Dynaudio Owner's Thread - Page 8

The current countour line is not that old I don't think. I forget exactly when the countour S series was introduced, but it's relatively new. I would be surprised if it were updated anytime soon.

Great to see a Dynaudio thread here. I like the fact that I can come to this thread rather than search through the thousands of other speaker posts.

I have recently been spending a lot of time in the demo room at a local establishment here. I think I might just be ready to pull the trigger on the new focus 220's and the matching center channel. Although I'm almost wondering how well the 52SE's compare to the Focus 140's, as it would seem to be a lateral move.

I'm currently running the 52se's and the 122c center channel and am extremely happy, but as you all know, the bug bites every once in awhile (I wish it was only once in awhile). So if anyone is looking, I'll pull the shameless plug and say I might have those available very shortly!

I currently own a pair of Confidence 3s and I'm thinking of moving up to another Dynaudio speaker. Would a Contour 3..4 or 5.4 be a significant improvement? I hope to get a chance to listen to them soon, but it's not easy for me to shop them extensively.

Thanks !!!

No....There are no changes to be announced at CES or in the near future I've been told.

However, the Audience line is being revamped and should be shown at CES.

Dynaudio leave their products on the market longer than most other makers. Some change designs every 5 years, Dyn seem to be around 7 or even longer if there is no real reason to change.

Regarding the Audience line being updated, I am not suprise with B&W updating the CM line and Focal with the new 700 series. The entry level speakers of the major manufacturers are finally getting some attention (that's where the money is made).

Thanks. One more day to go. I need something besides spikes to stabilize the speakers on the stands since I don't want to mar the speaker bottoms. Any suggestions, guys? Blu-tack?

Blu-tak is my standard suggestion. Works great. Only costs a few bucks at any hardware store.

I vote for Blu-Tack. It creates a sticky bond between the speaker and the stand, prevents the speaker from falling off if you bump into it.

I've heard the Audience 52 several times but I haven't heard them beside the BM6 passives in a direct comparison, so take my impressions with a grain of salt. Their overall sound is similar. I thought the A52s had a more forward presentation, the BM6 passives, more recessed. The BM6s also go lower and they have a more plain and boring sound (but in a good way). To me they sound a bit dead in the mids if you get too far away, say 10 feet or more. I don't remember hearing this with the A52s. Also I didn't hear anything in the A52s that would preclude their use in the near field, but from what I can remember, I think the BM6 passives would work much better there.

There are technical differences between the two. The crossover frequency is a little higher on the BM6: 3100 Hz vs. 2700 Hz. The A52 uses a first-order filter for both drivers; the BM6 uses a second-order HPF for the tweeter and a first-order LPF for the woofer. Some sources on the Internet say that the drivers may be different. The BM6 uses a D260 tweeter similar to the one in the A122c; the A52 uses a variant of the D28. Maybe someone here can open up their speakers to verify this.

DA makes some alternatives. The new BM5 active and passive monitors are out. They're in the same price range. I haven't heard the new BM5 passives, only the old ones. I ended up with the BM6 monitors, partly because I couldn't find used ATC SCM20SLs. But I like the BM6P; I think they sound better than the active versions, assuming you have a competent power amp.

Hi Yuriv:

Thanks so much for your response. I will probably go with BM6 passives. The BM5 passive crossover is at 2700 Hz - the specs of it seem similar to A 52. I do have the new BM5 actives and I use them as near-field monitors with a computer.

Thanks for the Blu-Tack responses. I'll try to find a place that sells them w/o the audiophile mark-up.

Got the Dyns installed on Target HR60 stands and still playing with positioning trying to dial them in. Low-end response is really impressive; they interact better with my room than my previous B&Ws actually. Weightier and more detailed midrange, plus greater upper-end clarity so far.

No such thing. We only charge what the manufacturer suggests and often below.

As for Blu-Tack, it can be found at just about any home improvement store and it is very cheap!

Thanks.


AudioArchitect, I know you're a dealer/supporter of these brands, so FYI, I'm running an Arcam CD23 and AV8, and a Bryston 4B SST C-series with the Dyn Special Twenty-Fives. Speaker cable is Nordost Blue Heaven Rev II biwire, where I'm using two of the four conductors. You can call it an AA-approved system.

Thanks. I'm finding out that Danes don't lie.

I prefer the Ring DAC in the CD23; really love it. A shame Arcam couldn't get more Ring DACs.

AA,

What is your impression of the Simaudio line up?

Do you demo (or installed) other MOON models for their line card?



Regards,
Mike

Great news!

Along with the Revel Performa, the Dynaudio Focus speakers have won the 2006 Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity award for Best High End Loudspeaker.

I knew my babies had it in 'em. I'm so proud.

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...s-12-2006.html

More advice needed, please.

I have an opportunity to purchase a new pair of Dynaudio T2.5s at a good price, which I will use for the surrounds in my HT. I already have a pair of T2.5s and a T2.1 that I am using for the fronts. I'm trying to decide if I should buy the second pair of T2.5s or a pair of SRs as the surrounds. More specifically, are the T2.5s overkill as surrounds? Would I be better off with the SRs as they are a bit cheaper? My amp is a Simaudio Moon Aurora, so power is not an issue. The system is used exclusively for movies and music DVDs - no 2-channel applications. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Flash

I think for surround music, absolutely you should have another pair for timbre matching. Less critical for movies.

Will1066,

Thanks for the reply. I tried using the T2.5s as the surrounds yesterday and you are absolutley correct. They sound great with music DVDs but the difference was not so obvious with movies. Since our HT system is used mainly for movies (90% movies, 10% music DVDs) I guess I'll save my $ and go with the SRs.

Flash

Any owners care to comment on performance.

I currently have Confidence 3s. I consider them a nice large monitor speaker. See a pair of 2s going for $5,600. They are a year old and in excellent condition. What benefits could I expect from the upgrade.

I will likely sell the 3s or make them rear channel speakers.

Absolutely. This is an excellent opportunity because you can be much more certain you're not goint to get scammed. You can easily test them there and make sure everything is fine.

What a pompous flow of diarrhea of the mouth that review was.... The F-Bombs he dropped really add to his professionalism... And it's good to know that output 30hz and below is "as superfluous as tits on a whale..."

No doubt a GREAT speaker slightly tainted by an A-hole reviewer. Aside from the BS, the digressions into others pieces auditioned is a bitch too.