Totem Arro vs Dynaudio 52SE vs Proac 110s?

[DeimosNZ]

Does anyone have experience of these two speakers? Both are available to me at the moment at a good price.

My music tastes are varied (jazz, pop, heavy rock) and my lounge is 'medium' sized.

I suspect that the Dyns are the better choice for general use- but I would be interested in your thoughts.

(how does the Rainmaker compare also?)

 

[drummerman]

Dynaudios if you have a reasonably powerful amplifier.

 

[Anonymous]

I suspect you'll find the Totem Arro easier to use in most rooms. I had the Contour 1.3 - similar to the 52SE - and they boomed terribly. I had to revert to 1.1s. What are your electronics?

 

[Anonymous]

I agree with drummerman. Id say a juicy pre/power combo is needed to get the most out of those Dyns

 

[DeimosNZ]

Cheers, I have an Arcam P85 at the moment but will be buying a more powerful amp in the future

 

[Anonymous]

Arcam and totem is a really sweet sounding pair. I say totem for anyone who likes jazz.

 

[DeimosNZ]

Thanks all, I added Proac 110s to the mix because a friend recommended them to me.

 

[batonwielder]

I'm a big fan of Proac speakers. Don't forget the try the Tablette's. They are amazing speakers despite their diminutive size. The Arro's are quite smooth, but eventually fail trying to do everything well. The Dynaudio's aren't anything special. They are about to be replaced with new models anyways.

 

[DeimosNZ]

[quote user="batonwielder"]I'm a big fan of Proac speakers. Don't forget the try the Tablette's. They are amazing speakers despite their diminutive size. The Arro's are quite smooth, but eventually fail trying to do everything well. The Dynaudio's aren't anything special. They are about to be replaced with new models anyways.[/quote]

Thanks, I am trying to keep the list as small as possible (otherwise I could add in the Usher X-718 and PSB Synchrony stand-mounts...).

I want something that looks good in a lounge and sounds appealing- seems to be a packed price point

 

[drummerman]

imo the 110's without a doubt.

 

[DeimosNZ]

[quote user="drummerman"]
imo the 110's without a doubt.

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Thanks, I'll arrange a listen in the next few days.