Dynaudio Confidence C1 broken & Cap question

Why not another pair of line arrays then?

Those dyns should not fry under normal use though. They were not new and you do not know the history before you acquired them, right? It's possible they had a problem prior and you just pushed them over. Used equipment can be risky. You can never be totally sure where its been.

Assuming you will repair the Dyns, you might just use the sub to take the load off them if you like it loud. Thats usually a best practice for smaller speakers in any case.

Mapman, You're right on both accounts however my feeling is that these speakers were well cared for. I've been in contact with the former owner who's offered to help in any way he can.

Speaking with the Dynaudio folks, they mentioned that driving these speakers with a lot of bass information can overheat the bass driver. Anotherwards, don't play it loud enough to put the driver in harms way.

Again, it might be that Shiny Toy Guns, B-Tribe, Bryan Ferry, Porcupine Tree, Depeche Mode type of groups/music aren't friendly to these speakers.

Using an outboard active cross over is another solution and one that was in agreement with the Dynaudio folks. Limiting low bass to these speakers would probably cure any future mishaps.

But why would I want to spend another 3K dollars in x-over and all the associated cabling to protect these speakers from burning? I might as well buy some Wilsons and call it a day (and a credit card payment - NOT).

Now obviously folks here aren't burning up their C1's.
We did and we couldn't stomach another failure.

The speakers are (or will be when the new driver arrives)in pristine condition and do sound wonderful. Maybe just not for us.

Maybe you can persuade the new owner of the LS6's to sell them back to you. Even if it costs you a little, sounds like it will be worth it.

The guy was more than a little thrilled with the sound. He was blown away. He'll be back for the speakers. He just needs to find the right room. God Bless that lucky %$#*!

That's the thing with standmount monitors. They disappear and they pass the WAF test easily but if they have to deal with bass heavy stuff, accidents can happen.

Buy her a fake LV handbag and you can persuade your wife to give you the OK for a brand new pair of LS6 sir....:-))