X,
I auditioned the B&W 805's with my Aleph 3, and thought they were well matched, but in the end I purchased the Dunlavy SM1s to pair with the Aleph 3, primarily because of the SM1's flat freq. response throughout their range. Having owned them for almost two years, I cannot remember ever thinking that one range was emphasized over another. I have read that the current Dunlavy SC-IIa is the same as the SM1, except that the wood veneer from the sides is included on the front panel.
I also listened to the Proac 1 SCs and liked them very much. I fell in love with the mids of the 1 SC and probably would have purchased them, except that I read about the high mid/lower treb boost and was concerned that I might grow tired of the sound over time versus a flat response. Even so, I really like the Proac sound and it might be a good match for your musical tastes...I loved them on Astor Piazzolla's Tango Zero Hour.
C.
I auditioned the B&W 805's with my Aleph 3, and thought they were well matched, but in the end I purchased the Dunlavy SM1s to pair with the Aleph 3, primarily because of the SM1's flat freq. response throughout their range. Having owned them for almost two years, I cannot remember ever thinking that one range was emphasized over another. I have read that the current Dunlavy SC-IIa is the same as the SM1, except that the wood veneer from the sides is included on the front panel.
I also listened to the Proac 1 SCs and liked them very much. I fell in love with the mids of the 1 SC and probably would have purchased them, except that I read about the high mid/lower treb boost and was concerned that I might grow tired of the sound over time versus a flat response. Even so, I really like the Proac sound and it might be a good match for your musical tastes...I loved them on Astor Piazzolla's Tango Zero Hour.
C.