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Alternative to Dynaudio 1.3SE

I currently own a pair of Dynaudio 1.3 SE's. They sound great on most of the material I listen to. My problem is I can only place them about two feet(measuring from the front of the speaker)from the rear wall. On material with moderate to heavy bass I get too much boominess. I have been looking at some front ported speakers such as the Tyler Reference monitors. Would the Tylers be in the same league as the Dynaudio's? Any other suggestions? I can spend around $1500-2000 used or new. Thanks.
jimmymac
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the_kid
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The Tylers are nice but you will get less bass. I really like the 1.3SE's but they do need correct placement. If I were you, I would consider two options. Tyler Taylo Reference Monitors with the Seas Millenium Upgrade Tweeter or Proac Response 1SCs.

Good luck to you.

Chris
ajahu
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If you like the Dynaudio soundproint, than go back to earlier generations of dynaudio speakers. The Craft has similar, but front ported box with esotar tweeter. I think it is even better than the 1.3SE. Or try to find a Contour I. Its rear port is closed. I had this loudspeaker, I have compared it to 1.3SE and I am not sure that that 1.3 SE is better than the I.
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perkadin
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What kind of amp do you have? My contours were about 18-20in from the wall and the bass was just right. I used a Sim Audio i5080. Sims known for a very fast and realistic bass sound that some people might even describe as lean. It has a fast decay so it's gone before it becomes boomy. Hope that helps, but you could get the I5 integrated or w3 power amp depending upon what equipment your are using now.
gtfsr
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I had a pair of Dynaudio 1.8 MKII's.
A pair of Carolina Audio JTM's will be your answer.
They can be flat back up againt the wall and don't need to be played LOUD to sound alive like the Dynaudio's.

GTF
jimmymac OP
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Perkadin, I'm using a McIntosh MC162 amp with a Rogue 99Magnum preamp and a Cary 303/100 cd player. I have read that Sim and Plinius are good matches for Dynaudios.
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