Dynaudio Contour 1.4
The Dynaudio Contour 1.4 is a two-way, medium-sized bookshelf/standmount loudspeaker from the Danish manufacturer. It sits at the bottom of Dynaudio's Contour line - a range that occupied the middle ground between the company's entry-level and high-end offerings. The line has a long pedigree. Audio-Digital.net noted that Dynaudio previously reviewed the Contour 1.3 back in 1993 and its MkII, which puts the 1.4 in an ongoing family of compact two-ways.
Documentation on the 1.4 is thin. No formal specifications have surfaced in the available record - no frequency response, impedance, sensitivity, dimensions or weight. What is known comes largely from owner listings and forum posts. The 1.4 was reportedly produced for about 12 years before the Contour 20 replaced it, and one source says it became "an affordable audiophile standard" during that run. It was sold with matching stands (the Dynaudio Stand 4), grilles and documents. Many listings stress matching serial numbers, which original owners seem proud of. Finish options included rosewood and black piano lacquer.
A Limited Edition variant, the Contour S 1.4 LE, appeared later in the line's life. The LE was said to fix shortcomings of the original with crossover enhancements, upgraded internal wiring and an improved tweeter coating. One seller claimed the LE used "budget Mundorf capacitors" - a single, unverified opinion. The LE was offered in high-gloss finishes and came with stands, grilles and documents.
Owner reports are generally positive. One stereo.ru user noted their pair "play well" with an Electrocompaniet 5.2 amplifier. Another forum member argued that medium-sized two-way bookshelf speakers gain nothing from high power and high damping factor, and mentioned that a dealer had paired them with a Bryston B-60R, which he considered a much more fitting amplifier. A comparison on audiodrom.net noted the newer Contour 20 had a quieter background than the 1.4, which helped microdynamics shine. That implies the 1.4's noise floor was slightly higher, though it is an observation, not a measured spec. A Craigslist seller simply described them as "beautiful" and sounding "beautiful with only minor wear."
Current used prices vary widely by condition and location: roughly $1,400 - $1,800 in the US, €1,000 - €1,050 in the Netherlands, and 145,000-400,000 ₽ in Russia, depending on finish, completeness and whether original stands are included. The LE commands a premium - 250,000-270,000 ₽ in Russian listings, and NT$99,000 at a Taiwan auction.
- Type: two-way bookshelf/standmount loudspeaker
- Manufacturer: Dynaudio
- Variants: Contour 1.4, Contour S 1.4, Contour S 1.4 LE (Limited Edition)
- Accessories: Dynaudio Stand 4 (original stands), grilles, documents
- Finishes seen: Rosewood, black piano lacquer, high-gloss mocca (LE)
- Formal specs (frequency response, impedance, sensitivity, dimensions, weight): not documented
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