Dynaudio 3.0 vs. ProAc 2.5

I own the 2.5s and have heard the 3.0s. I can say that the 2.5 is a much sweeter sounding speaker. Not that the dynaudio is harsh, it just that the highs in Proacs are smooth and sweet, yet highly detailed and revealing. The dynaudio does have a better lower midrange than the proac. And also slightly better low bass extension. I went with the proac b/c it images like a monitor, and throws a wide soundstage! I think the main difference is that the dynaudio is more forward in the midrange with a better grasp of male voices, while the proac is more laid back in the midrange, but female vocals sound better through the proac. In terms of detail, they are about equal-edge to proac. Transparency-proac. Bass-dynaudio. Highs-proac. Midrange-dynaudio. ALso the proac is rear ported, but dont need to be more than 2 feet from the wall. 1 foot can be fine. Also the proac can be driven by anything. I have a pass aleph 3 driving them at 30 watts!!!

I auditioned both the ProAc 3.8's and the Dynaudio Contour 3.3's, Confidence 5's and the Contour 1.3 MKII SE (best small speaker I've ever heard). The Dynaudio won hands down. I've read many posts and reviews that the Dynaudio's have some of the best and most realistic female voice reproduction of any speaker. High range has exceptional detail and clarity—no grain (I listen to all types of music, including classical). Mid range is excellent and neutral—open and articulate, bass is clean and taut (best bass I heard in and around this price range). The Dynaudio's have very high resolution and detail. They are very dynamic and transparent with a full sounding soundstage. You should audition these, before you make any decision. They do need at least 100 WPC of Class A power to show-off their stuff.

I got a chance to audition the Dynaudio 3.0, Proac 1.5, 2.5 and 3.8. The Dynaudio wins for bass extension, but as mentioned above, it likes a powerful amp. The ProAc 1.5 and 2.5 blew me away with their imaging and fine detail. I would say that the choice depends on your application. For jazz the ProAc's are perfect, and can be matched with a variety of amps, even small tube amps if you like. For rock and home theater, I think the Dynaudio would be a better choice. I ended up going for the B&W Nautilus for my home theater/music mix room over the Dynaudio 3.0 or 3.3. I would like to get the ProAc 1.5's for my other dedicated listening room.