MB Quart Alexxa S-One 3-Way 180W Floorstanding Speaker, Piano Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

I purchased the Piano black that is just a beautiful constructed glossy box. Stay around the $700.00 range "each" when purchasing these speakers. The suggested retail around $1200.00 is only lining the middle mans pocket. I purchased these "direct" from the manufacture at 50% off retail. I would also suggest contacting the manufacture confirming the retailer is a certified dealer to cover warranty, and yes Amazon is a qualified retailer. The customer support at MB Quart was excellent! They actually sent me the wrong color (sent white), and they immediately sent the correct speakers with a return ups pick-up that did not cost me anything. I enjoyed talking with customer support at MB Quart, very pleased with their service. Set-up: I would pick up a long handled screwdriver that has some mussel, screwing in the four feet took some effort! Long screws that I rubbed on a bar of soap for some lubrication made it easier. I love the adjustable spikes placing there speakers. I used the flashlight trick sitting in the sweet spot to adjust the leveling spikes. I used some magnet backed mirror sheets I cut out 2"x"2, removed cloth grill and stuck mirror on tweeter grill. Sitting in the sweet spot I used a laser light (flashlight trick) until the light returned and hit me between the eyes. I ended up tilting them back using the adjusting spikes. I planned on bi-wiring these but became confused. The spec's state; Bi-wire = Yes? But there was "no jumper" between the upper and lower terminals. I e-mailed MB Quart questioning this and the return e-mail stated; This is only for connection flexibility if you wanted to use banana's (lower terminals). The customer service person actually pulled off the back plate in the warehouse to make sure. Yes, these ARE NOT bi-wire capable. The only reason for the lower terminals is to use banana terminations. The spec's on this are somewhat misleading, and I don't know if this has been updated in their literature? The more I researched bi-wiring there are several audiophiles who say it's a waste of time and money. Keep this in mind if you want to bi-wire. Sound; I was very disappointed with bass response! They seemed very Bright with little bass impact. With spec's rating the bass response down to 33hz I was very disappointed thinking I would need a sub to compliment them. Then I thought, let's wait. It is common practice components, interconnects, speaker wire all need a burn in time. The average burn in time is usually around 100 to 200 hours, so I thought I would wait. I waited and waited playing music each day for months! Then, all the sudden! Bass! I am not joking! These woofers must be stiff with not much movement right out of the box. It took around 4-5 months to loosen up the drivers and the bass actually started sounding pretty darn good. So, be patient with the burn in on these drivers. I do feel now the bass does actually go down to the rated 33hz, but I would recommend a sub if you're a bass head like I am, Haha. The high end has always sounded great! Very detailed.In conclusion: I have been playing these speakers now for almost a year playing music/movies almost daily. I have had NO problems what so ever and they actually seem to be getting better with age. ;)

I have had these speakers for just under a year now. I purchased them direct from the manufacturer and I can tell you, even though I got a deal I would stand by the $1200 dollar price tag. These speakers are right in the performance/ cost sweet spot. They are just as good as a $5000 set as someone else has pointed out. I have almost a thousand watts driving these and there is no end in sight to that volume. I can drive them to unbearable volume and they still sounds crystal clear. The only cons would be they take a few months for the bass to really kick in. I purchased a powered sub woofer to help hear the lower frequencies but now that speakers have broken in I really don't use the sub.

Those are the best speakers i ever had, for your money! I had many other floorstanding speakers before, but those MB Quart Alexxa s-one sounds like a pair of $5000 speakers, Don't think, Just go buy it! Love it!!!!!!! (Those speakers are made in Germany) A++++++++++++++++++++++++++