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YG Acoustics or Dynaudio

I have been using a pair of PSB M2 monitors since 2004 but have recently upgraded some equipment and am thinking new speakers. Right now my focus is on either YG Acoustics 'Carmels' or Dynaudio 'Confidence' C1s or C2s. One limitation is that my present speakers are close--35 cm-- to the front wall and I'm stuck with that kind of positioning in an L-shaped room. The Carmels are a new model and I can't find a review; but the C1s have been highly praised especially in a smaller room. I would appreciate any relevant advice, particularly about YG Carmels which have some radical features. My system comprises Bryston 4BSST amp, Bryston preamp, EMM Labs XDS1 CD player, Oracle tt, with Kimber Select interconnects and cables.
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mapman
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YEs, Jaybo, I was thinking of the Synchronys as a similar sound for lower cost. THey have a lot of the same strengths I heard with the YGs and Magicos that day for much less. THey are a line I would strongly consider if I were in the market.

The Magicos and YGs in that demo had very good electronics behind them and a lot of room to breathe in the room where they were demoed. That really helped them put forward their best face as is the case with many larger or more hi end designs. If that is not the case as well back home, results would vary. Make sure the speakers fit the room depending on how they can be placed there.
dopogue
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I heard the YG Carmels at the Washington DC audio show myself, but not the Magicos. I have the exact same reaction to the Carmels as Larryi and Mapman. VERY interesting speakers.
kennyt
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I've heard the YG at a couple shows and have never been impressed by them, Dynaudio's are much more to my liking.
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onhwy61
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Based upon the replies am I to believe that people think either of the speakers he mentions would work well when place 1 foot from the rear wall?
james63
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"Based upon the replies am I to believe that people think either of the speakers he mentions would work well when place 1 foot from the rear wall?"

No speaker will be best that close to the wall. The mids will rap around the speaker and hit the back wall, this will color the sound stage and timbre. The bass gain will be unavoidable, but with smaller speakers (Carmel, C1) that do not reach sub 30hz, and have limited bass displacement it will be lessened.
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