Totem Hawk vs. Dali Helicon 400 Mk1 vs. Dynaudio

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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited February 2010
    Since you're still on the fence......Why not upgrade the x-over in the LSi15's. I believed you'll be floored by the improvement. Bluntly put, the x-overs in the LSi series are very much the weak link in the speakers. There are several threads on this forum about the improvement.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2010
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    That's exactly what I was looking at :) Any suggestions? Other than going to listen to them of course.

    Let me put it this way: I auditioned Dali Euphonia MS5 (TOTL Dali) and I am a lot more impressed with the Helicon. The finish IMO, for one, is a lot more desirable.

    Give it a go, at least auditioning....and bargaining! :p
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited February 2010
    I may pursue them. Jamaica NY hhhmmmmmmmmmmm I gotta see exactly where that is but it can't be too far from West Central Jersey. They are beautiful to say the least.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2010
    Jamaica MAN! let us know how you like 'em. Happy haggling...
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2010
    polkatese wrote: »
    This is would be something that I'll be all over if it's local:

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1271825875&/Dali-Helicon-400MKI-glossy-lac

    I think you oughta check it out, looks like an awesome audiophile room the owner (Carlos) has there. NJ to NY in a NY second?

    Price is also very reasonable compared to the other listing, and it looks very minty....

    Nice looking pair of Dalis....I have heard that model and that's also a good price there.

    cnh
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