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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1120 mm (112.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
Sonus Faber Maxima AmatorvsDynaudio Contour Legacy
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 | Sonus Faber | Dynaudio |
| Model | Maxima Amator | Contour Legacy |
| HiFi ladder position | #159 of 281 floorstander | #54 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1120 mm | 995 mm |
| Width | 304 mm | 208 mm |
| Depth | 350 mm | 352 mm |
| Weight | 38 kg | 32.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 soft dome with DAD), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MW18 paper cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome), 2× 180 mm woofer (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 29000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–125 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $15,000 / pair | $14,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.