Short answer: the PSB Alpha T20. Both are rated 3.9/5 for sound quality (#142 and #139 of 226 floorstanding speakers), and the PSB Alpha T20 costs $1,099 against $1,274.25 for the Dynaudio Emit 30, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
Why pick the Dynaudio Emit 30: A 2.5-way floorstander: two 5.25” mid-woofers paired with a roughly 1” dome tweeter, driven through dual rear bass-reflex ports. The tradeoff: A dip and inconsistency in the lower-treble presence region (roughly 2-5kHz) makes the top end sound uneven (sometimes soft, sometimes forward) depending on the specific instrument or frequency being reproduced; male vocals can lack presence and cymbals can lack sizzle as a result.
The PSB Alpha T20 is the deeper-bass choice. Dual 5.25-inch floorstanding loudspeaker voiced by Paul Barton featuring textured polypropylene woofers and a 0.75-inch black anodized aluminum dome tweeter with front waveguide. Its bass reaches about 28Hz before falling 10dB, against 36Hz for the Dynaudio Emit 30. The catch: Rating estimated based on Alpha series sibling testing.
Buy the PSB Alpha T20. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $175.25 less than the Dynaudio Emit 30.
About the ratings: the PSB Alpha T20’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.7 to 4.1, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Emit 30 | PSB Alpha T20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,274.25 per pair | $1,099.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #139 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #142 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 28Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 36Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | Dual 5.25” mid-woofers, 1” soft dome tweeter | 0.75” (19mm) aluminum dome tweeter, 2 x 5.25” (133mm) textured polypropylene woofers |
| Weight | 34.2 lbs (15.5 kg) | 26.2 lbs (11.9 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | 90dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | 8 ohms nominal, 4 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 35.4”H x 6.7”W x 10.7”D (900.0 x 170.0 x 272.0 mm) | 32.5”H x 6.7”W x 9.6”D (825 x 170 x 243 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear (dual) | - |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 25kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) | 36Hz - 21kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 180W (IEC rated) | - |
| Country | Denmark | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.84 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.69 | - |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Dynaudio Emit 30: $1,274.25 per pair Amazon eBay
Same family: the Dynaudio Emit 10 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3.2/5), the Dynaudio Emit 20 (larger bookshelf, rated 3.6/5), the Dynaudio Emit 50 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4.2/5) and the Dynaudio Emit 25C (center, estimated 3.7/5). See every Dynaudio Emit generation.
Pros: A 2.5-way floorstander: two 5.25” mid-woofers paired with a roughly 1” dome tweeter, driven through dual rear bass-reflex ports. The two woofers hand off at staggered crossover points (around 1kHz and 3.5kHz) rather than sharing one, which avoids the acoustic lobing a shared crossover point would cause between the tweeter and the lower woofer, and adds a few dB of sensitivity in the process. Genuinely deep bass for a speaker around this price: measured F3 near 44Hz and extends audibly down to about 40Hz in-room without much difficulty. Harmonic distortion measures clean and low at both 86dB and 96dB SPL/1m. Good CTA-2034 sound power and uniform directivity mean the speaker takes EQ correction well if a listener wants to dial in its one tonal weak point. Dynamic range and compression performance are strong overall, with only a minor, high-Q compression artifact tied to a cone-edge resonance that’s unlikely to be audible. Wide, consistent horizontal dispersion around ±70° with just a small ~10° narrowing between 1-3kHz, and a reasonably forgiving ±20° vertical window centered on the tweeter axis. Measured bass extension of 44Hz (-3dB).
Cons: A dip and inconsistency in the lower-treble presence region (roughly 2-5kHz) makes the top end sound uneven (sometimes soft, sometimes forward) depending on the specific instrument or frequency being reproduced; male vocals can lack presence and cymbals can lack sizzle as a result. A cone-edge surround resonance shows up around 1-1.3kHz in burst-decay measurements (a trait the reviewer has also seen on other Dynaudio models) and lines up with elevated multitone distortion across roughly 600Hz-1.5kHz. An enclosure resonance appears around 350Hz in the impedance curve. Placed too close to a rear wall, the dual ports make the bass noticeably boomy: pulling the speaker out is needed to keep the low end from overloading the room. Fully resolving the top-end inconsistency needs a modest EQ correction (roughly +2dB with a Q of about 1, centered 3-6kHz), so out-of-the-box tonal accuracy in that band isn’t quite class-leading despite otherwise strong measured performance.
Full Dynaudio Emit 30 review and specifications →
| Released | Jun 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Country | Denmark |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 35.4”H x 6.7”W x 10.7”D (900.0 x 170.0 x 272.0 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 5.25” mid-woofers, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 25kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Power Handling | 180W (IEC rated) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.69 |
| Weight | 34.2 lbs (15.5 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear (dual) |
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PSB Alpha T20: $1,099.00 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the PSB Alpha P3 (smaller bookshelf, rated 3.3/5), the PSB Alpha P5 (larger bookshelf, rated 3.6/5) and the PSB Alpha C10 (center, estimated 3.4/5).
Pros: Dual 5.25-inch floorstanding loudspeaker voiced by Paul Barton featuring textured polypropylene woofers and a 0.75-inch black anodized aluminum dome tweeter with front waveguide. Yields clean listening-window balance, smooth directivity, and bass reach down to 36Hz in an accessible form factor.
Cons: Rating estimated based on Alpha series sibling testing. Lightweight cabinet construction displays slight resonance at high volume levels compared to heavier high-end towers.
Full PSB Alpha T20 review and specifications →
| Released | 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 28Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 36Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 32.5”H x 6.7”W x 9.6”D (825 x 170 x 243 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.75” (19mm) aluminum dome tweeter, 2 x 5.25” (133mm) textured polypropylene woofers |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 21kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 4 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 26.2 lbs (11.9 kg) each |
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