Quote Originally Posted by theaudiohobby
Funny I know, but the B&W 700 series and Audio Note Speakers, E/LX IIRC, were awarded about the same marks by Hifi Choice The 703 was actually awarded an Editor's Choice award while the E/LX ( I think), had to content it self with a best buy award, does it really mean much in the scheme of things, I do not think so, though it sort of knocks your assessment of both speakers for six .
Yes and I noticed that as well - but the reviewer kept the one he liked best - and that one was the Audio Note - and that is more important to me than recommending the B&W who's advertising keeps the magazine in business - The editor's choie is the choice of who gave them the most money - hell the guys who DESIGNED the freaking 700 series will tell you in person that the AN;s are better - and you being in Europe should take Peter up on the offer to have you hear it from the horse's mouth - since the 700 series is woefully flawed in dsesign with atrocious top of the midwoofer passband distortion due to their kevlar drivers as was pointed out graphically with full measurements of the kevlar driver problems - truth hurts - go read John Ashman's link again.