Need Info Re. Duntech Home Cinema System 100

Lifeislarge, I owned a pair of Duntech Princess speakers from 1990 until last year and I attempted to keep abreast of Duntech and DAL products during that time. I was also fortunate to have personal conversations with John Dunlavy on three occasions.

I never heard of Duntech Home Cinema System 100 speakers. Mr. Dunlavy returned to the US from Australia by around 1993 and had no further design input for Duntech models. He set up production for the Duntech Black Knight speakers in the US but ended that and established Dunlavy Audio Labs (DAL) by about 1995.

I would continue to attempt to reach Duntech Australia via their website to inquire about your speakers.

Hi Lifeislarge,

I had correspondence with Jack Davis regarding my Princesses after John Dunlavy separated from Duntech. My impression was that Mr. Davis was knowledgeable but not to be confused with Mr. Dunlavy. I know that Duntech expanded their line up to three series, one of which was the continuation of Dunlavy's designs.

Your curiosity about their linage is understandable. Now if you enjoy their performance, no worries.

@lifeislarge, this may no longer matter too much but I don't believe it is fair to attribute legacy of your speakers to John Dunlavy.  As I mentioned previously he departed Australia to return to the US prior to the time your speakers were produced.  John was adamant about the importance of time and phase in his designs.  I don't know if Duntech continued that approach after his departure, other than continuing that in the models he developed.

Regardless, from your comments it sounds like Jack Davis was the one responsible for development of your speakers.  But irrespective of that I believe Duntech continued to be a well regarded company after Dunlavy's departure.  I have no idea about their worth, but I would advertise them based upon the Duntech reputation.

As I mentioned in my first reply, I owned Duntech Princess speakers for 19 years.  They were among the few most musically satisfying speakers I've ever heard, let alone owned.  So I still miss them but had good reasons for selling them at the time.