ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1

The Aronov will get the job done. I ran mine with an Aronov integrated for a while.

I used to own Spendor 9/1 and I liked the Proac 2.5 better. They are pretty inefficient, so they work well with a fairly powerful amplifier which has some grip.

I thought the sound stage was better and the bass response much better.

Take a look at the review in Stereophile if you have not already.

https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/196proac/index.html

How were they set up? How much toe in?

I would check with the distributor

https://soundorg.com/proac/

And see if there is a dealer near you. 

I think they are carried by Audio Connection in Verona, NJ (great dealer)

@three_easy_payments,

I did not see dealers listed on the website either, but maybe you could call or e-mail the distributor. I dealt with them before and they were very helpful.

@jalmusic 

Interesting. I have never thought the ProAc speakers were bright either, and I have owned many ProAc speakers as well as some Spendor and Harbeth speakers. I thought the toe in might have aimed the tweeters right at you which is not IME a good alignment.

Interested to see what you decide.

@jalmusic,

Please let us know after you try them at home. You may not need your subs or at least a very low crossover point with the ProAc 2.5. Great speaker. I would not have changed mine out except for a very good deal on a ProAc high up their line.

Best Regards,

Jim Perry