Suggested speakers to take the place of Dunlavy

Bigtee's comments are interesting because I was thinking along the same lines when I read Roland's post. You might also consider Piega. The usual caveats apply since revealing speakers are always sensitive to components and cabling. Some of the vandersteen models have tighter bass than others so listen carefully. All of the speakers mentioned will require powerful amplification.

Hi,

I'll point out that all the speakers you all have mentioned use 1st order designs. What I'm hearing from all this is is that it's generally thoujght that the 1st order crossover is most responsible for the sound of the speakers.

I must say that I never noticed the Dunlavys I have heard to sound boxy or anything like it. I've also owned a pair of Thiel speakers and liked them alot, but found them to be somewhat wanting in the midrange area. I like the Vandersteen line but also find it somewhat recessed in the upper frequency regions for my tastes.

I must admit that it's quite disappointing to see Dunlavy out of the mix, but sometimes you just have to move on. Keep on with the ideas--something has to be out there that's as good or better!

Roland

This maybe off the beaten path but what about some Innersounds.These use transmission loaded bass drivers.And I don't think you will find anything as detailed with great tonal balance as an Electrostatic speaker! Of course there best enjoyed while sitting..oh well can't have it all!

Good Luck!

Cello Stradivari Master (Dynaudio driver version). I am using Pass X-600 to drive and it is sounding great. I believe X-350 can dirve it pretty good as well. However, Cello is out of business and you will need to find a used pair. Good luck.

I moved from Dunlavy 4s to the Avantgarde Duos. The Duos are a much more exciting speaker overall, and exceedes the Dunlavy 4s in every aspect. They are a little fussy, but when set up right they bring the music to your room.

Another speaker I would consider would be the Silverline Bolero. I compared the Sonata 1 to my Dunlavys when I had them and I liked most aspects of the Sonata better, excepet that I felt that my electronics better suited the Dunlavys and they were all around less fussy than the Sonatas. I heard the Boleros at a show and they sounded great, good looks small footprint and big bass, your wife would love you if you chose the Boleros over the Dunlavy 5s which are huge and not all that good looking.

Another speaker that I think is better and I also own is the Innersound Eros Mk 3. The Eros also like the Dunlavys have a small sweet spot, but they are much easier to place and less finicky than the Dunlavys in regards to electronics. They pretty much beat the Dunlavys in every regard in my opinion and once again they win in the looks category