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Sonos Five vs Dynaudio Xeo 20 Comparison

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Sonos Five vs Dynaudio Xeo 20 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Five and Xeo 20, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Sonos 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 Sonos Five and Dynaudio Xeo 20 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsSonos FiveDynaudio Xeo 20
Design2-way2-way
Built-in amplifierYes260-watt RMS
Tweeter3 x 0.8" Dome1.1" Soft-Dome
Woofer3 x 2.75" Cone5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer
Frequency response—40-21k Hz
Max depth / sample rate16-bit / 44.1kHz24-bit / 96 kHz
BluetoothNoBuilt-in 4.1
App controlYes—
Weight6.40kg / 14.1lbs—
Dimensions (H x W x D)7.9375" x 14.3125" x 6.875"
201.6 x 363.5 x 174.6mm
12.625" x 7.125" x 10.125"
320.7 x 181.0 x 257.2mm

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


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Drivers

Both Five and Xeo 20 are 2-way speakers.

Woofer - 2.75 inchWoofer - 2.75 inchWoofer - 2.75 inch
Sonos Five
Tweeter - 1.1 inchWoofer - 5.5 inch
Dynaudio Xeo 20

TweeterWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver Sonos Five Dynaudio Xeo 20
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 3 x 0.8-inch 1.1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 3 x 2.75-inch 1 x 5.5-inch

Five features a 3 x 0.8" Dome Tweeter and 3 x 2.75" Cone Woofer. On the other hand, the Xeo 20 features a 1.1" Coated Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer.

Frequency Response

Five has a frequency range of whereas Xeo 20 has a frequency range of 40-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of Hz, the Five can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Xeo 20's min frequency of 40Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Five
Xeo 20
Min
Average
Median

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Five has a front firing port whereas Xeo 20 has a rear firing ports. Sonos Five's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Dynaudio Xeo 20 with its rear-firing port.

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 Sonos Five's and Dynaudio Xeo 20's external dimensions. Sonos Five has external dimensions of 201.6 x 363.5 x 174.6mm (7.9375 x 14.3125 x 6.875inch) whereas Dynaudio Xeo 20 has external dimensions of 320.7 x 181.0 x 257.2mm (12.625 x 7.125 x 10.125inch).

Sonos Five is 119.1mm shorter and 82.6mm less deeper than Dynaudio Xeo 20 but it is also 182.5mm 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 Sonos Five is approximately 634.7cm2 / 98.4inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Xeo 20 is approximately 465.5cm2 / 72.2inch2. The Five requires 36% more surface area than the Xeo 20 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of Sonos Five?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Five:
  • Wireless audio speaker
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • Quickstart Guide
  • Important Safety Information

What's in the Box of Dynaudio Xeo 20?

Here are the items that come with the Xeo 20:
  • 2 Powered bookshelf speakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • Two 8-feet AC power cords
  • Remote control
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • Setup Manual


Reasons to choose Sonos Five over Dynaudio Xeo 20

Number of Woofers 3 vs 1 More woofers
Low Frequency Response Hz vs 40 Hz Generates deeper bass
Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android, Mac, Windows vs None Control the speaker via an app
Height 201mm vs 320mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 1098USD vs 2500USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet
Subwoofer Output Optional Wireless vs No Pair your speakers with external subwoofer

Reasons to choose Dynaudio Xeo 20 over Sonos Five

Woofer Size 5.5 inches vs 2.75 inches Larger woofer
High Frequency Response 21k Hz vs k Hz Generates higher frequency
Handheld Remote Yes vs No Control the speaker by the included RC
Base Surface Area 465cm2 vs 634cm2 Takes less floor space
RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input
Digital Input Optical vs No Connect digital inputs directly

Sonos Five vs Dynaudio Xeo 20 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sonos Five Dynaudio Xeo 20
Brand Sonos Dynaudio
Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
Frequency Response 40-21k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) n/a 260-watt RMS
Max Bit Depth 16-bit 24-bit
Max Sample Rate 44.1kHz 96 kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 3 1
Woofer Size 2.75" 5.5"
Woofer Composition Cone Magnesium Silicate Polymer
Tweeter Size 3 x 0.8" 1.1"
Tweeter Type Dome Soft-Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Firing Direction front rear
Physical Specs
Height 201.6mm (7.9") 320.7mm (12.6")
Width 363.5mm (14.3") 181.0mm (7.1")
Depth 174.6mm (6.9") 257.2mm (10.1")
Weight 6.40kg (14.1lbs) n/a
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille n/a Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Aux Inputs 3.5mm 3.5mm, RCA
USB Port No Service
Phone Input No No
Subwoofer Output Optional Wireless No
Digital Input No Optical
HDMI Input No No
Headphone Jack No No
Ethernet Port Yes No
Other
Parts Warranty 1 Year 5 Yrs/8 Yrs registered
Labor Warranty 1 Year 5 Yrs/8 Yrs registered

Verdict

These sit in different price classes - Dynaudio Xeo 20 costs roughly 2.3x what Sonos Five does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.

AreaBetterWhy
Connections depends Sonos Five adds Wi-Fi and streaming; Dynaudio Xeo 20 adds Bluetooth and digital inputs.
Size depends Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit.
Expandability A Sonos Five: a sub output.
Price A Sonos Five is cheaper - $1,098 against $2,500, about 56% less; arguably a different class.

A Sonos Five   B Dynaudio Xeo 20
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement 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?

Sonos Five has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $1,402 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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