Dynaudio Audience vs. Contour

Unfortunately, I have not specifically heard the 1.3mk2, since it has been discontinued. Hence the reason for the post. I have heard some of the other contours, and I like the better high end definition. However, I thought the tonal balance was better on the 52s... As I recall, the contour high bass seemed a little prominent.

I will be running the speakers off of a Rotel 1055 receiver (75w/ch conservative) which is a high current receiver. I think it is supposed to be a good match for either the Audience or Contours, but If you think otherwise, please let me know.

I also already have the T2.1 Contour center, which should blend fine for both. I am also using a REL Q100 sub.

I guess my big question is do YOU think the Contour 1.3 mk2 sounds better than the 52s...and do YOU think there is a problem with tonal balance on the 1.3s.

THANKS.

Dan

Thanks for your opinion on the 1.3mk2 Kirk. I look forward to hearing more opinions on them. I hope they really are a step up from the 52s, which I like a lot. By the way, have you heard the new Contour lineup? Are they really much improved, as advertised?

As far as the amp goes, I think the Rotel 1055 is supposed to be able to handle the contour 1.3mk2... they were paired together at the local HiFi store, and sounded very nice. The 75w/ch Rotel is a conservative rating, outguning other receivers (Sony, Denon, Onkyo, Marantz) rated over 125W/Ch. Reviews have mentioned that the unit performs similarly to separates, which has been their selling point. If anyone else has specific experience on the matter, I would love to hear it!

Thanks.

Dan

Thanks Ejliu-
I will be using a powered sub... the Rel Q100.
The Rotel 1055 is supposed to have an excellent digital processor. I am also using a good transport... the Sony 9000ES. As far as digital bass management, I'm not sure. If anyone has further advice, please post it.
The 1055 does have pre outs (in fact you have to use a separate poweramp for 6.1 or 7.1) that I could use if need be (I have an old NAD 3300 amp I guess I could fire up). I'm just not sure which speakers would use it.

Thanks.

Dan

Wow.
I received my Contour T2.1 today.
This thread is moot.
With the Audience 50 playing the Left channel and the T2.1 playing the right channel, certain things are clear.

First, they blend beautifuly... clearly, the tonal balance is very similar.
However, the sound stage and clarity of the Contour are clearly superior. What music!

Even way under powered on my old Onkyo Receiver (my Rotel has yet to arrive), they sound gorgeous.

And the bass. The bass is deep, warm and tight. It is incredible. I wonder if I made a mistake getting the Contour 1.3mk2, Rel sub and Osiris stands. If I could, I would trade them in for a pair of T2.5s or Contour 1.8s.
I'll get more thump from my sub, but not the exquisite lows that the Contours themselves generate.

God I love Dyns!

Dan