In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Dynaudio. Dynaudio Emit 50 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Emit 20 is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Emit 50 and Dynaudio Emit 20 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Dynaudio Emit 50 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 2 x 7" MSP Woofer
- 33-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Weight:26.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 44-7/8" x 8-1/16" x 12-5/16" ( 1140.0 x 205.0 x 312.0mm )
Dynaudio Emit 20 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 7" MSP Woofer
- 53-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Weight:10.30kg
- 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 )
Emit 50 and Emit 20 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 50 and Dynaudio Emit 20 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 50 |
Dynaudio Emit 20 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Good |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
No way |
(* 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 50 and Dynaudio Emit 20 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 50 is a 3-way design whereas the Emit 20 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 50 |
Dynaudio Emit 20 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 7-inch
|
1 x 7-inch
|
Emit 50 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 540/4400 HZ. On the other hand, the Emit 20 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 7" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3800 Hz.
Frequency Response
Emit 50 has a frequency range of 33-25k Hz whereas Emit 20 has a frequency range of 53-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 33Hz, the Emit 50 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Emit 20'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 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 50 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Emit 20 which has a nominal impedance of 6 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 50 can provide this impedance level.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 86 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Emit 50 features Binding post type posts and Emit 20 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Emit 50 and Emit 20 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 50's and Dynaudio Emit 20's external dimensions. Dynaudio Emit 50 has external dimensions of 1140.0 x 205.0 x 312.0mm ( 44-7/8 x 8-1/16 x 12-5/16inch) whereas 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) .
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 50 is approximately 639.6cm2 / 99.1inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Emit 20 is approximately 639.6cm2 / 99.1inch2.