I have the X12's and Contour 1.1's. The 1.1's have lots of bass compared to the X12's. I love the highs X12's. Maybe more forward but the sound I prefer. The Contour's while maybe smoother do not sound as detailed in my small 9x12 office. The X12's are perfect. Not Focus but more expensive is not always better in my room.
Anyone own both Dynaudio Excite X12's and Focus 160's?
I currently own the X12's, and am thinking of getting the 160's in the future if I find a good deal. I'm powering them with a Rega Elex-R, and the thing I like most bout the X12's is that they sound really good at lower volumes. I live in a condo, so can't really crank it very often, and I'm wondering if the 160's will sound as transparent, and effortless as the X12's at lower volumes, or do they need to be cranked a bit more to get the most out of them. Thanks in advance for any replies.