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Top big-name monitors current versions .

1. Focal Diablo
2. Totem Mani 2 Signature
3. B&W 805D
4. Dynaudio C1 Signature
5. Wilson Duettes

Any comments on these? I thought these were the usual suspects (but I'm open to other suggestions.) Thanks in advance, of course, for your time. I left out the Harbeths because as a former SHL5 owner I never liked them because they didn't have enough resolution and detail. I like lots of character and good texture on vocals. I don't need deep or propulsive bass, just detailed controlled tight bass, not thick bass, bass that is "just there" as a foundation when the music has it. I also left out Joseph Pulsars because after a listening session at the NY Axpona show I thought the vocals did not have enough definition. I liked Kharma 3.2's level of definition, but they were too piercing and tipped up in the highs on popular music for me (and I don't want a floorstander, just a standmount, probably under 60 pounds so I can carry them up & down stairs easily by myself if I need to). Thanks.
rgs92
robbob
273 posts
 
Though a smallish monitor be sure to listen to a pair of Merlin TSM-MXr speakers. I've heard the Diablo's and felt the Merlins were better.
I'm a fan of Totem stuff and the B&W's are detailed to the hilt, but in the end it come down to personal tastes as all are very fine speakers when set up with the right gear.

Rob
polk432
1,142 posts
 
Check out lipinskisound.com I'll put my 707's up against any of the above.
toddnkaya
493 posts
 
Just curious if your looking to replace your LaHave Mela speakers?
glenner
28 posts
 
Have a listen to JM Reynaud's Offrande Supreme.Amazing vocals along with everything else.
soix
10,088 posts
 
Given what you're describing the first thing that came to mind was ATC. Extremely clear, detailed, and powerful midrange, and I think their monitors are sealed-box designs so bass should be nice and tight as well although probably not the last word in depth. Also like the Merlin recommendation.
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