Decisions on standmounts: ATC, Dynaudio, ProAc, Sonus Faber
ATC SCM19 V2
Dynaudio Contour S1.4
ProAc Tablette 10 Signature
Sonus Faber Sonetto II
Currently I’m listening to a pair of Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversarry, everything so musical and well done with this speakers, it sound sweet smooth engaging if powerd by a Class D Audio SDS-470C with upgraded power supply, it sound near to neutral with very accurate dimensional Hi-Fi details if powerd by an NAD M22 v2 power amp. Having said that, I would like to have another set of speakers to play with, most probably I would something that sound balanced from top to bottom, while not too clinical analytical or too lush warm sounding to begin with. For critical listening, usually I’m using the Sennheiser HD 600, source signal from Fostex HP-A3 DAC/preamp. I will save a FLAC file if i like/love a track, then I will also convert it to mp3 vbr0 as another copy for car playback.
+1 freediver The Harbeth P3ESR just might fit the bill! They are my favorite stand mount! https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=harbeth+p3esr+review&view=detail&mid=3F266B02DF70B252F64F3F266B02DF70B252F64F&FORM=VIRE |
"I think I'll skip Harbeth M30.1 as there is review even my Wharfedale Denton sound similar, " OP if you believe this then do yourself a favor and forget an upgrade because that makes the Denton's WORLD CLASS according to every single professional review ever written about the M30.1's! If you want mid forward tone Dynaudio will fit the bill. |
Kenjit the SCM 11 are not as good as the SCM 19, there is a world of difference between the two speakers. The midrange woofer of the 19 is from the higher end models and the 11's are not. You also can't judge hearing the B&W and Kef Ref 1 in different rooms with probably different gear. We have the ATC SCM 11 and the SCM 19 in the same room as the Ref 1 and the Paradigm Persona B they all sound dramatically different. As per the Harbeths we have had a pair of the Anniversary speakers trade in and they were very musical but very colored. We have also heard the 30 and the 40's at shows, they are very musical loudspeakers and very colored stunning cabinets. Depends on what you want our of your system and your musical tastes. Dave and Troy Audio Doctor NJ |
@wim1983 They are using a slightly bigger magnet than the floorstanding concept 500 from what ive read. It is basically a similar design to the floorstander except in a smaller package for people that dont want a big heavy floorstander. The floorstanding concept 500 are well regarded. I have heard the concept 300. Based on the brief demo in the store i was impressed by what i heard. They are pretty good. I have also heard B&w 805d3 and Kef reference 1. These were definitely not as good as the q acoustics despite being more expensive but it was a different room so comparisons are not completely valid. Its worth listening to. I have nothing against ATC but the scm11 i heard were not that impressive, again taking into account the acoustics of the demo room. |
It seem the ProAc does not get much vote, ATC as usual supported by many Hi-Fi enthusiasts, I agree Dynaudio woofers can be too stiff at times especially for drum music, I go for ATC if last question answered, is drum music easier to be played via ATC woofers? It seem very hard (maybe not so much elasticity compare to material like Kevlar bass driver by B & W? |
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^^^ I am willing to bet a weeks pay that 80% of Harbeth haters/non fans have NEVER EVEN HEARD A PAIR & base their opinions on SPECS alone & since you have NO clue even which speakers the 30.1/30.2 speakers are & are comparing a 3 way Floorstander with a 2 way monitor I will completely disregard your entire reply. |
freediver there is no best monitor under $10k only preferences. There are many Harbeth fans and many Harbeth not fans. Personally I would take a pair of ATC SCM 40 at $7k over the Harbeth 30.2 which are an augmented two way with a super tweeter any day of the week. The ATC are much more neutral and have far greater bass extension and punch. The Harbeths are a midrange oriented speaker that has much more an editorializing effect of adding liquidity to music even if it isn't there. In terms of looks Harbeths are much prettier. The ATC SCM 19v2 is a suberb monitor at $4k and if driven correctly sounds very natural. The Dynaudio's are very musical they don't have the punch of the ATC but in other areas are very very good. The Proacs don't do rock anywhere as well as the ATC. Dave and Troy Audio Doctor NJ ATC dealers |
I have never heard ATC so can’t comment.Have heard the small ProAcs and found them VERY bright.Demo’d the Sonetto 2 and really liked them but a little hard to drive with a couple of big phase shifts..Newer Dynaudio Excite or Special 40 MUCH better than S1.4 which are TOUGH to drive & has the notable Dynaudio Bass Hump. Add Harbeth M30.1/30.2 to your list & IMO absolutely the best Monitor available under $10,000.00... |