Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition

The Contour 20 Black Edition is a two-way bookshelf speaker designed by Dynaudio, offered in an entirely black finish covering the cabinet, the woofer chassis, the tweeter faceplate, the terminal plate, the anodised aluminium baffle and the bass port. It is installed on stands or on furniture and aims to deliver precise sound reproduction in a compact format.

The aluminium baffle, thicker than it appears, contributes to cabinet rigidity and limits acoustic diffraction, while the thick cabinet construction is designed to reduce parasitic vibrations and internal standing waves. The 28 mm Esotar3 tweeter, derived from the Confidence range, features on this version and stands out for its increased sensitivity compared with previous generations, allowing it to operate with a lower input voltage and reach higher sound levels with less heat build-up. The 18 cm woofer works with a rear bass port larger than that of the Contour 20i, whose flared profile at both ends aims to better control airflow for more precise bass with fewer artefacts.

With a sensitivity of 86 dB, an impedance of 6 Ω and a power handling of 180 W, this speaker is suited to amplifiers of moderate power provided they deliver a stable current. Its stated frequency response of 39 Hz to 23 kHz makes it a relevant choice for demanding stereo listening in a living room or small dedicated room, both for music and for a home cinema system in a front or supporting configuration.

This model will suit listeners seeking a precise soundstage and refined treble reproduction, in a space where a floorstanding speaker would not be necessary or desired. The bookshelf format, with dimensions of 215 x 440 x 360 mm for a weight of 14 kg per speaker, allows installation on dedicated stands or a stable support.