Dynaudio Confidence 20A Active Reference Stand-mount Bookshelf Monitor Speaker (Pair)

Brand: Dynaudio | SKU: Confidence20ASpaceHighGlossPair | UPC:

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$24,000
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Color: Space High Gloss

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Listen with Confidence: add a source, hit the power, and get the performance your music deserves. Active hi-fi just had its biggest upgrade in over a decade.

Confidence 20A is the most elegant way to build the simplest audiophile system.

It takes the standard Confidence 20’s head-turning looks, legendary drivers and award-winning sound, and hides studio-grade amplifiers right inside its stands. Under the hood, it uses the same audio-processing tools you’ll find in our flagship Core professional reference speakers: think full DSP, analogue and digital connectivity, and pro-level room-compensation controls. Everything you need to hear.

If you’re all about the audiophile chase, we have some news for you: you won.

Endgame

Confidence 20A is designed to require only two things of the listener: a source, and some faith. Why faith? Because it does away with one of the most cherished indulgent proclivities of the audiophile world: auditioning amplifiers. They’re already included. They’ve been spec-tuned, customized… and hidden away in the stands. For some that might well be a deal-breaker. And that’s OK; we offer plenty of other options for wanton proclivity-indulgence.

For those who want a simpler but no less fulfilling life, there’s Confidence 20A.

We’re no strangers to high-end active hi-fi systems, of course (inventing the category does tend to leave a lasting memory or two). And that means we have years of experience: plenty of do-more-of-thats, never-do-that-agains, sugar-and-caffeine-fueled breakthroughs – and hard-earned research and development – to dip into.

So, when it was suggested that we try to make an active version of our flagship speaker, cake was duly ordered and the coffee machine set to maximum SPL (stimulation per litre).

Our aim was to create the largest possible soundstage in a compact speaker; a system that can replace a large passive set-up. One that doesn’t just ask politely that you come to have a listen – it makes itself irresistible.

Specs appeal

An active speaker has an amplifier for each individual driver. Confidence 20A uses some of the best in the business. We’ve teamed up again with our friends at Pascal over in Copenhagen, who have provided reference-quality amplification for our Core professional studio speakers. Here, the Esotar 3 tweeters get a more-than-ample 150W, while the NeoTec mid/bass drivers get a whopping 400W each.

(And here’s a fun fact: we limit the amp so it matches the driver’s maximum excursion – meaning there’s plenty of headroom, and you’ll never get it to distort. Even at neighbor-baiting volumes.)

The controls are round the back, integrated into the custom aluminum stand… which also doubles as a heatsink for the amplifiers; helps to form part of the speaker’s downward-firing bass port; and adds weight for extra stability. Win, win, win.

Curious about active speakers? Read more about their differences with passive speakers here. 

And while it might not be a smart speaker, it’s still clever.

There are balanced analogue and AES3 digital XLR connections; settings for left/right placement; adjustable analogue sensitivity controls; sound-balance filters (‘Dark’, ‘Neutral’ and ‘Bright’ adjustments derived from our pro speakers); sample-rate conversion controls to preserve native resolution or enable true gapless playback; and native room-position settings (‘Wall’, ‘Corner’ and ‘Free’).

You can even control the LED logo’s brightness.

Driven by more

The drivers are the same precision units you’ll find in the passive Confidence 20, optimized for active.

There’s the Esotar 3 tweeter, of course: our flagship high-frequency driver that made its debut in 2018 with the next-gen Confidence launch. It has a 28mm precision-coated soft-dome diaphragm, backed-up by the Hexis resonance-defeating inner dome. In the engine-room is an aluminum voice coil that minimizes weight for improved transient response, plus a powerful neodymium magnet system for increased sensitivity and stellar dynamic range. There’s also a large damped metal back-chamber for lowering resonant frequencies and improving clarity.

It's such a good tweeter, in fact, that it’s used in our M-series main monitors  – which take pride of place in some of the world’s most important recording studios.

The 18cm NeoTec woofer also has a neodymium-based motor (which incorporates an ingenious venting system for optimized air movement). Its aluminum voice-coil is wedded to a glass-fiber voice-coil former for optimum stiffness, and it’s fronted by our signature precision MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer) cone.

And while it might seem a little bit peculiar to start waxing lyrical over holes, we trust you’ll indulge us if you’ve read this far. That’s because Confidence 20A has seen a leap forward in bass-port design. Yes, a bass-port is just a hole. But this an engineered hole. An Exponentially Shaped Dual Flared one. Confidence 20A’s ESDF port has an end-to-end exponential shape that almost totally eliminates noise. It means you get vastly improved bass performance – which, of course, influences everything else up the frequency range. Think more precision to vocals, more clarity to strings and (of course) more weight to the thumps and bumps.

You might not be able to see it, but it’s been an incredibly focused effort by our engineers – and one they’re rightly very proud of.

Next-level active hi-fi

Confidence 20A is the next generation of Dynaudio active speakers. Simplicity and precision… the hallmarks of any great audio system.

Brand Dynaudio
Model Confidence 20A
Speaker Type 2-Way Speaker
Enclosure Type Bottom Ported
Tweeter Type Esotar 3 Soft-Dome
Tweeter Size (inches) 1.1
Woofer Magnesium Silicate Polymer
Woofer Size (inches) 7.08
Bi-Amp Terminal No
Power Range (watts) Powered 400 Watts Woofer, 150 Watts Tweeter
Frequency Response (Hz) 33-25,000
Speaker Sensitivity (dB) 87
Speaker Impedance (ohms) 6
Available Finishes Space High Gloss, Snow High Gloss
Cabinet Finish Lacquer
Weight (lbs) 62.8
Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) 19.7" x 8" x 15.6"
Warranty 8 Years

FAQ

What is your return policy?

Returns are accepted for products purchased within the last 30 days. You must call us to initiate a Return Authorization 800-820-6460.

You are responsible for return shipping costs.

Products MUST be in LIKE NEW Resalable condition.

You MUST have the ORIGINAL BOX and PACKAGING MATERIALS.

You MUST have all of the original accessories, manuals etc.

Your package should be INSURED for the FULL VALUE for your protection during return shipping.

Products that arrive not in original packaging, missing accessories, without a Return Authorization or damaged will be refused. Refunds are credited using the original payment method and they are usually credited within 10-15 business days upon receipt of your return.

Return & Exchange Limits
While we completely understand some products just don't fit the build or hit the mark we have a limit of 2 returns or exchanges per household in a 12 month period.

Order Cancellations
If your order has shipped, it cannot be cancelled. Once your order has left our warehouse it cannot be cancelled. If you would like to setup a return on this item please call us at 800-820-6460 and request a Return Authorization. Do not refuse your order as you will then be subject to shipping cost both ways.

If you wish to cancel an order placed during business hours, please contact us by phone by 3PM EDT on the same business day your order was placed. Any cancellation requests received after this time will be examined on a case-by-case basis. We offer no guarantee that your order will be able to be canceled after this time period. If your order is placed outside of business hours, you must contact us by 1PM EDT on the following business day. Again, cancellation requests submitted outside this time period are NOT guaranteed, and are examined case-by-case.

All shipping, processes and freight charges are non refundable.

Must receive a confirmation email from sales@safeandsoundhq.com to ensure your cancellation is complete

Orders placed cannot be cancelled by email. Please call us for order cancellations. Safe and Sound will not be responsible for lack of cancellation

Refused Shipments
Orders that are refused at the time of delivery are subject to the original and return shipping fees unless otherwise approved by Safe & Sound.

Return Policy Exclusions

Items marked as FINAL SALE, USED TRADE-IN are nonreturnable

Vehicle specific Car Audio/Video products such as wire harnesses, dash kits, interfaces and other installed components are nonreturnable once opened. Vinyl Albums are non-returnable. Items such as phono cartridges, record brushes, alignment tools and cleaners are nonreturnable Special order, non stocking items are nonreturnable

If you have any questions regarding our return and order cancellation policy, please feel free to contact us- 800-820-6460.

Is Shipping FREE?

We offer FREE Shipping on ALL orders over $99 with the following Exclusions:

Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Alaska shipments DO NOT qualify for Free Shipping. Prior to placing your order, please call us at 800-820-6460 to request a shipping quote to your address.

Do you ship internationally?

We can only ship within the United States

Where are you located?

We are located at 675 Fuller Road in Chicopee, Massachusetts 01020

Do you offer Repair Services?

We do not offer repair services currently

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It was a gift to my brother. He says there are no cable or cords to connect it.

Great imaging and clarity. A bit heavy on bass but not excessive -was able to "tune" with the level controls.

Hearing things I never heard before! Awesome sound and clarity…..

Fast customer service. Mounted the speakers under the roof overhang of sun room facing my pool.sound fills the pool deck area, sound great, and have great power. Would buy again

Safe and Sound was right this table is beautiful once out of the box

It just what I expected, I'm just enjoying all the sounds from the "Music "

Thank you Safe and Sound for the attention to detail with my order! My speàkers were securely packaged for shipping and arrived in perfect condition! Outstanding service!

These are my favorite Klipsch bookshelf speakers, this is my third pair to purchase

The power conditioner is working great and i am very happy with it.

Great recommendation. Great equipment.

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Showed up literally the next day, and would have never known that it was an open box. This is the 2nd time I have purchased a large ticket item from them and the 2nd time they have absolutely impressed.

Fantastic!! They sound great!!

Well built and generally sound design. Two flaws (one apparent and one potential); transport appears clunky and flimsy and although it shows in its photos having power meters, there are no obvious ways to access that feature as there is no manual and the online manual doesn’t discuss it. Lastly, I seem to keep having drop outs with Apple Music streaming. Not sure if it is the Apple App, the wifi or BT reception.

Significant step up from the 2M Blue. Very happy with this purchase.

Actually heavier than it looks, which suggests some real components inside. Setup was super easy. The sound through my Rotel RC10670 and RB1070 feeding B&W 805 S speakers and HSU subwoofer is great. Dead silent when there’s no music. VeryAccurate sound.

Very impressive and easy to use. Great for streaming music!

The cables are settling in and sounding great.
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sounds great - color isn't excactly what I saw online

Easy to use; quiet operation; music quality very good for the price.

the cable is what it states it is big and heavy and flows a lot of power needed

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