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Dynaudio Emit M20 vs Klipsch RB-81

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews

Dynaudio Emit M20 vs Klipsch RB-81 in brief

  • Spec rows: Dynaudio Emit M20 wins 0, Klipsch RB-81 wins 1, 7 tied or not compared, of 8 rows.
  • Our scores: Dynaudio Emit M20 8.0/10, Klipsch RB-81 9.2/10.
  • Klipsch RB-81 wins: sound quality (9.6 vs 8.4), bass response (9.7 vs 6.5), midrange clarity (9 vs 8.5), treble detail (8.8 vs 8.2), design (9.1 vs 7.5), value for money (9.2 vs 9).
  • Who should buy which: The Klipsch RB-81 wins every aspect where the two differ.
CH A Dynaudio Emit M20

Dynaudio Emit M20

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2017
VS
CH B Klipsch RB-81

Klipsch RB-81

Channel B · 2010
Dynaudio Emit M20 Klipsch RB-81
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.0/10Dynaudio 9.2/10Klipsch

Rows won, of 8 compared Dynaudio 0 · Klipsch 1 · tied or not compared 7

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 1.1" Tweeter + 1x 6.69" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 8" Mid-woofer
50 Hz to 23 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 46 Hz to 23 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

86 dB SensitivityReference not published 97 dB
4 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
356 mm Height · weight 483 mm · 66.1 lb
2 yr Warranty 5 yr +3 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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From our reviews

How it scored, paired

6 aspects, two channels

Dynaudio Emit M20 Klipsch RB-81
Sound quality 8.4 9.6
Bass response 6.5 9.7
Midrange clarity 8.5 9.0
Treble detail 8.2 8.8
Design 7.5 9.1
Value for money 9.0 9.2

Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.

Availability

Where they stand on price

Dynaudio Emit M20

The Dynaudio Emit M20 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Dynaudio Emit 20.

Why this one: Same size bookshelf from the Emit line that replaced the Emit M series including the M20

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Klipsch RB-81
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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