Big comparison topic B&W vs Focal vs Harbeth vs ATC vs ProAc vs PMC vs KEF vs Audio Physic vs Tannoy vs Sonus Fabere

[plastic penguin]

I would agree but hopefully the OP, having been disappointed when he bought Diamond 11's on spec, will realise that whatever we think or state in here is going to be pretty meaningless unless he can actually audition some for himself, unfortunately.

Concur. With the OP's budget it would be madness not demo.

 

[plastic penguin]

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Can I throw another combo into the mix?

Wilson Benesch Discovery speakers and Luxman amplification. I heard this combo and it's fantastic.

Wilson Benesch are rarely mentioned on this forum, with the right amplification they are stunning: Luxman or Accuphase should be a great mix.

 

[Al ears]

Can I throw another combo into the mix?

Wilson Benesch Discovery speakers and Luxman amplification. I heard this combo and it's fantastic.

Wilson Benesch are rarely mentioned on this forum, with the right amplification they are stunning: Luxman or Accuphase should be a great mix.

Good suggestion, I have heard both Luxman (nearly got one myself) and Accuphase amps but, as you say, Wilson Benesch speakers are rarely mentioned and I have to admit I have yet to hear any.

 

[plastic penguin]

Good suggestion, I have heard both Luxman (nearly got one myself) and Accuphase amps but, as you say, Wilson Benesch speakers are rarely mentioned and I have to admit I have yet to hear any.

Yeah, I've heard WB on two occasions. Once at my old bosses place, Discovery and Luxman, and once at a dealers. It was entry-level WB Square Ones IIRC with Bryston amp and CD player. Both combos were very impressive.

Certainly if I had the money (and space) the Discoverys and Luxman would high on the list of 'must audition'.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Under £10k I’d be happy with the active version of my current ATC SCM40 which list at £7,800.

SCM40A's UK RRP is a little bit less @ £7400/pair

 

[nopiano]

SCM40A's UK RRP is a little bit less @ £7400/pair

Sorry, Rick, you’re quite right of course and that was a typo. I should have noticed! I’ll edit it now.

 

[Surly Sid]

So Arthur, did you pull the trigger on any speakers?

 

[RoA]

I was disappointed every time I heard WB at the Bristol. No such problems with Harbeth and ATC.

 

[nopiano]

I was disappointed every time I heard WB at the Bristol. No such problems with Harbeth and ATC.

My experience too, much as I wanted to like WB they always sounded awful to me. But the room was often busy, so some must ‘get it’.