Short answer: the Philharmonic Ceramic Mini. It ranks #2 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.7/5, at $900. The Dynaudio Emit 10 ranks #91, rated 3.2/5, at $599, $301 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Dynaudio Emit 10: Two way bookshelf speakers with a Cerotar soft dome tweeter, a 14cm woofer and magnetic grilles. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its sound can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The Philharmonic Ceramic Mini is the better-sounding pick. A beautifully finished bookshelf speaker with near reference accuracy, low distortion, a touch of warmth and a wide soundstage. The tradeoff: Somewhat limited output capability for its size: audible woofer compression (“flopping”) around 95dB at 3 meters for a stereo pair, so keep to moderate levels or pair with a subwoofer for home theater use.
Buy the Philharmonic Ceramic Mini. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $301 you would save on the Dynaudio Emit 10 does not close the gap.
Worth knowing: the Dynaudio Emit 10 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.0 to 3.4, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Measured Differences
- Efficiency: the Dynaudio Emit 10 is rated at 86 dB sensitivity against 82 dB for the Philharmonic Ceramic Mini, so it plays as loud with roughly half the amplifier power.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Emit 10 | Philharmonic Ceramic Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 per pair | $900 per pair |
| Ranked | #91 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #2 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64Hz (manufacturer specified) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 28mm Cerotar soft dome tweeter + 14cm MSP mid-bass | 5.25” ceramic woofer, 1” ceramic dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (2.83V/1m) | 82dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms | 4 ohms nominal (3.2 ohms min, 15 ohms max) (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Frequency Response | 64Hz - 25kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (+1.5/-3dB, Manufacturer specified, ported) |
| Crossover Frequency | 3700Hz | 2kHz (Linkwitz-Riley 4th order) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | - |
| Dimensions | 11.4”H x 6.7”W x 10.7”D (290 x 170 x 272 mm) | 12” x 8.5” x 11.3” (305 x 216 x 286 mm) |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, rear |
| Country | - | USA (Vienna, Virginia) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.77 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.78 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Dynaudio Emit 10: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Philharmonic Ceramic Mini: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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