Just demoed Dynaudio Focus 140's, Contour 1.4's and c-1's, as well as Revel m20 and B&W 805. B&W's finished a distant last, just not engaging. Focus 140's and Revel M20's tied for third. Revels had tighter bass, Focus 140's were more revealing in the mids but a little tubby at the bottom. The Contour 1.4's were a big step up from these two. Tighter bass than the Focus 140 and a much more revealing and transparent midrange. The C1's were even (very slightly) more revealing, but at a huge step up in price. My wife and I fell in love with and bought the Contour 1.4's. We went into the process trying to be reserved and analytical, but we fell head over heels emotionally for the Contour 1.4's. We've spent a week at home listening to them and rediscovering our love of music, hearing inner details we've never noticed before. Highly Recommended.
