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Dynaudio Confidence Alternatives

With the recent news regarding Dynaudio’s departure from the U.S. market, I’ve decided to pursue alternatives to the Confidence 20. I currently have the Contour 20i and saved up $13k to invest in an upgrade. I have tried several speaker manufacturers in the past and keep coming back to the Dynaudio sound signature.

What I like most is the non-fatiguing resolution, overall body & weight of the sound they produce. I also enjoy the ability to play loud without losing any composure.

Suggestions are appreciated for those that have experience with the Dynaudio sound. I can stretch up to $15k if needed.

Thanks in advance.

vette5451
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viridian
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This article quotes the DA press release as saying they are committed to maintaining service in the region:

https://www.stereophile.com/content/dynaudio-exit-us-market

kennymacc
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Look at Sonus Faber!!!  Happy listening.

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mapman
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I’ll be looking for any great deals on wonderful Dynaudio Confidence speakers that might come of this. I’ve always been a fan.   Owned Contour 1.3 mk IIs for many years. 
 

It was a demo using Dynaudio speakers back in the 90’s that reignited my quest for good sound at the time. 
 

Sonus Faber seems a reasonable place to look.  Or how about the big floor standing Mofi v10s for big wonderful sound without breaking the bank. 
 

Frankly you could go with any larger high quality speakers that would work well in your room and that  float your boat and simply apply some DSP to tweak the tonality to make it sound more Dynaudio-like if needed.  
 

 

996turbo911
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I always hear the higher Dali models to sound generally in the same family as Dynaudio. Maybe a little more relaxed up top, just a touch, but pretty close in the end. Maybe check out the Epicon 2 or Epikore 3, both very nice monitor designs. 

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mofimadness
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Another vote for Sonus Faber.

Vienna Acoustics are very nice also.

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