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Is $3000 pushing the limits for a geat monitor??

I want to go to a monitor speaker because I cannot physically handle the weight and size of a 80lbs floor standing speakers any longer.

I have looked at several monitors like the Sonus Faber Venere MKII series; Lenaham ML-1 made in Australia, Spendor, Harbeth. I have listened to the older Dynaudio Excite 12 and new version, Excite 14. I like the sound of both of the latter speakers, but the dealer insists I hear the Dynaudio Focus 160. Unfortunately, he has none in stock to buy or for audition.

Therefore, any member currently own a pair of the Focus 160, or have auditioned them recently. I need some good feedback about this model's sound quality before charging in and buying them. I also want to get opinions about whether a monitor can compete with a large floorstander. Thanks to all !!!!!
sunnyjim
murphythecat
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At kiko: for whatever its worth, you will find all the user at gearslutz who used to have spiral grooves anima (studio one) to prefer the amphion one18 once they made the switch! add them to your list to audition, you may be very happy as I think you are in the process to raise money for the sonics...

just a friendly tip!
murphythecat
181 posts
 
fwiw, I have had reference 3a decapo be, audio note anj lx, salk continuum, focals cms 50, wilson audio cubs (ive heard a couple of time), kef ls 50.

the amphion one18 is, by a large margin, superior.
hifisoundguy
630 posts
 
Has anyone heard the new Clearwave Duel monitors yet?

clearwavespeakers.com
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bander
504 posts
 
Sunnyjim, I recommend that you speak to Fritz of Fritz speakers. He' in LA
and has been building speakers for decades. Perhaps you 're aware of him. I've spoken to him and I know that he would graciously come to your home with some offerings. Nothing like hearing products in your system in your room. He'll make recommendations based on your listenening tastes. Nothing to lose.
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nonoise
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Sunnyjim and Hifisoundguy:
I hope this covers both your queries and not highjack the thread but I'm presently breaking in some Clearwave Duet 6 monitors (in Indian Rosewood) and like what I'm hearing.

I've only had them for two days now and am told to expect a couple hundred hours to break in (gotta love those Accuton ceramic drivers). It's way too early to give an honest opinion but...

With my Tonian Labs Tl-D1s, it's like sitting in the front row. With the Duets, it's like sitting halfway back to the mid section and I'm liking it more and more. It's all a matter of perspective but with more oomph in the mids and I now no desire whatsoever for a sub. YMMV

I'll report back after they break in but it looks like I may be giving up my front row seats. :-)

All the best,
Nonoise
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