Have you ever listened to any of the other classic British speakers like Harbeth or Spendor? While Proac is certainly a distinctive line by itself, it is in the same "family" in terms of their approach to sound.
I auditioned Dynaudios before settling on Spendor. The Spendors did a better job of sending the sonic triggers I need for enjoyment of reproduced music but the Dynaudios have strengths of their own. I could certainly see someone making the opposite decision.
The point is if you've heard either Harbeth or Spendor speakers and have been particularly enchanted, then it is probably worth looking at the Proac models before you buy. If you already prefer the Dynaudio over those two, then I wouldn't waste a five hour drive to hear something that is in the same general territory you've already rejected.
I auditioned Dynaudios before settling on Spendor. The Spendors did a better job of sending the sonic triggers I need for enjoyment of reproduced music but the Dynaudios have strengths of their own. I could certainly see someone making the opposite decision.
The point is if you've heard either Harbeth or Spendor speakers and have been particularly enchanted, then it is probably worth looking at the Proac models before you buy. If you already prefer the Dynaudio over those two, then I wouldn't waste a five hour drive to hear something that is in the same general territory you've already rejected.