Duntech Sovereign, Dunlavy IV, V, VI purchase make sense today?

I have heard two models if not three when I was trying to find the speaker for my setup. I am a fan of first-order cross overs due its inherent properties. Those days, there were only three designers who produced such quality speaker Richard Vandersteen, John Dunlavy, and Jim Thiel. The only reason I didn't settle for a Dunlavy was its imposing appearance in my living room! But the sound of these were top-notched. I finally settle down with a pair of Thiel 2 2.

Dunlavy speakers are highly recommended without any reservations.They were built right here in Colorado Springs, CO, and I believe John Dunlavy did extended listening tests to select drivers for each speaker. So you are putting your money behind a high-quality product, a product designed by an engineer who knew what he was doing and passionate about it.

Jim Thiel and John Dunlavy are now with the angles and May They Rest in Peace!

I had SC4’s for many years without a moment of dissatisfaction. In fact I still use Dunlavy speaker cables with my Focal speakers. If the size isn’t an issue and you can find a nice clean pair, I’d say it’s a worthy pursuit.

As for options I would consider Von Schweikert VR4’s. There is a pair for sale over on the audio mart site. The other option would be Legacy Audio Focus SE. Those would run a bit more than the VS’s but still under your price point. On the other hand if you really want to try them, go for it. If you would drive to pick them up you could likely demo them as well. Good luck!

I would like to thank everyone here and to those who wrote me externally to encourage me to give the Dunlavy speakers a serious consideration.  I will get the chance to hear them in two weeks and then take them home!  😊

John