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Miss my Dunlavy Speakers, Were to go...

I had a pair of Dunlavy SC-1 speakers several years ago, and I miss them. They were so accurate, detailed (but never bright), and totally Disappeared into a room with hardwood floors and wood paneling that was only 10x10. I loved those speakers and miss them.

Short of finding a pair used were should I turn? My room is a little better, but not much. I listen fairly close. I have found Dynaudio just a bit dry for me. They have had most of what the Dunlavys offered, but just a little lean. I found Totem's Arro, Mite, and DC to be great, but not quit as accurate. They sing like the dickens and almost disappear, but they lacked a bit of the precision.

I have some Ohm that are still breaking in, but I'm having trouble getting used to their presentation. They sound a little laid back to me, and while I love the boxless sound they produce, it comes at the price of accuracy.

Anyway, these are just my MHO of these speakers and I know every person, room and system is different. I'm not trying to bash any of the above speakers. They all are really nice. I'm just to express where I stand, and trying to get a little guidance from some Dunlavy lovers out there.

Aside from any suggestions I may be moving onto Gallo 3.1s next.

Cheers,
mailman199
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jfrech
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I was going to say Dynaudio but just reread your comments. Those silk dome tweeters in the Dunlavy's were very beautiful...

Maybe the newest Wilson line up. Sasha, Sophia 2, or used Watt Puppy 7 or 8's etc...

I think the Wilsons will give you the accuracy, liveliness and can absolutely disappear.

Placement on any speaker is critcal....hope this helps
krell_man
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I had a pair of Dunlavy SC-IV's, then bought a pair of B&W Silver Signature's. The B&W Silver Signature's to me, were much more natural, especially in the vocal range. I moved to a 10' x 12' room and the Silver Signature's completely disappeared, just this soundstage before me.

I moved the SC-IV's to the home theater and used the Silver Signature's for my stereo. I then looked for years for a replacement and finally found the Star Sound Caravelle's.

There's a pair for sale on Audiogon right now: http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1249959936&/Star-Sound-Caravelles-With-Mat

I still have mine, and I'm not looking to replace them.

The only other monitors that I've heard and really liked was the Dynaudio C1 and Wilson Duette. I've read really good things about the new Eben. I also like the Magnapan 1.6's.
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bombaywalla
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Mailman199,
my reco would be Green Mountain Audio. I believe that, besides the silk dome tweeter, the Dunlavy's were 1st-order x-over which is what the Green Mountain Audio speakers are. I believe, from my personal experience, you should find a similar sound in Green Mountain Audio speakers as you did in the Dunlavy's.
martykl
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Mail,

I had the same issue with the Ohms in terms of "laid back" dynamics (OTOH, I find them nearly dead neutral, tonally). With time, (either) the speakers (or your ears) will break-in and the effect will diminish. You can add a sub (I use 2 Rythmiks) to relieve the Ohms of deep bass which also helps. The Gallos bark up a similar tree to the Ohms (I suspect most will find them a touch more dynamic), but - like the Ohms - they're nearly omni directional throu much of the range. Don't know if that's good or bad given your comments.

Good Luck

Marty
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dave_b
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All great suggestions...what is your budget?
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