Dynaudio vs B&W help...


Hey everyone... curious on your thoughts between a set of Dynaudio Focus 600XD vs B&W 804D2 speakers. The Dynaudio are obviously amplified, the 804's would be run off my Cambridge CXR200 (170 wpc). 

Over all, which would be a better set up for music and HT fronts? Thanks!
manofsteelpt

The Dynaudio speakers have a midrange bloom type of sound.  The midrange is very full and strong and forward and lively (probably more forward towards the upper mids).  This type of character extends into the tweeter area as well.  The tube-like bloom is not very accurate, but it is loud, exciting and lively.  Very strong and forward presentation.

The B&W D2 series have very clear and accurate highs, due to the diamond tweeter.  The bass is good and tight.  Mids are somewhat soft/warm and a touch laid back (due to the Kevlar driver), but they are very natural sounding.  It represents how a voice sound "naturally" much better.  Overall, I think the B&W is a more accurate and natural sounding speaker, but not as lively/strong as the Dynaudio.

^^^ Older Dynaudios were balanced as described BUT all new Dynaudio’s have been voiced much closer to nuetral with amazing resolution and ability to dig deep into a recording!If you look at the specs Dynaudio has lightened up the bass just a touch and removed that midbass hump.The new coating process has delivered tweeters that are extended and very refined,more so than the B&W’s...They can now also be run with lower powered tubes as the impedance corrected crossovers result in a extremely linear load...My money would go towards Dynaudio's...

You are right, the "new" Dynaudios have been voice much closer to neutral (no longer have a "bloom").  They are smoother and much more controlled.  However, I don't know that I fully agree that the tweeters are better than B&W.  The new Dynaudio tweeters are very clear and clean.  (The Op was asking about the Focus 600XD, which is the old Dynaudio sonic signature).

The B&W Diamond tweeters have a "bite" to the sound that kind of reaches out and grabs you.  The "new" Dynaudio has a clearer and more solid sounding midrange than the B&W D2.

In my opinion, the B&W would have a much more exciting sound for HT, and I think it still sounds more "natural" than the new Dynaudio..  The "new" Dynaudio has a much more controlled and linear response, probably leaning more towards the Sonus Faber type of sound.

I think it depends on your tastes and what type of sound you're looking for.

Thanks both of you for those indepth responses!!! 

Would my avr AVR be strong enough to power the 804's sufficiently? That is my main concern with them. The 600XD has way more power (600 watts). 

Overall sound quality and clarity is what I'm after. Doesn't necessarily have to be the loudest of the 2 per se. 

Thanks again!