The Official Dynaudio Speakers Thread

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Motobonsai

Which parasound would you suggest for the 160's?

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAC2250

I heard this one, its very nice, performance compared to the halo line was indistinguishable to my ears.

There is also a 125 watt version, which I liked a lot too. It's like $775, but I'd go for the more power personally. My dyns are easier to drive then the 160s.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Motobonsai

I think i would like to drive the front three so that they all match. But if the center doesnt need an amp to match then only two channels.

You could look at 3 Outlaw Audio mini mono 2200s..... $999

The one thing that I've always found odd with Emotiva is why do the amps get less expensive when you add more channels?

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by callas01

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAC2250

I heard this one, its very nice, performance compared to the halo line was indistinguishable to my ears.

There is also a 125 watt version, which I liked a lot too. It's like $775, but I'd go for the more power personally. My dyns are easier to drive then the 160s.

I don't think there is a big difference in price between the lines either. Parasounds sounds great for the buck it quite surprising. I love what they do and heard the Halo paired with Gemme Audio Tonic G5. Sounded fabulous for the price.

[callas01]

Here is what was introduced at CDS today by Dynaudio, pretty cool!

http://www.dynaudio.com/int/xeo/XEO_QA.html

[callas01]

here is some pics of the speakers and the transmitter.... the more I read about this, its pretty awesome. It seems to use a lot of similar components of the X12s and X32s, mainly the tweeter and driver size plus the 1.5" voice coil. I don't know the exact pricing yet, but I hear its $1300 euro for the Xeo 3, $250 for Transmitter, and like $2700 euros for the Xeo 5. Not cheap exactly.

Xeo 3

Xtremely professional-grade. Xeo 3, from the finest studios in the world right into your living room.

The Xeo 3 is a wireless, remote controlled actively powered loudspeaker. And is built by the people who’ve built the foundations of the recording world. Epitomizing sonic neutrality, over 10,000 of our legendary Dynaudio active monitors are installed in studios all around the planet every year.

Some of the most prominent studios, including the esteemed Air Studios and Mayfair Studios as well as the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, England, the NRG Studios in Hollywood, California, and Paragon Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, rely on Dynaudio technology. BBC Radio & Music selected Dynaudio loudspeakers as the reference monitor for their new UK and international production facilities, while the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) chose to order more than 500 Dynaudio Acoustics monitors for their all-new multimedia facility, DR-BYEN in Copenhagen, Denmark. Furthermore, many sound designers in the multimedia sector create their audiovisual experiences on Dynaudio monitors. These are the guys in the know. And there is no reason why you should be content with less. Unplug and play.

Xeo Transmitter

Xeo is Multi Source. Xtremely versatile. Upgrade your iPhone, iPod, iPad, TV-set and marriage in a single bold move.

Naturally adapted to a multi-source environment, Xeo perfectly improves your relations with all sources of musical bliss. Up to four of which can be connected to the Xeo Transmitter inputs. These inputs can then be easily selected on the Xeo loudspeaker’s remote control.

With the Xeo Transmitter you don’t need D/A converters, soundcards, preamplifiers and speaker cables – making listening to music as natural and carefree as possible. The Transmitter receives music from an analogue or digital sound source and transmits it wirelessly to the powered Xeo loudspeakers. In simply breathtaking clarity and quality. It can receive music digitally via USB cable or Toslink optical cable, or analogue via RCA Stereo cable or 3.5mm Minijack cable.
The Xeo Transmitter needs no software, no plug-in and no IP address. It streamlines all your acoustical needs with the simple flip of a switch. While giving a new meaning to that old design statement „less is more“: „Nothing“ is even more more. Unplug and play.

[aces high]

Originally Posted by callas01

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAC2250

I heard this one, its very nice, performance compared to the halo line was indistinguishable to my ears.

There is also a 125 watt version, which I liked a lot too. It's like $775, but I'd go for the more power personally. My dyns are easier to drive then the 160s.

This one would work very well with the 160's,
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/detai...sound_halo_A23

I think the seller might be willing to let go for $500 and it's mint.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by aces high

This one would work very well with the 160's,
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/detai...sound_halo_A23

I think the seller might be willing to let go for $500 and it's mint.

Im sure he's willing to ship to the US also.

[aces high]

Originally Posted by callas01

Im sure he's willing to ship to the US also.

That wouldn't be a problem, it's not really large or heavy for a power amp so shipping won't really be that expensive really. If the OP is interested send me a PM and hopefully we can work something out.

[Motobonsai]

Ok. Thanks for all the answers to my previous questions.
So I was able to get rid of my rotel receiver for a 200 dollar loss.

So now I can start fresh. I want the focus 160's.
What is the best way to get them working in a 5.1 system that has awesome stereo sound.

Is it useless going the receiver route? If not which receiver would you get?

Are separates better and worth it. If so which for the focus

Or should I geta cheaper receiver for ht and go for a 2 channel setup with the focus?

Or is there another route to take?

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Motobonsai

Ok. Thanks for all the answers to my previous questions.
So I was able to get rid of my rotel receiver for a 200 dollar loss.

So now I can start fresh. I want the focus 160's.
What is the best way to get them working in a 5.1 system that has awesome stereo sound.

Is it useless going the receiver route? If not which receiver would you get?

Are separates better and worth it. If so which for the focus

Or should I geta cheaper receiver for ht and go for a 2 channel setup with the focus?

Or is there another route to take?

What made you get rid of the rotel? I hope not the guys at AVS. I go there but they're so pretentious sometimes.

[callas01]

Follow up question, what do want to accomplish with this setup? HT, or HT and 2-ch in one setup? And what is your overall budget?

[callas01]

Is music a high priority, or is HT its primary function?

[Motobonsai]

I got rid of the rotel because of some hdmi handshaking issues as well as the stereo sound was a little lacking and that it was only rated for 8 ohms not 4.

I listen to alternative,jazz and female vocals. And i love my squeezebox for high res and internet radio.

I guess an all in on system would be what im looking for but im open to suggestions. I listen to 60/40 music movies.

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by Motobonsai

I got rid of the rotel because of some hdmi handshaking issues as well as the stereo sound was a little lacking and that it was only rated for 8 ohms not 4.

I listen to alternative,jazz and female vocals. And i love my squeezebox for high res and internet radio.

I guess an all in on system would be what im looking for but im open to suggestions. I listen to 60/40 music movies.

Not so easy to find all the musicality without handshking issues, My AVR400 dos have handshake issues once in a while but is very musical.

It's not rated at 4 ohms but puts out great number in stereo at 4 ohms load 200wpc. I have been driving my rainmakers that are 4omhs load.

Anyhow I wont tell you to go for the ARcam as you might run in handshake issues as well even with the latest firmware.

Tha should lead you towards an Integra, like an 80.3

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Motobonsai

I got rid of the rotel because of some hdmi handshaking issues as well as the stereo sound was a little lacking and that it was only rated for 8 ohms not 4.

I listen to alternative,jazz and female vocals. And i love my squeezebox for high res and internet radio.

I guess an all in on system would be what im looking for but im open to suggestions. I listen to 60/40 music movies.

You know what might be good, would be to pick up something like a marantz 7006 or NAD 765, OR integra 50.3 or anthem mrx300. Then get an integrated amp with a htbp, something like the naim nait 5i or XS, or a musical fidelity m3i. then when you want to listen to music you just use the integrated amp, and when you play a movie, you'd operate the IA in a bypass mode with the receiver. Or just go with a receiver with a parasound or outlaw, or Emotiva power amp.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Budget?

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by John72953

Budget?

I think the OP would not speand less than his Rotel and considering seperates, I would assume he is working with a decent budget but it's good to know the higher the more avenues hecan explore.

[Motobonsai]

I brought back my rotel and got a pioneer vsx52 avr which is working incredibly better than the rotel for home theater..7.1 instead of 5.1, auto calibration, incredible 1080p upconverting, no hdmi handshaking issues and it actually sounds better for 1100 dollars cheaper.

So i think i will just enjoy my home theater and just save up a little more to get an awesome 2 channnel setup.

I still love the focus 140's but since I dont need to buy a center, surrounds and sub to match, i can afford the 260's. I still need to audtion them...hopefully they are even better than the 160's.

I was going to pair the 160's to the naim nait xs.
Would the xs be good enough for the 260's?

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Motobonsai

I brought back my rotel and got a pioneer vsx52 avr which is working incredibly better than the rotel for home theater..7.1 instead of 5.1, auto calibration, incredible 1080p upconverting, no hdmi handshaking issues and it actually sounds better for 1100 dollars cheaper.

So i think i will just enjoy my home theater and just save up a little more to get an awesome 2 channnel setup.

I still love the focus 140's but since I dont need to buy a center, surrounds and sub to match, i can afford the 260's. I still need to audtion them...hopefully they are even better than the 160's.

I was going to pair the 160's to the naim nait xs.
Would the xs be good enough for the 260's?

yea the XS will power the Focus 260s just fine

[Motobonsai]

Thanks again callas.