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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

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puppyt OP
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Thanks very much for the comments. I should have added that I can get a floor model of the 3.4's for around 6K which is intriguing. I will definitely try out the Legacy's. 

Mtrot, was your demo in Austin at Audio Systems?

xti16, do you know the price on the c30 and the c60?

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@puppyt  -- Here you go

Dynaudio Contour Retail Pricing (Standard Finishes), USA:

Contour 20: $5,000/pair
Contour 30: $7,500/pair
Contour 60: $10,000/pair
Contour 25C: $3,500/each
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Thanks!!
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Further update.

i was able to listen to the Contour 3.4 LE and the C30 side by side. I listened to a variety of music types and really had a chance to compare. Also auditioned a PSB floorstsnder as well. From my standpoint,  both Dynaudio's sounded great with the C30 playing a bit louder and more forward. I was highly tempted to buy the C30's that cost $7,500 new, but was able to get the used 3.4LE's for $5,900 in the bubinga finish. I am very happy with my decision.  I thought the C30's were great but not $1,500 better.  I was not able to audition the Legacy's as suggested above because I don't live close to a dealer. Again, very happy with the purchase.
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Congrats puppyt
What matters most is what you prefer as far as sound quality. I heard the 3.4LE's when they first came out and was impressed. I haven't heard the C30 yet. But the fact they are more forward would not be to my liking. But I know others where that more forward sound is what they prefer.

I'm sure you will have many years of listening pleasure
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