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dynaudio or M & k for home theater

I really like the sound of wilson speakers and think dynaudio sound similar. dynaudio is much better value for a home theater. A dealer over the phone said M & K is the best choice because it is designed for home theater. I have heard dynaudios and like them,(I also know the saying if you like what you hear buy it). Since it is probably a good hour to a m and k dealer I wonder who has heard these and if they are worth the drive. Or stick with wilsons or dynaudios. I also want to make a decision slowly not like my 2 channel system which got 3 preamps, and 2 amps, and 2 cd players last year.
eralff
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perkadin
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The reason wilson sounds like dynaudio is b/c wilson uses dynaudio drivers. I use the 1.8's and contour center up front and the integration is seemless. I don't know what keithr is talking about, the quality and craftsmanship of the center channel is consistent with the rest of the series. They just upgraded the contour line and the new series also has a center channel. If you are looking for wilson sound at a reasonable cost I think you already know what you need to get.
eralff OP
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Thanks for the great info., I still have not purchased componets, the carpet seems to be taking longer than I thought. Any more info on comparisons between people that heard M & K, wilson, dynaudio first hand would be great. After reading these posts I think I may also have to make a drive to compare dynaudio to M & K.
keithr
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Perkadin--

Wilson doesn't use dyn drviers anymore, and only used the woofers in the W/Ps. Tweeters have been focal for sometime, and scanspeak on the midranges. I was a Wilson owner btw (Cub IIs) as well, right before I got my 1.3SEs.

An MTM is a limiting design for any center channel as you can read just about anywhere. The contour center does not have even the same tweeter as the 1.8s from what I have been told. 3 identical speakers across the front produce magic. It is the easiest solution as well. The 1.3s aren't shielded which also causes problems for some (not me, due to fp). There are no wall brackets, keyholes, or anything to allow convenient mounting either. I love Dynaudios, but for HT they aren't for me. There subs also aren't competitive with what else is available. Dyns also take a lot of current to drive, and 100db peaks are going to tax an amp.

BTW- if you have the scratch, the Avantgarde Solos is another choice for HT and 2 ch. Absolutely awesome sounding.
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