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Dynaudio 52 vs. 52SE?

Hi.

I auditioned the Dynaudio Audience 52SE yesterday and I'd really like to hear from someone who has heard them as well as the regular Audience 52. Is there really much difference? I thought the 52SE got pretty shrill at louder volumes; I'm hoping that the problem was the particular amp the store was using because that would be quite a disappointment for a 52 box with Contour parts.

Comments?

Thanks!

Bill
bill56s
rich3549
73 posts
 
I thought the 52SE was better than the 52. It was more refined. Both were driven by a Rotel receiver with a Rotel CD player. It was the mid and highs that were most distiguishable.

Rich
jaxmt165f
1 posts
 
Yeah I heard the 52se , the highs started to irritate me after a while, kinda irritated my ears, great bass response, pretty average at lower volumes , vocals a little thin , over priced and over hyped...don't believe the hype...
andy2
1,539 posts
 
There is no doubt about the technical superiority of the 52se over the 52, but the Dyn tends to be good with bass heavy materials which is more at home at a party than quiet late night listening. There is something about the Dyn that is cold and emotionally detached. If you like your music warm and inviting, there are so many other brands to choose from.
murrmax2002dc58
2 posts
 
I agree with Jax - the highs irratated me after a while too, the bass response was excellent but bass gets boring after 5 minutes...(unless you wanna party 8 days a week) the (all important) voices didn't sound right too me, thin and 'missing ' for want of a better word... I think the sales and marketing are telling the designers what they want to hear... unsatisfying at low volume
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