Quad 22L vs Dynaudio 2.5 vs Daynaudio 3.0

**AKT** · November 17th 04, 08:30 PM posted to uk.rec.audio

I have an opportunity to buy a used

Quad 22L (almost new),
Dynaudio 2.5 (very good shape),
Dynaudio 3.0 (rather beat up cabinet)

at more or less the same price. Well, as used equipment goes, they may
no longer be available, but what if any should I go for? No way to
listen or compare before buying.

[I would also like to find a Spendor SP 1/2 but haven't seen one, only
an S6 (not 6e).]

**Fleetie** · November 17th 04, 09:09 PM posted to uk.rec.audio

"AKT" wrote in message
I have an opportunity to buy a used

Quad 22L (almost new),
Dynaudio 2.5 (very good shape),
Dynaudio 3.0 (rather beat up cabinet)

What are these Dynaudios? How big, and how old?

Just curious.

Martin
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Manchester, U.K. http://www.fleetie.demon.co.uk

**AKT** · November 17th 04, 10:02 PM posted to uk.rec.audio

Fleetie wrote:

: What are these Dynaudios?

Contour 2.5 and 3.0, please see my second post. I was hoping to get
advice from someone who already knows them though. :-)

**AKT** · November 17th 04, 09:59 PM posted to uk.rec.audio

Here is the corrected version of my previous post (Dynaudio's are
Contour series, you may have guessed but just to be sure):

I have an opportunity to buy the following speakers second-hand

Quad 22L (almost new),
Dynaudio Contour 2.5 (very good shape),
Dynaudio Contour 3.0 (beat up cabinet, lots of dings),

at more or less the same price. Well, as 2nd hand equipment goes, they
may no longer be available, but what if any should I go for? No way to
listen or compare before buying.

Basically, is Quad even in the running (probably not)? Is Conour 3.0
sufficiently better than 2.5 that I should ignore the poor cosmetics
and looks of the former?

[I have Spendor BC-1's and am not planning to get rid of them. Even if
I get a second pair, I'll keep both side by side and listen to them
until I am sure which one to get rid of. I would also like to find a
Spendor SP 1/2 but haven't seen one, only an S6 (not 6e).]

**Alex** · November 18th 04, 02:03 AM posted to uk.rec.audio

AKT wrote:

: Quad 22L (almost new),
: Dynaudio Contour 2.5 (very good shape),
: Dynaudio Contour 3.0 (beat up cabinet, lots of dings)

The 2.5 is probably T2.5 which is part of their home theater line. If
so I would rule it out. You may want to check on the precise model
designation.

The 3.0 is probably an upgrade to your BC-1's. Whether you can live
with its cosmetic defects only you (+spouse) can decide