In this review, we will be comparing Emit 30 and Emit M30, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Dynaudio
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Emit 30 and Dynaudio Emit M30 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
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 )
Dynaudio Emit M30 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.1" Tweeter
- 2 x 6.6875" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer
- 40-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:up to 200watts
- Weight:18.18kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 37-13/16" x 8-1/16" x 11-5/8" ( 961.0 x 205.0 x 296.0mm )
Emit 30 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 30 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 30 |
Dynaudio Emit M30 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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 30 and Dynaudio Emit M30 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Emit 30 is a 3-way design whereas the Emit M30 is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Emit 30 |
Dynaudio Emit M30 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.5-inch
|
2 x 6.6875-inch
|
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. On the other hand, the Emit M30 features a 1.1" Tweeter and 2 x 6.6875" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer .
Frequency Response
Emit 30 has a frequency range of 45-25k 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 30's min frequency of 45Hz.
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 Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing 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 30 and Emit M30 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Emit 30 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Emit M30's is at 86 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Dynaudio Emit 30 a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Emit M30, 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 30 and the Emit 30 can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Emit 30 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
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 30's and Dynaudio Emit M30's external dimensions. 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) 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) .
Dynaudio Emit M30 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 35mm wider, 61mm taller and 24mm deeper than Dynaudio Emit 30.
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 30 is approximately 462.4cm2 / 71.7inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Emit M30 is approximately 606.8cm2 / 94.1inch2. The Emit 30 requires 24% less surface area than the Emit M30 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.