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Or Get a dealer to loan you a demo pair with the intent of buying new if they best your SF. Obviously you would have to have for about a month running them all day everyday while you were at work or something to make sure they get the proper time in them. Last edited by harri009; 09-24-2013 at 05:54 PM. |
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Very interested in what you find after getting your S1.4's. I think that that is a possibility for me, or the 160's. The latter has a new (compared to the 140's) crossover that delivers a much better sound stage. Also, be aware that Dyn might be changing its lineup, according to a dealer that shall remain nameless.
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Hmm - I've spoken to a couple of dealers and they are not saying anything.
We know the Excite is changing a second time in what seems like three years. I'm surprised the Contour hasn't changed in ten years. |
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The money is on Contour...
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But the Excites are definitely changing - they've already distributed material to that effect.
Contour - I hope for changes. Maybe they get the Esotars" |
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I've owned most of the dyn speaker line including the s1.4. The s1.4 is a superb speaker IMO. However it sounds best in a mid to large room with placement clear of walls. If that is not possible, I'd recommend the focus 160 instead which is superb in its own right.
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If placement would be clear of walls and both speakers cost the same - do you have a preference?
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I'd go with the s1.4 but then I like a warm speaker. I suspect more people would pick the focus 160 which I think is just a smidge more true to the source. But the s1.4 is so damn lush and rich and textured. Really like the s1.4.
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Yes - I have read that in multiple places.
The only things that gives me even a momentary pause (I spend way too much time on the web) - The S1.4s haven't seemed to be as warmly received as their predecessors (1.3 SE), or the next monitor model upmarket- the C1. I know that not every product is universally loved, but observationally, the S1.4 is slightly less loved than other Dynaudio models. |
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