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Comparing ProAc, Totem, Soliloquy, Tyler

I've been a happy long time ProAc monitor owner. Specifically, Response 1SCs and Tablette 50 Signatures.

However, I've been wondering about other well regarded makes of monitors and even floor standers especially those by Totem, Soliloquy, and Tyler and how they compare tonally to ProAcs, in general.

What I enjoy about ProAcs is their blend of warmth with detail and their outstanding soundtaging and imaging. I've compared my monitors directly to Sonus Faber Concertinos and Vienna Acoustics Haydns and preferred the ProAcs for their focused yet romantic nature.

I listen to a wide variety of music, but mostly favor genres with acoustic instrumentals and vocals, and I'm finding that given a choice I'd favor a nice full midrange over a sonic character many might consider more correct.

I'd appreciate any Audiogon experiences relating what they changed to from ProAcs or vice versa. Or any opinions of perceived differences between ProAcs and other brands that I might like.

Thanks for your help,
Dean
gunbei
s23chang
615 posts
 
My vote goes to ATC SCM12 if you're looking for new speakers. The ATC has fuller much more solid mids and low end frequency response because its sealed designed. However, a good power amp is required to drive this type of speaker. I've compared my SCM10 to proac 1SC, 1.5 2.5, B&W 805 signature and Platnium Solo they sounded more holo to my ears.
gunbei OP
2,327 posts
 
Thanks so much for the speaker recommendations outside of what I was initially considering. I'll definitely look into these options as well. Thanks!
fathom7
57 posts
 
Whereve your ears lead your backside will follow. Right into a comfy chair in the sweetspot between what you find as right for you.

Good luck.

F7
gunbei OP
2,327 posts
 
Thanks man!
windsurfer
16 posts
 
From my listening experience with totem, Low volume playing are their main strenght. Except the forest that can play louder, below that (hawk,arro) are impressive at low volume but not as much at high volume.

I have considered totem but my choice ends up with the forest for that reason. IMO the proac D15 are better for the same price so that will be my next purchase.
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