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YG Acoustics or Dynaudio

I have been using a pair of PSB M2 monitors since 2004 but have recently upgraded some equipment and am thinking new speakers. Right now my focus is on either YG Acoustics 'Carmels' or Dynaudio 'Confidence' C1s or C2s. One limitation is that my present speakers are close--35 cm-- to the front wall and I'm stuck with that kind of positioning in an L-shaped room. The Carmels are a new model and I can't find a review; but the C1s have been highly praised especially in a smaller room. I would appreciate any relevant advice, particularly about YG Carmels which have some radical features. My system comprises Bryston 4BSST amp, Bryston preamp, EMM Labs XDS1 CD player, Oracle tt, with Kimber Select interconnects and cables.
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james63
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I have not heard either of these speakers, but what is your price range? It just seems like two odd choices because of the price difference (Carmel=$18,000, and C1=$7500 I believe).

Also there is a pair of YG Kipods on Audiogon for $16,000 right now.... just a thought.
james63
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"Based upon the replies am I to believe that people think either of the speakers he mentions would work well when place 1 foot from the rear wall?"

No speaker will be best that close to the wall. The mids will rap around the speaker and hit the back wall, this will color the sound stage and timbre. The bass gain will be unavoidable, but with smaller speakers (Carmel, C1) that do not reach sub 30hz, and have limited bass displacement it will be lessened.
james63
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"Dynaudio is more like a fairy tale :)"

lol, Funniest statement I have read in the long time....
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