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  3. Dynaudio Focus 50 vs Fluance Ai81

Dynaudio Focus 50 vs Fluance Ai81 Comparison

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Dynaudio Focus 50

Powered Floor-standing | 22-22k Hz

Dynaudio Focus 50
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Fluance Ai81

Powered Floor-standing | 30-20k Hz

Fluance Ai81 Elite
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Dynaudio Focus 50 Dynaudio Focus 50
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Fluance Ai81 Fluance Ai81
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Dynaudio Focus 50 vs Fluance Ai81 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Focus 50 and Ai81, two Powered Floor-standing speakers from Dynaudio and Fluance. 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 50 and Fluance Ai81 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsDynaudio Focus 50Fluance Ai81
BrandDynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977
Fluance
Canada · founded 1999
Design3-way2-way
Built-in amplifier670-watt RMS (1000-watt peak)150-watt RMS
Tweeter1.1" Soft-Dome1" Soft Dome
Midrange6"—
Woofer2 x 7" MSP2 x 6.5" Woven, Glass Fiber Composite
Frequency response22-22k Hz30-20k Hz
Power range—up to 150 watts
Max depth / sample rate24-bit / 192 kHz16-bit / 48 kHz
BluetoothBuilt-in 4.2Built-in 5.0
App controlYes—
Weight33.50kg / 73.7lbs13.88kg / 30.5lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)44-7/8" x 8-1/2" x 12"
1140.0 x 215.0 x 305.0mm
37.8" x 8.5" x 10.24"
96 x 21.6 x 26 cm

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 Focus 50 is a 3-way design whereas the Ai81 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.

Tweeter - 1.1 inchMidrange - 6 inchWoofer - 7 inchWoofer - 7 inch
Dynaudio Focus 50
Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 6.5 inchWoofer - 6.5 inch
Fluance Ai81

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 Focus 50 Fluance Ai81
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

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. On the other hand, the Ai81 features a 1" Silk Neodymium Ferrofluid Cooled Soft Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Woofer.

Dynaudio Focus 50 driver frequency bandsDynaudio Focus 50Fluance Ai8122-22030-2.2kWoofer220-2.4kMidrange2.4k-22k2.2k-20kTweeter20501002005001k2k5k10k20k40kHz, log scale

Frequency Response

Focus 50 has a frequency range of 22-22k Hz whereas Ai81 has a frequency range of 30-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 22Hz, the Focus 50 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Ai81's min frequency of 30Hz.

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

Focus 50
Ai81
Min
Average
Median

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.

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 Focus 50's and Fluance Ai81's external dimensions. 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) whereas Fluance Ai81 has external dimensions of 96 x 21.6 x 26 cm (37.8 x 8.50 x 10.24 inches).

Fluance Ai81 is 180mm shorter and 45mm less deeper than Dynaudio Focus 50 but it is also 1mm wider.

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 50 is approximately 655.8cm2 / 101.6inch2 and base area of the Fluance Ai81 is approximately 561.0cm2 / 87.0inch2. The Focus 50 requires 17% more surface area than the Ai81 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 Focus 50 weighs 33.50kg / 73.7lbs and the Fluance Ai81 weighs 13.88kg / 30.5lbs. This makes the Focus 50 141% heavier than the Ai81.

Here is a comparison of how Focus 50 and Ai81's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Dynaudio Focus 50
Fluance Ai81
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Fluance Ai81?

Here are the items that come with the Ai81:
  • Ai81 Powered Tower Speakers (pair)
  • Remote Control
  • 1x CR2032 Battery
  • 6ft Power Cable
  • 8ft 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Fluance Catalog
  • Lifetime Customer Support
  • 2 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty


Reasons to choose Dynaudio Focus 50 over Fluance Ai81 Elite

Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Woofer Size 7 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response 22 Hz vs 30 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 22k Hz vs 20k Hz Generates higher frequency
App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet
USB Port Service only vs No USB port adds flexibility
RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input

Reasons to choose Fluance Ai81 Elite over Dynaudio Focus 50

Handheld Remote Yes vs No Control the speaker by the included RC
Height 960mm vs 1140mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 561cm2 vs 655cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 499USD vs 11000USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Dynaudio Focus 50 vs Fluance Ai81 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Dynaudio Focus 50 Fluance Ai81 Elite
Brand Dynaudio Fluance
Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
Frequency Response 22-22k Hz 30-20k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 670-watt RMS 150-watt RMS
Watts Peak (Max) 1000-watt RMS n/a
Max Bit Depth 24-bit 16-bit
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz 48 kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 2
Woofer Size 7" 6.5"
Woofer Composition MSP Woven, Glass Fiber Composite
Woofer Surround Material n/a Butyl Rubber
Tweeter Size 1.1" 1"
Tweeter Type Soft-Dome Soft Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 6" No
Crossover Frequency 220 Hz - 2400 Hz n/a
Firing Direction n/a bottom
Physical Specs
Height 1140.0mm (44.9") 960.0mm (37.8")
Width 215.0mm (8.5") 216.0mm (8.5")
Depth 305.0mm (12") 260.0mm (10.2")
Weight 33.50kg (73.7lbs) 13.88kg (30.5lbs)
Enclosure Acoustic Suspension Bass Reflex
Finish n/a MDF wood
Available Colors Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Blonde Wood, Walnut Wood Black Ash,Lucky Bamboo,White Walnut, Natural Walnut
Grille Yes n/a
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Aux Inputs 2x RCA RCA
USB Port Service only No
Phone Input No No
Subwoofer Output mono-RCA Wired
Digital Input 1x Toslink, 1x RCA Optical
HDMI Input No No
Headphone Jack No No
Ethernet Port Yes No
Other
Parts Warranty
Labor Warranty

Verdict

These sit in different price classes - Dynaudio Focus 50 costs roughly 22x what Fluance Ai81 does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.

AreaBetterWhy
BassADynaudio Focus 50 digs deeper - 22Hz against 30Hz. A subwoofer would even that out.
Built-in powerADynaudio Focus 50 has the bigger amplifier (670W vs 150W RMS).
ConnectionsADynaudio Focus 50 adds Wi-Fi and streaming.
SizedependsFluance Ai81 is easier to place; Dynaudio Focus 50 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
CabinetdependsSealed vs Ported. Sealed is tighter and happier near a wall; ported digs lower but wants space behind it.
ExpandabilitydependsDynaudio Focus 50: a sub output; Fluance Ai81: a sub output.
PriceBFluance Ai81 is cheaper - $499 against $11,000, about 95% less; arguably a different class.

A Dynaudio Focus 50  B Fluance Ai81
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 Focus 50 measures better, Fluance Ai81 costs about about 22x the price% 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 30Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Fluance Ai81 much easier to justify. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $10,501 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.

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.


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