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Which speaker among Dali, Dynaudio and Acoustic Energy should I choose?

Greetings to all, 
I am considering to upgrade my 20-year old speaker, the Audio Pro Black Diamond.
Recently I came across 3 models under clearance from different dealers which are heavily discounted and for which I am unable to audition due to the on-going pandemic. They are
 
1) Dali Rubicon 6 - (for what is equivalent to USD2400 in local currency after a 50% discount)
2) Dynaudio Excite X34 - ( also USD2400 after a 19% discount)
3) Acoustic Energy Reference 3 - (for what is equivalent to USD2800 after a 55% discount)

These are to be driven by a hybrid integrated amplifier which outputs the firstt 20W in Class A and up to 140W in Class A/B.

I listen to all types of music except hard rock, heavy metal and classical. I would appreciate any inputs about the said speakers (or any of them); knowing very well that it is illogical to expect someone to have heard all of speakers above.





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calvinandhobbes
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These were my listening notes on the Dynaudio Excite X34 when I was speaker shopping last year:

Dynaudio X34 Excite: ($1995): Looser especially in the low end than the Monitor Audio Silver 300 and the Audio Physic Sparta. Plays rhythms much more clearly than the Rega RX-3. Bass is pretty deeper, but less well controlled (with my amp?). Rolled off a bit in the high frequencies for greater smoothness? Bass sounded a little loose...might need more attention to placement? Great rock speakers. A little loose in the bass for classical music.

Summary:  The sound felt a little loose and not so well controlled, but worked great for rock and metal.
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