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Dynaudio Contour 20ivsCastle Windsor Earl
The Dynaudio Contour 20i stands 44.0 cm tall — about 1.0 cm more than the Castle Windsor Earl at 43.0 cm. On footprint the Castle Windsor Earl is the wider cabinet (24.0 cm versus 21.5 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Castle Windsor Earl is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Contour 20i reaches deeper in the bass, down to 39 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Contour 20i and a 165 mm cone on the Castle Windsor Earl. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,090 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Castle |
| Model | Dynaudio Contour 20i | Castle Windsor Earl |
| Height | 17.3 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 8.5 in | 9.4 in |
| Depth | 15.6 in | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 30.9 lb | 20.9 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 2i soft dome with Hexis), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (woven polypropylene), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (micro-fibre dome) |
| Frequency — low | 39 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,250 / pair | $4,930 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | castle.uk.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.