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Given physical limits, the macrodynamics of the smallest nuVero were impressive. The electronically generated tympani and rising levels of the epic "Nara" from E.S. Posthumus' Unearthed caused compression only once I'd escalated to SPL which began to intrude on my neighbors. Until then those hits struck with astonishing violence and dryness and the voltage swings arose without audible stress. Obviously no party animal would ever go after the nuVero 3 however. For that Nubert's portfolio has far more suitable candidates.
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Conclusion. Those who have followed our fairaudio reviews for a few years-one hopes that's most of you-should have noted that Nubert speakers and I tend to get along well. The flagship of this range, the nuVero 14, even served as my reference until a few months ago when I finally divested myself to pursue curiosity about something else. So I remember her succinctly. I thus was quite clear on what to expect. Still I was surprised how well Nubert managed to migrate qualities of the far bigger, more powerful and costly 14 to the 3. This includes the easeful neutrality of the midrange and fine treble detail which won't hesitate to call out poor recordings; and given size the imposing high-pressure well articulated bass which obviously hit limits by comparison since even Nubert can't outfox Physics.
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Overall the impressive linearity is typical for speakers from this house of Schwäbisch Gmünd. So is challenging competition not in its own price class but beyond. Here I'd cite a Dynaudio Focus 110 by example. Both also overlap in the thirst for power lest they sound bland, pale and poorly controlled down low. Finally most their models add some practical feature. Aside from the Series-specific bass and treble switches here it becomes that ambient tweeter. Contingent on musical tastes its broader staging and dispersion can be quite attractive. I personally fancied more intimate far, soloists or acoustic folk trios in dipole mode whilst ambitiously rocking formations did well without it.
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Psych profile for the nuVero 3:
• The compact monitor has amazing bass reach without any tendencies for boom or blur. To exploit this quality at max pressure, definition and control simply requires an amp of requisite power reserves.
• The midwoofer's vocal band coverage is fully integrated and linear and voices and acoustic instruments are spot-on neutral in the best sense. There's presence, detail and outline sharpness whilst walking straight down the line betwixt cool and warm.
• The treble is a class act and active across the entire line including the nuVero 14 flagship. With electronics of sensible resolution there's detailed insight into a recording without artificial softening. Brasses and cymbals can bite and there's full staging support particularly in the depth domain. With the rear tweeter active the stage gains in width and off-axis response in amplitude. That affects image precision to a surprisingly small degree. But the nuVero 3 clearly prefers carefully mastered material. Badly compromised fare is mercilessly exposed.
• Relative to cubic volume the dynamic behavior impresses. Within limits that won't bring the police to your door this small box digests even sudden voltage swings without audible stress but nobody in their right mind would call her a party girl.
• This speaker benefits from solid stands and free placement and is suitable for room up to 20m². A combination of three switches affords up to 12 different voicing options. Despite suitable dimensions this speaker is not really made to disappear in a bookshelf.
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Facts.
• Concept: 2-way bass reflex with defeatable ambient rear tweeter
• Dimensions and weight: 20 x 310 x 280mm (WxHxD), 9kg/ea.
• Finish options: Anthracite, pearl white, mocca
• Other: 30-day return privilege, switches for HF and LF compensations
• Warranty: 5 years for private use
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