Dynaudio 52se or Focus 110 ?

Hoopster,

I have listened to all the Focus models over a very long period of time on and off at the dealer for about 4 months now. Actually thinking of getting the 140s as rears.

You are right. Never heard Diana Krall sound better than with the Focus 220s or 140s. I happen to like Sting, Eagles and Celine Dion, and the Focus series just leaves a little something missing with them. Focus is by far the superior mids. Highs, I have to give it to the Audience and Contour line.

Dynaudio was very smart when they name the new line "Focus," because it definitely more focus compare to Audience or Contour lines, but very sweet when you are in the listening zone. Imaging, that depends on the music. Dynamic is better only in the mids region, but overall range, I have to say no. Boils down to music preferences.

If I had the 5.4s or even the 3.4s, I wouldn't miss either the 82s or 220s. :)

I found that the 52SE sounded bigger than the 110, larger deeper soundstage, much better bass. I really like the 52SE speaker, I even think it looks good in rosewood. The 140 does everything as well as the 52SE though. I would go with the 52SE over the 110, consider the 140 if going to the focus line.

I found Focus 110 and 140 better, sweeter and more fluid sounding than 52SE.
In medium size rooms Focus 110 performed the best, with perfect balance to the sound. 140 have a big bass, 52se was league under.

If You listen rock music or heavy, go with 52 SE. It's a fantastic allrounder.

Focus 110 is maybe a little more refined but don't have this bass slam of 52 SE.

And now if the OP would just check back on his 5 year old post, he can enjoy the debate. : )