In this review, we will be comparing Confidence 60 and Confidence 50, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Dynaudio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Confidence 60 and Dynaudio Confidence 50 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Confidence 60 | Dynaudio Confidence 50 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" Soft-Dome | 1.1" Soft-Dome |
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| Midrange | 2 x 6" | 2 x 6" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 9" MSP | 2 x 7" MSP |
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| Frequency response | 29-22k Hz | 35-22k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 87 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Weight | 66.20kg / 145.6lbs | 49.60kg / 109.1lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 64-5/16" x 10-11/16" x 18-7/16"
1634.0 x 271.0 x 469.0mm | 59-1/2" x 8-9/16" x 15-11/16"
1512.0 x 218.0 x 399.0mm |
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Confidence 60 and Confidence 50 are members of Dynaudio's Confidence series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Dynaudio Confidence Series
History
What size room are the Dynaudio Confidence 60 and Dynaudio Confidence 50 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Dynaudio Confidence 60 |
Dynaudio Confidence 50 |
| Near-field |
Are you nuts? |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Good |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both Confidence 60 and Confidence 50 are 3-way speakers.
Dynaudio Confidence 60Dynaudio Confidence 50
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Confidence 60 |
Dynaudio Confidence 50 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
2 x 6-inch |
2 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 9-inch
|
2 x 7-inch
|
Confidence 60 features a 1.1" Esotar 3 Soft-Dome Tweeter, a 6" Midrange and 2 x 9" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 200/2580 Hz. On the other hand, the Confidence 50 features a 1.1" Esotar 3 Soft-Dome Tweeter, a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 200/2860 Hz.
Frequency Response
Confidence 60 has a frequency range of 29-22k Hz whereas Confidence 50 has a frequency range of 35-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 29Hz, the Confidence 60 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Confidence 50's min frequency of 35Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Confidence 60 and Confidence 50 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 87 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Confidence 60 and the Confidence 60 can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier — change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Confidence 60 features Binding post type posts and Confidence 50 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Confidence 60 and Confidence 50 have down firing ports.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Dynaudio Confidence 60's and Dynaudio Confidence 50's external dimensions. Dynaudio Confidence 60 has external dimensions of 1634.0 x 271.0 x 469.0mm (64-5/16 x 10-11/16 x 18-7/16inch) whereas Dynaudio Confidence 50 has external dimensions of 1512.0 x 218.0 x 399.0mm (59-1/2 x 8-9/16 x 15-11/16inch).
Dynaudio Confidence 60 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 53mm wider, 122mm taller and 70mm deeper than Dynaudio Confidence 50.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Dynaudio Confidence 60 is approximately 1271.0cm2 / 197.0inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Confidence 50 is approximately 869.8cm2 / 134.8inch2. The Confidence 60 requires 46% more surface area than the Confidence 50 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Dynaudio Confidence 60 weighs 66.20kg / 145.6lbs and the Dynaudio Confidence 50 weighs 49.60kg / 109.1lbs. This makes the Confidence 60 33% heavier than the Confidence 50.
Here is a comparison of how Confidence 60 and Confidence 50's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
 Max Input Power |
600 watts
vs
400 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
9 inches
vs
7 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
29 Hz
vs
35 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1512mm
vs
1634mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
869cm2
vs
1271cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
Dynaudio Confidence 60 |
Dynaudio Confidence 50 |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
Dynaudio |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
87 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
29-22k Hz |
35-22k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
9" |
7" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
MSP |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1.1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
6" |
| Crossover Frequency |
200/2580 Hz |
200/2860 Hz |
| Firing Direction |
down |
down |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1634.0mm (64.3") |
1512.0mm (59.5") |
| Width |
271.0mm (10.7") |
218.0mm (8.6") |
| Depth |
469.0mm (18.5") |
399.0mm (15.7") |
| Weight |
66.20kg (145.6lbs) |
49.60kg (109.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
|
| Labor Warranty |
|
|
Siblings in Dynaudio's Confidence series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
A |
Dynaudio Confidence 60 digs deeper - 29Hz against 35Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs |
evenly matched |
Similar sensitivity (87dB vs 87dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom |
A |
Dynaudio Confidence 60 takes more power (600W vs 400W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size |
depends |
Dynaudio Confidence 50 is easier to place; Dynaudio Confidence 60 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
A Dynaudio Confidence 60
B Dynaudio Confidence 50
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement or how you will use them.
Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Dynaudio Confidence 60 has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 35Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Dynaudio Confidence 60 the better fit for a very large room; elsewhere the two are rated the same.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.