How much difference between Dynaudio C1 & Contour 1.3SE?


I own a Coutour 1.3SE for a couple of years. I am now considering upgrade plan. Dyna's C1 is one of my planning choice. I used to listen to classical music with the tendency of thick sound (not fat or chaos in bass.). Does anyone has good experience and able to share his knowledge with me? My amp. is Audio Research SP-3 Pre (tube) and the Accuphase A47. Tks in advance.
faust168

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Hi
xti is right.

how much I love the 1.3se, the C1 is much better.
soundstage, mids and bass is like the c1 is 3 times bigger speaker.
you get more detail and texture.
Tweeter is a little soft, i recommand to find the mk2 version if you listen
low levels.
Also not to difficult to drive, but they provide more potential,
and bigger amps gives you even more control.

But i understand why 1.3se is, i tnink, one of the most wanted ;).
Simaudio moon p5 / p5.3 / 350p.

i used my 1.3se and  c1 with 350p and 330A: excellent music, build to last.
C1 design is more modern and made to create that big soundstage.
Also, unless you have a 2 times larger than average living, C1 will
give you plenty bass.
But you will not keep the C1 for it's bass qualities only.