Wilson-Benesch

[nicoludio]

Do you know what are the main differences between ACT One Evolution and Discovery II? I wonder why most prefer the Discovery II, what makes it better?

I have really enjoyed from Odyssey Discovery and I'm pondering should I upgrade it to the ACT One Evolution or Discovery II. My dealer is suggesting me to buy the ACT One Evolution.

Discovery II - nominally a bookshelf & isobaric bass

ACT One Evolution - floorstander, no isobaric bass but utilises the "Troika" system

My understanding (have not asked to hear the ACT Evo) is that the ACT Evo has a different voicing compared to the Discovery II, Endeavour and Cardinal (where the higher models offer better sound but along the same vein).

The ACT One was re-voiced after its introduction due to feedback from the Asian market. Apparently, the European market was happy enough with the original voicing but were fine with the re-voiced version too - mainly a change in the tonal balance.

As brit/David has suggested, a home trial would be best. If you like the Discovery sound, then the Discovery II would be an improvement but along the same lines. If you prefer the ACT One to the Discovery, the likelihood is that you would prefer the former to the Discovery II.

YMMV and its all down to the system, room and musical tastes.