+1 for Joseph Audio Pearls if within range. Used maybe???
I owned ProAc 1.5 and now own Joseph Audio Perspectives. The Perspectives are much better in everything. But they should be at about 3x the cost.
Thinking of upgrading speakers from ProAc 3.8 I have enjoyed in my system for 23 years.
I am likely to buy slightly used. I have read the newer ProAcs have tighter base and are easier to place in your room due to down facing port. Are the ribbon tweeters that much better? I am concerned about durability of the ribbons, as there have been a few threads by people who have had ribbon failure. I would consider D48R or K6 if I can find a nice used pair. Do the newer ProAcs lose any of the magic of the older models? Another speaker that interests me is the Sonus Faber SarafinoG2.
System is Accuphase E406, Nottingham Spacedeck, Allnic H5500
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The Pearls are out of my price range. Also, never heard them. There is a pair of k-6 on another site for 17,500 which is a stretch for my budget. I will look for a dealer with Sarafinos for demo and give them a listen. I know the ProAcs are great with my 160 watt Accuphase integrated but not sure of the Sonus Faber. |
I have never heard the Pearls, but currently have Proac K8’s which are one of the best sounding speakers I have owned over the past 30 years. They just do everything right and all types of music sound superb. They have the ribbon tweeters which to me are one the best ribbons out there. I am thinking of up-grading to the K10. Sonus Faber was much better years ago. Now it seems like every 6 months they come out with a new speaker- “like flavor of the month”. Go get yourself a set of K6’s! |
Hello @jsbail Three is a nice looking pair of K8's on USA. I would by them if I was speaker shopping! |
You won't go wrong with either speakers. From some of the reviews I read the D-48R's are more euphonic whereas the K series is more detailed and neutral. I think it does come down to personal preference. Personally a big fan of the D-48R when I heard it but had to "settle" for the D-30R. due to room size. No regrets however. I think both speakers offer a lot for the money. |
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