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Speaker thoughts - ProAc D40R or Wilson Benesch

.....if we could put aside equipment etc, I would like thoughts on the ProAc D40r's and the Wilson Benesch Square 3's in a room that is about 13' across , 21' deep and 7' ceilngs and the speakers are on the short wall.
Musical taste is anyhting from CSNY, Delta and Chicago Blues, The Allman Brothers, Bocelli ......and all kinds of jazz.....some some thoughts on what people have heard and liked......thank you and Happy Holidays
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goldman
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Although I am thrilled with the D40R's, I think you should consider a used pair of Carbon Pro 8's. There are two pairs for sale right now for only a few thousand more than a new pair of D40R's. If you have the space, the CP8's should be spectacular with the two 8" bass drivers and the famous 3" ATC midrange.
goldman
26 posts
 
Although I am thrilled with the D40R's, I think you should consider a used pair of Carbon Pro 8's. There are two pairs for sale right now for only a few thousand more than a new pair of D40R's. If you have the space, the CP8's should be spectacular with the two 8" bass drivers and the famous 3" ATC midrange.
goldman
26 posts
 
Although I am thrilled with the D40R's, I think you should consider a used pair of Carbon Pro 8's. There are two pairs for sale right now for only a few thousand more than a new pair of D40R's. If you have the space, the CP8's should be spectacular with the two 8" bass drivers and the famous 3" ATC midrange.
rothwea
45 posts
 
A late post. I have just auditioned the Proac D48R's. They are a fine speaker for enjoying music and one of the best floorstanders I have heard. Over the last 2 years, I have auditioned quite a number of speakers, of highish and medium efficiency, and suitable for valve amps. The D48R's are an engaging listen to my ear, with a natural midrange, nice tone and texture, and a well judged treble. I have not been a fan of ribbon tweeters until now, but these ones have changed my mind. I am seriously considering them.
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bcgator
355 posts
 
Since the thread is revived, might as well add on...

I was a Proac owner, had the D2, and wanted a pair of floor standers with the new ribbon tweeter.  When my local pusher put his D30R demos on clearance, I rushed over with cash in hand planning to bring them home.  But while there I made the mistake of auditioning the Wilson Benesch Vertex side by side with the D30R.  It wasn't close.   I couldn't believe how much better a pair of Vertex monitors sounded than the big D30R.   But I couldn't swing the extra cost difference between the D30R and Vertex so I went home empty handed.   

That was a D30R vs. Vertex comparison - a D40R vs. Square 3 comparison may have gone differently.
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