Dynaudio C1, why so expensive?

> I don't know where you got the idea that it is aluminum

Bigbucks, where did you get the idea that is was not?

Even the baffle on my lowly Contour 3.4s is aluminum (or some aluminum alloy), so I am sure that Xti16 is correct.

Not looking for an argument, but I don't think we're wrong.

I suspect that in your quote the "multiple-layer high-density baffle" is the aluminum plate mounted on the front of these speakers.

Here's the first definition of "speaker baffle" that pops up on google:

A baffle is the surface or structure on which the speakers or drivers are mounted. Its purpose is to prevent the front and rear sound waves from interfering with each other and causing cancellation. A speaker baffle can be made of wood, metal or other materials.

On the Contour and from photos, the C1, the tweeter and the mid-woofers are mounted to aluminum plate, which is what I think is technically the baffle. Yes, there is a MDF box behind it.

Have a good weekend.

I want my own CNC machine!

Bigbucks, thanks for sending that link. You're absolutely right, that baffle ain't aluminum! I assumed from photos (note caveat in my earlier post, gulp) that the dark gray portion of the baffle on the C1 was made from aluminum. Wrong.

For what it's worth, the baffle on my Contours is indeed aluminum, so I assumed that continued up the line. Wrong again.

So now I wonder about Xti16's original comment, seeing as he owns them.

Anyway, thanks for being a good sport.