Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII

Original shipping cartons, grilles and spikes. Excellent condition. Premium Bird's Eye maple finish. Delivered UK mainland £950.00. 2.5 years old.

 

fantastic speakers.. i own a pair myself.

 

Soooo tempted. But I just don't think they'll be quite sensitive enough. 87db/w/m?

 

Thanks for the positive words, Shrink.

I guess it depends on what you drive them with, John.

What is your amp(s)?

 

Glasshouse TVC/WAD6550 - about 40-45 watt p/c I think. My current speakers are Monitor GR10 (87db/w/m) and I have to crank it pretty hard when playing vinyl. OTOH, I'm guessing these move a lot more air with multiple drivers

 

Hello John

I think they prefer a lot drive, rather than oodles of watts. Naim is a popular partner for these.

I think your amp's power rating would be at the lower end of the acceptable scale. Below that might not be as good as going higher. But then we are playing with numbers, sometimes hifi breaks the rules and it is about how it all sounds together.

I'm not familiar with your amps so I will let someone else with experience give opinion.

 

I had Dyn 1.1 contours a few years ago, tried a WAD6550 int with them. No where near enough power for Dyns.