Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs Dali Zensor 3

[Vandeley]

Hi there
Im looking to acquire a new pair of bookshelf speakers to pair with a Marantz PM6005 amp, playing booth vinyl and through the internal DAC with my laptop.

I narrowed my choices down to the MA Bronze 2 and Dali Zensor 3.
I've listened to the Zensor 3 and liked the sound, though i'm wondering if I will miss some details in the sound over time.
I listen mostly to old hiphop like Outkast, Nas, Slick Rick but also different genres like reggae, soul and newer electronic (Gregory Isaacs, Isley Brothers, John Talabot).

Unfortunately it's not a possibility to audtion the Bronze where I live, and it's hard to find information on the new Bronze, instead i've been reading up on the BX2.
As I understand the Bronze 2 is more detailed, but lacks Dali's bass, thoug i'm wondering if the bass got punchier with the new Bronze?

I know it's best to audition, but with my needs, is it possible to say which speaker would be best for my needs?

Thanks!

 

[Blacksabbath25]

Hi thereIm looking to acquire a new pair of bookshelf speakers to pair with a Marantz PM6005 amp, playing booth vinyl and through the internal DAC with my laptop.

I narrowed my choices down to the MA Bronze 2 and Dali Zensor 3.I've listened to the Zensor 3 and liked the sound, though i'm wondering if I will miss some details in the sound over time.I listen mostly to old hiphop like Outkast, Nas, Slick Rick but also different genres like reggae, soul and newer electronic (Gregory Isaacs, Isley Brothers, John Talabot).

Unfortunately it's not a possibility to audtion the Bronze where I live, and it's hard to find information on the new Bronze, instead i've been reading up on the BX2.As I understand the Bronze 2 is more detailed, but lacks Dali's bass, thoug i'm wondering if the bass got punchier with the new Bronze?

I know it's best to audition, but with my needs, is it possible to say which speaker would be best for my needs?

Thanks!

dali 3s are good with the marantz pm6005 i had them on my 6005 setup the dali's have good bass + detailed

 

[knaithrover]

My experience of Marantz + Dali Zensor 3's is extremely positive albeit with an MCR510 - they complimented each other extremely well. My Monitor Audio BX2's however, we're a terrible match especially when loud, shrill and they clipped like hell. The BX2's were brilliant with other amps though.

 

[knaithrover]

Double flippingpost ffs

 

[Vandeley]

My experience of Marantz + Dali Zensor 3's is extremely positive albeit with an MCR510 - they complimented each other extremely well. My Monitor Audio BX2's however, we're a terrible match especially when loud, shrill and they clipped like hell. The BX2's were brilliant with other amps though.

Thanks for the input.
Which other amps worked well with the MA, and what match overall did you prefer between the speakers?

 

[Vandeley]

Thanks! Giving my needs, do you think i'm going in the right direction with the Dali/Marantz match? Is it the lively bass I should value highest?

 

[Blacksabbath25]

Thanks! Giving my needs, do you think i'm going in the right direction with the Dali/Marantz match? Is it the lively bass I should value highest?

if your going for the marantz pm6005 and CD player with the dali 3s they are made for each other good bass on the Dali 3s you might want to get some speaker stands for them to get the best out of the them all 3 things have won what Hifi awards 2 years on the run and lots of happy people on here that own all 3 things . Just check out the dali 3 owners thread

 

[Vandeley]

I don't have a CD collection. Instead i'm planning on matching it up with an old B&O Beogram for vinyl. Not really sure how the Marantz hold up on its own, without an extern RIAA amp? And the Dali's for that matter

 

[knaithrover]

My experience of Marantz + Dali Zensor 3's is extremely positive albeit with an MCR510 - they complimented each other extremely well. My Monitor Audio BX2's however, we're a terrible match especially when loud, shrill and they clipped like hell. The BX2's were brilliant with other amps though.

Thanks for the input. Which other amps worked well with the MA, and what match overall did you prefer between the speakers?

The MA's worked very well with an Arcam A85 and even better with my Nad C320Bee which really did make them sing, a beautiful match at the time. The Dalis to be fair were also very good with all the amps I paired them with apart from the Nad D3020 which is why I sold them.