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Sun, Apr 22 2012, 3:14PM
michael hoy
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As above, does anyone own these or have owned them.

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Sun, Apr 22 2012, 3:20PM
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RE: Dynaudio Contour 1.3 Mk11 any good...

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/dynaudio-contour-13-mkii-vs-contour-s-r

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/speaker-advice-needed-nice-allround-bookshelft-that-is-not-fussy-with-placement

 

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Sun, Apr 22 2012, 5:44PM
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RE: Dynaudio Contour 1.3 Mk11 any good...

I've had them and I really liked them, for the price they're going second hand you really can't go wrong.

Just watch out with placement, they really need room to breath at the back because they have very strong bass for a standmount.

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Sun, Apr 22 2012, 6:12PM
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RE: Dynaudio Contour 1.3 Mk11 any good...

Thanks both of you.

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Bedroom - Sony KDL-40W2000 + Archos 7 streaming from Windows Home Server 2011, Altec Lansing inAir 5000.

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Sun, Apr 22 2012, 6:32PM
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RE: Dynaudio Contour 1.3 Mk11 any good...

i would echo mpapos comments.  very powerful sounding standmount that needs lots of room to sound its best.  good though...

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Sun, Apr 22 2012, 9:24PM
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RE: Dynaudio Contour 1.3 Mk11 any good...

I have owned mine for 11 years and have yet to hear any speakers that have made me want to upgrade.

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Sun, Apr 22 2012, 9:31PM
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RE: Dynaudio Contour 1.3 Mk11 any good...

I would add that they respond to good amplification and are not the easiest load but throw a huge soundstage and have awesome bass for their cabinet size.  Work best with fast, grippy amps.  I have used them with Naim (obviously) and Cyrus...

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