 just sound more refined?
@@HiFiInsider in your video you state the X2s are plenty powerful and loud enough for your room and yet you say you want the X3s? Contradictory don't you think?
Audiophile craziness, you think a pair of speakers are worth $550K. That would buy a lot of meals for hungry homeless folks...can anyone justify that for a pair of loudspeakers.
Wow, the same dumb comment under every expensive audio items video... What about cars, watches, fashion, bicycles and any other luxury object? Every mature commodity category starts from cheap to insanely pricey, there's something for any kind of pocket. Really, this is getting ridicolous. Get a life. 🤣
what the hell??? Just about every audiophile channel on youtube seems to be shilling for Børresen! It cannot be a coincidence that EVERYONE thinks that Børresen speakers are the greatest speakers every made - audiophiles rarely agree on anything involving sound. I hate Børresen and will NEVER EVERY buy any Børresen product because of this.
I was at the Toronto Show,
The speakers sound was amazing.
One of my test was to lower the volume level and see what you lose.
Guess what, Nothing!!!
Another person test, Was to play a track that had low frequency that usually
causes speaker breakup.
These speaker past with flying colors.
Over the three days of the show,
I found myself coming back to the room again and again.
Most of people coming into the had the same experiences as I did.
You just have to listen and you will see what I mean.
Good work guys.
There is nothing like your system at the show.
happy to hear you got to audition these speakers. I am a little sad to see the loaner I have here leave. If I could sell my Focal, I would buy the X3 in white color. :)
Thank you! We are happy to hear that💚❤💙🧡
Are you speaking specifically about the X2?
I was at the Audiofest in Toronto
also 👍…now “affordable “ on this side of the border is 😂
I did talk to the folks and yes…it’s a little amplification picky .
Great video.
Coincidence, I was also at the TAF and this was my favourite room. When the guy doing the demo said the price I understood 18k but it was actually 8k. Impressive
Great Video! Looking forward to listening to these speakers.
pls let me know your thoughts after. 🙏🏻
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Nice to see someone still using the HAP-Z1ES. I miss my TA-A1ES, regret selling that amp
Just bought x2 today....amazing gamechangers indeed🎉
congratulations!!!!
I also heard these speakers at the Toronto Show, excellent showing at the show, one of the top rooms in that budget
We at Hifi-Loft in NYC love all the Boressen X series speakers. We are selling many of them. A truly great product.
Excellent review. We at HiFi-Loft in NYC love these speakers.
thank you for visiting the channel. :) I'll visit your store when in NYC in March 2024.
These look really good, I'm sure they sound the part. Though I always wonder why some of these ultra high end speaker companies use really small bass drivers, that would mean lower spl levels whenever you want to let lose
Just heard this. And they are f impressive !
glad you agree. :)
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Excellent review. We at HiFi-Loft in NYC love the Borresen speakers.
Hope to see you at the new Southwest Audio Fest March 2024 in Dallas.
They are making some good stuff indeed!
Hey Mike, I used to talk to you when you were helping Woo. Always appreciate your thoughts and comments. I know the X3 plays a lot lower than the X2’s but you really like the 2’s low end in your room. Do you feel they’ll need subs to sound their best to “fill in the blanks” of the low end? Thanks
No sub needed at all. Bass is incredible
What is the sound stage calibration disc or track(s) that you use?
I bought the Borresen X1. They sound great. They are replacing my Audiovector R1 Arrete
Congrats.:)
What's your room size?
@@backrack01 Thank you. My room size is 3,8X5,8 meters
One of my reference tracks for bass is Till Bronner and his bassist playing A Thousand Kisses live inside a bare room.
You can find it if you haven't already. I wonder how the X1 handles the low notes in your room.
Update, i have returned to my Audiovector R1 Arrete speakers.
The Borresen speakers are almost too clean sounding resulting in a rather cool and clinical sound.
I was not emotionally engaged in the music with the Børresen
@@henriksrensen3220could you share what Amp and cables you used with X1 and now use with Arrete? I loved R1 Signature and liked X1
Can these really be considered a "step below"? I think it's all just room dependant. One isn't really "better" than the other.
i need to buy some speakers for mixing and mastering, did you know any???
Great review!! I was at PAF and was totally blown away by the X3 as well. Must have missed you, are you local to the PNW?
I am in CA but I do plan to return to PAF next year. Hope to meet you!
@@HiFiInsider Ah yes!! Let's do that!! We are in the Seattle area. We should have a room next year at PAF to promote our charity and open baffle speakers!! Let's keep in touch!! PS- Did you purchase the X2? Would love to hear a second review and deep dive into their sound and performance for you :) - We also have the X2 on the way for review and are TOTALLY stoked!! Anyway, GREAT JOB!!! Looking forward to chatting. Cheers.
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@@AudioGroupDenmark - Excited to see you all at AXPONA in a few months!! We should hopefully have the X2 in house soon.... :)
May i know how far from back wall from x2 front panel ? Hows your final plaving like? Toe in alot ?
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How does the X2 sound compared to the C1?
What is this soundstage testing clip I want it.....
Exactly what I was looking for in the comments. Ha.
First speaker video where no music was played through them
What Sony integrated do u have there please
Which Focals exactly are we talking about here?
Based on his picture of them in the video, they'd be the old JMLab Mezzo Utopia.
8.800? Affordable??
in the world of high-end speakers, yes.
@@HiFiInsider I don't agree. 8.800 is not affordable for hiend. Affordable is maybe 5000 usd. There is a lot of hiend equipment for around 8.000 - 10.000 usd. But ultra hiend is another thing. Ultra hiend is 30.000 usd and more...
There is no speaker for this price with this building & sound quality.
Of course affordable is questionable, but $5000 is also not affordable for a lot of people. There are plenty of good speakers for $2000 too.
So where does it start and where does it end?
In my opinion these speakers are affordable if you look at what they are, how they are made and especially how they sound 😊
I would actually like to hear it. I think it is not possible in Turkey right now, because there is no distributor.
@@afsinismailmerdan4245 That's too bad. They are really unique. Hopefully Turkey will find a distributor and some dealers soon 🙂
Where is the McIntosh MC1502?
i put it in storage along with my 600w McIntosh for the new flooring installation. both amps are a beast to move at 180lbs each.
@@HiFiInsider lucky, lucky man Mike 🙉
I would rather have the focal with some decent drivers you have .
What can you expect from a 4 inch driver.
Looks like you paying for the finish of the cabinet.
i was skeptical too until I heard it. bass was feel and punchy. Sad to say the bass from X2 is better than my Focal. If I upgrade, i would go for the bigger X3.
@@HiFiInsider physics don't lie
@@summerforever6736 these borresen will absolutely destroy Focal speakers. I have listened to both and the borresen is a much much better speaker
@@HiFiInsider Can you explain what the difference sonic wise between the X2 and X3? Specifically I'm curious about the mid bass punch and overall dynamics. Does the X3 just sound more refined?
@@HiFiInsider in your video you state the X2s are plenty powerful and loud enough for your room and yet you say you want the X3s? Contradictory don't you think?
It's got forben cyber on it
How is $8800 affordable? That's a used car 🚗 or property here in Texas
in the world of high-end speakers, anything under $10k that is good is considered low price.
It's 2.022 times cheaper than the world's most expensive Rolex.
Basically a bargain 😁
Dude.....Just buy the dang speakers. Don't be a cheapskate, lol. You know you want to.
Audiophile craziness, you think a pair of speakers are worth $550K. That would buy a lot of meals for hungry homeless folks...can anyone justify that for a pair of loudspeakers.
Wow, the same dumb comment under every expensive audio items video...
What about cars, watches, fashion, bicycles and any other luxury object? Every mature commodity category starts from cheap to insanely pricey, there's something for any kind of pocket.
Really, this is getting ridicolous. Get a life. 🤣
what the hell??? Just about every audiophile channel on youtube seems to be shilling for Børresen! It cannot be a coincidence that EVERYONE thinks that Børresen speakers are the greatest speakers every made - audiophiles rarely agree on anything involving sound. I hate Børresen and will NEVER EVERY buy any Børresen product because of this.
😂Keep talking & Talking & no live demo on Youtub😢 again. Making potentially buyer really realty Pissed off again.
Are you really suggesting that a TH-cam demo could make or break your buying decision for a speaker of this price? 🤔