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Decisions on standmounts: ATC, Dynaudio, ProAc, Sonus Faber

I’m considering the following speakers models:
ATC SCM19 V2
Dynaudio Contour S1.4
ProAc Tablette 10 Signature
Sonus Faber Sonetto II

Currently I’m listening to a pair of Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversarry, everything so musical and well done with this speakers, it sound sweet smooth engaging if powerd by a Class D Audio SDS-470C with upgraded power supply, it sound near to neutral with very accurate dimensional Hi-Fi details if powerd by an NAD M22 v2 power amp. Having said that, I would like to have another set of speakers to play with, most probably I would something that sound balanced from top to bottom, while not too clinical analytical or too lush warm sounding to begin with. For critical listening, usually I’m using the Sennheiser HD 600, source signal from Fostex HP-A3 DAC/preamp. I will save a FLAC file if i like/love a track, then I will also convert it to mp3 vbr0 as another copy for car playback.


wim1983
freediver
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I have never heard ATC so can’t comment.Have heard the small ProAcs and found them VERY bright.Demo’d the Sonetto 2 and really liked them but a little hard to drive with a couple of big phase shifts..Newer Dynaudio Excite or Special 40 MUCH better than S1.4 which are TOUGH to drive & has the notable Dynaudio Bass Hump.
Add Harbeth M30.1/30.2 to your list & IMO absolutely the best Monitor available under $10,000.00...
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audiotroy
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freediver there is no best monitor under $10k only preferences.

There are many Harbeth fans and many Harbeth not fans.

Personally I would take a pair of ATC SCM 40 at $7k over the Harbeth 30.2 which are an augmented two way with a super tweeter any day of the week.

The ATC are much more neutral and have far greater bass extension and punch. The Harbeths are a midrange oriented speaker that has much more an editorializing effect of adding liquidity to music even if it isn't there.

In terms of looks Harbeths are much prettier.

The ATC SCM 19v2 is a suberb monitor at $4k and if driven correctly sounds very natural.

The Dynaudio's are very musical they don't have the punch of the ATC but in other areas are very very good.

The Proacs don't do rock anywhere as well as the ATC.


Dave and Troy

Audio Doctor NJ ATC dealers

freediver
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^^^ I am willing to bet a weeks pay that 80% of Harbeth haters/non fans have NEVER EVEN HEARD A PAIR & base their opinions on SPECS alone & since you have NO clue even which speakers the 30.1/30.2 speakers are & are comparing a 3 way Floorstander with a 2 way monitor I will completely disregard your entire reply.
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wim1983 OP
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It seem the ProAc does not get much vote, ATC as usual supported by many Hi-Fi enthusiasts, I agree Dynaudio woofers can be too stiff at times especially for drum music, I go for ATC if last question answered, is drum music easier to be played via ATC woofers? It seem very hard (maybe not so much elasticity compare to material like Kevlar bass driver by B & W?
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