Short answer: the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62. It ranks #65 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $1,299. The Dynaudio Emit 20 ranks #133, rated 3.6/5, at $1,049, $250 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 is the more accurate option. A three way bookshelf speaker with a coaxial tweeter and midrange for stable imaging, well controlled tonality, and front ports for easy placement. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.44 against 4.22 for the Dynaudio Emit 20. The tradeoff: Erin measured very low 83dB/2.83V/1m sensitivity; his 110W Parasound was insufficient for the high-level test and the more powerful HINT 6 was needed.
What the Dynaudio Emit 20 does well: Bookshelf speakers with unusually deep, low distortion bass for a two-way design and wide, consistent dispersion. Watch for: A resonance around 600-800Hz gives snares and similar percussion a muffled, flat quality lacking impact: confirmed as originating in the woofer itself (isolated via measurements of the raw driver out of the cabinet), and attempts at constrained-layer damping didn’t resolve it.
Buy the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $250 saving on the Dynaudio Emit 20 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Dynaudio Emit 20 reaches 33 Hz (10 dB down) against 41.9 Hz for the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 | Dynaudio Emit 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299.00 per pair | $1,049.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #65 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #133 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension | 41Hz manufacturer specified; Erin’s response-linearity graph shows limited high-output bass headroom | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 54Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 33Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 83dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 83.5dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms minimum near 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6 ohms nominal (5.5 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 1” tweeter coaxial with 4” midrange; 6.5” woofer | 7.1” Magnesium Silicate Polymer woofer, 1.1” Cerotar soft dome with Hexis tweeter |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.2”W x 13.1”D | 14.6”H x 8.1”W x 12.3”D (370.0 x 205.0 x 312.0 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, dual front slot vents | ported, rear |
| Weight | 23.5 lbs (10.68 kg) each | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.44 (measured, spinorama.org) | 4.22 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.7 (measured, spinorama.org) | 5.92 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Dynaudio Emit 20: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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