Pro Ac D2R - what’s next?

[Charles64]

@easeback1

FWIW I recently put a set of Isoacoustic Gaias under my D2Rs (on Custom Design stands). Added extra depth & focus to the music, especially in the bass registers. Cheaper than a new pair of speakers!

This is an interesting finding. Thanks.

[Maxwell]

I am thinking of getting a pair of D2Rs, so just wondered which Custom Design stand you use?

My other choice is Spendor Classic 3/1, which I did find to be more balanced than the ProAc.
Both were demonstrated on solid pillar stands, whereas I believe the Spendor benefits from an open design.

[Hollow]

I have the 3/1’s, great overall speaker and really easy to live with, I’m surprised they’re not more popular on here, you can use them on Custom Design FS104 signature stands. I actually use boggo flat plate stands successfully but if I keep the speakers long term I may invest in the correct spendor open frame ones although they are crazy expensive.

[easeback1]

@Maxwell

I am thinking of getting a pair of D2Rs, so just wondered which Custom Design stand you use?

FS 106, filled about halfway with the supplied damping material. Top plate dimensions are near identical to the D2R’s.

[marcusman]

Looks great! You’ve really got me thinking about adding Isoacoustic Gaias for my stands

[Maxwell]

Thanks very much and as Marcus man notes, the Gais do not look out of place by any means.

[Maxwell]

I did prefer the Spendors and in fact have them on trial, they seem to do everything well, but they are large boxes and I have to be aware of aesthetics in our lounge. The ProAcs are a tad smaller.

When I enquired about some made-to- order open frame stands with Custom Design, they told me that they are expecting to add some more stands for Spendor. Hopefully cheaper than the Spendor stands, which seem excessive.