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Dynaudio or B&W



I have a pair of B&W 703s and am thinking about going to a pair of Dynaudios. I purchased a pair of Focus 140s for my other system and just love them. I have been tossing around the idea of the 220s or the X36s. I may go Contour as well but the hang-up is cash. It could happen though. I am using a Jolida JD-1000RC which is plenty for the 703s and I would suspect plenty for the Dyns as well. I listen to everything from classical to metal. Any opinions welcome.

Thanks.
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r_paton
26 posts
 
I have had the Dynaudio Contour 5.4, C2, C4 and also the B&W CDM 7NT then the 802 non diamond. For looks I would buy the B&W but for my sound preference I would get the Dynaudio.
I agree about the Audience 82, I heard the audience 72 and great value for the price but the need power to get the best out of them, well the same with most dyns.
madfloyd
411 posts
 
I tried the (Confidence) C2s. While they had nice detail, they sounded like a bookshelf speaker - very lacking in bass (except for real low bass which was fine). Midrange didn't have any weight and from a timbre perspective, it wasn't even close to natural.

I have heard the S5.4s are much better in this respect (although perhaps don't have the detail of the C2s).
stricken
43 posts
 
Audience 82's retailed for $2800 per pair.Madfloyd, as far as what you experienced with the C-2, it ceratainly sounds like a set up issue, Dynaudio is known for having a beautiful meaty mid range and the C-2 is no exception.
dvrsinvesting OP
10 posts
 
Thanks everyone for the helpful responses. I am going to make the switch and when I do, I will let everyone here know what I purchased.
dvrsinvesting OP
10 posts
 


I just bought a pair of Audience 72SE in Cherry for $1500 New in Box from a Dynaudio Dealer. What a great find and will hold me over until I can swing something out of the Confidence Line.
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