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.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Emit 30 | Dynaudio Emit M30 |
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| Brand | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" Soft-Dome | 1.1" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 5.5" MSP | 2 x 6.6875" Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
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| Frequency response | 45-25k Hz | 40-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | — | up to 200 watts |
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| Weight | 15.50kg / 34.1lbs | 18.18kg / 40lbs |
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| 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 | 37-13/16" x 8-1/16" x 11-5/8"
961.0 x 205.0 x 296.0mm |
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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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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.
Dynaudio Emit 30Dynaudio 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 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.
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
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
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 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
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 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.
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 Emit M30 needs about 31% more floor or shelf area. Dynaudio Emit M30 is 24mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Dynaudio Emit M30 is 61mm 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 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.
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 Emit 30 weighs 15.50kg / 34.1lbs and the Dynaudio Emit M30 weighs 18.18kg / 40lbs. This makes the Emit M30 17% heavier than the Emit 30.
Here is a comparison of how Emit 30 and Emit M30'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 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
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Sensitivity |
88 dB
vs
86 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 High Frequency Response |
25k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
900mm
vs
961mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
462cm2
vs
606cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1699USD
vs
2000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
180 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
6.6875 inches
vs
5.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
40 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
Dynaudio Emit 30 |
Dynaudio Emit M30 |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
Dynaudio |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
88 dB |
86 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
45-25k Hz |
40-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
5.5" |
6.6875" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1.1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
(1000)/3500 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
900.0mm (35.4") |
961.0mm (37.8") |
| Width |
170.0mm (6.7") |
205.0mm (8.1") |
| Depth |
272.0mm (10.7") |
296.0mm (11.7") |
| Weight |
15.50kg (34.1lbs) |
18.18kg (40lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years (8 Years registered) |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years (8 Years registered) |
Siblings in Dynaudio's Emit series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | Dynaudio Emit M30 digs deeper - 40Hz against 45Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | A | Dynaudio Emit 30 is more sensitive (88dB vs 86dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (180W vs 200W). |
| Size | depends | Dynaudio Emit 30 is easier to place; Dynaudio Emit M30 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Price | A | Dynaudio Emit 30 is cheaper - $1,699 against $2,000, about 15% less. |
A Dynaudio Emit 30 B Dynaudio Emit M30
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?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 45Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Dynaudio Emit 30 much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate Dynaudio Emit 30 the better fit for a small room, and Dynaudio Emit M30 for a large room.
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.