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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

 

billynine
billynine OP
14 posts
 

@robshaw Thanks for the recommendation. 

bluorion
471 posts
 

@billynine 

Will your hifi dealer let you audition the speakers at home with your own equipment, cables, etc? Let us know how it goes and what you end up getting. BTW, if you have good speaker stands, you can get the Atalante 3s without the stands which should be around $2700 (~$3100 with stands). I got the stands with mine and the dealer put them together for me.

billynine OP
14 posts
 

@bluorion 

I will keep you posted. I am living in Myanmar and will audition in Bangkok, so a home audition is not possible. The price is slightly higher in BKK.

twhitezzz
46 posts
 

As context, I have Dynaudio Evo 50s in my main room and happy with the sound.

For your search here is another thought:

In my secondary room I have Watkins monitors and really really like them. Interesting company and guy.

In my office I have Harbeth P3ESR - I was looking for warmth (but see you eliminated that).

I was considering Fritz in both those locations too.

 

 

billynine OP
14 posts
 

@twhitezzz I have never heard of Watkins. They look at little like a Totem Sig. One with a deeper cabinet. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

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