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Trading Dynaudio Contour s5.4's for ???

I have a pair of Dynaudio Contour s5.4 that aren't working out for me. While I love the clear, liquid highs, I find the midrange (especially lower mids) very weak. Vocals are always a little too recessed for my taste and instruments like piano, sax, guitar sound too thin to my ears.

I've tried different amps (own Bryston, Simaudio Moon W5, Mark Levinson 431) and I'm guessing the speaker is just too analytical for me.

A while back I tried Revel Performa F50's and thought they were decent (although low end wasn't as articulate as I'd like) and very recently tried Dali Helicon 400/800. I'm wondering if anyone can suggest something that's close to Dynaudio's but perhaps just a tad warmer.

Thanks!
Ian
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njedi
10 posts
 
Try Totem Mani 2's instead of the Dynaudio's. I did some back to back listening tests when shopping a while back. The totem's were amazing at bringing a three dimensional sound stage, very forward and engaging midrage (I like this). Top end was very airy. The mani's also had some amazing slam in the bass region.

Although totem uses Dynaudio woofers (with some tweaks of their own), they employ a metal dome tweater from Seas. For me, I never took a liking to the Dynaudio tweeters. The Dynaudio woofers can be outstanding when implemented properly as Totem has shown.

All together the Mani2's were on a completely different level when compared to the Dynaudio's. I agree with you in that they seemed analytical and thin. Somehow, Totem, when matched with great amplification, can bring music listening to an "emotional" experience. Completely engaging speaker.
lush
262 posts
 
Njedi,

Which Dynaudio's did you listen too?
rjhalla
47 posts
 
Monitor Audio PL300's.

I seriously considered the 5.4's, looked at the Dali's as well, in fact I listened to everything I could including Totem Wind's, Harbeth M40.1's and Spendor SP100's.....ended up buying and loving the MA PL300's.

If you can get a chance for an audition I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Rick.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
I wonder if the room could be adjusted a bit?Good luck,bob
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