In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Dynaudio. Dynaudio Emit 25C is a Center Channel speaker whereas the Emit 30 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Emit 25C and Dynaudio Emit 30 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Dynaudio Emit 25C Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 5.5" MSP Woofer
- 53-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Weight:11.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 6-11/16" x 21-5/8" x 10-11/16" ( 170.0 x 550.0 x 272.0mm )
Dynaudio Emit 30 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 5.5" MSP Woofer
- 45-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Weight:15.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 35-7/16" x 6-11/16" x 10-11/16" ( 900.0 x 170.0 x 272.0mm )
Emit 25C and Emit 30 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 25C and Dynaudio Emit 30 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 25C |
Dynaudio Emit 30 |
| Near-field |
Good |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Good |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
| 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.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Emit 25C and Dynaudio Emit 30 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Emit 25C and Emit 30 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Emit 25C |
Dynaudio Emit 30 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.5-inch
|
2 x 5.5-inch
|
Emit 25C features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.5" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at (1000)/3500 Hz. On the other hand, the Emit 30 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.5" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at (1000)/3500 Hz.
Frequency Response
Emit 25C has a frequency range of 53-25k Hz whereas Emit 30 has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 45Hz, the Emit 30 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Emit 25C's min frequency of 53Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Emit 25C and Emit 30 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Emit 25C sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Emit 30's is at 88 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Dynaudio Emit 30 a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Emit 25C, 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 Emit 25C and the Emit 25C can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Emit 25C features Binding post type posts and Emit 30 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Emit 25C and Emit 30 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 25C's and Dynaudio Emit 30's external dimensions. Dynaudio Emit 25C has external dimensions of 170.0 x 550.0 x 272.0mm ( 6-11/16 x 21-5/8 x 10-11/16inch) whereas Dynaudio Emit 30 has external dimensions of 900.0 x 170.0 x 272.0mm ( 35-7/16 x 6-11/16 x 10-11/16inch) .
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 25C is approximately 1496.0cm2 / 231.9inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Emit 30 is approximately 462.4cm2 / 71.7inch2. The Emit 25C requires 224% more surface area than the Emit 30 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.