Great choices in speakers. My two cents: I recently put my Dynaudio Special 40s on consignment at my local hifi store. I’ve owned them since 2019 and really enjoyed them----UNTIL I heard the Atalante 3s. I helped the store owner unbox them in the store recently and they really intrigued me from the get go. Build quality is excellent---and they are pretty! Laser etching on the side. Nice stands too. They are slightly bigger than the S40s, bigger driver and slightly more efficient. Once I got them home and hooked them up to my system, I knew they were keepers. I absolutely love the sound of these speakers. I didn’t think I would part with the Dyns but i instantly had an emotional reaction to the Atalante 3s. AND, your Tellurium Q speaker cables are a perfect match for the Atalantes. Also, I posted the pics of my speakers on a FB Revival fan page and Revival liked my pic and requested my address, etc. They sent me a beautiful coffee mug. Never had a company do that before. Let us know what you decide---good luck!
Dynaudio Evoke 20 vs. Totem Signature One vs. Acoustic Revival Adalante 3
Hello Agon members,
I am getting ready to purchase a new pair of speakers and looking for some advice and first hand experience with a few of my possible choices:
- Dynaudio Evoke 20 - I listened to this speaker at a store in Bangkok. I really enjoyed it, good dynamics and strong bass. Tone was great, but I felt like there was a little coloration to this speaker, perhaps some box resonance? Overall, very musical.
- Totem Signature One - I listened to this speaker in a different store. It was a less than ideal environment, but the speaker had many of the same attributes that I liked about the Evoke 20.
- Acoustic Revival Adalante 3 - Have not heard but will demo next time I am in Bangkok.
I own a Hifi Rose RS520 integrated amp/streamer. My speaker cables are Tellurium Q Black II and the power cord is generic. I am currently using a pair of Vanguard Scout speakers to great effect (especially considering the modest price) until I settle on my next speaker. In the past, I have used Omega Speaker Systems SAM (still own) and did not find this to be a good synergy with the Hifi Rose. I have also auditioned a pair of used Harbeth C7ES and, even though I wanted to love these speakers, there was again poor synergy. So finding a speaker that will play well with the sound signature of the Hifi Rose is important to me.
My room is 16.4 ft. x 19 ft. and my system is against the shorter wall. Speakers will have plenty of room on the sides, but I doubt I will be able to position them more than 2 ft. off the back wall.
My preference is for a warmer sound with a good tone, but I also articulation, dynamics, imaging and soundstage. I generally stay away from bright and forward sounding equipment. Music is mostly centered around rock and indie, with some country, bluegrass, folk, hip hop, reggae, etc. thrown into the mix.
I will listen to all 3 speakers again before I purchase, but demos are much different than actually living with a speaker. Therefore, if you have spent some time with any of these speakers, please share your thoughts.
Thanks in advance - Billy
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I am a huge believer in FRITZ speakers. Have had the Carbon 7SE version for 2 years now complimented with a SVS SB3000 in a smaller room, Just Rock and Roll. Very dynamic and accurate, not harsh at ALL. Would not trade it, period!!! I also believe he offers a 30 day trial period. Mine took a while to break in, Nirvana! Robert TN Ps they are driven by a Top notch DAC and very Strong Solid State ATI 6002 AMP my 2 cents |
Here is a very recent youtube video comparing 11 monitor speakers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV_Fm_TUro4 Many fine comments about the EPOS ES-7N which are in the 2K USD price point. Some well known brands did not fare as well - you might be surprised at the results. It was a well done video. |
Thanks for the suggestion. I have just the normal domestic room treatments of drapes, plants and carpet. Eventually I will be looking for some diffusors or absorption panels that are WAF friendly. Thanks for the recommendations. That MoFi speaker has always interested me, I have a fan of point source drivers. Thanks for the input and I'm glad to hear you are liking the Dynaudio sound signature. Any reason for moving on from the Adalante 3? |
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