Chimera vs Dynaudio Contour 30
The Contour 30's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Chimera's 88 dB, its woofer 7.09" against 7", and its low-frequency extension 32 Hz against 34 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω).
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The Wilson Benesch Chimera is a high-end 2.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker from Wilson Benesch's Odyssey range, featuring Double Chamber ABR (Assisted Bass Radiator) tuning for extended and controlled low-frequency performance, with bandwidth reaching approximately 25Hz at -6dB. It is meticulously hand-assembled from advanced materials including Wilson Benesch's proprietary composite structures, and engineered to deliver low coloration and wide bandwidth, reflecting the company's focus on precision engineering and neutrality in loudspeaker design.
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The Contour 30's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Chimera's 88 dB, its woofer 7.09" against 7", and its low-frequency extension 32 Hz against 34 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω).
The prophecy9's sensitivity is 91.5 dB against the Chimera's 88 dB, its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 34 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 24 kHz. Both share impedance (4Ω).
The EPICON 8's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Chimera's 88 dB, its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 34 Hz, and its woofer 8" against 7". Both share impedance (4Ω).
The PB1i's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Chimera's 88 dB, its impedance 6Ω against 4Ω, its woofer 6.69" against 7", and its high-frequency extension 25 kHz against 24 kHz.
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