Dynaudio Contour 1.3SE vs. Contour 140

I'm going to assume that you meant the Focus 140, since there isn't such as thing as a Contour 140.........

While normally I will recommend the higher level Dynaudio over a lower, this case is different.

The Contour 1.3 uses an older Esotec tweeter that has a ferrite magnet. The newer Focus 140 uses the updated tweeter that sports a neodymium magnet.
It is my opinion that this balances the advantage the 1.3 has in it's fancier cabinet.
Thus, given the relative pricing, I would lean towards the Focus 140. It's going to have at least the performance of the 1.3, maybe even better depending on the room and rest of system.

completely disagree---the 1.3SE was/is a spectaculur speaker that the Focus won't hold a candle too. just because the magnet is different doesn't mean anything.

The 1.3SE has a better tweeter and woofer than any Focus series speaker. Call Dynaudio NA if you don't believe me.

I love dynaudio, but depending on the setup, they may not be the right speaker for an office system. They don't perform well in the nearfield, they are made to have lots of breathing room.

If your office is large, and you'll be sitting 7-8+ feet away from the speakers, then either of the Dyns you mention will sound great

With all due respect, Keithr doesnt know what he is talking about.
It's not just the magnet that makes the tweeter in the Focus better, it also happens to be an entirely newer generation. And, yes, the magnet DOES matter. It allows two very important things in this case. 1)the range is extended beyond 20kHz. 2) the impulse response is sharper and cleaner. So, yes, it does make a difference.

The fact of the matter is that the 1.3se is a full two generations behind the Focus 140.
Thats just the facts. If we were comparing the Contour 1.4 things might be a little different. But even the 1.4 uses a ferrite magnet structure on the tweeter.

The entire Focus line was a bridge between the old Audience line and the Contour line. It's basically using the same quality guts but with less elaborate cabinetry.

But like he said, go ahead and call Dynaudio. I know the guys pretty well. I'm confident they will tell you the same things I've said.

“…The Contour 1.3 uses an older Esotec tweeter that has a ferrite magnet. The newer Focus 140 uses the updated tweeter that sports a neodymium magnet…”

Dynaudio Contour 1.3 SE Tweeter:
28mm Soft Dome Tweeter .
Magnaflux-damped.
Pure aluminum wire voice coil.
Hybrid Double magnet system (neodymium/ferrite) with rear chamber.

“…And, yes, the magnet DOES matter. It allows two very important things in this case. 1)the range is extended beyond 20kHz…”

Both 1.3SE and focus 140 have frequency response 25kHz (+/-3dB)