In this review, we will be comparing Confidence 60 and Synchrony T600, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Dynaudio and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Confidence 60 and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Confidence 60 | PSB Synchrony T600 |
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| Brand | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 | PSB
Canada · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" Soft-Dome | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | 2 x 6" | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 9" MSP | 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber |
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| Frequency response | 29-22k Hz | 24-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 20-300 watts |
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| Weight | 66.20kg / 145.6lbs | 34.90kg / 76.8lbs |
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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 | 41-1/4" x 9" x 13-1/2"
1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm |
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What size room are the Dynaudio Confidence 60 and PSB Synchrony T600 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 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| 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.
Drivers
Both Confidence 60 and Synchrony T600 are 3-way speakers.
Dynaudio Confidence 60PSB Synchrony T600
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 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
2 x 6-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 9-inch
|
3 x 6.5-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 Synchrony T600 features a 1" titanium with ferrofluid cooling and neodymium magnet Dome Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450Hz and 1800Hz.
Frequency Response
Confidence 60 has a frequency range of 29-22k Hz whereas Synchrony T600 has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Synchrony T600 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Confidence 60's min frequency of 29Hz.
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 Synchrony T600 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Confidence 60 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Synchrony T600's is at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the PSB Synchrony T600 a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Confidence 60, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
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
Synchrony T600 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Confidence 60 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Confidence 60 has a down firing port whereas Synchrony T600 has a rear 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 PSB Synchrony T600'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 PSB Synchrony T600 has external dimensions of 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm (41-1/4 x 9 x 13-1/2inch).
Dynaudio Confidence 60 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 43mm wider, 586mm taller and 126mm deeper than PSB Synchrony T600.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Dynaudio Confidence 60 needs about 63% more floor or shelf area. Dynaudio Confidence 60 is 126mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Dynaudio Confidence 60 is 586mm taller.
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 PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The Confidence 60 requires 63% more surface area than the Synchrony T600 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 PSB Synchrony T600 weighs 34.90kg / 76.8lbs. This makes the Confidence 60 90% heavier than the Synchrony T600.
Here is a comparison of how Confidence 60 and Synchrony T600's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of PSB Synchrony T600?
Here are the items that come with the Synchrony T600:
- Floorstanding loudspeakr
- Grille
- 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Isolation feet
- 2 Port plugs
- Owners Manual
- Warranty Card
 Max Input Power |
600 watts
vs
300 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
9 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Sensitivity |
89 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
|
Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
24 Hz
vs
29 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
23k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Height |
1048mm
vs
1634mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
782cm2
vs
1271cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
8000USD
vs
50000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Dynaudio Confidence 60 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
PSB |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
n/a |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
29-22k Hz |
24-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
3 |
| Woofer Size |
9" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
Carbon fiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
200/2580 Hz |
450Hz and 1800Hz |
| Firing Direction |
down |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1634.0mm (64.3") |
1048.0mm (41.3") |
| Width |
271.0mm (10.7") |
228.0mm (9") |
| Depth |
469.0mm (18.5") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Weight |
66.20kg (145.6lbs) |
34.90kg (76.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Gloss Black, Satin Walnut |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
These sit in different price classes - Dynaudio Confidence 60 costs roughly 6.3x what PSB Synchrony T600 does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | PSB Synchrony T600 digs deeper - 24Hz against 29Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | PSB Synchrony T600 is more sensitive (89dB vs 87dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | A | Dynaudio Confidence 60 takes more power (600W vs 300W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | PSB Synchrony T600 is easier to place; Dynaudio Confidence 60 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | B | PSB Synchrony T600: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | PSB Synchrony T600 is cheaper - $8,000 against $50,000, about 84% less; arguably a different class. |
A Dynaudio Confidence 60 B PSB Synchrony T600
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system 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?
PSB Synchrony T600 is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Dynaudio Confidence 60 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 29Hz 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.