Hi

Start from the beginning.
I used to own a pair of D6Ks in the old days � late 90�s � then only in a stereo set-up. I moved away from the M solution due to the fact that I wanted to test more gear and a full digital solution was not very flexible in that regard. The worst decision ever....

In �05 I had to return to M again after having missed the M sound and the D6Ks. They are still the most memorable speaker I have ever owned.
Finally I have got my �final� setup as I tell my wife-to-be with some compromise.
D7K2s, D5K2HC, D3K2 and no sub yet -> through a G61RSL.
In my room which is around 18sqm � rectangle shape - this is quite strong combination and work on final acoustic treatment is commencing.

I have not had the pleasure to listen to all the different centers, but I have a lot of experience with D6KVC, D7K2HC and D5K2HCSL and without SL (having used that in a Trifield setup with the first D5K2)

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I see no comparison with the D6K and the D7K2. They are conceptually totally different. In my mind the grunt of the D6K can only be matched by the D8K � on all other aspects the D7K2 is superior.
Imaging, pace, dynamics, timbre etc. Someone might disagree, but that is honestly my opinion.

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I have to agree with Ronnie � the D7K2kHC is supreme. We tested it in my small room and it integrates with the rest of the system in a way the D5K2k can never do.
If you have the space and funding for it, I heartily recommend that you choose the former.
When that is said I must say that I am still very happy with the performance of my current system and the D5K2HCSL is doing a great job.

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Coming to the list:
IMHO a similar VC will always outperform a HC combination if one has the opportunity to use it.. In the list putting a D6KVC in front of the 7K2s seems very strange � They are a magic speaker agreed, but I wouldn�t match the D6K with anything but D6K in a front row � they are to unique (listened to a three line D6K last week) and love the sound, but they could never integrate with the D7K2�s. Honestly IMHO the D5K2SL does a better job with them.

Last edited by Burumsan; 2011-03-04 07:34.
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