Theater vs Dynaudio Contour 25c
The Contour 25c's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Theater's 90 dB and its high-frequency extension 23 kHz against 22 kHz. Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (2).
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The MartinLogan Theater center channel speaker was launched in 1999 and is designed to be the critical element in any home theater system, providing a seamless sound stage that tracks the cinematic environment perfectly. It features a patented CLS electrostatic transducer for mid frequencies, three 1-inch soft dome tweeters arranged in a controlled dispersion array for high frequencies, and two 6.5-inch magnetically shielded woofers in a non-resonance asymmetrical chamber format for low frequencies. The speaker offers a frequency response of 70–22,000 Hz ±3dB, a sensitivity of 90 dB at 2.83 volts/meter, and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. It supports amplifier power from 20 to 500 watts per channel and has a horizontal dispersion of 30 degrees. The Theater is designed with custom-wound audio transformers, air core coils, and polypropylene capacitors to ensure high fidelity. It weighs 57 lbs and measures 13" × 43" × 11.5" with the wall-mount/stand. The speaker includes a multi-mount stand for flexible placement options including set-top, wall mount, or on-floor configuration. It has been discontinued.
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The Contour 25c's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Theater's 90 dB and its high-frequency extension 23 kHz against 22 kHz. Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (2).
The Stage X's low-frequency extension is 69 Hz against the Theater's 70 Hz. Both share sensitivity (90 dB), impedance (4Ω), and high-frequency extension (22 kHz).
The Silhouette Center On Wall's sensitivity is 92 dB against the Theater's 90 dB and its woofer 7" against 6.5". Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (2).
The C3C's sensitivity is 88 dB against the Theater's 90 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 4Ω, and its woofer 5.91" against 6.5". Both share high-frequency extension (22 kHz).
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