I wonder what their future will be. Stuart Tyler was brilliant at designing as well as voicing speakers.
Thinking of upgrading speakers from ProAc 3.8 I have enjoyed in my system for 23 years.
I am likely to buy slightly used. I have read the newer ProAcs have tighter base and are easier to place in your room due to down facing port. Are the ribbon tweeters that much better? I am concerned about durability of the ribbons, as there have been a few threads by people who have had ribbon failure. I would consider D48R or K6 if I can find a nice used pair. Do the newer ProAcs lose any of the magic of the older models? Another speaker that interests me is the Sonus Faber SarafinoG2.
System is Accuphase E406, Nottingham Spacedeck, Allnic H5500
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To echo what others have said the newer Proac models with ribbon tweeter retain all of the qualities you like in your 3.8 models and sound better with improved imaging and transparency. I have the Proac D-40r, and have owned them since I purchased from the local dealer as demo speakers. I traded in the Proac 2.5 which sounded great, but were less efficient and more veiled (which I didn't realize until I tried the new speakers. There have been no issues with any of the drivers, ribbon or conventional. During my time in this hoppy/obsession I have owned a lot of different speakers, but I have owned more Proac speakers than any other brand. I haven't heard the D-48r or the K-6 so I can't help you with that question. My system is posted if you want to look. Jim Perry |
The Sonas Faber are absolutely gorgeous and get my vote. They have a "wow" factor far beyond the 'square box' Proac. Sound wise both speakers have tweeter/midrange/ midbass drivers and I'm sure both sound very good. However, the Sonas Faber are world class in every respect. If you can, go see them and hear them. Stunning!! |
Not sure what your budget is, but these JA Pearls could be end-game speakers and exhibit many of the same qualities as ProAc… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650017479-joseph-audio-pearl-3-speakers/ Best of luck. |
I love and own the ProAc D48R. I am simply stunned every time I listen to them. I have never heard the 3.8, so I cannot compare the two. But if you are looking for a dynamic speaker with vocals to die for, then these should be auditioned. I have not hear the K6, but guess that since they are in the higher end range compared to my D48R, they should be even better. |
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