I've listened to the Dyns and strongly prefer Fritz Carbon 7's
KEF R3 META or Dynaudio Special 40?
I am looking to replace my current office speakers (ML Motion 20i floorstander) with some standmounts. I like the ribbon tweeters on the MLs, especially for HT where I also have them, but I am looking for something with more sparkle for my office 2-channel rig. Amp is an Atoll in200 Sig integrated with a Node 2i for streaming and a Project Carbon Evo for vinyl. The office is small (10x10x9) and untreated (including the glass French doors). I will be treating in the future, but I mostly listen at low to medium volumes so it hasn't been a huge issue thus far. I am shopping the used market with a budget of ~$1500. Right now I am looking at two local options: new in box KEF R3 META ($1500) and Used Dynaudio Special 40 ($1400). The Dyns had a small dent in one tweeter that has been pulled out but you can still see an imperfection. Neither are available for demo. The Atoll has a warmer presentation. Have any of you AB’d the two with a similar amp? The tweeter imperfection in the Dynaudio is a bit concerning, but I wonder if there is any discernible effect. The tweeter can be replace for $350.
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Get these Yamaha HS8 active monitors ($800/pair new, also found in white, grey) that have a lot of sparkle, clarity, resolution etc.. the other 2 options you were looking at are not very good at all. https://shop.usa.yamaha.com/en/p/pro-audio/studio-monitors/hs8-studio-monitor-pair Since they are active, you don’t need your amp. Get this Schiit Saga 2 class A preamp ($279) and run its balanced outputs to the monitors. Connect your analog and digital inputs to this preamp. https://www.schiit.com/products/saga_2 Since they were new, you didn’t have to deal with some guy’s beat up junk. Tis a good day.
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Surely you jest! I have a pair in my project studio. Not bad to work up a rough mix, but they aren’t in the same league as the KEFS or the Dyns. Hell, even my little KEF LS50s have more "clarity & resolution, etc.." and much better imaging, which is almost non-existent in the Yamahas. Also, the Yamahas are designed for near field monitoring, which is not what the original poster is looking for. |
You probably need sub in to have more satisfactory fuller range sound experience with KEF (58hz -3dB). At $1400, Special 40 (41hz -3dB) is a no brainer, more dynamic and punchier than KEF. Let me know where is the deal in case if you don’t want it. The red birch version is a collectible. However, since you have a relatively small room, if placing speakers close to the wall is a priority, the KEF R3 might be more suitable due to its recessed bass response, as highlighted in yellow. Don't get me wrong—KEF is an excellent performer, but I just prefer the Dynaudio house sound more. (Taken from Erin's website)
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