Dynaudio 1.3 MKII vs B&W N805  

Adrian:

There is a review of the Dynaudio 1.3 MKII in the current HT Magazine. They give them a very high rating, particularly noting the bass from such a small speaker. Give it a read.

Joel

Adrian:

Sorry, my mistake. Thearticle is on page 100 of the May 2001 issue of Stereophile Guide To Home Theater (i.e. not Home Theater).

Now you should be able to find it!

Joel

[This message has been edited by Joelc (edited 04-29-2001).]

Adrian:

There is no url link for the article referenced in the post above for SGHT magazine that I know of, you will need to order or pick up a copy. I have no problem recommending the Dynaudio line and really like the new Contour T2.5/T2.1 speakers too. Personally, I find the B&W less of an audiophile speaker and more harsh sounding. It depends upon other factors too like the processor and amps. Those speakers, be it B&W or Dynaudio really like LOTS of good power thrown at them. You should have at least 200 watts/channel and I would suggest 250+ for them to have the best results.

Happy shopping,

Jeff

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Adrian,
I can recommend both the speakers as they are good value for the money. I do think the Dynaudio is sonically superior in all categories. In Sweden though there is a price difference of US 500 which makes the 805 a very good deal as well. I know though that Sweden has very good prices on B&W, so in Singapore if this is not the case and they are similar priced I would definitely go for the Dynaudio.


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BR /// Rob

The article being refered to is on the newstand so you won't find a URL on the internet.

I read the review and was pretty impressed with what that had to say about the Dynaudio speaker group. I've also read some good reviews on the B&W line of speakers.

I'd use www.ecoustics.com to search for articles. Here are a couple good links for the B&W line. Depending on budget, I'd also look at the CDM-xNT line. Might be easier on the wallet. As I understand it, it borrows some of the nautilus design.

http://www.stereophile.com/showarchives.cgi?168
http://www.hifichoice.co.uk/review_read.asp?ID=766
http://www.hifichoice.co.uk/review_read.asp?ID=879

When you get to this level of sound quality I'd say the choice is pretty much a matter of personal preference. The B&W and Dynaudio both seem to provide very good sound. I'd concern myself more with the personality of the speaker and additionally the characteristics of the hardware you're planning on using to drive the speakers. System matching will make a big difference in the final sound comming out of these guys.