Dynaudio Excite X34

Dynaudio's Excite speaker series is accurately named. The Excite X34 is a compact floor-standing design that sounds much bigger than it looks. The key is the drivers — Dynaudio builds some of the world's finest woofers and tweeters. Whether you're listening to 2-channel music or a movie soundtrack, Dynaudio's detailed, spacious presentation takes you deeper into the mix. Right out of the box, the X34's sound is clean, fast, and open. But give it a couple weeks to break in and you'll start to pick up on details you've never noticed before, even in your favorite recordings. The subtle touch of reverb on a singer's voice, or the way she takes a breath between phrases. Instruments are clearly separated and precisely located within a large three-dimensional soundstage. You don't have to be sitting in the "sweet spot" to enjoy the X34's expressive performance. Dynaudio borrowed some of the controlled dispersion technology found in the company's pro studio monitors and flagship home speakers. By fine-tuning the a...