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Speaker upgrade...

Thinking the upgrade(wanting to try something different) bug has bitten me, and I'm wanting to try some different speakers. I'm currently using Dunlavy SC4's which I'm perfectly happy with and have no issue with and could continue to live with for many more years. So this isn't a I don't like what I have post but more of a would these speakers be an improvement over my current speakers. I'm looking at BW N801 and Avalon Radian HC speakers.

Has anyone spent time with the above mentioned speakers who could chime in with what their thoughts are?
2channeljunkie
itzhak1969
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You have excellent  speakers I wouldn't touch them unless something is wrong with them.
2channeljunkie OP
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Yes I love them and wanted opinions on the other 2 that had caught my eye. But didn't want to be disappointed if the BW's or Avalon's are not better than the Dunlavy
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gdhal
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audiotroy
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Personally I would look at newer designs, unless the Radians or 801's were so cheap as to preclude you looking at something else.

The Dunleavy sound was by today's standards very laid back in the treble with a big sound stage without the more pinpoint imaging of some other designs. They sounded big and musical also the deep bass was not particularly deep considering the size of the speakers.

The best thing about the speakers is they do sound very big and are warm and forgiving.

The Radian's offer a smaller sound stage although with much greater image focus, tighter bass and greater resolution.


The 801's sound a bit smaller, tighter bass, a more precise sound stage.

I would go for a pair of Legacy speakers, the Focus SE or the Larger Focus, similar smooth midrange, big sound stage and tighter more visceral bass, tonally very similar to the SC 4
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