2. speakers
  3. 1283548640

YG Acoustics or Dynaudio

I have been using a pair of PSB M2 monitors since 2004 but have recently upgraded some equipment and am thinking new speakers. Right now my focus is on either YG Acoustics 'Carmels' or Dynaudio 'Confidence' C1s or C2s. One limitation is that my present speakers are close--35 cm-- to the front wall and I'm stuck with that kind of positioning in an L-shaped room. The Carmels are a new model and I can't find a review; but the C1s have been highly praised especially in a smaller room. I would appreciate any relevant advice, particularly about YG Carmels which have some radical features. My system comprises Bryston 4BSST amp, Bryston preamp, EMM Labs XDS1 CD player, Oracle tt, with Kimber Select interconnects and cables.
oeiras99
nolitan
865 posts
 
the yg acoustics with there very stiff alum cabinet are made to sound very fast, dynamic, with low coloration.
The highs are refine, the mids are smooth but eerss on the thin side of things. Bass is tight and articulate.
The dynaudio would be more musical in my opinion.
Not as tightly sounding as the YG but smoother, warmer and fuller sounding.
Just make sure you have enough power with the dyns. These really come alive with good power.
I've also heard the Magicos & while very high end sounding, i felt there were a bit too pricey for what they were giving in return.
xti16
1,525 posts
 
Never heard the YG's but do own C1's. Depending on your room size and seating position both Dyn's are great speakers. That being said my room is approx 12' X 26'. Speakers on the long wall (I have no other choice). At my Dyn dealer the C2's kick butt compared to the C1's. But in my listening position at my home I need near field. When I had the C2's in my home it was very different. What I mean there was a wall of sound coming at me. Could I get used to that?? I'm pretty sure I could but stuck with the C1's. I did run with and without my Rel B3 sub. Either way in my home the C1's are great and the C2's were no where near as good sounding as at my Dyn dealer.

You really need to hear both yourself preferably in your home.
Good Luck
mapman's avatar
mapman
22,590 posts
 
I heard the same Yg and Magico demonstration.

I thought both sounded very good, but was not sure of the value overall compared to other things I've heard for less, at least with teh Magicos. Not sure how much the YGs go for.

Yg was a bit leaner sounding to me than Magico.

Did not hear enough different kinds of music on them to get the total picture.

They are all good. Yg and Magico looked more different than they sounded to me. I think it mostly boils down to personal preference. I like Dynaudio a lot.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
psb synchrony
mapman's avatar
mapman
22,590 posts
 
YEs, Jaybo, I was thinking of the Synchronys as a similar sound for lower cost. THey have a lot of the same strengths I heard with the YGs and Magicos that day for much less. THey are a line I would strongly consider if I were in the market.

The Magicos and YGs in that demo had very good electronics behind them and a lot of room to breathe in the room where they were demoed. That really helped them put forward their best face as is the case with many larger or more hi end designs. If that is not the case as well back home, results would vary. Make sure the speakers fit the room depending on how they can be placed there.
More to discover