just to update all, I got the Dynaudio C2 as the price was lowered and it seemed like a good deal
However when I hooked it up at home, I was not impressed.
I could not understand why, until I did some careful listening and it seems the left speaker is not working properly (maybe a tweeter problem) or a crossover problem. There is output coming out of the tweeter, but it seems to be strangely a lot less clear than the other speaker
I have contacted the Dynaudio dealer who will replace the parts, but still even with the speaker that is working properly, sure it sounds a lot better than my F260, but I could easily have lived with the Focus 260ā¦ so I plan to get it repaired and then think about what I want to do.
The sheer size and weight of a C2 is not to be underestimated, and I do regret going ahead to buy it. Got tempted by the low price, but it is a reminder, not to buy something that I had doubts about, even if the price was too good.
Source first very much applies here, I can live with my old speaker, but I cannot live without my M scaler/Dave source !
Can you hear a difference in the output of the two tweeters or just in one? If both tweeters have a low output compared to the ones of the other speaker it probably mean it is a crossover problem.
The output of the two tweeters in each C2 speaker wonāt sound quite the same because they are crossed over at different frequencies (2200, 8000 Hz).
Here are the specs and details of the C2 Platinum (which is what I have).
Thanks, didnāt know that!
Wow, those Esotar2 tweeters are expensive. $2,000/pair or more by now (they were $1800 when I bought a pair to upgrade some Contour S3.4 about 10 years ago).
Keep in mind that if your tweeters are replaced they take about 300-400 hrs to break in, and I mean it.
If they replace two tweeters I would probably want to reinstall the four tweeters so you have a new pair in the same spot in both speakers, the the good old pair in the other spot in both speakers, just so you have a consistent sound between speakers during and after break-in. Thatās how I would do it in that situation.
thanks, but this is now an expensive repair.
I did some more listening, and I get it now, what the C2 is about, and yes overall even with the repair cost it is still worth it.
I was on an audio chat this morning and a discussion of speakers came up, with people that have been making changes. I noted that Iāve had my Confidence C2 Platinum for over five years and really have no desire to change anything about them. They sound great and I donāt see getting rid of them. They are that good.
I have a pair of REL S/510 subs integrated with them via high-level inputs, which make them even better.
Do you ever like consider wanting to modernize your speaker with those newer Confidence 30 or 50 for example? Or is it just a sideway changes to you?
A while back I took a handful of my records to the dealer and listened to the Confidence 30 for a bit on their Boulder system, which is how I heard the C2s while they they had them there.
I just donāt like the Confidence 30 as much as the C2s. My dealer agrees with me and thinks the C2s are/were in a very sweet spot of the Dynaudio line. The 30s are better in certain regards, but overall I much prefer the C2s I have.
I wouldnāt have upgraded anyway, since the 30s cost 50% more than my C2s did when they were discontinued. I also got a very significant discount on the C2s. I bought them because they were already discontinued and I got the last available pair from the U.S. distributor (and they were even in the piano black finish I wanted).
Long story short: thereās nothing to upgrade to in my opinion.
Tks for the experience. I can see you are in a good place with senses. While I am still unsettled with my end speaker. I shall take my time.
the Dynaudio C2 is now with the dealer who confirmed one of the 4 esotar tweeters is not working and the remaining 3 have dried ferrofluid
so all 4 would need to replaced. Blimey that is expensive
wish I never bought it
Anyway I have no choice but to repair it and and then will decide what to do, most probably keep it, but I didnāt need the speaker in the first place.
The Focus 260 is all the speaker I neededā¦ (with reference to my other thread where I say I am happy now, donāt need any more upgrades)
What I did need and did go ahead with is the Superlumina speaker cable connector repair and now it just sounds great.
curiosity is something though, I keep wondering how a Dynaudio special 40 would sound on my 202/200Dr instead of the Excite X16ā¦
I could not agree more. Room size /acoustics are determinative. I had Kudos Titan 808s. I have no doubt they are magnificent speakers but my listening room was too small. The rest of the system was not an issue. I have moved to much smaller stand-mounts and the results are more satisfying
I take delivery of Dynaudio Heritage Specials next week to be at the end of a 500 DR system. Looking forward to it!
Do report back if possible. I am rocking a Sprcial 40 and thinking to Titan 808 but feel it might be too big. Also considering Confidence 20. Why didnāt you consider 20?
Hello Naimister
I couldnāt really find a thread specifically about these speakers.
Does anyone have any experience with Dynaudio, Contour S 1,4 LE for Naim Nac 272 and Nap250DR?
They are small speakers, but I have heard that they can produce really good sound and a solid soundstage. Any experience with how the bass is?
Thanks in advance
@Peter63 - Not sure if itās the answer to your question but I use Dynaudio S40s on the end of a NAC 72/NAP 250 combo, and I am extrtemely happy with the sound they make ā quite extraordinary for their size; Naim and Dynaudio seem like a very good match.
I had standard Contour S1.4s (not LE) driven with a 250-2 amp and they sounded great. I ended up adding a sub and later upgraded to S3.4 because I listen to a lot of classical orchestra music and just wanted a bigger sound. Thatās the last time I used bookshelf speakers in my main system, but for speakers of that size they sounded fantastic.
I wouldnāt drive them with anything less than a 250 though. They need a lot of current to really shine.
Thank you. I donāt know the S40, maybe itās the same size? Are they hard to drive?
At the moment I have the choice to buy the previous model s1.4
Or the successor s1.4 LE. Several people say there has been an improvement.
I note that you had to buy a subwoofer,
On the other hand, I donāt listen to classics. Once in a while I do.
Also glad you think it takes a Nap 250 to drive them.
The previous owner had a Nap 200 for these Dynaudio