Speaker comparisons

I have a 12 x 17 room with Response 2.5. I used to have the Response 2 in the same room. The speakers are 4 feet from the wall behind them and two feet from the side walls. I sit about 8 feet from the speakers.

I think may be able to improve your imaging by moving the speakers out further into the room and further from the side walls assuming that is possible. I would also try adjusting toe in and adjusting your seat height to see if the matters.

I have had Proac response 2.5 for many happy years in my system (Rowland integrated, Cary CD player), but decided to try Dynaudio C1 signature approx 6 months ago.

While the Proac's are wonderful, I get a much more detailed, alive presentation with the C1. The soundstage, and overall dynamics are superior to the Proac. Frankly there was some adjustment involved in reaching ths conclusion. They are both teriffic speakers, but I have not put the Proac's back since making the change.

By the same token, I have not been able to part with the Proac even though they now sit in a closet.

Yashu, thanks for the information. I may go audition a pair of C-1 based on your comments. Could you give me some information on your listening room and associated equipment?

Equipment

Jeff Rowland Concentra integrated amp.
Cary 303t cd. Just replaced Arcam FMJCD23
Dyn c1 signature.

Room
12 x 18. Speakers on long wall. Three feet from rear wall. 5 to 6 feet from side walls. Speakers approx 8 feet apart and I sit 8 feet away.

The sound of the system is truly wonderful. The Dyn's just went in the identical location of the 2.5, and have no need to change anything. I was quite happy with the Proac's, but this really did bring it to the next level.