Tough Choice: Proac D25 or Dynaudio Special 25

I can't really add much more to the comparison I wrote a while back. Here is the link:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1130287258&openmine&zzDodgealum&4&5#Dodgealum

I would just reiterate, for your size room I fear the bass of the D25 will bloat and boom even more than it did in my much larger space. Most folks agree that the Harbeth Compact 7 works well in a smallish space and was designed for this purpose. Again, I haven't heard the Dynaudio Special 25 however my extensive experience with the newest Counter 3 and 5 series suggests that the Harbeth will provide a more "flesh on the bone" sound to the leaner and more sterile Dynaudio's. Again, I'm guessing here so Dynaudio fans please don't get out your guns.

Again, given your music preferences and listening space I do not think you can make a better choice than the Compact 7's.

Hope this helps.

thanks. will consider the C7ES2.

Regards

Dyns are more natural. They sound just right.

I would suggest giving the Harbeths a serious listen. I think they are superior to both the Dynaudios and the Proacs. I love the Proac 1SC's but feel the D25 is actually just okay. As far as the Dynaudios, I personally would pass. I auditioned them and left a little disappointed..

Good luck!

Chris

Curious: how do you compare the Proac 1sc and the Harbeth COmpact 7 es2 ?

Are they similar sounding ?

The 1sc is another speaker I can definitely consider.

thanks.