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

Okocza,

My system is comprised of a Jeff Rowland Continuum 500 integrated amp, an LP12 turntable with Graham 2.2 arm and Dynavector DV20XL cartridge. I am using the Linn Linto phono preamp, but my Rowland also has the built-in phono stage. I haven't tried the Rowland phono as yet, but I'd like to go that route as I'm trying to sumplify my system from a real estate perspective. My CD player is a Linn Ikemi.

Regards,

SG

I have heard the 1.4 vs. the C1 in my room with my gear side by side on Dynaudio Stand 4's.

The C1 was noticeably better in the bass and much better in detail and transient response than the 1.4. The comparison was so convincing I would save up to buy the C1's and forgo the 1.4's.

I also had the Special 25's which had amazing bass for their size.

IMO S 1.4 is much more better in bass department than c1.

Rock music will tell you truth.

A few years back when I was looking for monitors I auditioned the 805D and the S1.4. IMO the Dynaudio is by far the better speaker. Much more dynamic, the tweeter is better, the build quality is much more solid.

Not that the B&W is bad, it's a good sounding speaker - but I think the Dynaudio has a lot more to offer. They do require more power, and they are not as room friendly due to the rear port. They can be too bass heavy if the room is too small. If there is enough room, then the bass hits hard without any bloat, it is awesome.

"A few years back when I was looking for monitors I auditioned the 805D and the S1.4." -Goatwuss

The 805D is a recent model. There's no way you auditioned it "a few years back".

I actually think the 805Di is the better speaker of the two. I have listened to them, in different systems though.