An overly simple answer for being able to potentially replicate an electrostatic with a dynamic speaker is getting a dynamic speaker which has the capacity for very high resolution/transparancy, but not artifically up tilted. Not easy to do and not especially cheap. However there are several designs that come close.
The results are easily compromised by improper electronic's, in fact the more transparent/resolved the speakers the more critical the electronic's become, however you can use lesser electronic and all you will do is reduce the speakers sense resolution/transparency, you need not experience poor sound as a result.
Electrostats on the otherhand have built in compromises as well. They are usually set-up critical because they radiate equally in two directions and the treatment of the rear wall and placement from it are highly critical. Compared to dynamics they are usually compressed dynamically and limited in maximum output levels. The really good ones are also very sensitive to the electronic's, crap in = crap out, no cream and sugar to cover up the effects of inadequate electronic's.
Dynamics are usually more easily accommidated in smaller rooms if you cure 1st reflection point issues. Electrostats usually have fewer side reflection point issues but that rear wall and placement can be a killer if you want the best sound they can produce.
Personally, I have gone thru very good dynamic's, to planars, to electrostats and back to high resolution dynamic's. In my 13x19 room my dynamic speakers just match the room's acoustics and set up possibilities much better than in my previous home where my Quad's ruled.
I would suggest that either could sound great if properly set up and driven in the right room. You have to evaluate your room's potential before you can make an intelligent choice.
The results are easily compromised by improper electronic's, in fact the more transparent/resolved the speakers the more critical the electronic's become, however you can use lesser electronic and all you will do is reduce the speakers sense resolution/transparency, you need not experience poor sound as a result.
Electrostats on the otherhand have built in compromises as well. They are usually set-up critical because they radiate equally in two directions and the treatment of the rear wall and placement from it are highly critical. Compared to dynamics they are usually compressed dynamically and limited in maximum output levels. The really good ones are also very sensitive to the electronic's, crap in = crap out, no cream and sugar to cover up the effects of inadequate electronic's.
Dynamics are usually more easily accommidated in smaller rooms if you cure 1st reflection point issues. Electrostats usually have fewer side reflection point issues but that rear wall and placement can be a killer if you want the best sound they can produce.
Personally, I have gone thru very good dynamic's, to planars, to electrostats and back to high resolution dynamic's. In my 13x19 room my dynamic speakers just match the room's acoustics and set up possibilities much better than in my previous home where my Quad's ruled.
I would suggest that either could sound great if properly set up and driven in the right room. You have to evaluate your room's potential before you can make an intelligent choice.