Dynaudio Contour 20i Speakers

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Add to shopping cart is not available for our Dynaudio products. Please call or email us to place your order. The Contour 20i is a two-way standmount loudspeaker from Dynaudio (Ska nderborg, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Dynaudio dealer in Buffalo, NY. The compact flagship of Dynaudio's Contour i series, it pairs a 28mm Esotar2i soft-dome tweeter with Hexis inner dome and a larger rear chamber with a newly designed 18cm variable-thickness MSP woofer featuring a lightweight aluminum voice coil and vented dual-ferrite magnet system. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is 4 ohms, IEC power handling is 180W, and frequency response extends from 39 Hz to 23 kHz. The Contour 20i is built at Dynaudio's factory in Skanderborg, Denmark, with an inset solid aluminum baffle and a multi-layer curved cabinet, and received the Stereo+ Product of the Year 2021-2022 award. Esotar2i Tweeter with Hexis and Variable-Thickness MSP Woofer The Contour 20i carries the Esotar2i tweeter, Dynaudio's upgraded version of the renowned Esotar2 introduced with the Contour i series refresh. The Esotar2i adds the Hexis inner dome, a fixed secondary dome element positioned directly behind the 28mm soft-dome diaphragm that controls rear-wave resonances and smooths the tweeter's high-frequency response. A larger rear chamber, derived from Dynaudio's Core professional studio monitor series, provides additional room for the dome to operate at higher excursion levels without back-pressure constraints. A more powerful neodymium magnet system completes the revision, improving sensitivity and transient precision. The second-order crossover at 2,200 Hz was simplified for the i generation, with impedance correction circuitry removed because the revised driver materials now manage linearity intrinsically, resulting in a cleaner signal path. The 18cm MSP woofer is a new design for the Contour 20i, developed by Dynaudio's driver team under acoustic engineer Daniel Emonts. Its diaphragm is molded with variable thickness across the cone surface, a technique that provides precise zone-by-zone control over stiffness and damping rather than relying on a uniform thickness throughout. This allows the cone to behave more predictably across its entire operating range, particularly at higher frequencies and volumes where conventional uniform-thickness cones can begin to break up. The woofer uses a lightweight aluminum voice coil and a vented dual-ferrite magnet system, with the dual-flared rear bass reflex port, flared on both the inner and outer ends, carrying over the dual-flare geometry introduced with the Contour i series to reduce port noise under high excursion. Aluminum Baffle, Multi-Layer Curved Cabinet, and Factory Finish Standards The Contour 20i's solid aluminum front baffle is inset directly into the cabinet rather than surface-mounted, with the chamfer integrated into the driver basket itself. This arrangement reduces high-frequency diffraction at the baffle edge, improving treble clarity and off-axis dispersion. The solid baffle also provides a mechanically stable, low-resonance mounting platform for both drivers, contributing to improved dynamic performance at high volumes. The cabinet departs from the rectangular format of earlier Contour generations in favor of a curved multi-layer construction, internally extremely well-damped to direct energy forward rather than into the cabinet walls. Viewed from above, the cabinet silhouette references the baffle shape of original Contour designs, a deliberate aesthetic acknowledgment of the series' lineage. Internal wiring and crossover layouts were revised for the i generation alongside the driver updates, and each pair is factory-inspected and finished at Dynaudio's Skanderborg facility, with any visible blemish triggering a complete re-finishing of both speakers to maintain pair consistency. Key Features 28mm Esotar2i soft-dome tweeter with Hexis inner dome from the Confidence range, larger rear chamber from the Core professional monitor series, and more powerful neodymium magnet for improved sensitivity and transient detail over the original Esotar2 New-design 18cm variable-thickness MSP woofer with zone-specific stiffness and damping control across the diaphragm surface, lightweight aluminum voice coil, and vented dual-ferrite magnet system for precise cone control and extended bass performance Dual-flared rear bass reflex port flared on both inner and outer ends, minimizing port noise and improving airflow dynamics under high excursion Inset solid aluminum front baffle with integrated chamfer, reducing high-frequency edge diffraction, improving off-axis treble response, and providing a rigid low-resonance mounting surface for both drivers Curved multi-layer cabinet with heavy internal damping, referencing the original Contour baffle profile while applying modern acoustic geometry to control internal standing waves and direct energy forward Simplified 2,200 Hz two-way second-order crossover with impedance correction circuitry removed, enabled by the improved linearity of the Esotar2i and revised MSP woofer, resulting in fewer passive components and a cleaner signal path 180W IEC power handling with 4-ohm impedance, providing generous dynamic headroom for demanding amplifier pairings in a standmount format Factory-matched pairs: each Contour 20i pair individually inspected and finish-approved at Dynaudio's Skanderborg factory, with any visible defect triggering full refinishing of both speakers to maintain pair consistency Technical Specifications Series Contour i Type Standmount, two-way Configuration Bass reflex, rear ported Tweeter 28mm Esotar2i soft dome with Hexis Woofer 18cm MSP cone, variable-thickness diaphragm Crossover 2-way, 2nd order Crossover Frequency 2,200 Hz Sensitivity 86 dB (2.83V / 1m) Rated Impedance 4 ohm IEC Power Handling 180W Frequency Response 39 Hz to 23 kHz (+/-3 dB) Baffle Inset solid aluminum with integrated chamfer Dimensions (W x H x D) 215 x 440 x 360 mm / 8.5" x 17.3" x 14.2" Dimensions incl. feet/grille 215 x 440 x 396 mm / 8.5" x 17.3" x 15.6" Weight 15.5 kg / 34.2 lbs per speaker Handmade in Skanderborg, Denmark Awards and Critical Recognition The Dynaudio Contour 20i received the Stereo+ Product of the Year 2021-2022 award and has been recognized by international hi-fi publications for its driver engineering, variable-thickness woofer design, and factory-grade build quality. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Dynaudio Contour 20i? The Dynaudio Contour 20i is a two-way standmount loudspeaker built in Skanderborg, Denmark, and the compact flagship of Dynaudio's Contour i series. It features a 28mm Esotar2i tweeter with Hexis inner dome, a new-design 18cm variable-thickness MSP woofer with aluminum voice coil, an inset solid aluminum baffle, and a multi-layer curved cabinet with dual-flared rear bass reflex port. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is 4 ohms, power handling is 180W IEC, and frequency response extends from 39 Hz to 23 kHz. The Contour 20i is the Stereo+ Product of the Year 2021-2022 and is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Dynaudio dealer in Buffalo, NY. How does the Dynaudio Contour 20i compare to the Wilson Audio TuneTot or Focal Sopra No. 1? The Dynaudio Contour 20i, Wilson Audio TuneTot, and Focal Sopra No. 1 are all premium two-way standmount loudspeakers designed for serious two-channel listening. The Wilson TuneTot uses Wilson's proprietary TSWTM tweeter and Convergent Synergy Carbon mid/woofer in a machined aluminum and composite enclosure, with a significantly higher price point and a more sculptural aesthetic. The Focal Sopra No. 1 uses Focal's Beryllium tweeter and W-composite cone in a curved cabinet with Focal's NIC and TMD technologies, leaning toward a detailed, forward presentation. The Contour 20i differentiates itself through its Esotar2i tweeter with Hexis from the Confidence range, variable-thickness MSP woofer developed in-house, inset aluminum baffle with integrated diffraction chamfer, and Danish factory construction with furniture-grade pair matching, delivering Contour-series resolution in a compact format at a more accessible entry point than either competitor. Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY carries the Contour 20i for dedicated listening demonstrations. What is the Esotar2i tweeter and how does it differ from the Esotar2? The Esotar2i is Dynaudio's updated version of the Esotar2 tweeter, introduced across the Contour i series in 2020. The principal upgrades are the addition of the Hexis inner dome, a fixed secondary dome behind the 28mm diaphragm that suppresses rear-wave resonances and smooths the high-frequency response; a larger rear chamber derived from Dynaudio's Core professional studio monitor series, giving the dome more operating room at high excursion; and a more powerful neodymium magnet system replacing the original motor configuration to improve sensitivity and transient speed. The Esotar2i crossover also benefits from simplified passive networks, with impedance correction circuitry removed because the revised driver geometry manages linearity without it. Does the Dynaudio Contour 20i need stands? Yes, the Contour 20i is a standmount speaker designed to be used on dedicated speaker stands that position the tweeter at or near seated ear height, typically 60 to 80 cm from the floor depending on listening position. Dynaudio's own Stand 20 is the matching stand designed specifically for the Contour 20i, providing a stable, acoustically appropriate platform and a clean aesthetic match. The speaker's 15.5 kg weight and solid aluminum baffle benefit from a rigid, mass-loaded stand rather than a lightweight alternative. What amplifier works best with the Dynaudio Contour 20i? The Contour 20i is rated at 4 ohms with 86 dB sensitivity and 180W IEC power handling, making it best suited to a high-current solid-state or hybrid integrated amplifier capable of stable output into a 4-ohm load. Dynaudio engineers its impedance curves to be more amplifier-friendly than the nominal 4-ohm specification might suggest, but a minimum of 75W into 4 ohms is recommended for full dynamic expression. Integrated amplifiers from Naim, Hegel, Rega, or Bryston at appropriate output levels are well-matched choices. The Esotar2i tweeter is highly revealing of upstream component quality, so the Contour 20i scales meaningfully with amplifier investment. Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY can recommend a system-matched amplifier for the Contour 20i. How does the Contour 20i differ from the Evoke 20? The Dynaudio Evoke 20 and Contour 20i are both two-way standmount loudspeakers from Dynaudio, but they occupy different tiers. The Evoke 20 uses the Cerotar tweeter with Hexis and a single 18cm MSP Esotec+ mid/bass driver, with a painted MDF baffle and a more accessible price point suited to its range position. The Contour 20i uses the higher-tier Esotar2i tweeter with Hexis and a new-design variable-thickness MSP woofer developed specifically for the Contour range, housed in a solid aluminum inset baffle and a multi-layer curved cabinet built and finished at Dynaudio's factory in Denmark to furniture-grade standards. The Contour 20i's variable-thickness woofer diaphragm, simplified i-generation crossover, and factory-matched pair finishing represent a substantial step up in driver engineering and cabinet craftsmanship from the Evoke 20. Both are available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY. Where to buy the Dynaudio Contour 20i in Buffalo, NY? The Dynaudio Contour 20i is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Dynaudio dealer in Buffalo, NY, serving customers across Western New York and the United States. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo to arrange a listening demonstration or to discuss stand and amplifier pairing, including the matching Stand 20 and the Contour 30i floorstander for listeners who need greater bass extension and room-filling output. Show more