Speaker thoughts - ProAc D40R or Wilson Benesch

A late post. I have just auditioned the Proac D48R's. They are a fine speaker for enjoying music and one of the best floorstanders I have heard. Over the last 2 years, I have auditioned quite a number of speakers, of highish and medium efficiency, and suitable for valve amps. The D48R's are an engaging listen to my ear, with a natural midrange, nice tone and texture, and a well judged treble. I have not been a fan of ribbon tweeters until now, but these ones have changed my mind. I am seriously considering them.

Since the thread is revived, might as well add on...

I was a Proac owner, had the D2, and wanted a pair of floor standers with the new ribbon tweeter.  When my local pusher put his D30R demos on clearance, I rushed over with cash in hand planning to bring them home.  But while there I made the mistake of auditioning the Wilson Benesch Vertex side by side with the D30R.  It wasn't close.   I couldn't believe how much better a pair of Vertex monitors sounded than the big D30R.   But I couldn't swing the extra cost difference between the D30R and Vertex so I went home empty handed.   

That was a D30R vs. Vertex comparison - a D40R vs. Square 3 comparison may have gone differently.

Rothwea,
What amps were used to drive the D48R? How was the bottom end on these? I saw the spec and they say that the speaker is rated to 20Hz. Sounds too good to be true for such a sleek loudspeaker.

Milpai, the amps my dealer often uses with 48R's are the VTL tube stereo power amps. But they are pricey and on this occasion he used a

Prima Luna Dialogue HP power amp fitted with KT88 tubes. Surprisingly perhaps, the bottom end was fine, with pretty good control. So a good value combo. To my ear, the bass end on these speakers goes surprisingly deep given their exterior dimensions. Certainly, it is significantly more extended and morre tuneful than the Sonus Faber Cremona M's I used to own.

Thank You for the feedback. It is helpful to know that, since I do not have a dealer in my area.