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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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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.
xti16
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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
carmenc
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Enjoy!  I also just purchased the 3.4 LE.  Will use them with a Belles Soloist 1 integrated amp and Cardas Cross cables.  Can't wait to get them setup.  Keep us posted puppyt.

xti16...have learned lots from you regarding the Dyns.  Thanks!

xti16
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@carmenc You are most welcome. Over at www.avsforum.com. There is a Dynaudio owners thread. There are a lot of die hard Dyn owners posting there. Some good experiences/tips regarding amps and sources that mate well with Dyn’s. I’m OctaDyn_Dude. I don’t post as often as I used to because I went in a different direction (Raidho). But if it wasn’t for Dyn’s I probably wouldn’t love audio as much as I do.
carmenc
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@xti16 ...thanks much.  I've been on that site!  I bought my 3.4s from Rhett.  Tyler has helped lots too and been kind enough to hold them at his new store till I can find time to break away to pick them up.

I've been a Belles fan and was pleasantly surprised to find out that there is great synergy between the Belles and Dyns.  Cardas seems to work well too.  Can't wait to put it all together!  Take care.....

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