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B&W 805D vs. Dynaudio Contour S1.4

I've been listening to the 805D at a local deal and have been very impressed by its overall balance and richness. I'm also interested in the Dynaudio S1.4, but haven't been able to compare them side by side.

Has anyone been able to do this? I'm very curious as to how they stack up.

Thanks
stratguy
thuhaile
105 posts
 
You should consider the Usher Be-718s as well. Looks good and sounds great :)
zormi
105 posts
 
Thuhaile said right words...

I've listened the 718Be a year ago at dealer's demoroom. Impressive speaker. There were some rumours about diamond-based upgrade of 718 tweeter, towards 718Di or so..
jkuc
181 posts
 
Dynaudio is the way to go. C1 is one of the best standmount speakers regardless price.
extravaganza
373 posts
 
is C1 capable of separating,defining intruments during the orchestra,rock band play withuot sound compression ?
brianmgrarcom
1,317 posts
 
I heard the C1's at a show two years ago and they were stunning. A friend who was there with me purchased a set as he too was quite taken. Unfortunately he couldn't duplicate that great performance, for whatever reason.

I haven't heard the latest series of the 800 series, such as the 805D in question, but the little I have read seems very promising.

I have never heard the S1.4's.
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