Signature Series 41-SE Conclusion
Given the size, price and performance of the 41-SEs, our experience taught us they were well suited for a host of applications in any Home Theater system. Coupled with a subwoofer as main speakers, they present a small package alternative for accurate, dynamic audiophile sound. When used for surrounds, they present clear, detailed sound required for producing a movie theater environment. As installed and used for rear 7.1 surrounds with DD-EX and DTS-ES, they provided a tremendous job of opening the soundstage in the rears while presenting fine details which results in improved performance of our Reference System 2 home theater.
The Score Card
The scoring below is based on each piece of equipment doing the duty it is designed for. The numbers are weighed heavily with respect to the individual cost of each unit, thus giving a rating roughly equal to:
Performance × Price Factor/Value = Rating
Audioholics.com note: The ratings indicated below are based on subjective listening and objective testing of the product in question. The rating scale is based on performance/value ratio. If you notice better performing products in future reviews that have lower numbers in certain areas, be aware that the value factor is most likely the culprit. Other Audioholics reviewers may rate products solely based on performance, and each reviewer has his/her own system for ratings.
Audioholics Rating Scale
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- — Poor
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