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Dynaudio Emit 20 Standmount Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

The Emit 20 is a two-way standmount loudspeaker from Dynaudio (Skanderborg, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Part of Dynaudio's Emit series, it carries the 28mm Cerotar soft-dome tweeter with Hexis directly from the Evoke range alongside an 18cm MSP mid/bass driver with copper-coated aluminium voice coil wound on a two-layer glass-fibre former, dual-stacked ferrite magnet system, and long-throw surround. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is 6 ohms, IEC power handling is 160W, and frequency response extends from 53 Hz to 25 kHz. A hybrid first- and second-order crossover at 3,800 Hz is designed by the same engineering team behind the Dynaudio Heritage Special and Core professional reference monitors. The speaker is designed, measured, and voiced at Dynaudio's Jupiter acoustic measurement facility in Skanderborg, Denmark.

Cerotar Tweeter with Hexis: Evoke-Level High-Frequency Performance

The Emit 20 uses the Cerotar tweeter taken directly from Dynaudio's Evoke series rather than a simplified derivative, a 28mm soft-dome design that draws simultaneously on the Special Forty anniversary speaker and the Esotar3 found in the flagship Confidence range. The coated fabric dome delivers high-frequency performance with openness and detail intended to reproduce exactly what the recording engineer placed on the master. Behind the dome, the Hexis inner dome shapes airflow in the tweeter's rear cavity to suppress resonances that would otherwise pass back through the diaphragm, producing a smoother frequency response and reducing the listening fatigue associated with high-frequency coloration. Core professional reference monitor technology informs the Cerotar's design as well, specifically the attention to long-session listening comfort that professional monitor users require when working with audio for extended periods. The Ferrite+ strontium carbonate ceramic magnet provides the drive power to maintain clean, composed treble reproduction at high output levels without breakup or compression. A hybrid crossover topology assigns a first-order network to the tweeter, the shallowest filter type and the one that produces the least phase distortion through the crossover region, while a second-order network handles the mid/bass driver below. This crossover was designed by the same engineering team behind the Heritage Special and Core speakers, using that reference-grade circuit knowledge applied to the Emit 20's driver and price point.

18cm MSP Mid/Bass Driver: Copper-Coated Aluminium Voice Coil and Dual-Stacked Ferrite Magnets

The Emit 20's 18cm MSP mid/bass driver is based on the Evoke series version of Dynaudio's long-established MSP cone platform. The one-piece MSP diaphragm includes an integrated dust cap rather than a separately bonded piece, providing a direct and consistent mechanical coupling between the cone surface and the glass-fibre voice-coil former beneath via the Balance Ribs around the central dome. The voice coil itself is wound from aluminium wire on a two-layer glass-fibre former, with a thin copper coating applied over the aluminium windings. Aluminium is used as the primary winding material because its lower mass compared to copper allows more windings per unit weight, increasing the magnetic force factor that determines cone control authority. The copper coating then improves the electrical conductivity of the winding surface without meaningfully increasing inertia, giving the amplifier tighter grip over the driver's back-and-forth movement and enabling finer resolution of transient detail. A dual-stacked ferrite magnet system concentrates magnetic flux more precisely on the voice coil than a single magnet arrangement, a design approach first developed for Dynaudio's Special Forty anniversary series. A new long-throw surround allows greater diaphragm excursion, extending the driver's bass output from a compact standmount cabinet. The rear-firing double-flared bass reflex port, with internal and external flares, tuned to minimise aerodynamic port noise under high excursion, extends bass response to 53 Hz at -3 dB and 42 Hz at -6 dB.

Key Features

• Cerotar Tweeter with Hexis: The same 28mm Cerotar tweeter as Dynaudio's Evoke series, drawing on Special Forty and Confidence technology, with the Hexis inner dome for resonance control, Core-inspired long-session listening performance, and a Ferrite+ strontium carbonate ceramic magnet for extended sensitivity and clear, fatigue-free treble.
• 18cm MSP Mid/Bass Driver with Copper-Coated Aluminium Voice Coil: A one-piece MSP cone with an aluminium voice coil coated in copper on a two-layer glass-fibre former, providing increased winding count, stronger magnetic drive force, and tighter amplifier control over cone movement across the bass and midrange bands.
• Dual-Stacked Ferrite Magnet System: Two stacked ferrite magnets derived from Special Forty development, concentrating magnetic energy directly into the voice coil for more precise driver control compared to a single magnet arrangement at this driver size.
• Hybrid First- and Second-Order Crossover at 3,800 Hz: A crossover designed by the Heritage Special and Core engineering team, using first-order topology for the tweeter to minimise phase distortion and second-order topology for the mid/bass driver to provide appropriate roll-off control.
• Rear Double-Flared Bass Reflex Port: A rear-firing port with internal and external flares, tuned to suppress aerodynamic noise at high excursion, extending bass response to 42 Hz at -6 dB from a 205mm x 370mm standmount cabinet.
• Jupiter Facility Development: Designed and voiced at Dynaudio's Jupiter acoustic measurement facility, using the same world-class R and D infrastructure applied to every product in the Dynaudio range from Emit to the flagship Confidence series.
• Three Laminate Finishes: Black, White, and Walnut, with one-piece moulded cover rings with the surface finish embedded in the material to eliminate lacquer degradation over time. Black magnetic grilles are included as standard.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dynaudio Emit 20?

The Dynaudio Emit 20 is a two-way standmount loudspeaker designed and voiced in Denmark as part of Dynaudio's Emit series. It carries the 28mm Cerotar tweeter with Hexis directly from the Evoke range, an 18cm MSP mid/bass driver with copper-coated aluminium voice coil and dual-stacked ferrite magnets, and a hybrid first- and second-order crossover at 3,800 Hz designed by the Heritage Special and Core engineering team. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is 6 ohms, power handling is 160W IEC, and frequency response extends from 53 Hz to 25 kHz at -3 dB.

How does the Dynaudio Emit 20 compare to the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 or Q Acoustics 3030i?

The Dynaudio Emit 20, Wharfedale Diamond 12.2, and Q Acoustics 3030i are all compact two-way standmounts at accessible price points, but differ meaningfully in driver architecture and design lineage. The Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 uses Wharfedale's woven Kevlar cone and soft-dome tweeter in a traditional two-way design with a warm, musical British character. The Q Acoustics 3030i uses Q Acoustics' P2P internal bracing and a Helmholtz Pressure Equaliser in the tweeter rear chamber for resonance control. The Emit 20 differentiates itself with the full Cerotar tweeter with Hexis from the Evoke and Confidence lineage, a copper-coated aluminium voice coil with dual-stacked magnet system from Special Forty development, a crossover designed by the Heritage Special and Core team, and Jupiter facility development, delivering a trickle-down engineering pedigree that runs directly from Dynaudio's flagship products to this entry-level standmount.

What is the hybrid crossover in the Emit 20 and why does it matter?

The Emit 20's crossover uses two different filter topologies rather than applying the same design to both drivers. The tweeter uses a first-order (6 dB per octave) network for minimal phase distortion and the most natural roll-off behaviour through the crossover region. The mid/bass driver uses a second-order (12 dB per octave) network for adequate out-of-band rejection appropriate to an 18cm cone driver operating below 3,800 Hz. Using separate topologies optimised for each driver, rather than a universal design applied to both, is the same philosophy Dynaudio applies throughout its range from the Heritage Special to the Confidence series. The crossover was designed by the same team behind the Heritage Special and Core professional monitors.

What amplifier works best with the Dynaudio Emit 20?

The Emit 20 is rated at 6 ohms with 86 dB sensitivity and 160W IEC power handling, making it well-suited to solid-state integrated amplifiers in the 40W to 100W range into 6 ohms. The 6-ohm impedance is more amplifier-compatible than the 4-ohm rating of Dynaudio's Contour and Confidence models, working comfortably with a broad range of integrated amplifiers from Cambridge Audio, Rega, NAD, Yamaha, or Marantz at appropriate output levels. The Cerotar tweeter is revealing of upstream quality, so the Emit 20 rewards amplifier investment beyond the entry level, particularly for improved tonal accuracy and dynamic range.

Can the Dynaudio Emit 20 be used as rear surround speakers in a home cinema system?

Yes, the Emit 20 is specifically noted by Dynaudio as a natural choice for rear surround channels in a multi-channel home cinema configuration, in addition to stereo two-channel use. Its compact 205mm x 370mm footprint fits on shelves, stands, or wall brackets, and its tonal character is consistent with the Emit 50 front speakers and Emit 25C centre channel for a coherent Emit multi-channel system. For dedicated stereo listening in small to medium rooms, the Emit 20 functions as a full-range standmount without the need for a subwoofer.

Where can I buy the Dynaudio Emit 20 in Buffalo, NY or the USA?

The Dynaudio Emit 20 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Vinyl Sound is an authorized Dynaudio dealer serving customers in Buffalo, Western New York, and across the United States. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo to arrange a listening demonstration or to discuss stand and amplifier pairing recommendations for your listening space.

How does the Emit 20 differ from the Evoke 20?

The Dynaudio Evoke 20 and Emit 20 are both two-way standmount loudspeakers sharing the Cerotar tweeter with Hexis, but the Evoke 20 sits one tier above in Dynaudio's range. The Evoke 20 uses an 18cm MSP Esotec+ woofer with 52mm aluminium voice coil and a Contour-derived long-throw seamless surround, a second-order crossover at 3,200 Hz using Evoke-tier components, a curved MDF cabinet with hidden-screw one-piece trim rings in four furniture-grade finishes including high-gloss lacquer and open-grain veneer options, and a 6-ohm impedance at 86 dB sensitivity and 180W power handling. The Emit 20 uses an 18cm MSP driver with copper-coated aluminium voice coil, dual-stacked ferrite magnets, and a rear double-flared port, in a laminate cabinet available in three finishes, with a Heritage Special and Core-designed hybrid crossover at 3,800 Hz. The Emit 20 extends slightly higher in frequency response to 25 kHz and reaches 42 Hz at -6 dB. Both use identical cabinet width and similar overall proportions, but the Evoke 20 is taller at 380mm versus the Emit 20's 370mm.