C1 sounds huger with more punch weight, more refined sound,better soundstaging and separation of intruments,but highs are a bit roll off compared to contour
But if budget is limited, s1.4 great choice as well.Has very rythmic highs.Sounds great with all type of musics, more dynamic in bass region than c1.Later on you can add subwoofer for even more bass and sound impact
I have both speakers and enjoy them .Sometimes I want trade s1.4 for subwoofer,but when i turn them on,I dismiss this idea:)
C1 require more power,opens at louder volumes while the s1.4 is not so picky abaut other components
But if budget is limited, s1.4 great choice as well.Has very rythmic highs.Sounds great with all type of musics, more dynamic in bass region than c1.Later on you can add subwoofer for even more bass and sound impact
I have both speakers and enjoy them .Sometimes I want trade s1.4 for subwoofer,but when i turn them on,I dismiss this idea:)
C1 require more power,opens at louder volumes while the s1.4 is not so picky abaut other components