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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 44.1 in · 1 in = 12.70 px
Dynaudio Contour LegacyvsSonus Faber Maxima Amator
The Sonus Faber Maxima Amator stands 112.0 cm tall — about 12.5 cm more than the Dynaudio Contour Legacy at 99.5 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Maxima Amator is the wider cabinet (30.4 cm versus 20.8 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Dynaudio Contour Legacy is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Maxima Amator reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 42 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $14,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Contour Legacy | Maxima Amator |
| HiFi ladder position | #54 of 281 floorstander | #159 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 39.2 in | 44.1 in |
| Width | 8.2 in | 12 in |
| Depth | 13.9 in | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 71.7 lb | 83.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome), 2× 7.1 in woofer (MSP cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 soft dome with DAD), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (MW18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 29000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–125 W |
| MAP (USD) | $14,000 / pair | $15,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.