Short answer: the Audio First Fidelia. It ranks #1 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.8/5) 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 case for 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. Watch for: 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.
The Audio First Fidelia is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. An excellent medium bookshelf speaker, a compact kit with remarkably accurate sound and good bass for its size at a great value. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.45 against 4.56 for the Dynaudio Emit M10. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 60.1Hz for the Dynaudio Emit M10. Watch for: Kit assembly required; lower sensitivity (~83-85 dB vs. typical 85 dB average) demands adequate amplifier power.
Buy the Audio First Fidelia. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Dynaudio Emit M10 is discontinued.
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A discontinued stand-mount bookshelf speaker with very low distortion and a well-behaved port, voiced with extra bass and treble.
An excellent medium bookshelf speaker, a compact kit with remarkably accurate sound and good bass for its size at a great value.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Emit M10 | Audio First Fidelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $800 per pair Discontinued | £950 per pair for the flatpack kit (assembly required) |
| Ranked | #111 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #1 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 46.8Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 83.5dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) | 84dB |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal | 4 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 23kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 28mm soft dome tweeter, 14cm MSP mid/bass driver | 5” ceramic-aluminum cone woofer, 1” ceramic-aluminum tweeter |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 11.5”H x 6.7”W x 9.4”D (292 x 170 x 240 mm) | 11.8”H x 7.1”W x 11.7”D (300 x 180 x 297.6 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.56 (spinorama.org) | 6.45 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.93 (spinorama.org) | 8.46 |
| DIY Kit | No | Yes |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1560Hz |
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