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Dynaudio Contour 20ivsFocal Kanta N°1
The Dynaudio Contour 20i stands 44.0 cm tall — about 1.8 cm more than the Focal Kanta N°1 at 42.2 cm. On footprint the Focal Kanta N°1 is the wider cabinet (23.6 cm versus 21.5 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Focal Kanta N°1 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 46 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Contour 20i and a 165 mm cone on the Focal Kanta N°1. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,625 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Focal |
| Model | Contour 20i | Kanta N°1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #171 of 215 bookshelf | #160 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 440 mm | 422 mm |
| Width | 215 mm | 236 mm |
| Depth | 396 mm | 391 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 14 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 2i soft dome with Hexis), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) |
| Frequency — low | 39 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,250 / pair | $5,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | focal.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.

