In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Dynaudio. Dynaudio Emit 20 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Emit M30 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Emit 20 and Dynaudio Emit M30 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Emit 20 | Dynaudio Emit M30 |
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| Brand | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" Soft-Dome | 1.1" |
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| Woofer | 7" MSP | 2 x 6.6875" Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
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| Frequency response | 53-25k Hz | 40-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 86 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | — | up to 200 watts |
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| Weight | 10.30kg / 22.7lbs | 18.18kg / 40lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 14-9/16" x 8-1/16" x 12-5/16"
370.0 x 205.0 x 312.0mm | 37-13/16" x 8-1/16" x 11-5/8"
961.0 x 205.0 x 296.0mm |
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Emit 20 and Emit M30 are members of Dynaudio's Emit series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Dynaudio Emit Series
History
What size room are the Dynaudio Emit 20 and Dynaudio Emit M30 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 Emit 20 |
Dynaudio Emit M30 |
| Near-field |
Good |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Good |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
No way |
Poor |
(* 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 Emit 20 and Emit M30 are 2-way speakers.
Dynaudio Emit 20Dynaudio Emit M30
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Emit 20 |
Dynaudio Emit M30 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1.1-inch
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1.1-inch
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
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1 x 7-inch
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2 x 6.6875-inch
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Emit 20 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 7" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3800 Hz. On the other hand, the Emit M30 features a 1.1" Tweeter and 2 x 6.6875" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer.
Frequency Response
Emit 20 has a frequency range of 53-25k Hz whereas Emit M30 has a frequency range of 40-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Emit M30 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Emit 20's min frequency of 53Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf 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
Emit 20 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Emit M30 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Emit M30 can provide this impedance level.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 86 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf 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
Emit 20 features Binding post type posts and Emit M30 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Dynaudio Emit M30's Binding post terminals
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 Emit 20's and Dynaudio Emit M30's external dimensions. Dynaudio Emit 20 has external dimensions of 370.0 x 205.0 x 312.0mm (14-9/16 x 8-1/16 x 12-5/16inch) whereas Dynaudio Emit M30 has external dimensions of 961.0 x 205.0 x 296.0mm (37-13/16 x 8-1/16 x 11-5/8inch).
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.
Near-identical footprints. Dynaudio Emit 20 is 16mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Dynaudio Emit M30 is 591mm 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 Emit 20 is approximately 639.6cm2 / 99.1inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Emit M30 is approximately 606.8cm2 / 94.1inch2. The Emit 20 requires 5% more surface area than the Emit M30 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Emit M30?
Here are the items that come with the Emit M30:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- Foam port plug
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Hex nuts
- 4 Protective discs
- Owners Manual
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Extension Card