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Proac Response D30 DS

I currently own Proac Studio 140MKII which I’m very satisfiedwith ,sound is detailed and punchy soundstage is vast and dynamic are terrific I run it with McIntosh pre / power system with good results .
In the past I considered upgrading to Response D48R but realized that my listening room is relatively small and maybe I will have to upgrade to better McIntosh power amp to move them properly so decided that the D48R is really not for me.
I am considering now an upgrade to the Proac D30 DS( the dome tweeter version because I understood that dome tweeters last longer than Ribbon ones ) but no chance to make a demo in my country. I guess the overall sound wil be improved-more transparency,details and better soundstage- but I am afraid that moving from 2.5 speakers to 2 way ones will reduce the dynamics and bass I already have with my current Studio 140 MKII ? Is the the D30 a substantial step up over the 140 MKII ?
itzhak1969
aniwolfe
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Regarding the lifespan of Ribbon tweeters. I know of some Ribbons lasting 30 years+ if taken care of. What did you hear?
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jperry
2,460 posts
 
I own the D-40r.

I have heard the Proac dome speakers and they are good but the ribbon tweeter IMO is a better sound, It integrates very well with the mid/bass driver and there is no discontinuity.

My room is 11 x 17. How large is your room?
itzhak1969 OP
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My room is 13 X 10.
My amplification is McIntosh MC152 and D100.
I think in terms of power and room size the D30 is the right choice but I am afraid although in terms of transparency and details it’s much better than mine 140 MKII the D30 won’t have the earthquake  dynamics and bottom end of the 140MKII but it’s only a guess I am not sure about it.Unfortunately dealers at my country don’t have the D30 in stock and can make special order for me without deno.

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milpai
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OP, I have auditioned the D30 and D48 extensively during my search for loudspeakers that started 2 years ago and ended a few months back. I ultimately went for the, D48R because my room could accommodate it without issues.
The D30 is a very engaging loudspeaker and goes pretty deep for it's size. The vocals on these speakers are to die for - at least that is what my listening notes say, when the D30 was being played through a Naim system. But I have never listened to the 140MKII, so I am not in a position to compare.
I agree that you room is small for the D48. I completely agree with @jperry that the ribbon in ProAc series are something special. They just sound very natural.
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