Dynaudio C2 versus S5.4 ?

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I can't comment on the 5.4's, having not heard them, so I can't really answer your question. However, I do own the C2's and I highly endorse them. I'll admit to being a big Dyn fan, so I didn't listen to a lot of other speakers in the same price range, but if you're looking at these two, presumably you are a fan as well. They're probably both overpriced at full retail.

Even at a 50% premium, if you're looking for music (rather than HT) performance, the C2's will be a much better answer IMO. I find the full range to be exceptional - tight, controlled, transparent, and able to go as loud as any sane person would want in my medium-sized room.

Sorry I can't comment on the 5.4's - I'm sure they're excellent speakers too.

Thanks Kthomas. I assume the quasi 3-way is working fine for C2 then. I am just not so sure about it comparing to the more conventional 3-way design of S5.4.

I am a huge Dynaudio fan myself -- currently have Special 25's and SC center channel. I have no complaints about Special 25's, but would like to try 'full range' versus monitor.

Price-wise I put C2 and S5.4 in the same range -- they are not that much different. S5.4 has bigger woofers, a REAL mid-range, and a single Esotar2 tweeter, but strangely has FR 30-27000Hz versus C2's 28-25000Hz ( I expect the opposite ).

Any input on S5.4 ?

I prefer the old 3.0s to the new Contours. Dynaudio has definitely taken a step back with them.

I love the C2s and C4s, but at that price there are some other great alternatives (that look better imho)

I don't have much experience with S5.4; just a general comment about floorstand. I upgraded from 1.3SE to C2 a year ago. Definitely a step up as far as range in the tonal spectrum. However, I find it very difficult when it comes to placement. I am still working (vigorously) on it even after a year, and still not entirely happy with it. So, beware that it will be very demanding to place the spkers properly. Just my 2 cents.