In this review, we will be comparing Focus 30 and Focus 50, two Powered Floor-standing speakers by Dynaudio Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Focus 30 and Dynaudio Focus 50 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Focus 30 and Focus 50 are members of Dynaudio's Focus series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Focus 30 and Dynaudio Focus 50 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
Both Focus 30 and Focus 50 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Focus 30 |
Dynaudio Focus 50 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.5-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.5-inch
|
2 x 7-inch
|
Focus 30 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 1 x 5.5" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 390 Hz - 4700 Hz. On the other hand, the Focus 50 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 220 Hz - 2400 Hz.
Frequency Response
Focus 30 has a frequency range of 30-22k Hz whereas Focus 50 has a frequency range of 22-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 20Hz, the Focus 50 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Focus 30's min frequency of 30Hz.
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
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 Focus 30's and Dynaudio Focus 50's external dimensions. Dynaudio Focus 30 has external dimensions of 900.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm ( 35-3/8-inch x 7-1/8-inch x 10-1/4-inch) whereas Dynaudio Focus 50 has external dimensions of 1140.0 x 215.0 x 305.0mm ( 44-7/8-inch x 8-1/2-inch x 12-inch) .
Dynaudio Focus 50 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 35mm wider, 240mm taller and 44mm deeper than Dynaudio Focus 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 Focus 30 is approximately 469.8cm2 / 72.8inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Focus 50 is approximately 655.8cm2 / 101.6inch2. The Focus 30 requires 28% less surface area than the Focus 50 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 Focus 30 weighs 16.20kg / 35.6lbs and the Dynaudio Focus 50 weighs 33.50kg / 73.7lbs. This makes the Focus 50 107% heavier than the Focus 30.
Here is a comparison of how Focus 30 and Focus 50's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
 Height |
900mm
vs
1140mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
469cm2 (180x261mm)
vs
655cm2 (215x305mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
8250USD
vs
11000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Woofer Size |
7 inches
vs
5.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
| Low Frequency Response |
20 Hz
vs
30 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
Dynaudio Focus 30 |
Dynaudio Focus 50 |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
Dynaudio |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
30-22k Hz |
22-22k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
670-watt RMS |
670-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
1000-watt RMS |
1000-watt RMS |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
192 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
5.5" |
7" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
MSP |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1.1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5.5" |
6" |
| Crossover Frequency |
390 Hz - 4700 Hz |
220 Hz - 2400 Hz |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
900.0mm (35.4") |
1140.0mm (44.9") |
| Width |
180.0mm (7.1") |
215.0mm (8.5") |
| Depth |
261.0mm (10.3") |
305.0mm (12") |
| Weight |
16.20kg (35.6lbs) |
33.50kg (73.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Available Colors |
Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Blonde Wood, Walnut Wood |
Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Blonde Wood, Walnut Wood |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
2x RCA |
2x RCA |
| USB Port |
Service only |
Service only |
| Phone Input |
No |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
mono-RCA |
| Digital Input |
1x Toslink, 1x RCA |
1x Toslink, 1x RCA |
| HDMI Input |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
|
| Labor Warranty |
|
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