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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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Not really!.....Something tells me you were very very unjust with this monitor because the audiophile that you are heard the words ’yamaha’ and ’pro-monitor". If you even have it, the exact hs8 model (the 8 inch model with the ab amp in it and acceptable cabinet volume.... not the littler crappier ones, hs5, etc) . treat it fairly and give it a front end, like a hifi preamp and hifi dac, the same that got used with dyning audio or your ls50 squawk box in the same position, same room,, because you ain’t rough mixing in the garage this time.
His room looks very nearfield, dont you think?. When he leaves the requisite 5 ft behind the monitors, he’s all nearfield with his 9 ft office room. (You never even read the hs8 manual, did you? If you even have one? Or thought you didn’t need to comply with the manual’s recommendation???) You can also use these in midfield or whatever field for ’audiophile’ listening.
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