The most dynamic & transparent bookshelf


I get it when I hear some speakers like Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary, they are musical, detailed, but not on extreme dynamic, it can go pretty low and loud, but still lack a bit more powerful punch. My next aim for powerful speakers, will be something near perfect immune to distortions, must be extreme dynamic, go very loud and does not make the sound quality collapsed, also I insist to stick with bookshelf size, few options in my mind:

Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 (with NrT upgrade, worth?)
Mark&Daniel Ruby
Dynaudio DM 2/8
Proac Response D2
Soundfield Audio Monitor 1

For Dynaudio and Mark&Daniel, I have concern on power and drive efficiency, though I'm using a Class D Audio SDS-400C power amp, it work damn good with my Denton (warm + transparent gear goes really well). My considerations based on factors in this order: price, near full range dynamic, neutral and transparent sonic quality, availability (as I'm from Malaysia, not easy to achieve those speakers), and last your opinions? Any other recommendations? Once again, I'm not looking for speakers with colorations, must extremely dynamic, dead neatral and transparent without snake oil!
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Unlike most stand mounted loudspeakers, which uses two drivers,the R300 is a full 3 way design. The benefits are superior midrange transparency and dynamics. Moreover the tweeter is located in the acoustic centre of the midrange driver for better phase response and coherence. The end result is an a loudspeaker with excellent transparency and precise imaging. It sounds really good.
Wim1983:
The R300 is very low in distortion and this is why it has excellent transparency. Cabinet distortion is very low due to
the mechanical integrity of the drive units and cabinet. There is a reason why the speaker weighs 27 lbs.The question of loudness is more difficult. Maximum output is specified at 110db which is about what one would expect from stand-mounted loudspeaker with a 6" bass driver. This category of loudspeakers is designed for use in small to medium sized rooms. If your requirements require more massive outputs, you should consider a larger floor standing speaker.
Wim1983
The R300 is a dynamic low distortion loudspeaker and so should meet your requirements. To get the most out of it
will require suitable stands, amplification and location in the room. Speaker location is one of the most important
factors in overall system performance. Good luck!