Question for you Dynaudio enthusiasts. A while back, I was curious about the Heritage Special, at least partly because I liked the look. Considered buying a used pair, but I noticed what seemed like an unusually large number of pairs for sale, suggesting that people were trying and being disappointed. (I have never heard them.) Now Dynaudio has the Contour Legacy, which also appeals to me for many of the same reasons. I appreciate that the price premiums on these limited-edition models are a lot of marketing, but I’m curious what people who know the brand well think. Was the Heritage Special a sonic “miss?” Is the Contour Legacy also?
Special Forty?
So, I am an unabashed fan of Dynaudio. I recently purchased a pair of Special Forty's with the stand 20. At first, I thought...wow...did I make a mistake? I added more sand to the stands, I changed their position several (read hundreds) of times, and even "tried" to rearrange the furniture. All with the same outcome. The sweet spot was miniscule. It was there, but boy was it hard to find. Then, I did something smart. I moved them to an appropriate sized room. And I again thought...wow. but this time, in a completely opposite and positive way. Oh my gosh. These speakers (when placed in the appropriate room) are an amazing addition. I absolutely love the sound they produce and the imaging is wonderful. Rooms matter. Room treatments matter. And these Dynaudios will be staying right where they are. My favorite new spot.