Dynaudio Emit 25C Speaker (Each)

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Dynaudio Emit 25C Centre Channel Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

The Emit 25C is a 2.5-way centre channel loudspeaker from Dynaudio (Skanderborg, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. The dedicated centre channel for Dynaudio's Emit series, it is architecturally equivalent to an Emit 30 turned on its side, with a 28mm Cerotar soft-dome tweeter with Hexis flanked by twin 14cm MSP mid/bass drivers with copper-clad aluminium voice coils and dual-stacked ferrite magnet systems. Sensitivity is 87 dB, impedance is 4 ohms, IEC power handling is 180W, and frequency response extends from 53 Hz to 25 kHz. A hybrid first- and second-order 2.5-way crossover at 1,000 Hz and 3,500 Hz is shared with the Emit 30, with adapted box and port tuning for the horizontal centre channel cabinet. The Emit 25C is designed, measured, and voiced at Dynaudio's Jupiter acoustic measurement facility in Skanderborg, Denmark.

Cerotar Tweeter with Hexis: Consistent High-Frequency Character Across All Emit Channels

The Emit 25C uses the identical Cerotar tweeter fitted in the full Emit series, as well as the Evoke family above it. This 28mm precision-coated soft-dome design traces its engineering to the Esotar Forty anniversary tweeter found in the Special Forty and draws on Confidence-range technology for the Hexis inner dome. The Hexis sits directly behind the tweeter diaphragm, suppressing resonances that form in the rear cavity and would otherwise reflect back through the playing surface to introduce coloration and frequency response irregularities. In a centre channel speaker dedicated primarily to dialogue reproduction, this suppression of tweeter resonance is directly audible as improved speech clarity and sustained listening comfort during long viewing sessions. The strontium carbonate Ferrite+ ceramic magnet drives the Cerotar with extended sensitivity and natural treble character. A first-order crossover network at 3,500 Hz is shared with the Emit 30, providing the least phase distortion of any filter topology and supporting precise integration with the flanking MSP drivers. Because the Emit 25C uses the same tweeter and crossover topology as the Emit 10, 20, 30, and 50 speakers in a multichannel system, the timbral character of the centre channel is fully consistent with all other channels in the Emit series.

Dual 14cm MSP Drivers: Shared Architecture with the Emit 30 and Emit 10

The Emit 25C's two 14cm MSP mid/bass drivers are identical to those used in the Emit 10 and Emit 30, using one-piece Magnesium Silicate Polymer cones with integrated dust caps, Balance Ribs bonded directly to the voice-coil former, and copper-clad aluminium voice coils on two-layer glass-fibre formers. Aluminium is the primary winding material for its low mass and high winding count per unit weight, while the copper cladding improves electrical conductivity to give the amplifier stronger control authority over the cone's movement. This combination is particularly important for a centre channel driver that must resolve fine speech detail cleanly across a wide dynamic range. The dual-stacked ferrite magnet system concentrates magnetic flux directly on the voice coil for more precise motor control compared to a single magnet arrangement, and the long-throw surround from Dynaudio's Contour development work extends excursion for deeper bass output. The 2.5-way crossover mirrors the Emit 30's topology at 1,000 Hz and 3,500 Hz, with the upper driver handling mid/bass through to the 3,500 Hz tweeter crossover point while the lower driver operates only below 1,000 Hz as a bass reinforcement unit. Box and port tuning are adapted for the horizontal 550mm x 170mm cabinet format, with a rear double-flared bass reflex port extending bass response to 53 Hz at -3 dB and 46 Hz at -6 dB.

Key Features

  • Cerotar Tweeter with Hexis: The same 28mm Cerotar from the Emit and Evoke series, with Hexis inner dome for resonance suppression, first-order crossover at 3,500 Hz for minimum phase distortion, and Ferrite+ ceramic magnet for fatigue-free treble suited to extended home cinema sessions.
  • Twin 14cm MSP Mid/Bass Drivers: Identical to the drivers in the Emit 10 and Emit 30, with one-piece MSP cones, copper-clad aluminium voice coils, dual-stacked ferrite magnets, and Balance Rib bonding for maximum mechanical coupling between cone and voice coil.
  • Emit 30 Shared Architecture: The same driver set and crossover topology as the Emit 30 floorstander, re-housed in a horizontal centre channel cabinet with adapted port tuning, ensuring tonal continuity between the centre channel and front Emit floorstanders in a multichannel system.
  • Hybrid First- and Second-Order Crossover at 1,000 Hz / 3,500 Hz: First-order topology for the tweeter and second-order for the woofers, designed at Dynaudio's Jupiter facility for optimised driver integration and minimal phase distortion through the speech frequency band.
  • Rear Double-Flared Bass Reflex Port: A rear-firing port with internal and external flares, extending bass response to 46 Hz at -6 dB for a centre channel speaker, with tuned internal damping for consistent, clean low-frequency output.
  • Full Emit Series Compatibility: Voices to integrate with the Emit 10, 20, 30, and 50 speakers using shared driver and crossover architecture, ensuring consistent timbre across all channels in any Emit multichannel configuration.
  • Compact Horizontal Cabinet: At 550mm wide and 170mm tall, the Emit 25C fits on AV furniture below a large-screen display or on a shelf above one, designed in Denmark to blend into living room interiors.
  • Three Laminate Finishes: Black, White, and Walnut laminate, with magnetic grille included as standard.

Technical Specifications

Series Emit
Type Centre channel, 2.5-way
Configuration Bass reflex, rear double-flared port
Tweeter 28mm Cerotar soft dome with Hexis
Mid/Bass Drivers 2 x 14cm MSP cone
Voice Coils Copper-clad aluminium, two-layer glass-fibre former
Crossover 2.5-way hybrid
Crossover Frequencies 1,000 Hz / 3,500 Hz
Crossover Topology 1st order tweeter, 2nd order woofer
Sensitivity 87 dB @ 2.83V/1m
Rated Impedance 4 ohm
IEC Power Handling 180W
Frequency Response 53 Hz to 25 kHz (+/-3 dB) / 46 Hz to 35 kHz (-6 dB)
Finishes Black laminate, White laminate, Walnut laminate
Grille Black magnetic (included)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 550 x 170.1 x 271.5 mm / 21.7 x 6.7 x 10.7 in
Dimensions incl. feet/grille 550 x 170.1 x 284.5 mm / 21.7 x 6.7 x 11.2 in
Weight 10.98 kg / 24.2 lbs
Sold as Each (single unit)
Designed and tuned in Denmark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dynaudio Emit 25C?

The Dynaudio Emit 25C is a 2.5-way centre channel loudspeaker designed and voiced in Denmark as part of Dynaudio's Emit series. It is architecturally equivalent to an Emit 30 turned on its side, sharing the same 28mm Cerotar tweeter with Hexis, twin 14cm MSP mid/bass drivers with copper-clad aluminium voice coils, and hybrid crossover at 1,000 Hz and 3,500 Hz. Sensitivity is 87 dB, impedance is 4 ohms, power handling is 180W IEC, and frequency response extends from 53 Hz to 25 kHz. It is sold as a single unit.

Which Dynaudio speakers does the Emit 25C integrate with?

The Emit 25C is voiced and architecturally matched to integrate with the full Emit series: Emit 10 and Emit 20 standmounts, and Emit 30 and Emit 50 floorstanders. All share the Cerotar tweeter with Hexis and the copper-clad aluminium voice coil mid/bass driver family, ensuring consistent tonal character across all channels. Dynaudio's Sub 3 or Sub 6 subwoofers can be added for additional low-frequency extension in larger home cinema rooms.

What is the Hexis inner dome and why does it matter for dialogue reproduction?

Hexis is a small secondary dome positioned directly behind the Cerotar tweeter's 28mm diaphragm. It suppresses resonances that form in the tweeter's rear cavity by shaping rearward airflow, preventing these resonances from reflecting back through the dome and introducing frequency response coloration. For a centre channel speaker, the tweeter handles dialogue continuously throughout viewing sessions. Reducing tweeter resonance directly improves speech intelligibility and reduces the listening fatigue that uncorrected high-frequency coloration causes during extended cinema or television use.

How should the Emit 25C be positioned relative to the display screen?

The Emit 25C can be placed either above or below the display screen. Its central tweeter placement keeps the Cerotar on the acoustic axis with the listener in either position. When placed below the screen on a TV bench or AV shelf, Dynaudio recommends at least 20 cm of clearance behind the rear double-flared port for clean bass output. The 550mm width accommodates placement on standard AV furniture below displays up to approximately 55 to 65 inches. A small downward tilt improves perceived dialogue focus when the speaker is placed above the screen.

What AV receiver is recommended for the Dynaudio Emit 25C?

The Emit 25C is rated at 4 ohms with 87 dB sensitivity and 180W IEC power handling. Mid-range AV receivers from Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, or Sony rated at 60W or more per channel into 4 ohms are adequate for most medium-sized rooms. For larger rooms or high-output cinema listening, a receiver or separate multichannel amplifier rated at 100W or more into 4 ohms is recommended. The Emit 25C's 4-ohm impedance is consistent across the Emit series, simplifying multichannel amplifier channel matching in a full Emit system.

Where can I buy the Dynaudio Emit 25C in Buffalo, NY or the USA?

The Dynaudio Emit 25C 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 discuss multichannel system configurations or to arrange a demonstration of a full Emit home cinema setup.

How does the Emit 25C differ from the Evoke 25C?

The Dynaudio Evoke 25C is the centre channel for the Evoke series, using the same Cerotar tweeter with Hexis but pairing it with twin 14cm MSP Esotec+ drivers that use a Contour-derived long-throw seamless surround, in a 602mm-wide cabinet with four furniture-grade finishes including high-gloss lacquer and open-grain veneer options, with 88 dB sensitivity, 200W power handling, and a 2.5-way crossover at 1,200 Hz and 2,300 Hz. The Emit 25C uses the same driver architecture as the Emit 10 and Emit 30, with copper-clad aluminium voice coils and dual-stacked ferrite magnets, in a 550mm-wide laminate cabinet in three finishes with 87 dB sensitivity and 180W handling. The Evoke 25C extends bass slightly deeper at -3 dB and is the appropriate match for Evoke series front speakers, while the Emit 25C is matched to the Emit series.

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