Dynaudio Confidence Platinum C2 w/ Confidence Center

The Confidence C2 Platinums are impressive speakers to say the least. They stand over five feet tall and weigh 88 pounds apiece.  This pair is being sold as a set with a matching Confidence Center Platinum, to make an awesome LCR setup in either a theater or a combination theater/music system. And yes, we are open to selling just the mains or just the center. Message if you're interested.

They are finished in striking "Gloss Mocha", which is a Birdseye maple veneer, stained, under a piano gloss lacquer. They are as beautiful as they are difficult to photograph. 

The only flaw I can see on any of the speakers is evidence that one of the C2s had a brush with a doorframe or similar at some point. Look for a small scuff and chip on the top and back edge of the speaker and a little bruise in the finish at the "point" of the black fairing piece on the side. These are visible in real life but you may not be able to see them at all in the photos in this listing. In any case, from the listening position they are blocked from view altogether.

I have an album of full-resolution images of these speakers on Flickr. Usually the full-res photos are much better than Audiogon's lower resolution versions for evaluating product condition. Unfortunately, I can't post a link here. (Audiogon doesn't allow it because some scammers have used outside links to cheat on fees.) If you want to see the speakers in more detail, reach out on Audiogon messaging and I'll point you in the right direction. 

Here's what Dynaudio's website has to say about the C2s:

Cutting-edge acoustic technology meets traditional Dynaudio heritage
The Confidence C2 serves up seamless balance, effortless control and the kind of sound that will keep you glued to your seat

The slimline C2 Platinum adapts our reflection-conquering DDC tech to a more compact floorstanding design. The drivers comprise two 17cm mid/bass drivers, matched to twin 28mm Esotar2 tweeters – all designed to deliver seamless integration, unparalleled staging and a real sense of Being There.

Like the C4 Platinum, the C2 features adjustable spikes hidden in the base for fine-tuning their position in your room, while concealed speaker-cable connectors in the back keep everything neat. After all, your eyes should be on the speakers – not the wiring.

What’s Dynaudio Directivity Control?
Much like motor-racing technology ends up in your family car, we’ve taken the expertise we’ve gained from decades of building professional monitors for major recording studios and applied it to home audio.

It’s all about compensating for floors and ceilings – which reflect the sound coming from your loudspeakers and introduce distortions and time delays. It’s those effects that colour the sound you hear – and while a splash of colour is lovely on the wall, you don’t want it in your music.

We utilised Dynaudio Directivity Control (DDC) in the Confidence Platinum C4 and C2 to minimise those unwanted distortions. The vertical symmetrical driver array and sophisticated crossover are designed to reduce the energy dispersed to floors and ceilings by up to 75%. That means more of it comes directly to you in your seat, and makes the speakers far less dependent on the room they’re in.

It isn’t just a driver arrangement, though: every part of the signal chain is optimised for the technology. Each tweeter complements each woofer in frequency response and phase relationship. Each crossover component is precisely selected for the job. And on the floorstanding speakers in the Confidence Platinum range, we make sure each set of drivers and crossover parts is precisely matched to the other – so they work in tandem.

And here's their description of the Confidence Center:

The ideal complement to your Confidence-based home cinema system

Watching films is all about being immersed – and that’s what the Confidence Center Platinum brings to your system. The double Esotar2 tweeter and 17cm mid/bass driver arrangement is optimised for integration into a multichannel Confidence Platinum (or Evidence Platinum) system.

Like all Confidence models, the cabinet construction is extremely low-resonance and has a front baffle designed for ideal sound dispersion, while the two tweeters are solidly mounted in an aluminium plate which eliminates any unwanted influence on the high-frequency performance.

The speaker has an adjustable plinth for precise positioning, and dispersion can be adjusted for placement above or below a display via a rear switch.

Shipping

These will ship via LTL freight to residential addresses in the continental US. I'll make them available to see in person and available for local pick up if you happen to be in South Florida.

Payment

Is via the Audiogon system.

Florida residents will be charged sales tax. You may be liable for use tax in your own state. We'll leave that up to you.
 

Questions?

Please reach out on the Audiogon messaging system with any questions.

Specifications:

C2 Platinums

Sensitivity:    87dB (2,83V / 1m)
IEC Power Handling:    300W
Impedance:    4 Ohms
Frequency Response (± 3 dB):    28Hz – 25kHz
Box Principle:    Bass Reflex Rear Ported
Crossover:    2 (3) way
Crossover frequency:    2200, (8000)Hz
Crossover Topology:    1st order
Woofer:    2 x 17cm MSP
Tweeter:    2 x 28mm Esotar²
Weight:    40kg / 88lb
Dimensions (W x H x D):    238 x 1532 x 445mm
     9.4 x 60.3 x 17.5in
Dimensions with feet/grill (W x H x D):    420 x 1532 x 475mm
     16.5 x 60.3 x 18.7in
    
Confidence Center Platinum

Sensitivity:    87dB (2,83V / 1m)
IEC Power Handling:    300W
Impedance:    4 Ohms
Frequency Response (±3dB):    45Hz – 22kHz
Box Principle:    Bass Reflex Rear Ported
Crossover:    2 (3) way
Crossover Frequency:    2200, (6000)Hz
Specification sheet for Confidence part 1
Crossover Topology:    1st order
Woofer:    2 x 17cm MSP
Tweeter:    2x 28mm Esotar²
Weight:    20.6kg / 45lb
Dimensions (W x H x D):    800 x 270 x 380mm
     31.5 x 10.6 x 15in
Dimensions with feet/grill (W x H x D):    800 x 300 x 380mm
     31.5 x 11.8 x 15in