anybody compare Dynaudio Special 40's/Heritage Specials/Confidence 20's?

It's a good question, since they are all similar size and similar price range.

I was never impressed with the Special 40s sound and the Heritage's looks. For me the Special 40s at dealer rooms were too bright and with mediocre imaging. They may have not been placed well, being the reference, near the entrance.

I would choose the Confidence 20s, a no brainer for me. In fact, if I ever upgraded my speakers, and had 2K I would buy a pair used on audiomart.

I have seen several youtube reviews of 2, 3 or 4 of the Dynaudio 2 way line but honestly, I would just listen. 

@john1629 - agreed; I watched their videos several times before buying a pair of speakers; didn't end up going with Dynaudio, but good vids....

Main issue with upper range dynaudio is what you mentioned, they sound boxed in at low levels and with less powerful amps.

2k grand for confidence 20?.....good luck with that

I own a pair of Fritz carbon 7se speakers for about 2 years now. Strictly rock and roll.

My experience was that jazz, smaller classical groups, EDM, were also great.