Dynaudio C2 versus 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.

I have listened to both speakers side by side and the C2's have more in common with the S5.4's than they do with the C4's. Really the improvement in sound is not worth the extra money. It is not that great. In fact after hearing all three speakers I upgraded to the C4's from the S5.4's.

Thanks for you guys' response!

Nrostov, since you've auditioned S5.4 and C2 side-by-side and didn't find much of difference. I will assume I will be well off with EITHER. I've been monitoring both S5.4 and C2 sales on Audiogon and the price is NOT that much of difference! Probably the sound quality is close !(?)

I saw a one-year-old C2 on sale here for 55k and am really tempted to pull the trigger, do you think it worth it?

Yes, for $5,500 it is worth it. However I must say you can get the C4's for about $7,000 - $8,000. You might want to consider spending a little more. The jump in sound quality is big. Having said that if your budget is around $5,500 the C2 is a fine speaker and will give you more than the S5.4