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Dynaudio Confidence 20vsTAD Micro Evolution One
The Dynaudio Confidence 20 stands 52.0 cm tall — about 10.9 cm more than the TAD Micro Evolution One at 41.1 cm. On footprint the TAD Micro Evolution One is the wider cabinet (25.1 cm versus 23.3 cm). At 87 dB against 85 dB, the Dynaudio Confidence 20 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Micro Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Confidence 20 and a 160 mm cone on the TAD Micro Evolution One. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $12,748 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | TAD |
| Model | Confidence 20 | Micro Evolution One |
| HiFi ladder position | #194 of 215 bookshelf | #151 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 20.5 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 9.2 in | 9.9 in |
| Depth | 16.3 in | 15.8 in |
| Weight | 59.5 lb | 44.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome with DDC Lens), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (NeoTec MSP cone) | 1× 6.3 in woofer (aramid), 1× 3.5 in midrange (magnesium), 1× 1 in tweeter (beryllium) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 36 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $13,000 / pair | $12,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | technicalaudiodevices.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.