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Update on Dynaudio Contour 3.4 LE

I am considering purchasing this speaker. As I read the comments on Audiogon and elsewhere, I notice most of them are somewhat dated. I would loved to hear updated views on this speaker. I have been very pleased with a pair of Excites that I have in my study. I'm looking at the 3.4's for a music only listening room. I really like the Dynaudio sound and spent most of a recent day auditioning the 3.4's along with the stand mounted Contours as well as a PSB floor stander.  I kept going back to the 3.4's.  One side note, I currently have the Magnepan 1.7's. Love them but they just don't have the bass slam so I have been considering a traditional cabinet speaker.  I listen to a lot of Americana, folk rock, country rock etc. Really all types of music.

Would very much appreciate your thoughts and opinions.  Thanks

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xti16
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I have never heard a bad sound from any Dyn product. But I'm sure you know the new Contour C20-C30 and C60 are just hitting the states. Might want to wait until you can hear them before making a decision. They have been totally redesigned from the ground up. The reviews so far are very good but I have not heard them. I've heard the 3.4LE's and they are very nice but a little laid back compared to some of the other Dyn models. I owned the C1's and Sig's for about 5 years and they too are considered a little laid back but my favorites. I have a gut feeling the new C series may be more aggressive but it's something you should hear for yourself before making a decision.

Good Luck
xti16
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@puppyt  -- Here you go

Dynaudio Contour Retail Pricing (Standard Finishes), USA:

Contour 20: $5,000/pair
Contour 30: $7,500/pair
Contour 60: $10,000/pair
Contour 25C: $3,500/each
xti16
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Congrats puppyt
What matters most is what you prefer as far as sound quality. I heard the 3.4LE's when they first came out and was impressed. I haven't heard the C30 yet. But the fact they are more forward would not be to my liking. But I know others where that more forward sound is what they prefer.

I'm sure you will have many years of listening pleasure
xti16
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@carmenc You are most welcome. Over at www.avsforum.com. There is a Dynaudio owners thread. There are a lot of die hard Dyn owners posting there. Some good experiences/tips regarding amps and sources that mate well with Dyn’s. I’m OctaDyn_Dude. I don’t post as often as I used to because I went in a different direction (Raidho). But if it wasn’t for Dyn’s I probably wouldn’t love audio as much as I do.
xti16
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@carmenc -- Those are the 3.4's I listened to. Yeah Rhett and are friends but don't tell anyone..LOL All kidding aside he is a great guy and friend. Tyler is a great guy too. I've been working with him for over 10 years. Can't think of a better dealer to have for audio.

Did you know David Belles uses Dyn's to voice his speakers? Great choice.

If you want to meet up shoot me a pm and I'll meet you at Tyler's shop when you pick up the 3.4's
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