Dynaudio C1 with more impact


I've just auditioned a pair of Dynaudio C1 hooked up to a Cary SLI 80 and I really liked the speakers, and I was actually very surprised by the Cary since it's a pretty low watt amp which seems to go against the suggestions of many around here. I listened to mostly older rock (Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, Zeppelin) and I thought they were amazing for this kind of stuff. There was a lot of detail, and every instrument was very well separated. The only "issue" I ran into was when playing metal, which even that sounded really good. The only thing I wish it had was more "impact", for lack of a better word. All the music was there in front of me, and every instrument was clearly audible and while this is good for most times, there are times when I'd actually like to feel the music hit me, if that makes sense. I realize that they're pretty small speakers and the bass on them while extended and went pretty low, it was refined rather than having any impact.

Am I looking at the completely wrong speaker for this? Don't get me wrong I still liked them very much as they were, but I'm wondering if the issue that I'm seeing has to do with the power provided (is a high watt amp really needed for that sort of this, or is that simply for more volume?), room setup, or does it just need a sub in some instances.
jibbonacci
FWIW, speaker mounting can make a dramatic difference. I found loading the stands (Dynaudio Stand 2) with sand had a noticeable positive improvement on the over all sound, with my Special 25's. The type of coupling used under the speaker (to the stand) can also have a large impact. I went from 3 cones under each to Herbie’s little dots which also had a profound effect. (Herbie’s little dot seamed to add that bass slam you are referring to.)
A room that size not only will accommodate floorstanders but also will require them. My LR is 22 x 12 x 10 (LWH) and easily enjoys 42"H x 16"D x 8"W speakers. Go for FS's. C1's are great speakers but too small for that room. laws of ohysics are immutable; c1'S cannot move enough air.

neal
There is a pair of Dynaudio C2s on audiogon for $5500 used. They would most likely fit your room better than the C1.
I'd consider the C2s on audiogon the only problem is that I live in Canada so I'll most likely get dinged with high shipping plus duty/tax.

To be honest I didn't think my room was that big to need floorstanders so I didn't even consider them but now it looks like I'll have to start researching those too.

Thanks again for everyone's help.
My room is 19-15-10..running C4s with a Rel sub...C1s are too small and not a speaker that will give you the slam with rock/metal..Move on to something bigger