Hello and welcome spitzer45,
First, your Hegel h160 is a very good integrated amp that I'd think are a good match with the Proac D18s. It may be a good match but I also understand the urge to upgrade or just be curious about what other speakers would sound like in your system.
I often get this urge myself, whether it's speakers or other audio components, and my intention is not to discourage you but to suggest you find a local dealer that would allow you to audition some alternative speakers in your home and system.
It would help to know your budget, room size and music listening preferences(types of music and typical volume levels you listen at.).
Just off the top of my head, I'd recommend considering the Kef LS50 as an affordable option and the Swiss Boenicke Audio W5 as a more expensive option. These are both bookshelf type speakers and I think your current Proacs are floorstanders. Do you have a preference?
Tim
First, your Hegel h160 is a very good integrated amp that I'd think are a good match with the Proac D18s. It may be a good match but I also understand the urge to upgrade or just be curious about what other speakers would sound like in your system.
I often get this urge myself, whether it's speakers or other audio components, and my intention is not to discourage you but to suggest you find a local dealer that would allow you to audition some alternative speakers in your home and system.
It would help to know your budget, room size and music listening preferences(types of music and typical volume levels you listen at.).
Just off the top of my head, I'd recommend considering the Kef LS50 as an affordable option and the Swiss Boenicke Audio W5 as a more expensive option. These are both bookshelf type speakers and I think your current Proacs are floorstanders. Do you have a preference?
Tim
