In this review, we will be comparing Emit 50 and Concord, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Dynaudio and KLH.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Emit 50 and KLH Concord first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Emit 50 | KLH Concord |
|---|
| Brand | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 | KLH
United States · founded 1957 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" Soft-Dome | 1" |
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| Midrange | 6" | — |
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| Woofer | 2 x 7" MSP | 2 x 6.5" Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 33-25k Hz | 28-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 94 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | — | up to 225 watts |
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| Weight | 26.00kg / 57.2lbs | 20.45kg / 45lbs |
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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 | 40-3/8" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"
1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm |
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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 50 is a 3-way design whereas the Concord 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 50KLH Concord
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 |
KLH Concord |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 7-inch
|
2 x 6.5-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 Concord features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer.
Frequency Response
Emit 50 has a frequency range of 33-25k Hz whereas Concord has a frequency range of 28-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the Concord can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Emit 50's min frequency of 33Hz.
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 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Concord which has a nominal impedance of 8 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.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Emit 50 sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Concord's is rated at 94 dB. This 8 dB difference makes the KLH Concord a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Emit 50, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
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 5-Way post type posts and Concord has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
KLH Concord's 5-Way 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 50's and KLH Concord'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 KLH Concord has external dimensions of 1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm (40-3/8 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch).
Dynaudio Emit 50 is 7mm narrower and 68mm less deeper than KLH Concord but it is also 114mm taller.
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.
KLH Concord needs about 26% more floor or shelf area. KLH Concord is 68mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Dynaudio Emit 50 is 114mm 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 KLH Concord is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2. The Emit 50 requires 21% less surface area than the Concord 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 50 weighs 26.00kg / 57.2lbs and the KLH Concord weighs 20.45kg / 45lbs. This makes the Emit 50 27% heavier than the Concord.
Here is a comparison of how Emit 50 and Concord'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 KLH Concord?
Here are the items that come with the Concord:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Spike feet (w/ locking nut attached)
- 4 Protective discs
- 4 Rubber feet
- Port plug
- Manual
- ATTENTION! note
 Max Input Power |
240 watts
vs
225 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Woofer Size |
7 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
25k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
639cm2
vs
805cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Sensitivity |
94 dB
vs
86 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
28 Hz
vs
33 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1026mm
vs
1140mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
1000USD
vs
2249USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Dynaudio Emit 50 |
KLH Concord |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
KLH |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
86 dB |
94 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
33-25k Hz |
28-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
7" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
Kevlar |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Butyl Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
540/4400 HZ |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1140.0mm (44.9") |
1026.0mm (40.4") |
| Width |
205.0mm (8.1") |
212.0mm (8.3") |
| Depth |
312.0mm (12.3") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Weight |
26.00kg (57.2lbs) |
20.45kg (45lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
10 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
10 Years |
These sit in different price classes - Dynaudio Emit 50 costs roughly 2.2x what KLH Concord does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | KLH Concord digs deeper - 28Hz against 33Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | KLH Concord is more sensitive (94dB vs 86dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | B | KLH Concord is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (240W vs 225W). |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Price | B | KLH Concord is cheaper - $1,000 against $2,249, about 56% less; arguably a different class. |
A Dynaudio Emit 50 B KLH Concord
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?
KLH Concord is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Dynaudio Emit 50 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 33Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, KLH Concord is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
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.