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dynaudio or M & k for home theater

I really like the sound of wilson speakers and think dynaudio sound similar. dynaudio is much better value for a home theater. A dealer over the phone said M & K is the best choice because it is designed for home theater. I have heard dynaudios and like them,(I also know the saying if you like what you hear buy it). Since it is probably a good hour to a m and k dealer I wonder who has heard these and if they are worth the drive. Or stick with wilsons or dynaudios. I also want to make a decision slowly not like my 2 channel system which got 3 preamps, and 2 amps, and 2 cd players last year.
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keithr
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Dynaudio doesn't have good centers, and no rears in the contour series, which is where you want to be at. I also don't think they sound like Wilsons, but ymmv. ps. I owned 1.3SEs, a phenomenal speaker.

I have two systems--M&K S150s for HT, and to be determined for the other (Wilson Sophias top right now). M&Ks have awesome dynamics, and it is spooky how good they sound in HT. A little flat for music, but that is the way they are designed.

Wilson is great, but 25-30k for HT (Sophias, Watch) vs 3k M&Ks is a different entire league...match the M&Ks with a quality sub and be done. I am.
keithr
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Perkadin--

Wilson doesn't use dyn drviers anymore, and only used the woofers in the W/Ps. Tweeters have been focal for sometime, and scanspeak on the midranges. I was a Wilson owner btw (Cub IIs) as well, right before I got my 1.3SEs.

An MTM is a limiting design for any center channel as you can read just about anywhere. The contour center does not have even the same tweeter as the 1.8s from what I have been told. 3 identical speakers across the front produce magic. It is the easiest solution as well. The 1.3s aren't shielded which also causes problems for some (not me, due to fp). There are no wall brackets, keyholes, or anything to allow convenient mounting either. I love Dynaudios, but for HT they aren't for me. There subs also aren't competitive with what else is available. Dyns also take a lot of current to drive, and 100db peaks are going to tax an amp.

BTW- if you have the scratch, the Avantgarde Solos is another choice for HT and 2 ch. Absolutely awesome sounding.
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