There are many posters who ask for advice and don't follow any, that they are given. It's just part of the game. It's also typical to refuse to research and listen properly.
Those are mostly "fly-by" members.
Dynaudio focus 360
I recently acquired a pair of Dynaudio focus 360's and hope there are folks here that have had these or similar Dynaudio's that can shed some light.
My system currently consist's of a Rega p6 and auralic vega1 into a McIntosh mx110,to a adcom gfa5452 out to the focus 360's.
First off I know these speakers like a lot of power and currant,and I have plans to get a amp with 350 watts per channel.
Here is what is going on.
If I listen below 70% of my maximum listing volume,the sound falls flat on its face and sounds like a cheap radio with 4 inch speakers in it.
If I turn up to 80%,things sound much better,at least modern quality recordings.
Tunn up to 90%,things sound real good,until the singer backs off for a softer vocal delivery.Bam.The vocals fall way way back and way to low.
Same thing with electric guitar.As long as its playing lead up front in the mix it sounds good,but the rhythm guitar just melds into mush.No tight loud crunch where it normally is.
The vocals only sound clear and good when it is a sparse mix,with few instruments competing for space.
Then the vocals sound very very good.
One example:Alison Krauss Baby now that I Found You.
Stunning,I mean it sounded like she had walked up to me and was singing 3 feet from my face.
Please assure me these drop outs in mid-range and vocals will go away with big power and currant.
These speakers sound fantastic with acoustic instruments and drums.
They just can't reproduce electric instruments with the required oomph on my classic rock recordings.
They come close when I crank it to 100% of my listening volume,but still the krang of a Marshall stack is missing.
It is strange how when ever the vocals are just a little bit reserved the volume drops a lot and looses all body,even on the intro of a song.
I'am going to wait until I try these with the more powerful amp before I make my final judgement,just hoping I can get some encouragement here that all will be well.
Thanks
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When I say listen properly, I mean listen in a comparable environment, and with a setup similar to what you would use. Not youtube, not different gear, it takes a long time to learn what you like. It's not about brands. It's about synergy and sound and connection. You can decide you must work with one component and build "around" it. The most puzzling thing to me is "350 watts per channel". Who needs that? A stadium, maybe.... The bigger and more complex the gear, the harder it is to get it right. The source is usually easy. The amp and the speaker is the tricky part. You have a small space, don't try to overpower it. Go for a sophisticated, fine tuned result, smaller is better. I always had the best sound with simple 2x60 watts amps from audiophile grade manufacturers. Not necessarily expensive but hifi, 2 channel oriented. I can give you a list if you are interested.
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@immatthewj oh, I understand. I agree with you. |
you seem to know a good deal about the damping factor and impedance compatibility, I unfortunately don't. I think Dyna speakers are very good at a few things, and not that hard to drive. I forgot about another great match: Musical Fidelity. They are a bit hard to look at, the newer models but very clean and powerful sound. |