In this review, we will be comparing Emit 50 and Emit 30, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Dynaudio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Emit 50 and Dynaudio Emit 30 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Emit 50 | Dynaudio Emit 30 |
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| Brand | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" Soft-Dome | 1.1" Soft-Dome |
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| Midrange | 6" | — |
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| Woofer | 2 x 7" MSP | 2 x 5.5" MSP |
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| Frequency response | 33-25k Hz | 45-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Weight | 26.00kg / 57.2lbs | 15.50kg / 34.1lbs |
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| 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 | 35-7/16" x 6-11/16" x 10-11/16"
900.0 x 170.0 x 272.0mm |
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Emit 50 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 50 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 50 |
Dynaudio Emit 30 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
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 50 and Emit 30 are 3-way speakers.
Dynaudio Emit 50Dynaudio Emit 30
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
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 50 |
Dynaudio Emit 30 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 7-inch
|
2 x 5.5-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 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 50 has a frequency range of 33-25k Hz whereas Emit 30 has a frequency range of 45-25k 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 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 50 and Emit 30 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Emit 50 sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Emit 30's is at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Dynaudio Emit 30 a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Emit 50, 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 50 and the Emit 50 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 50 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 50 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
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 50's and Dynaudio Emit 30'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 30 has external dimensions of 900.0 x 170.0 x 272.0mm (35-7/16 x 6-11/16 x 10-11/16inch).
Dynaudio Emit 50 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 35mm wider, 240mm taller and 40mm 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 50 needs about 38% more floor or shelf area. Dynaudio Emit 50 is 40mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Dynaudio Emit 50 is 240mm 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 50 is approximately 639.6cm2 / 99.1inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Emit 30 is approximately 462.4cm2 / 71.7inch2. The Emit 50 requires 38% more surface area than the Emit 30 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 50 weighs 26.00kg / 57.2lbs and the Dynaudio Emit 30 weighs 15.50kg / 34.1lbs. This makes the Emit 50 68% heavier than the Emit 30.
Here is a comparison of how Emit 50 and Emit 30's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
 Max Input Power |
240 watts
vs
180 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
7 inches
vs
5.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
33 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Sensitivity |
88 dB
vs
86 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Height |
900mm
vs
1140mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
462cm2
vs
639cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1699USD
vs
2249USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Dynaudio Emit 50 |
Dynaudio Emit 30 |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
Dynaudio |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
86 dB |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
33-25k Hz |
45-25k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
7" |
5.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
MSP |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1.1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
540/4400 HZ |
(1000)/3500 Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1140.0mm (44.9") |
900.0mm (35.4") |
| Width |
205.0mm (8.1") |
170.0mm (6.7") |
| Depth |
312.0mm (12.3") |
272.0mm (10.7") |
| Weight |
26.00kg (57.2lbs) |
15.50kg (34.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
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| Parts Warranty |
|
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| Labor Warranty |
|
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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 | A | Dynaudio Emit 50 digs deeper - 33Hz against 45Hz. |
| Amplifier needs | B | Dynaudio Emit 30 is more sensitive (88dB vs 86dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | A | Dynaudio Emit 50 takes more power (240W vs 180W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Dynaudio Emit 30 is easier to place; Dynaudio Emit 50 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Price | B | Dynaudio Emit 30 is cheaper - $1,699 against $2,249, about 24% less. |
A Dynaudio Emit 50 B Dynaudio Emit 30
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?
The usual trade-off: Dynaudio Emit 50 measures better, Dynaudio Emit 30 costs about about 32% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. 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 50 the better fit for a large room and a very large room, and Dynaudio Emit 30 for a small room and a mid-size 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.