Short answer: the Dynaudio Contour 20i. It ranks #96 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.9/5) at $5,750 and is still sold new; the Audio Craftsmen Victoria ranks #182 (rated 3.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Dynaudio Contour 20i is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. Beautifully built bookshelf speakers with wide, spacious sound, clean output at high volume, and bass that blends easily near a wall. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 3dB, against 65Hz for the Audio Craftsmen Victoria. Watch for: Notably room-dependent: sounds too bright in the lower treble in smaller rooms with close sidewalls, needing sidewall absorption to sound neutral, while performing better in larger or more open rooms without that treatment.
What the Audio Craftsmen Victoria does well: A well built, easy to drive bookshelf speaker with a distinctive slit pattern cabinet, wide dispersion and low distortion. The catch: A notably thin, hollow midrange (a dip roughly 1-2 octaves wide) reduces vocal fullness and “thump,” seemingly from a baffle-step compensation shortfall in the crossover design.
Buy the Dynaudio Contour 20i. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Audio Craftsmen Victoria is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Dynaudio Contour 20i reaches 32 Hz (10 dB down) against 45 Hz for the Audio Craftsmen Victoria, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Contour 20i | Audio Craftsmen Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5750 per pair | $4,000 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #96 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #182 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 32Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 45Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 65Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 17.4”H x 8.5”W x 14.2”D (442 x 215.9 x 360.7 mm) | 15.9”H x 9.1”W x 14”D (405.0 x 230.0 x 355.0 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | 8 ohms nominal, 7.3 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 82.5dB | 83.7dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 18 cm MSP woofer, 28mm Esotar 2i with Hexis tweeter | 1” tweeter + 4” woofer |
| Weight | 30.9 lbs (14 kg) each | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.87 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.34 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Dynaudio Contour 20i: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Audio Craftsmen Victoria: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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