Short answer: the Dynaudio Heritage Special if sound quality matters most, the Philharmonic BMR Monitor if price matters most. The Dynaudio Heritage Special ranks #29 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $7,000. The Philharmonic BMR Monitor ranks #134, rated 3.6/5, at $2,200, $4,800 cheaper.
The Philharmonic BMR Monitor is the more accurate pick. Three-way bookshelf speakers with premium drivers, a well-built cabinet and extremely wide dispersion for a broad soundstage. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.02 against 4.32 for the Dynaudio Heritage Special. Watch for: A 1-2dB bump around 2-3kHz creates a “glare” on vocals, guitars, and strings that the reviewer noticed consistently across many tracks.
The Dynaudio Heritage Special is the better-sounding choice. A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage. The tradeoff: At lower listening volumes, dynamic range and kick-drum punch fell short of higher-sensitivity speakers the reviewer has tested (JBL 4367, KEF Reference 1 Meta): the sheer output ceiling is impressive, but it isn’t a highly dynamic-sounding speaker at modest levels.
Buy the Philharmonic BMR Monitor when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Dynaudio Heritage Special when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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Three-way bookshelf speakers with premium drivers, a well-built cabinet and extremely wide dispersion for a broad soundstage.
A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Philharmonic BMR Monitor | Dynaudio Heritage Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2200 per pair | $7,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #134 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #29 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 32Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 20”H x 8”W x 12.5”D (508 x 203.2 x 317.5 mm) | 15.2”H x 8.2”W x 12.6”D (385 x 208 x 320 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 5.1 ohms minimum, ported mode (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6” Ceramic woofer, Balanced Mode Radiator 2.5” midrange, RAAL 64-10X OEM tweeter | 18cm MSP cone woofer, 28mm Esotar 3 dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 84dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) each | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.02 (spinorama.org) | 4.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.67 (spinorama.org) | 6.33 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Country | - | Denmark |
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