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Opinions about upgrade

Hello all, 

This is my first message, im very happy to be here. 

I want to upgrade my proac d18 speakers. I like them, but i wanna a better speaker. My amp is hegel h160. I have some speakers in my mind like Spendor d7, Graham ls5/9 and harbeth super hl5+. I have not auditioned them so far. I want to hear your opinions about this upgrade. Thanks in advance. 


spitzer45
inna
7,296 posts
 
I heard that ProAc sound best with tube amps.
gregm
3,405 posts
 
If you like the proac sound but wish to improve soundstage & frequency response, ATC is an obvious contender, a 20, 40 or used 50.
Generally, of the ones you mention, the bigger Spendors & Harbeths (30 etc) offer a more complete sound in a similar style, i.e. better frequency response.

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yogiboy
5,655 posts
 
I doubt that you would go wrong with Spendor. Another Spendor that might be a nice fit is the A7 !

https://www.bluebirdmusic.com/products/spendor-a7.html
celtic66
1,652 posts
 
Really good suggestions.  I’m launching in a completely different direction.  Your Hegel shows Fixed/Variable Out.  ATC speakers were suggested.  Consider the ATC active for that much money.  Smarter people than me weighed in on my review of the ATC 40 active.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-atc-scm-40-a-floorstanders-finally?highlight=Atc%2B40
spitzer45 OP
9 posts
 
Hello again,

It was not on my list but I see some ATC suggestions, could my hegel h160 drive these 85 db speakers? 
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