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Update on Dynaudio Contour 3.4 LE

I am considering purchasing this speaker. As I read the comments on Audiogon and elsewhere, I notice most of them are somewhat dated. I would loved to hear updated views on this speaker. I have been very pleased with a pair of Excites that I have in my study. I'm looking at the 3.4's for a music only listening room. I really like the Dynaudio sound and spent most of a recent day auditioning the 3.4's along with the stand mounted Contours as well as a PSB floor stander.  I kept going back to the 3.4's.  One side note, I currently have the Magnepan 1.7's. Love them but they just don't have the bass slam so I have been considering a traditional cabinet speaker.  I listen to a lot of Americana, folk rock, country rock etc. Really all types of music.

Would very much appreciate your thoughts and opinions.  Thanks

puppyt
mtrot
804 posts
 
Before spending $7K on the 3.4s, you might see if you can listen to a pair of Legacy Audio Signature SE.  I had a chance to have a two week in home audition with them, and from your list of music, they might be ideal, IMO.  I recently heard the Dynaudio at a shop in Austin, and no way does it compete with the Legacy.

http://legacyaudio.com/products/view/signature-se/
 

System Type: 5 driver, 4 way Tweeter: Dual Air Motion Tweeter System- 1" AMT super tweeter, Kimber silver HF wire Midrange: Dual Air Motion Tweeter System- 4" AMT tweeter Midwoofer: (1) 7" Silver Graphite, cast frame Subwoofer: (2) 10" spun aluminum diaphragm, rubber surround, long throw suspension with cast frame Low Frequency Alignment: Sealed, adjustable damping Freq. Response (Hz, +/-2dB): 22-30K Impedance: 4 Ohm Sensitivity: (Room, dB@ 2.83V) 92 dB Recommended Amplification: 10 - 300 Watts Crossover: 180, 2.8K, 8K Binding Posts: 2 Pair Dimensions HxWxD (inches): 48 x 12 x 13.75 Weight: 106 lbs each
xti16
1,525 posts
 
I have never heard a bad sound from any Dyn product. But I'm sure you know the new Contour C20-C30 and C60 are just hitting the states. Might want to wait until you can hear them before making a decision. They have been totally redesigned from the ground up. The reviews so far are very good but I have not heard them. I've heard the 3.4LE's and they are very nice but a little laid back compared to some of the other Dyn models. I owned the C1's and Sig's for about 5 years and they too are considered a little laid back but my favorites. I have a gut feeling the new C series may be more aggressive but it's something you should hear for yourself before making a decision.

Good Luck
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paraneer
818 posts
 
I have never heard a bad sound from any Dyn product. But I’m sure you know the new Contour C20-C30 and C60 are just hitting the states. Might want to wait until you can hear them before making a decision
This could also mean that the Contour 3.4’s will start being discounted as close outs. That’s how I bought my Focus 260’s brand new at an amazing discount. Could be good to know.
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