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Post by nomad101 on Jun 11, 2024 12:52:30 GMT
Hi
I've returned to listening to my system (after many years in storage). While I love my Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MkII speakers for the detail and clarity, they're rather unforgiving and I'm sensitive to any 'harshness' and sibilance in music (especially at louder volumes), exacerbated because of my tinnitus.
I've been a long time away from hifi, and don't know where to begin selecting alternative speakers that essentially would sound 'warmer'. I like listening to Jazz, Acoustic, Soul/Funk/Electronica, Dub Reggae - so like a solid bass.*
Not sure about budget (depends on resale of Dynaudios) - may be in the region of £500 - 900. Used speakers would be fine.
*To complicate matters, I'm a bit limited for space - negotiating with partner! - prefer bookshelf; not so sure about floor-standers unless they're compact. Else, could consider a sub-woofer (at additional expense), though know little about whether book shelf + sub is more desirable than floor-standers.
Any thoughts and suggestions welcome :-)
EDIT: I'm not an audiophile (don't think my hearing is that good) - just like a set up so I can fully enjoy what I listen to.
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Post by misterc on Jun 11, 2024 13:32:10 GMT
Harbeth's/Grahams/Dynaudio's
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Post by antonio on Jun 11, 2024 13:46:36 GMT
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Post by bencat on Jun 11, 2024 15:11:34 GMT
Given your space constraints there is an alternative LS3/5a clone for sale on the Maverick classifieds which would work very well . On its own it might be a little bass light but when funds permit you could add a sub to get a really strong result that will be very musical but also quite forgiving .
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Post by hifinutt on Jun 11, 2024 15:27:43 GMT
sorry to hear this . now it may be possible to use a schiit loki in your system to reduce the highs or whatever is causing the tinnitus they are very effective you can tweak your lovely dynaudio with various means www.schiit.co.uk/Schiitlokimini |
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Post by hudz on Jun 11, 2024 15:51:18 GMT
How about swapping the preamp tube in your amp for something like this www.hotroxuk.com/mullard-valves-12au7-cv4003-m8136.htmlCheaper than changing speakers and may provide enough roll-off to alleviate the OP's ear problems. Perhaps a less spendy Mullard could be tried to gauge the effect. |
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Post by antonio on Jun 11, 2024 16:05:27 GMT
nomad101 Do you know what brand of valves are in your amplifier at the moment?
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Post by nomad101 on Jun 11, 2024 16:36:40 GMT
nomad101 Do you know what brand of valves are in your amplifier at the moment? Probably need to open it up to properly check, though I think it actually has a 12AU7 valve has a ECC83 (12AX7) valve
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Post by misterc on Jun 11, 2024 16:37:37 GMT
I didn't realise the gent had Dyn's all ready, pretty much as safe as it gets save hello and Welcome to the BBC in that 1950's RP voice (lol) LS3 etc.
Would look at other electronics and cabling first
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Post by nomad101 on Jun 11, 2024 16:41:01 GMT
sorry to hear this . now it may be possible to use a schiit loki in your system to reduce the highs or whatever is causing the tinnitus they are very effective you can tweak your lovely dynaudio with various means www.schiit.co.uk/SchiitlokiminiI haven't experimented enough yet with DSP, but would the Loki have a big advantage over the Logitech Media Server (which I use for streaming) DSP EQ plugin. Of course, can't use that for cd input. |
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Post by hudz on Jun 11, 2024 16:55:53 GMT
nomad101 Do you know what brand of valves are in your amplifier at the moment? Probably need to open it up to properly check, though I think it actually has a 12AU7 valve has a ECC83 (12AX7) valve
Whoops, my bad  , memory's not what it used to be. |
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Post by macca on Jun 11, 2024 17:20:28 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 13, 2024 1:30:24 GMT
DSP is the way ahead, I think, rather than trying to find gear that has the right frequency characteristics for you.
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, memory's not what it used to be.
