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Proac Response 2.5 vs D25

After an extended conversation with Richard Gerberg, ProAc's US distributor for Proac, seems the new MSRP of $5500 or $1k upcharge from the R2.5s is an investment well made. Are there any current R2.5 owners who have had the opportunity to audition the D25? If so, what is your impression?
camadeco
gunbei
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I am a happy Response 2.5 owner, however, many people who've heard both seem to agree that the D25 is better. From what I remember of the discussions it seems the D25 has better bass extension and weight, a slightly more neutral presentation and is easier to position for good imaging and sound.

However, when I was deciding between the two what swayed me in the direction of the 2.5 was the slightly warmer reputation of the 2.5 and the great bargain used prices available. I found a beautiful pair in yew wood that I'm enjoying.

You should run a search in the forums as this has been discussed and will give you a more in depth understanding of the differences between them.

Good luck!
camadeco OP
133 posts
 
I trid a search in the forums but didn't get exactly what I wanted; that being someone who has had the opportunity to directly A/B the D25 vs the R2.5 or was a former R2.5 owner and moved into the D25. I owned the R2.5s for about 2 yrs and am considering another pair. Clearly, the R2.5s on the pre-owned market SHOULD be a good deal. However, it would seem that the current for-sale ads are bit out-of-line. My other concern it that the R2.5 is very demanding of power. I used Copland CTA-401, Plinius SA-100 mkII, BAT VK-200, Levinson 331 and Sonic Frontiers P2 over the time I owned the R2.5. The Plinius was the winner. I now have a VTL IT-85 which would be fine for the D25, per Richard, but not for the R2.5. I sold off my separates for personal reasons. I could sell the IT-85 and look into a CAP-151 or other high power/high current integrated but that is yet to be determined.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
I don't necessarily think you have to limit yourself to a powerful amp for the 2.5s. I used to think that as well, but my recent experience with a high powered SET has changed that.

I've used a BAT VK200 on my 2.5s for almost two years and liked it a lot. A week ago, I received a 37wpc Bel Canto SET40 and its performance and control with the 2.5s is pretty damn amazing.

If you decide to get another pair 2.5s don't rule out a good push pull tube amp or even a lower powered SET.
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