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Thoughts on Usher S-520's...upgrade?
The Usher S 520 are good speakers. With a small mid woofer that was tuned to go down to 50Hz, the midrange should be a bit recessed (no surprise here)Some of these listed below deserve an auditionUsher X 718Totem Rainmaker, Totem Mani 2Dynaudio DM... 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
If you want to save $$$, Paradigm Studio 20 is a decent speaker but I don't think the Studio Series is on par with both the Dynaudio Excite X 12 and X 16. The Paradigm Studio 20 may sound bright for you since they sport metal dome tweeters.ProAc i... 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
Agreed on Dynaudio X 16, Usher X 718, PSB Imagine B, & Totem Rainmakers if purchase the aforementioned brand new. Swan are sold directly online so my only nitpick is you do not get to audition them before you fork over your hard earned cash. S... 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
MA RS 6 is a that gets many things done right and very little wrong. My only gripe is that their high is not as smooth as that of a Dynaudio DM 2/8 or Excite X 16. I do not know if the MA RX 2's tweeters got some improvement. If they did, they are... 
Focal 826W and Dynaudio Focus 140
@ Maxboy 00Regarding the Arcam amps, I think Arcam amps sound a bit polite & lean for my taste. My local Totem dealer who happened to carry Focal, Totem, and Arcam said the same thing.If you are already happy with Focal/JMLab, go up a notch to... 
Best Speakers match for NAD C372
@ Southside1PSB Image T 45 & T 65 are great starter with your NAD.DMC Electronics has good deals on the PSB Image T 45 & T 65. They match up really well with your NAD. Both NAD & PSB are owned by Lenbrook Industries so they sound very,... 
Dynaudio Excite X16 vs. Dynaudio Focus 140
@ PrdprezBased on your opinion, which line do you like better, the Danes or the French? Dynaudio vs Focal that is.Thx 
Dynaudio DM 2/10 Monitors
Kiza,Diana Krall, Patricia Barber, and Sade sound very sweet and smooth on my DM 2/10 but your experience may be different.Good luck 
Dynaudio DM 2/10 Monitors
Hi Kiza,I have owned the DM 2/10 for two years. So far I am very content with the midrange that Dynaudio is well known for. The high is also very smooth & very sweet for my taste. The DM 2/10 bass is just "special". I have auditioned B & W... 
NAD c326 enough power for Totem Rainmakers?
Please do not confuse SPL of a speaker with the low impedance capability of an amp.NAD 326BEE has enough power for Rainmaker?The NAD C326BEE is a lot of good amp for the $$$ that can drive the Totem Rainmaker with ease as Mr Loomisjohnson said. If... 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
Folks,I think the DM line is easier to drive and much more dynamic than the retired Audience line.If you want to tell whether the Quad will outpeform Dynaudio, listen to these albums The Eagles Hell Freezes Over track # 6 & 8, Ice Cube Raw Mat... 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
Fusion10You will not be disappointed with the DM 2/8. They are very neutral and more efficient than the Audience or Focus line. The Dynaudio DMs are fun speakers to listen to. You will love them but you just have to be patient with their long run ... 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
I have also compared the bass on the X 16 with my brother Totem Rainmaker & my trustworthy backup JBL S-38. The X 16 bass hits deeper and more punchy and the high is smoother than those of the Totem Rainmaker due to the $600 difference in pric... 
Opinions on the Dynaudio DM 2/8
I own both the DM & Excite lines. In their respective price points, they are almost impossible to beat and I agreed with JA of Stereophile that unless you get another pair that costs severeal thousand dollars more. I have used a NAD 352 to dri... 
Totem Storm Subwoofer
I am thinking it is distortion. This takes place when you set the xover around 40Hz and turn the volume a bit too high.Try and reset the xover frequency at 80Hz or higher. The Storm is a wonderful sub but do not expect it to hit cleanly to the low...