pgirardot
Standard Member
hello, I've been thinking about upgrading my beloved DM601 S2 for some time now, after hearing the MA Bronze 2 in my flat, which sounded slightly clearer and more precise bass, I thought I would get them - then talking on a FB group someone told me it was "stupid" as it wouldn't be a real upgrade, and convinced me to go for a step or two higher.
After recently reading a lot of reviews on Dali speakers, i took the bullet and bought the Opticon 2 mk2 (i tried the oberon 3 in the shop as well, the opticon did sound better in many aspects).
I spent my morning doing A/B test between the old and new speakers, here is how the Opticon compare to the DM601:
After listening to the full album Zero 7's "when it falls", i am honestly confused. Do the opticon sound better? possibly, but is it worth 5 times the DM, i don't know if it's money well spent (also i stupidly picked a tobacco oak finish which doesnt fit the rest of the room..).
Should I keep the opticon? I cannot make up my mind at this stage, i really think the DM601 are amazing speakers. I wish i could demo the MA br2 at the same time, i really have a great memory of it.
After recently reading a lot of reviews on Dali speakers, i took the bullet and bought the Opticon 2 mk2 (i tried the oberon 3 in the shop as well, the opticon did sound better in many aspects).
I spent my morning doing A/B test between the old and new speakers, here is how the Opticon compare to the DM601:
- more bass presence overall (which liked)
- more bass punch and deeper bass for sure
- much better stereo image (not toed in)
- the DM sound brighter overall eg. more to the front, especially vocals come forward, they are not harsh though
After listening to the full album Zero 7's "when it falls", i am honestly confused. Do the opticon sound better? possibly, but is it worth 5 times the DM, i don't know if it's money well spent (also i stupidly picked a tobacco oak finish which doesnt fit the rest of the room..).
Should I keep the opticon? I cannot make up my mind at this stage, i really think the DM601 are amazing speakers. I wish i could demo the MA br2 at the same time, i really have a great memory of it.
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