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Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380 vs ...
final conclusion: the 380 was no match for the contours...but we went for the C4 :)http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1408543678&&&/Dynaudio-Contour-S5-4-vs-Focus-380- 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380?
So.. we made the long trip to the dealer, and listened to all the three speakers pairs, connected to my amp. What happened:- played the Focus 380. Nice, well-known sound, as expected, same as the 340, but more bass-presence, maybe a bit roomier.No... 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380?
Ok...We found a place where we can hear all speakers, woth my own amp. They offer me a sharp price for the contours, the C4 and Focus are also there. Will go there eith my better half..and my own amp. 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380?
Hi RaindogThank you. I think you have convinced me :)The way you describe speakers, is how I look at them. The last set I bought (with my hard-earned money, just starting to go to college), I kept it for 20 years. Then I spent 6 months searching, ... 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380?
Raindog thank you so very muchIt was really helpful - I respect your post very much (of course - because you took the time to help me!!) but since you did not write that you heard both.. I was not so sure how much time you had spent with them.From... 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380?
Thank you Yonigtavery very helpfulBut now the choice is really going in the other way again... difficult!!Pro S5.4:- bigger range: 30 Hz – 27 kHz (± 3 dB), 380 : 35 Hz – 23 kHz (± 3 dB)- very big soundstage, and still extremely unforgiving, pr... 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380?
Yonigta thank you - could you please describe a little bit more?The more words you write, the better - you are the only one until now who has heard both speakers!- "so i could escchar" what did you mean? escchar, i dont know that word- " but it is... 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380 vs ...
Hi Mikey, thanks. I am particularly comparing Focus 380 with Contour S5.4; Confidence is now out of the picture, my better half decided against them 'too ugly to be in the house':)The Focus 380 and Contour S5.4 can be had for exactly the same mone... 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380 vs ...
ps Jaxwired - what a wonderful room setup you have there - sparks my ideas, I'm hunting for a house, this is what I am going to be contemplating :)PS your feedback seems most valuable, as you seem to have heard both speakers.I am extremely in doub... 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380?
PS - if there is anybody who has heard both speakers.... 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380?
Thank you for the feedback..That amp is worth knowing ;)http://www.allegrosound.com/Linn_Twin.html 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380?
Will be powered by Linn's top of the line Chakra Twin amp, dyn version - so that should not be the problem.. 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380 vs ...
Hi Mikey,Is that based on the 'new' focus line? Or the 360 etc.Driving them should not be the issue, Linn Klimax Chakra Twin amp.The room atm is small, but that is only going to stay like that for a year or so.Thanks, really in doubt now... 
Dynaudio Contour S5.4 vs Focus 380 vs ...
Hi Dan and Jaxwired,Many thanks for the replies. I need to decide tomorrow, so that is going to be a close call - any additional information greatly appreciated!! :)as for the C4, I believe that you are right. But the government has spoken, they a...