If I like Dynaudio monitors, I would LOVE?????


I am a Dynaudio addict on both the audiophile and pro audio aspects. I love the neutrality and cant get enough of the bass that there monitors put out. So, I have had the 1.3MKII, S1.4, 1.3SE, 140's etc.... I start to wonder if there is something else out there that I should try. Is there any other speaker maker that utilizes the esotar tweeter? Is there something that gives a better picture than what I am hearing but in the same genre as dynaudio? I was thinking Usher and Focal, but sad to say no one is around to demo them. Thanks for any input!
rkerv

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Yes, I am a big Dynaudio and monitor fan as well. I own Contour 1.3mkIIs that helped displace larger Maggies and B&W P6 floor standers prior.

I've found Dynaudios in general do what they are designed to do extremely well and have a very natural sound, regardless of model. For very small monitors, the Contour 1.3 mkIIs have a very pleasing, well defined and extended low end.

But, like most any monitor design, the low end extension is only into the low 40s or so I'd say. which is great for the size but not quite full range. They also do not have the dynamic impact and authority of larger full range speakers which I have found is needed to make things sound like a live performance rather than a good reproduction on speakers.

To get that, I ended up adding a pair of Ohm 5 series 3 speakers, which is a very unique design. Had I not gone that way, I would have very likely gone with larger full range Dynaudios.