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Tyler Ref Monitors vs. Dynaudio 1.3 MK11

I'm considering going to a monitor and am wondering if anyone has an opinion on how either of these would match with my system. Or any other suggestions. I currently own a pair of Dynaudio 72's. My price range is 1200-1500. I don't mind buying used. I listen to a little bit of everything but mostly blues, jazz, some rock and roots music. I don't need a massive amount of bass but would like something with some low level impact. My room is roughly 12x15. Here is the rest of my equipment. Thanks.

McCormack DNA125
Rogue 99 Magnum
Cary 303/100
Acoustic Zen Satori spk. cables
ZCable ic's.
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kthomas
911 posts
 
The 1.3's will definitely have a much more refined sound and more bottom end, at least if the 1.1's are any indication. I had the Audience 50's in my office system and replaced them with the 1.1's to both of those positive effects. I think the key if you go with 1.3's is how far out from the back wall do you need to bring them vs. how far do you want to bring them out. If you've got a little bit of room, they'll probably work like a dream. If you don't have more than a foot or so, you probably won't achieve their best. -Kirk
acuujim
207 posts
 
The Ref Monitors from Ty Lashbrook are world class
tbadder
103 posts
 
I've heard both and not just for a small amount of time--do yourself a favor and get the Tylers. Both are good, but only one captures the nuances of delicate or complex music. While the MKII will have better slam, the Tylers will give more liquidity and tonal balance.

And just as a sidelight--if you ever want to upgrade Tyler is very generous (after a year and a half of use he gave me 90% of the original price).
bobheinatz
716 posts
 
I bought a pair of top of the line Lynbrooks from Tyler Acostics and they are the best speakers I have ever heard regardless of price. Ty Lashbrook is fanatical about his products and you can buy with great confidence from Ty. Also the prices he charges are very fair, so if you can buy used you will not find a better value in high end speakers.
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rmml
204 posts
 
I had the Tyler Ref monitors for a couple of months before I bought the Dynaudio 1.3 MK II's,they are both great speakers but I the think the Tyler ref monitors will sound better on tube amps,and Dynaudio 1.3 MK II's on solid state amps by a wide margin IMHO, since I have a solid state amp I kept the Dynaudio 1.3 MK IIs. Give this puppies some room to breath and lots of juice and you'll be amazed of what they are capable of.
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