Offering a far larger improvement over the regular Contour 20i than the mere addition of a ‘Black Edition’ label might suggest, these standmount loudspeakers are a testament to the ingenuity of Dynaudio’s R&D department. Upgrading to the company’s Esotar 3 tweeter, improving the motor system of the 180mm NeoTec bass/mid driver, optimising the speaker’s flared port, and reconfiguring the two-way crossover – these revisions bring about a scintillating performance focused on authenticity. The Contour 20 Black Edition excels at playing music as it was intended by the artist, and the bass extension is remarkable for a standmount design, bringing full-range listening to spaces unsuited to larger models. And, of course, the all-black finish is sumptuo
