Opinions please


I am looking at the following speakers as an upgrade to my current speakers (PSB Gold Is) and would appreciate any comments on them:

Montana EPX (used)
Dunlavy Cantata (demo)
Tyler Linbrook Sig System (new)
Dynaudio Contour 3.3 (demo)

I've heard the Dunlavy's and Contour 3.3s in other systems. I liked the 3.3s more, but I'm wondering if they are worth the additional money. I have not heard the Linbrooks or EPXs, but I have read nothing but favorable comments on them. They also cost more than the Cantatas, but again, I question whether I will get the return on my expenditure.

My room is approx 2400 cu ft. and I have an Aragon 4004 amp and an AI Mod 3A preamp.

Thanks for your help.

Woody
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Showing 2 responses by avguygeorge

The Montana;with the right equipment is where I would put my money. I owned the EPS for over 3 years. The only used EPXs 4 sale here, were sold by a friend, because of his job situation.(The only pair I've ever seen; used.) I'm sure the other speakers are fine,indeed.Once you get to this level of speaker what you use to drive them matters,a lot.--Your amp and pre combo is a level below what will make the EXPs sing.--Go with the Gold i--Just my opinion.
I think you have to hear the EPX with high quality ancillary parts. I ran my EPS with CJ 8xs triode monos. The EPX is a step up in all areas,starting with the bass. The 3.3 needs a quailty SS amp.So you have choices on where you want to go. A good front end is not negotiable.The best speakers need the best;fed to them.---Or, you could buy them,use them with what U got, and never know---.