Detail, imaging

Seems a little insensitive, maybe a little mellow for some

I've been listening to floorstanders for about 5 months now, and had settled on P30s when someone mentioned the 783s. Just to put my opinion into perspective, I bought the 783s, so I must have liked them.

In listening, I biwired with a Cyrus 7 amplifier. With that combination the 783s had a great (and deep) soundstage, plenty of detail and a beautifully even sound. The other review says the 783s lack any detail in the bass-I disagree. Having said that, more detail is gained with a high quality amp and the bass drivers facing outwards. The 783s were quite mellow (classically British), which might explain some comments that the treble lacks detail. I think not; the treble is sweet rather than bright. They also seemed less sensitive than the literature suggested. Just turn the volume knob up slightly.

But all speakers are personal-what one person likes, another can hate. So have a listen yourself.

Some comments on the other speakers I listened to. The P30s are an Australian brand. Great, but the focal tweeter (a metal dome) was just too bright in the end-fine on well balanced recordings, but unrelenting on anything a little too bright. They had great bass extension, and wouldn't need a sub-woofer except for pop music. The bass detail wasn't quite as good as on the 783s, which surprised me because the P30 has a smaller driver that should be faster. Definitely listen to the P30s, they are worthwhile. The mid frequencies are pushed a bit forward, making vocals really stand out-good for Jazz.

Dynuadio 70s: another fine speaker. Much in the mould of the 783s, with slightly less bass detail, but otherwise very compettitive.

The B&W603s were, by comparison with those above, pretty ordinary, although I listened to them through a somewhat inferior (to the Cyrus) Rotel amp (although there is nothing wrong with Rotel). Woolly, heavy bass. Treble is recessed. Not at all impressive.

The CDMEs were again well done, although a bit ragged at times (which went against them because they were by far the most expensive).

Well, all my opinion. In the end, the P30s, the Dynaudios and the 783s captured the essence of the music I listen to. Of those, the 783s grabbed me the most. And they look - well, stunning!

4 stars because nothing is really perfect. 4 and a 1/2 if the option was available.

Similar Products Used:

Whatmough P30s, Dynaudio Audience 70s, B&W 603s, B&W CDME7s(?), ALR/Jordans

Detail, imaging, bass, mids highs..

Cant really fault... but, ultra long run in times... also not for people who want ultra high spl, its too frfined for that sort of abuse!

Well... upon first listening to these speakers, I was dissapointed, they had only been run for 24 hours, and sounded lacking in the bass and to have a few "rough spots" in them... well, now, running them for several months, hard often, I can tll you that if any of you thought that the paradigms had lots of power in the bass.. think agian!
thses missions surprise with their bass power and clarity.. Playing Enter Sandman, they are the only speaker that will really define between the kick drum and the bass gituar, and playing "Angel" by Sarah McLaughlan at moderatly high levels, they dont break up on some of the more pericing lyrice... Even the CDM 7SE' had real issues here.
I am running them on a Rotel 991 power amp, with a Denon ded 1015g source, as well as asony DVD player into a marantz digital reciever, with all external amplification...
They wont play super loud, nor will they kick you in the stomach, so dont try them if all you want to do is party... But, surprisingly enough, they will handle dance, rockk, heavy rock, punk, jazz, classical, home theater and even simple radio equally as well. I dont know about rap, I hate it, but yeah, they should play it with plenty of meaning.
They suit med to large rooms, and as i found out, play louder than you expect them to, without relaising it ( nearest neibour lives some 400 meters away but still complained ) I nearly bought the Paradigms, had them here for several weeks trying them they dont do dance too well, nor some of the very upbeat rock such as the Offspring. They do, however, manage to wake the dead with enough power going into them!
This speaker is better than any others in this price range that Ihave listened to.... so do ourself a favour and listen to some properly run in 783's

Very elegant too.. My girlfriend even called them sexy!

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B&W CDM 7 SE, 604 S2
Infinity kappa 70's and 80's
Paradigm Studio 100 v2, studio 60 v2
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JBL L7, Ti, Ti10K
several Polks, enerygs, Mirage