Short answer: the Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO. It ranks #11 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.3/5) and is still sold new; the Dynaudio Emit M10 ranks #111 (rated 3.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Dynaudio Emit M10’s replacement, the Dynaudio Emit 10, is rated 3.2/5 at $599.
The Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO is the more accurate option. A very compact Finnish bookshelf speaker with excellent, neutral sound and a waveguided tweeter at a budget price. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.92 against 4.56 for the Dynaudio Emit M10. Watch for: Low 81.5dB sensitivity and a 3.3-ohm minimum impedance demand a capable amplifier.
Why pick the Dynaudio Emit M10: A discontinued stand-mount bookshelf speaker with very low distortion and a well-behaved port, voiced with extra bass and treble. The tradeoff: Tuned toward a mild showroom sound with boosted upper bass and treble and a recessed midrange: the reviewer prefers speakers that get the 100Hz-3kHz range right, which this doesn’t.
Buy the Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Dynaudio Emit M10 is no longer sold new.
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A very compact Finnish bookshelf speaker with excellent, neutral sound and a waveguided tweeter at a budget price.
A discontinued stand-mount bookshelf speaker with very low distortion and a well-behaved port, voiced with extra bass and treble.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO | Dynaudio Emit M10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €599 per pair | $800 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #11 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #111 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | Passive 2-way bass reflex | - |
| Drivers | 1-inch titanium tweeter, 4-inch woofer | 28mm soft dome tweeter, 14cm MSP mid/bass driver |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz-30kHz | 50Hz - 23kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 81.5dB/2.83V/1m | 83.5dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.3 ohms minimum | 6 ohms nominal |
| Power Handling | 15-100W | - |
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.2”W x 8.2”D (242 x 132 x 208 mm) | 11.5”H x 6.7”W x 9.4”D (292 x 170 x 240 mm) |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Country | Finland | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.92 | 4.56 (spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.25 | 6.93 (spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53.4Hz (manufacturer spinorama data) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47.4Hz (derived, log-interpolated between manufacturer spinorama -9dB/-12dB points) | 46.8Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
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