In this review, we will be comparing Active 200 and Focus 20 XD, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Q Acoustics and 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 Q Acoustics Q Active 200 and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Q Acoustics Q Active 200 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 100-watt RMS( 280-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- " Tweeter
- 2-1/4" Midrange
- 4.5" Woofer
- 46-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.1 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:7.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 285.0" x 6-3/4" x 11-7/16"( 285.0 x 172.0 x 291.0mm )
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 300-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer
- 39-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Optional Bluetooth
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 362.0" x 7.8125" x 12.125"( 362.0 x 198.4 x 308.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Q Acoustics Q Active 200 and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD 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 Active 200 and Focus 20 XD are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Q Acoustics Q Active 200 |
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
2 x 2-1/4-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
1 x 6.7-inch
|
Active 200 features a " Tweeter , a 2-1/4" Midrange and 1 x 4.5" Woofer . On the other hand, the Focus 20 XD features a 1.1" Coated-Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer .
Frequency Response
Active 200 has a frequency range of 46-20k Hz whereas Focus 20 XD has a frequency range of 39-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the Focus 20 XD can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Active 200's min frequency of 46Hz.
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 Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Active 200 and Focus 20 XD 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 Q Acoustics Q Active 200's and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD's external dimensions. Q Acoustics Q Active 200 has external dimensions of 285.0 x 172.0 x 291.0mm ( 11-3/16 x 6-3/4 x 11-7/16inch) whereas Dynaudio Focus 20 XD has external dimensions of 362.0 x 198.4 x 308.0mm ( 14.25 x 7.8125 x 12.125inch) .
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 26.4mm wider, 77mm taller and 17mm deeper than Q Acoustics Q Active 200.
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 Q Acoustics Q Active 200 is approximately 500.5cm2 / 77.6inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Focus 20 XD is approximately 611.1cm2 / 94.7inch2. The Active 200 requires 18% less surface area than the Focus 20 XD which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Q Acoustics Q Active 200?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Active 200:
2 Powered speakers Two 6-feet AC power cords 2 Foam port plugs Important Safety Informtion and Warnings Wireless hub USB/AC power adapter with US connector EU/UK/AU AC adapter plugs 40-inch USB-C to USB-A cable 5-inch HDMI cable Remote control 2 AAA batteries Quick Start Guide
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Focus 20 XD?
Here are the items that come with the Focus 20 XD:
2 Powered loudspeakers2 AC power cordsRemote controlSetup Manual