Dynaudio 72s vs. SVS Prime Towers

chefsoy

Hi all, i have a question here that i hope to get some help on - i am considering buying a set of Dynaudio 72s that were purchased 11/2008 - single owner, lightly used. I am also considering a brand new pair of SVS Prime towers. The pair of 72s are $775 - the new pair of SVS towers are 400/each.

My questions are mainly - how long is the life expectancy on a set of something like the 72s? I haven't been around long enough to know this from experience. Do I gain enough value and longevity on the 72s to spend the same amount as a pair of new speakers?

I did plan on getting an SVS sub as I was hoping to stay around $500 for a sub that can play music at really low tunings - like F1 low.

Appreciate any tips or information, if there is anything else I can mention that might help feel free to let me know

F1nut

I did plan on getting an SVS sub as I was hoping to stay around $500 for a sub that can play music at really low tunings - like F1 low.

Funniest thing I've read all day.

chefsoy

F1nut wrote: »

I did plan on getting an SVS sub as I was hoping to stay around $500 for a sub that can play music at really low tunings - like F1 low.

Funniest thing I've read all day.

thanks for the sarcasm bud! there are bands like conan that play in drop F or essentially an octave below standard bass tuning

dromunds

Are you talking about Dynaudio Audience 72?

adb3da

Just my opinion but I'd go with the Dynaudios all day long. I'm biased though as I have two pair myself.

dromunds

If those are Dynaudio Audience 72's, then in my opinion $775 is WAY too much to pay for them. I bought a pair several years ago - then sold them on the forum and they ended up circulating around and if you do some research here you'll see they were not easy to sell even at very reduced price. I put them up against LSI-15's and by all accounts the 15's smoked them for music. I took them to a friend's who has LS-50's and they also bested the 72's for music. They were outright b*tch slapped by the Polk L200's as well as the LSiM-703's. Dynaudio makes some really nice speakers, but these are entry level and not equivalent to better Dyn's.

chefsoy

dromunds wrote: »

If those are Dynaudio Audience 72's, then in my opinion $775 is WAY too much to pay for them. I bought a pair several years ago - then sold them on the forum and they ended up circulating around and if you do some research here you'll see they were not easy to sell even at very reduced price. I put them up against LSI-15's and by all accounts the 15's smoked them for music. I took them to a friend's who has LS-50's and they also bested the 72's for music. They were outright b*tch slapped by the Polk L200's as well as the LSiM-703's. Dynaudio makes some really nice speakers, but these are entry level and not equivalent to better Dyn's.

Would you say the SVS Prime tower speakers are a better buy? They are essentially the same - two used 72s versus 2 new SVS primes. I wouldn't have much of an intention to sell them, but buying new Polk LSI would probably run me over 1k - and I was hoping to stay under 1k here

chefsoy

dromunds wrote: »

If those are Dynaudio Audience 72's, then in my opinion $775 is WAY too much to pay for them. I bought a pair several years ago - then sold them on the forum and they ended up circulating around and if you do some research here you'll see they were not easy to sell even at very reduced price. I put them up against LSI-15's and by all accounts the 15's smoked them for music. I took them to a friend's who has LS-50's and they also bested the 72's for music. They were outright b*tch slapped by the Polk L200's as well as the LSiM-703's. Dynaudio makes some really nice speakers, but these are entry level and not equivalent to better Dyn's.

Hmm. I just found a pair of LSi15 for $750 on a local marketplace. I wonder if I should pick those up instead?

DaveHo

That's way too much $ for Lsi15s. $400 or less is what they should sell for.

dromunds

I’ve never heard SVS towers. But there are lots of used speakers - some very good Polks included - in the price range you are considering, and also for much less. I’d get my learn on and be patient.

rooftop59

DaveHo wrote: »

That's way too much $ for Lsi15s. $400 or less is what they should sell for.

Hmm...I'm not sure that's a universal truth. I mean isn't it a matter of supply and demand to some extent? I do agree that I probably wouldn't pay $750 for em, but LSi9s tend to go for anywhere from $300-500.

chefsoy

Well, maybe I need to rethink my agenda here. I was hoping to find some gently used tower speakers - thought the Dynaudio 72s for 775 was a good bargain but someone else told me that was "WAY" too much for the pair. I have a relatively small room, too, so wondering if I need to shelve the towers and instead buy some bookshelf. So many options, it's tough! Especially when you're starting out from a technical standpoint

chefsoy

dromunds wrote: »

I’ve never heard SVS towers. But there are lots of used speakers - some very good Polks included - in the price range you are considering, and also for much less. I’d get my learn on and be patient.

I totally agree - only thing is, my current set up has my left tower making really ugly noises, so it's time to toss her out. I am trying to navigate the line between "i need something now" (it's been at least 4 months since I've needed a new speaker) and "dont blow your money on the first thing you see, you don't know anything"

dromunds

Where are you located?

chefsoy

dromunds wrote: »

Where are you located?

Southern California. I had my heart "set" on a pair of SVS Prime Towers - about 500/ea - and a SB subwoofer to keep me around 1500-1700 OTD. but, the bargain hunter in me started to creep up - which drew out the nerd in me - which drew out the 'informed customer' approach. but it's all a bit overwhelming as i like to really do my research on things before i buy them

tophatjohnny

Imagine the SVS Prime towrers would sound pretty good. I love their cylinder subs and if they dove off into speakers you should be good to go. Good luck and I think they have a decent return policy in the event you just don't dig em!!

Nightfall

F1nut wrote: »

I did plan on getting an SVS sub as I was hoping to stay around $500 for a sub that can play music at really low tunings - like F1 low.

Funniest thing I've read all day.

I always knew you were low. Low down & dirty SOB.

msg

Chef, you understand the joke was because of F1's name, right? It wasn't a dig, dude.

chefsoy wrote: »

F1nut wrote: »

I did plan on getting an SVS sub as I was hoping to stay around $500 for a sub that can play music at really low tunings - like F1 low.

Funniest thing I've read all day.

thanks for the sarcasm bud! there are bands like conan that play in drop F or essentially an octave below standard bass tuning

Nightfall

msg wrote: »

Chef, you understand the joke was because of F1's name, right? It wasn't a dig, dude.

chefsoy wrote: »

F1nut wrote: »

I did plan on getting an SVS sub as I was hoping to stay around $500 for a sub that can play music at really low tunings - like F1 low.

Funniest thing I've read all day.

thanks for the sarcasm bud! there are bands like conan that play in drop F or essentially an octave below standard bass tuning

Chef? How dare you, sir. I can barely cook a pizza.

chefsoy

No, i did not get the joke, so joke is now on me, please have a laugh at my expense. LOL. I feel dumb XD

msg wrote: »

Chef, you understand the joke was because of F1's name, right? It wasn't a dig, dude.

chefsoy wrote: »

F1nut wrote: »

I did plan on getting an SVS sub as I was hoping to stay around $500 for a sub that can play music at really low tunings - like F1 low.

Funniest thing I've read all day.

thanks for the sarcasm bud! there are bands like conan that play in drop F or essentially an octave below standard bass tuning

No, i did not get the joke, so joke is now on me, please have a laugh at my expense. LOL. I feel dumb XD

msg

Annnnd welcome to CP!
You'll fit in great since you can have a laugh at yourself

chefsoy

Lol thank you. I have a lot to learn but figure I can learn a lot from people/forums like these

chefsoy

I think I am just going to pull the trigger on some SVS Prime Towers. Keep a warranty on them and buy something new. I have a Sony STRH 550 - not some million dollar receiver, so hopefully the two pair well enough, I'm not trying to totally revamp my sound space just yet lol

ken brydson

Far from a million $$ receiver, below $300 new. At 17#'s, not much for a power supply. Regardless of what speakers you go with, be VERY careful with the volume knob or you'll be toasting tweeters in no time. JMHO

chefsoy

Well, maybe i put the money for a subwoofer towards a new receiver then - i like my music really loud, so that is definitely of concern to me. do you recommend a particular receiver? i dont watch movies or anything, i just listen to my records

stevep

If I can ask, besides that receiver what else do you have now?

chefsoy

a pair of tower speakers from the 70s - lol - and a basic audio-technica $100 record player. scrub stuff

stevep

So starting over with a $2000-$2500 budget. 2 channel.

chefsoy

stevep wrote: »

So starting over with a $2000-$2500 budget. 2 channel.

sorry i don't follow, are you saying an entry-level 'redo' on the set up would be around 2-2.5K?

F1nut

chefsoy wrote: »

Well, maybe i put the money for a subwoofer towards a new receiver then - i like my music really loud, so that is definitely of concern to me. do you recommend a particular receiver? i dont watch movies or anything, i just listen to my records

My 2 cents.

Buy speakers from a speaker company, not a subwoofer company. Big difference.

Forget about receivers, look at integrated amplifiers or separates. Big difference.

Loud doesn't mean squat if it sounds bad.

are you saying an entry-level 'redo' on the set up would be around 2-2.5K?

Easily.

PSOVLSK

I would recommend an integrated also. Here's an example of what you can probably find. I bought this about a year ago and love it. Gonna give you better sound than most receivers. https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/190328/cambridge-azur-740a-integrated-amp

For speakers, I'd recommend a pair of Usher 6311. This is obviously my opinion, but I feel as though they are very hard to beat for the money. The problem is actually finding a pair.