Is the dunlavy SC-IV still worth to buy?


Hi,
I just sold my Nautilus 805, and looking for an replacement upgrade. I looking for used speakers in the range of $1500-$2500. Since I live in Indonesia, I have little option in such speakers: Vandersteen 2Ce Sig ($1200), Michael Green Chameleon ($1900), Spendor LS3/5a ($1100), and Dunlavy SC-IV ($2400). I understand that each speaker has its own strength and weakness, but I found that Vandy2ceSig and Dunlavy SC-IV have such a great review. I've tried the Spendor LS3/5a, and quite impress with it, but I think that it would be better to get a floorstanding speaker, thus I don't have to get a sub-woofer right away. Regarding Michael Green Chameleon, I could not find much review on it, so my final tought would be Dunlavy SC-IV (not the new SC-IVa version). Thus, I would like to get some recommendation whether it's still woth it to get it. Or should I just get the Spendor LS3/5a, which many people say it has an impressive vocal?
My system:
Krell KSA250
Krell KSP-7B pre
AudioNote DAC-2 (not the latest version)
Jadis JD-3 CD
Not too high-end cables interconnect and speakers.
(my system mostly old since I have a very limited budget)
Any recommendation would be really appreciated. Thanks. (Sorry for my bad english)
atjandra888

Showing 1 response by danlib1

Your English is fine my friend.

I'm a big fan of all Dunlavy's. The IVA had a little better bass extension than the IV from what I've heard, but all Dunlavy's I've heard have a very neutral sound and a large, pinpoint soundstage.

The Vandersteen would be another excellent choice- a speaker I've considered buying many times over the years. At the price you can find them, you may want to buy the Vandersteens and put the remaining money into electronics upgrades.

Since you mention being on a limited budget, remember that the cost of shipping the Dunlavy's will be much higher than other speakers you mentioned.

Just my thoughts.

Good Luck.