Audiovector QR Special Edition's Cryogenically Treated Wiring: A New Era of Sound Dynamics
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
Key Highlights
QR Special Edition series enhances audio clarity, dynamics, and midrange openness with cutting-edge technology.
Features include cryogenically treated wires, custom drive units, and AMT treble drivers reaching over 40,000 Hz.
High-density HDF enclosures and Nano Pore damping ensure low resonance and immersive 3D soundstage.
The Audiovector QR Special Edition series, a significant upgrade to the acclaimed original QR series, has been introduced, promising enhanced audio performance. This new line from Audiovector is designed to deliver a more open, dynamic, and detailed sound, aiming to bring listeners closer to the soul of the original music.
Key features of the QR Special Edition series include:
In-House Designed Capacitors: These capacitors are engineered to produce a cleaner treble and improved detailing, leading to a more refined sound experience.
Advanced Technology: The series employs cryogenically treated internal wiring and metal-housed resistors to improve dynamics, detailing, and high-power precision. Nano Pore dampening material is used to enhance midrange openness.
Custom Drive Units: The QR Special Edition series features in-house developed drive units, including low-hysteresis coil technology, large powerful magnets, and rigid turbulence-suppressing baskets.
Air Motion Transformer (AMT) Treble Drivers: These drivers, based on Dr. Oscar Heil's revolutionary technology from the 1960s, offer fast response and reach over 40,000 Hz with optimal dispersion.
Enclosure Design: The speakers are housed in high-density hardwood HDF enclosures, designed for strength and low resonance.
3D Soundstage: The series aims to deliver a superb 3D soundstage that accurately positions musicians, facilitated by the AMT, Pure Piston drivers, and specified crossovers.
Minimum Distortion: The use of Dynamic Feed Forward and high-precision components reduces crossover losses and improves dynamics.
Design Aesthetics: The models feature subtle, elegant gold brass badges on the front panels and cloth grills, combining acoustic capabilities with discreet style.
The QR Special Edition series includes several models at varying price points. The range-topping QR 7 SE is priced at around £5,250/€5,700, with other models like the QR 1 SE standmounter starting at £1,350/€1,500. This series is expected to offer enhanced bass/mid response frequency characteristics, improved heat dissipation, and optimized bass reflex systems for a more precise and detailed performance.
