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Old 04-12-2020, 02:02 PM
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Default Contour 30 or 60?

Lars, i own both the Contour 30 and 60. I started with the 30 as my main speakers, then when I built my dedicated media room, I got the 60 and the 30 became my rear speakers. IMO, there is no comparison. The 60 is a much better speaker than the 30. It’s not just about bass. So many people are worried about the 60 having too much bass. In my experience, with the speakers appropriately positioned, ie pulled out into room away from boundaries, there is no boom. In fact, I have added (4) REL s/812 subs to complement the Contour 60s, albeit with the sub gain really low. By themselves, in my well treated, soundproofed room the 60s did not deliver anywhere near enough low end weight for my ears. Of course, YMMV. My room is bigger than yours at 22x15 but I would make a go with the 60s since you already own the 20s. I gotta say I am absolutely ASTOUNDED at the sound quality the 60s are capable of in my system. They are quite literally one of the least expensive components in my system and yet they reveal any change I make upstream. Truly beautiful sounding speakers at a real world price. Hopefully you can find a Dynaudio dealer that will work with you, allow you to try the 60 with caveat giving you option to trade down to the 30. Good luck.

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