Question for radiorog (or anyone else for that matter)...

[unhalfbricking]

Sorry to single you out from the crowd, Rog, but I noticed that you have the same CD player as me (Cambridge 651 Azur) and a similar price-point amp (Regar Brio-R to my Arcam A-18). However, the reason for this question is that you have speakers that I have had my eye on for a while, the Dynaudio DM 2/7s. They are currently on offer at Richer and I will be looking for a change from my Kef Q-300s at some point.

The Kefs are brilliant for the money -- very dynamic, detailed and engaging, but they're not the most 'natural' sounding speakers. The upper-mids are slightly clinical and the treble could be a bit sweeter. Just wondering what you thought of your Dyns. Did you trial anything else before you chose them?

 

[plastic penguin]

Sorry to single you out from the crowd, Rog, but I noticed that you have the same CD player as me (Cambridge 651 Azur) and a similar price-point amp (Regar Brio-R to my Arcam A-18). However, the reason for this question is that you have speakers that I have had my eye on for a while, the Dynaudio DM 2/7s. They are currently on offer at Richer and I will be looking for a change from my Kef Q-300s at some point.

The Kefs are brilliant for the money -- very dynamic, detailed and engaging, but they're not the most 'natural' sounding speakers. The upper-mids are slightly clinical and the treble could be a bit sweeter. Just wondering what you thought of your Dyns. Did you trial anything else before you chose them?

I would say the Dyns will have a more 'agreeable' presentation, however (it is a BIG however) I'm unsure how they'll pair with Arcam A18. You may find it'll sound good but the 50 watts of Arc could struggle once it's cranked up. A dem is essential if your heart is set of those Dyns.

While you're at Richer I would listen to Tannoy DC4, 6 or Signature 6.1, Q Acoustic Concept or Wharfedale 122. Or go to your nearest Kef dealer and listen to the 'R' range. By all accounts they're a little warmer than the 'Q' series.

 

[matthewpiano]

Mine are the smaller DM2/6 but a very similar overall sound, and after a long period of struggling to settle with speakers (including Q300s) the Dyns still have me captivated after 7 months of ownership. This is using an amp which is very much equivalent to a Brio-R. With the upgrade to the Rega CD player they sound even better.

On first listen you will find the Dyns less explicit than the KEFs. They are a very natural and unforced sounding speaker and they take you over in a beguiling way. The detail is actually all there but it isn't thrown at you in the same way.

They aren't hard to drive either.

 

[MajorFubar]

Radiorog? Not seen anyone here of that name?

 

[unhalfbricking]

Radiorog? Not seen anyone here of that name?

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/anyone-got-experience-cambridge-audio-azur-351c-cd-player

 

[MajorFubar]

Fair shout...guest he just mostly contributes to threads I don't look at.

 

[radiorog]

Hi unhalf.b.,

Soz for late reply, and may I say I feel like I have made it in life now, being sommonsed in a forum *yahoo* haha.

Unfortunately, I haven't heard the kefs and have no idea what they sound like, the only other speakers I heard with the brio r set up were monitor audio ones at £500. They might have been the s1's but it was last year so may have been an earlier model. I obviously preferred the dynaudios. They were just more punchier, and I thought they would sound better with rock music and the like which I listen to occasionally. The timing and dynamics of the dyns blew me away once I brought them home. I noticed a huge upgrade from my previous mordaunt short 902's. They have excellent bass,and warmth, but with a fantastic and sweet treble which is never shrill and I have never felt lacking either. So all in all, I feel they are fantastic speakers,and great to live with. Quite often,after having them for a year, I am still totally amazed at the quality of sound my system produces,and pleasurable noises my speakers make. I did however audition them with an arcam A19 and I knew within less than 30 seconds that something was wrong. There was virtually zero bass. This was in a different listening room, which was quite cold which may have effected things marginally, but I knew quickly the arcan wouldn't match and I ruled it out. The arcam was also only just out of box,2 hours running in,but I feel this wasn't the main reason for the sound. Whf reviews also mentioned that the arcam needs careful partnering,so I guess this is true. The dyns are 4 ohm and maybe the arcam struggled somehow? I have Jo idea how your arcam compares to the output of the a19 though. So I would be careful, and definitely audition. If richer are doing a deal,I would totally recommend if the amp matches OK with them. They are fantastic allrounders. I haven't heard many other speakers in the £500-£1000 mark,so don't have much to compare with though. I hope this helps you somehow.

 

[radiorog]

welcome to the cheap seats major fu! *pardon*

 

[MajorFubar]

*biggrin*