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Bass: Dynaudio Confidence C2 vs Contour S5.4

I am cross-shopping the above speakers as an upgrade from my current C1. I prefer moving to full range speakers rather than trying to integrate a sub. Looking at the stated frequency ranges for the two speakers is interesting:

The Confidence is listed at 28Hz–25kHz and has two 6.5" drivers.

The Contour S5.4 is rated at 30Hz–27kHz and has two 8" woofers plus a 6" midrange.

Based on driver assortment it would seem that the 5.4s should have more slam and extension. Am I to believe that the C2s actually go deeper than 5.4s? The local dealer does not have both models in stock for a side by side.

Power will be via the new Bryston 4B SST squared. Again, I'm wanting to upgrade because I'm a closet basshead. The C1 is awesome in everything from the midbass up, but I can't help but feel like I'm missing something.

Thanks
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kthomas
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I think it's somewhat dependent on room size. If your room is big enough, do as Pdreher suggests and save a bit longer and get a pair of C4's and you'll never look back. I had the C2's in a medium-sized room (14x18x8) and was satisfied with them as full-range speakers on a wide range of music. When I moved them to a large, open LR, I wasn't.

I've never heard the 5.4's. I would guess that, despite the measurements, they sound fuller in the bottom end, and if your room / music tastes required that, they'd be the better choice. Personally, I'd stay in the Confidence line.
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