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What reviewers think
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Endeavour 3Zero
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Manufacturer details
- Drive Technology: Midrange 170mm(7") Wilson Benesch Tactic 3.0
- Tweeter: 25mm (1") Wilson Benesch Fibonacci Hybrid Silk-Carbon Tweeter
- Isobaric Drive System: 2x 170mm (7") Wilson Benesch Tactic in Clamshell Formation
- Impedance: 6 Ohms Nominal / 4 Ohms Minimal
- Sensitivity: 89dB @ 1-Meter on axis, 2.83V Input
- Frequency Response: 38Hz - 30kHz +/- 2dB
- Height: 1425mm (56.1")
- Width: 191mm (7.5") Baffle // 526mm (20.7") Widest Point of the Foot
- Depth: 480 mm (18.9")
- Weight: 75kg (165lbs)
Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Wilson Benesch stands out by manufacturing nearly all parts in-house, including drivers and even carbon fiber enclosures, providing greater control over quality and performance.
- They distinguish themselves through research into advanced materials, including bio-composites developed through collaborative projects with European research institutions, as a sustainable alternative to carbon fiber.
- A key differentiator lies in Wilson Benesch's design approach which prioritizes transient performance and dynamic coherence, even if it means trading off mid-bass warmth and weight, leading to a distinct sonic signature.
- Wilson Benesch emphasizes a minimalist approach to crossovers, even running some drivers full range, striving for signal purity and coherence which sets them apart from brands using more complex filter networks.
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A.C.T. 3Zero
- Positioning: A classic line that embodies the heritage of Wilson Benesch with advanced composite technology.
- Description: Features a biocomposite monocoque that enhances damping and silence, setting it apart from previous carbon fiber models. It includes an Isobaric Drive System for tight bass, unlike the Resolution 3Zero which focuses on full-range performance.
Resolution 3Zero
- Positioning: A high-performance floorstanding speaker designed for power and control.
- Description: Uses an Isobaric Drive System for controlled bass and a biocomposite monocoque for acoustic excellence, offering more power than the A.C.T. 3Zero. Its design allows for a full-range experience, unlike the standmount Endeavour 3Zero.
Endeavour 3Zero
- Positioning: A flagship standmount loudspeaker with advanced materials and design.
- Description: Combines a Fibonacci hybrid dome tweeter and Tactic 3.0 drive units for seamless integration, offering a more compact solution than the Resolution 3Zero.
Omnium
- Positioning: A modular design that represents the evolution of Wilson Benesch's loudspeaker technology.
- Description: Features a biocomposite monocoque and a massive aluminum foot for stability, providing a more refined sound than the A.C.T. 3Zero. It offers a balance of power and elegance, unlike the more compact Endeavour 3Zero.
Eminence
- Positioning: The flagship model of Wilson Benesch, representing the pinnacle of their loudspeaker design.
- Description: Integrates ten drive units with a biocomposite monocoque for exceptional coherency, surpassing the Omnium in scale and design.
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Engineering taken to the ultimate level. That’s what our brand and engineering are abou. We want to make the absolute finest sounding speakers that science can produce. We’re constantly looking at new engineering and materials to rethink as much as possible.
Let’s start with the tweeter: Normally you have soft dome, magnet structure, etc. But in the construction of how we do it, there’s a whole chambered element behind the tweeter, and we slice the soft dome down the middle and insert material to augment rigidity—to reach the frequencies a hard dome could do. It’s the beauty of soft dome with the breadth of a hard dome.
Next, our isobaric loading: Our drivers face each other to increase speed and decrease cabinet space. This also helps drivers more easily cross into where the tweeter takes over, making for a more seamless transition between drivers.
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What if you spend more?
When designing the Børresen M series loudspeakers, Børresen's overriding goal was to challenge existing technological constraints and pioneer into new and unorthodox realms of audio technology. This comprises the absolutely new design of loudspeaker components, finding effective ways to fight resonance and vibrations, and searching for materials that provide the ultimate properties to elevate the sound quality to unprecedented new level.
The basket is a real revolution – it is a topology-optimized 3D-printed basket made of zirconium, which ensures maximum rigidity and thus minimum vibration and resonance. The basket is not just a placeholder for the membrane. The energy generated by the membrane is also held by the structure behind it.
The membrane is designed to achieve maximum stiffness with minimum noise. The membrane for the M1 is the most advanced and sophisticated speaker membrane on the market. The M1 membrane has the highest stiffness and the lowest membrane resonance.
The patented Børresen iron-free magnetic system has been further refined. Børresen uses iron-free drivers in all its loudspeakers. Their inductance is about ten times lower than that of conventional drivers.
The efficiency of this closed ribbon tweeter amounts to an exceptional 94dB and operates from approximately 2.5 kHz upwards. The moving mass is extremely low at 0.01 grams.
The M1 cabinet is constructed with additional 5mm braced, block-milled, pressed wood structures. In addition, braces are built into the sides of the speaker to give the cabinet even more rigidity and mechanical stability.
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Our summary
Product Strengths
- Enormously large soundstage and big-bore sound at party SPL without any sensible struggle, as if tailored specifically for large spaces
- Highly articulated pinpoint accurate sound that was as deep as it was spatially grand
- A broad arsenal of tools allows it to switch between these opposite profiles and their derivatives fluently and without fail
- The most refined treble that the reviewer had heard yet—exceptionally informative, remarkably smooth, nuanced, delicate, admirably extended and very sweet
Product Considerations
- A modest dress code doesn't quite communicate how costly it is, as many speaker sets priced lower look just as good
- Vertically aligned speaker posts a bit below this opening are flush with their plate and compliant only with banana/BFA-style terminations, which may be a con to some users
- Recommended amps are at least twice as strong, especially in large spaces
- Really thrives in large spaces
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Martin Logan Summit X: Instrumental and vocal outlines noticeably juicier, more three-dimensional, tangible, natural and further away from the listening seat
Takeaway: The Børresen M1 is a unique speaker that defies expectations, delivering an expansive and detailed soundstage typically associated with much larger speakers. These speakers can provide an exceptional listening experience if space and budget allow.
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Our Summary
Product Strengths
- Exquisitely built with walnut veneer and artisanal fit and finish
- Uses patented iron-free magnetic motor, which reduces inductance
- Produces full-thickness bass down to 50Hz, and good, well-controlled bass down still further
- Presents an extremely accurate rendition of music played, offering a fast, reactive and uncolored performance
- Connectivity options should be considered
Product Considerations
- Requires 50–100 hours of music replay for break-in, with gradual improvements over the next few hundred hours
- Poor recordings sound really poor because of its revealing nature
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Magico Q1, Raidho D-1 and Alta Audio FRM-2M Celestas, the Børresen 01 Silver Supremes are superior in every way
Takeaway: The Børresen 01 Silver Supreme Edition speakers offer exceptional clarity and refinement and a superb soundstage, and they reveal the artistry of musicians. They provide an amazing musical experience.
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