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Speaker thoughts - ProAc D40R or Wilson Benesch

.....if we could put aside equipment etc, I would like thoughts on the ProAc D40r's and the Wilson Benesch Square 3's in a room that is about 13' across , 21' deep and 7' ceilngs and the speakers are on the short wall.
Musical taste is anyhting from CSNY, Delta and Chicago Blues, The Allman Brothers, Bocelli ......and all kinds of jazz.....some some thoughts on what people have heard and liked......thank you and Happy Holidays
garebear

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rothwea
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A late post. I have just auditioned the Proac D48R's. They are a fine speaker for enjoying music and one of the best floorstanders I have heard. Over the last 2 years, I have auditioned quite a number of speakers, of highish and medium efficiency, and suitable for valve amps. The D48R's are an engaging listen to my ear, with a natural midrange, nice tone and texture, and a well judged treble. I have not been a fan of ribbon tweeters until now, but these ones have changed my mind. I am seriously considering them.
rothwea
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Milpai, the amps my dealer often uses with 48R's are the VTL tube stereo power amps. But they are pricey and on this occasion he used a

Prima Luna Dialogue HP power amp fitted with KT88 tubes. Surprisingly perhaps, the bottom end was fine, with pretty good control. So a good value combo. To my ear, the bass end on these speakers goes surprisingly deep given their exterior dimensions. Certainly, it is significantly more extended and morre tuneful than the Sonus Faber Cremona M's I used to own.

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