Dynaudio Contour 1.8 gone for a song?

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Just one bid gets these for less then 25% of RRP. They went for £450 on eBay. New price was £1895. Worth a trip to SE London I think as it was local pick up only. The marks to the real wood cabinets where the grilles had been were probably easily removed. Have they sold too cheaply?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5852955934&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[edit] These speakers were Craig's topic first in the Private Classifieds section - he brought them to my attention - he's sobbing now.
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cjr

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Ive seen a couple of pairs of 1.8 MkIIs go for £599 normal ex-dem was between £1000-1400. At that price (sub £600)they are a bargain considering their driver array. £450 is a ridiculous bargain for someone.

 

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The trouble with the 1.8's is that they need space and serious amplification to sound their best.

Still, £450 is a wicked price!

 

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Jezzer wrote:

The trouble with the 1.8's is that they need space and serious amplification to sound their best.Still, £450 is a wicked price!
Seconded.

Note that these are the original 1.8. 1.8 MKII got released in 1998 so they must be older than that.

 

Craig

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ErikfH wrote:

Note that these are the original 1.8. 1.8 MKII got released in 1998 so they must be older than that.
Hi Erik

I am gonna take solace in that fact.

I probably have not got the power to drive em, but have fancieda pair for a while. Next month

 

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Craig wrote:

Hi ErikI am gonna take solace in that fact.

I probably have not got the power to drive em, but have fancieda pair for a while. Next month
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Still £450 is a good price (think this retailed for a few hunderd quid less than the MKII) if they're technically flawless.

They like/need power, but The Stratsays heachieves good results in driving his MKII's throughan Arcam A85.

Too bad youhad to give upthe MF setand Dyn's. Wat that sax a bit of luck that youwent for it?

 

Craig

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Have not given up the Dyn's, Erik, just the MF kit ........ And have anew amp

And yes, a new sax (well, it's from 77)

 

The Strat

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Jezzer wrote:

The trouble with the 1.8's is that they need space and serious amplification to sound their best.Still, £450 is a wicked price!
Having bought mine new at near RRP I'm somewhat jealous but an awesome speaker particularly with right amplification. A little fussy about cable though in my experience.

 

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Strat,

You can take comfort in the knowledge that you have bought (and have had for some time now) a fine pair of speakers in the 1.8mk2's. :dude:

I've had my 1.3mk2's from new. Bought em in 2000 for £1,100 (which was a £100 off RRP). Can't complain because I reckon they're the best speakers I've had the pleasure of owning. Doesn't matter to me if 2nd hand examples are now showing up at around £500-£700.

Since 2000 I've owned several bits of hifi kit but the Dyn's have stayed (although I did toy with the idea of keeping a pair of Totem's for a while!).

... I am surprised that 1.8's cost less than 1.3's. Brings to mind used cars (cos larger models tend to be cheaper than small ones...)

 

ErikFH

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How about some brand new silver streak 1.3MK11's from Germany for the same£800.

http://cgi.ebay.de/Dynaudio-Contour-1-3-MkII-silber-nagelneu-Gelegenheit_W0QQitemZ7579875908QQcategoryZ75780QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The one you see got unpacked to take a picture of it, andwas only touched with gloves. The other is still brand new in the box.

Or pre '98 original 1.3's:

http://cgi.ebay.de/Dynaudio-Contour-1-3-High-End-Echtholzfurnier-Buche_W0QQitemZ7581717635QQcategoryZ75780QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

But wouldn't replace the 1.1 for those personally.

 

Craig

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ErikfH wrote:

But wouldn't replace the 1.1 for those personally.
You mean me, Erik? I won't be changing my speakers just yet.

Had considered for a while changing to the 1.3 II but am leaning towards a more substantial upgrade a bit later in the year

 

ErikFH

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Made a link totheir E-bay Craig, as GermanyisDynaudio'slargestconsuming marketandstandard RRPsare5-10% lowerthenin the UK. Which might dissolve extra shipping costs in case of (sh) purchase. So couldbe something to consider.

I'll log inonChristmas day to find out what you ended up with. Cheers. :dude:

 

The Strat

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Jezzer wrote:

Strat,You can take comfort in the knowledge that you have bought (and have had for some time now) a fine pair of speakers in the 1.8mk2's. :dude:

I've had my 1.3mk2's from new. Bought em in 2000 for £1,100 (which was a £100 off RRP). Can't complain because I reckon they're the best speakers I've had the pleasure of owning. Doesn't matter to me if 2nd hand examples are now showing up at around £500-£700.

Since 2000 I've owned several bits of hifi kit but the Dyn's have stayed (although I did toy with the idea of keeping a pair of Totem's for a while!).

... I am surprised that 1.8's cost less than 1.3's. Brings to mind used cars (cos larger models tend to be cheaper than small ones...)
Yeah and don't they just synergise with Naim.

 

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