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Help needed for upgrading...

I would like to upgrade from Quad 21L2...looking for a similar type speaker in terms of bass extension and punch, and neutrality. Just want a lot more detail and transparency. And want something dynamic but not bright. I have a Simaudio I3 amp, which is considered neutral solid state.

Room is about 18x18.

In my area, I can only purchase the following:
(1) Dynaudio - 220 may have too much bass for me
(2) Spendor - perhaps S6e or S8e
(3) PMC - perhaps GB1i or FB1i
(4) Harbeth SHL5, but I cannot audition these
(5) Dali Mentor 6, although these could be bright with my amp

Does anyone have any experience with one or more of these speakers...
Thanks
acdvd
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acdvd OP
122 posts
 
With regard to Dynaudio, I can only get the Contour 1.4 (bookshelf) or 3.4 where I live. Countour 3.4 is out of my price range, and not sure how a 1.4 would compare to a 220? I don't have a sub and I do enjoy low frequency sounds from certain instruments. My current speakers hit -6db at 35hz so they say....The 1.4's are the same price as the 220.

The other options I have heard are Leema Xone, Audiovector's new S3 series (replaces Mi3), or the bigger Ushers...

Anyone have experience with these?
elduende14
51 posts
 
If you can, try a pair of Dynaudio Contour 1.8MKII.
They have better and controled bass than the 220 and they are more refined, and also match well with your Moon ss amplifier.
It is difficult to find a used pair but because the age, they are very affordable.
They are not for biwire and work perfect with the cheap Ocos speaker cable.
Good luck
tweak1
3,658 posts
 
Before you toss the speakers look at your cables and interconnects. I highly recommend Clear Day Solid Core Speaker Cables. You will want these anyway so why not try them with what you own?
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acdvd OP
122 posts
 
I have read that Spendor is a "relaxing" sound - would you say it is "realisitic"....

Does the S8e have better midrange and high frequencies than the S6e?
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