Best speaker that Proac ever made

After several years of really enjoying the Response 2, I also tried the 3 and the 2.5 (and still kept the 2). I think a lot of what me, Jperry, Stefan-air and others observed might have to do with amplification used. The 2 had a very benign impedence that was perfectly suited to the Audio Research amps I had at the time, particularly the old, classic D76A, but those same amps seemed to not match up with the 2.5 and like Stefan-air I kept getting bloated bass. And my amps probably didn't provide the 3 with enough boogie factor.

That is a good point Ladok. I used the Response 2 with a number of amps (Quad 909, Cary Rocket 88, Roksan Caspian integrated) and it worked well with all of them. At the time I had a smaller (8 X 10 X 8) listening room and listened very near field. When I moved I found that the Response 2 did not work as well in my larger room (11 X 17 X 10). I was considering adding subwoofers, but ran across a pair of Response 2.5 locally, and they added the bass I was missing. They are inefficient, but matched with the Quicksilver V-4 there is enough power to fill the room.

I would like to say this was carefully planned, but it involved more getting lucky. It takes the right match with the room and the right speaker/amp combination to achieve the desired results.

There is no doubt the Response 2 is a great speaker, and I am a fan of the Proac house sound.

I ended up with something that worked for me.

Two other speakers I really like in the current Proac line are the Tablette Anniversary and the D30

I don't mean to sidetrack the thread, but since you guys are all gathered :-) Is a 12x12 room too small for the Response 3? I've never heard them but I've heard the D2, D15, D25 and Studio 140 and loved all of them, and wondering if the Response 3 can be used in a small-ish room with listening distance of around 6 feet.

Bcgator "Is a 12x12 room too small for the Response 3?"

I have not heard the Response 3 in a room that size. So sorry I can't help you with an on point answer. It is a lot of speaker for a room that size and I think you would need some bass treatment at least.

I have the 3's, and love them. They do need the right amp, and room. I would guess 12 X 12 would be a bit small. I tried several amps and was so disappointed I wouldn't even use them. My friend has them running w some vintage threshold gear, so I knew what they could do. They need good power or you won't like them. I've got a big Arcam HT amp driving them now and I'm happy. It's still not the perfect match, but does the trick at the moment.