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How close dynaudio s1.4 to c1

Hi,please help me about this speaker comparison
I'm audition the C1 speaker and yes, I love it:)
but budget not allow me:( to get this at msrp
the dealer don't have the contour line but it says is close to 60-70%
to C1 sound, will set the speaker with int amp either plinius,simaudio or krell,need suggestion about this amp too
live in apt so will listen at nearfield about 8-9 ft from speaker
regarding the bass in S1.4 same as C1?
Thanks
djtiti
keithr
1,306 posts
 
I strongly disagree with the statement the 1.4 is 95% of the C1 as well as the statement they have better bass than the C1.

To me, the 1.3SE is better than the 1.4. The C1 is in a completely different level---as should a speaker that is over 2x the cost. The midrange is leagues more transparent and the Esotar 2 tweeter shines handily over any other Dynaudio monitor.

However, you need to audition both and decide yourself.
djtiti OP
27 posts
 
Thanks jax
is make positive for me to do it after ur explanation
I like the bass on C1 so if more on the S1.4 it will make me happier
for the krell, dealer demo it with C1 ,guess I like their synergy together
the room will kind bigger than yours, is open space size 18x20 with back open to dining room and Placement will no problem.thanks
djtiti OP
27 posts
 
Hi keithr, I know their different level, only sound like i'm looking, the closest the better .for 1.3 Se don't see around now and only 1 dealer here carry dynaudio brand,they only have C1 for demo too .
valinar
473 posts
 
I have owned the 1.4's and now have the c1's, both with Dyn Stand 4 stands.. The c1's are far ahead of the 1.4's to my ears, in my system and room. I have used Plinius 8200 mkii, Simaudio I-3se, and Simaudio I-7. If you are going to go with the 1.4's, take Jaxwired advice and go with a Krell. When I heard the Krell KAV-400i/ Dyn setup at a dealer, it was a very good match.
nolitan
865 posts
 
I have also heard the S1.4 at length & the C1 a couple of times.
The difference between the two is quite big.
They share that dynaudio house sound but the C1 is more refine and the high's are just more "exotic" if that is the appropriate wording.
I personally would go for the C1 if funds would allow. Its really in a different league.
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