@mofojo Posting your question here because it’s a GREAT question and the answers and insights from others may be helpful not only to you but to those who may be considering one or the other.
My answer hinges on the quality of the recordings (for the rock and metal) you listen to. If the quality is "typically average" (the norm with both genres and especially so for many older recordings) then I believe the DIs are the better choice. The SEs will lay bare, to a greater degree than the DIs, the quality of the recording.
For example, Tidal/Roon served up The Rolling Stones’ Saturday Club recordings the other day. Sound Quality was not good.
This is my take. Others who have moved from the DIs to the SEs may have found differently. I encourage them to post their findings.
I posted this video in another thread, but I think the point is very apropos regarding the question you are asking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku7tge9qppo&t=31s
wondering if you can elaborate on the difference between the DI and DISE. Are there any types of music or anything you think the DIs do as well or better. Rock and metal are a descent portion of my listening. If that was compromised with a more “grown up” speaker that would be disappointing. Thanks
My answer hinges on the quality of the recordings (for the rock and metal) you listen to. If the quality is "typically average" (the norm with both genres and especially so for many older recordings) then I believe the DIs are the better choice. The SEs will lay bare, to a greater degree than the DIs, the quality of the recording.
For example, Tidal/Roon served up The Rolling Stones’ Saturday Club recordings the other day. Sound Quality was not good.
This is my take. Others who have moved from the DIs to the SEs may have found differently. I encourage them to post their findings.
I posted this video in another thread, but I think the point is very apropos regarding the question you are asking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku7tge9qppo&t=31s