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Dynaudio vs PMC???

Hey guys.So I'm in a position to start building a 2 channel rig to replace the one I had to sell off a while back due to unforeseen financial problems & no savings(which was the first thing I recently remedied).My previous system consisted of a Cayin A-55T Integrated amp driving Dynaudio Focus 140's(86db.sens.@4 ohms).Man the sound was just SUBLIME,although the Dyn's could sound a little hard at louder levels(probably the amp running outta steam)so I'm thinking of going with something a little easier to drive because I'm pretty sure I'll end up with an integrated amp around 40wpc(haven't decided if it will be Tube or SS yet).All my research has pointed to PMC TB2i's as most likely candidates,which are [email protected] anyone have ears on experience with both brands they could convey?I would appreciate your input.Thanks very much,take care...
freediver
lindisfarne
511 posts
 
I have the "baby" PMC stand mount...it's wonderful and makes far more bass than you'd think. I also have "active/powered" Dynaudio BM5. Also quite brilliant at around a grand and...made in Denmark. If you go the "powered" route, you don't need an amp. Ponder.
freediver OP
1,011 posts
 
Hi,you have the DB1i's?What do you drive them with?Room size?How would you compare the sonics between the PMC's & Dyn's?Thanks much...
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
I have owned the Dynaudio Focus 110s as well as the PMC DB1+. The 110s were a fantastic speaker for the size while the DB1+s were one of my least favorite.
You already have an idea of what the Dyns sound like so I won't describe them. I will describe the PMCs. In my room they were just uninvolving. Never got excited no matter how much I worked on them. Of course this is not the TB2 and as always, YMMV.
jaxwired
232 posts
 
Hmmm...interesting. I have tried many different speakers and only two brands have ever satisfied me for any length of time. Those two brands just happen to be dynaudio and PMC. I love them both. From PMC I've owned the DB1i and the OB1i. From Dynaudio I've owned the X12, X16, S1.4, Special 25, and now the Focus 340. One thing that I feel that both Dynaudio and PMC share is that they both deliver lots of clear detail without sounding bright or fatigueing. They also both have nice balanced sounds with the right amount of foundational bass. The Dyns have more bass than the PMCs, but the PMCs are still way above average bass performers. The OB1is I owned had spectacular mid-range. I do believe strongly in system matching and synergy so I think you are on the right track trying to match your speakers to exploit the strengths of your amp. I am surprised that Timrhu did not enjoy the PMC speakers since I found transition between Dynaudio and PMC to be very satisfying. I do think the PMCs will work better with your lowish powered amp.
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