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Introduction
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Introduction
Dear Music Lover,
Thank you for your decision to acquire Dynaudio Automotive Loudspeakers for after-market installation. The
Dynaudio Esotec Systems range has been developed to the same high standard as the company's renowned
home audio and professional studio loudspeaker products. The Dynaudio Automotive Esotec range is
specifically engineered for optimum performance in a vehicle to ensure the most precise in-car music
reproduction achievable. Dynaudio's advanced technology is the result of many years of intense research and
development mated to the highest quality standards in production and the company's enduring passion for
musical truth.
Dynaudio is one of very few audio companies producing loudspeaker drivers in-house
through its own dedicated development and production departments. All Dynaudio
loudspeakers are engineered and manufactured in Denmark from the finest grade
materials to the company's extremely high quality standards, and each must pass no
less than 86 individual testing stations, representing the most stringent such measures
in the industry. The state-of-the-art Dynaudio manufacturing facility is so advanced and
features such strict quality control measures that Dynaudio is likely the only specialty
audio company to have exceeded the ISO 9000 quality standard and earn QS 9000
certification.
We wish you many years of enjoying and experiencing music at the highest level of
performance,
Dynaudio

About this installation manual
Esotec Series 3
About this installation manual
This installation manual provides all technical specifications, installation dimensions and crossover connection
instructions for the Dynaudio Esotec series. To realize the full potential of Dynaudio Esotec systems, some areas
should be addressed, as touched upon in the following pages.
Due to the great variety of installation conditions it will not give specific instructions how to install the systems
into your car. Please refer to the operating manual of your car or ask your local automotive dealer for further help.
To observe all relevant matters and thus maximizing the tremendous performance potential of your Dynaudio
Esotec loudspeaker system in your car, ask your authorized Dynaudio automotive loudspeaker dealer for
assistance. He has the knowledge and expertise to perform a high quality aftermarket installation.
Safety information
As all Dynaudio Esotec Series components are passive (meaning these rely on external amplification), the
components themselves can not cause any damage.
However, the components can be damaged beyond repair unless a few ground rules are observed:
XInsure all components are properly installed
XObserve the technical specifications
XAlways use high-quality cabling and amplification
CAUTION HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS
Listening to high sound pressure levels over a longer period of time may harm your hearing.
XTo avoid auditory effects do not listen to high sound levels over a longer period of time.

Warranty
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Warranty
Dynaudio provides a limited manufacturer’s warranty on Dynaudio
Esotec products. Please check with your local distributor for
warranty conditions.
This warranty only covers faults or defects in material and production. Damage caused as a result of abuse,
misuse or defective electronics is not covered by the warranty. The warranty will only be valid if the metallic
Dynaudio holographic safety label is on the driver.
The warranty is valid only if the product is purchased from an authorized Dynaudio Esotec dealer. All warranty
claims must be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice and warranties are only valid in the
country or market of original origin or distribution. Should warranty service be required, it must be arranged for
in the country of purchase by an authorized Dynaudio Esotec dealer.

Technical specifications
Esotec Series 5
Technical specifications
Tweeter/Midrange
Woofer
MD 102 MD 142
Nominal impedance 8 Ω8 Ω
Recommended frequency
range
2200 – 30000 Hz 700 – 6000 Hz
Power handling
• Nominal long term IEC
• Transient
100 W
500 W
100 W
1000 W
Net weight 0.126 kg 0.75 kg
Overall dimensions (Ø x D) 62.2 x 43 mm 121 x 66 mm
MW 152 MW 162 MW 162 GT MW 172 MW 182
Nominal impedance 4 Ω4 Ω4 Ω4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended frequency
range
55 – 3500 Hz 40 – 4000 Hz 40 – 4000 Hz 35 – 3500 Hz 30 – 2000 Hz
Power handling
• Nominal long term IEC
• Transient
100 W
1000 W
120 W
1000 W
120 W
1000 W
150 W
1000 W
180 W
1000 W
Net weight 1.1 kg 1.2 kg 1.1 kg 1.3 kg 1.85 kg
Overall dimensions (Ø x D) 146 x 70 mm 175 x 77 mm 166 x 71 mm 200 x 88 mm 239 x 86 mm

Technical specifications
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Crossover
X 252 X362
Crossover frequencies 2200 Hz 900 Hz / 3500 Hz
Nominal impedance 4 Ω4 Ω
Power handling
• MW 152
• MW 162/162 GT
• MW 172
• MW 182
100 W
120 W
150 W
–
–
200 W
200 W
200 W
Dimensions 38 x 84 x 145 mm 43 x 104 x 175 mm
Net weight 0.33 kg 0.60 kg

Technical specifications
Esotec Series 7
Installation dimensions and impedance correction circuit
Tweeter/Midrange
Installation dimensions (in mm) Impedance correction
circuit
MD 102 1Max. Ø 62.2
2Mounting hole Ø 52.1 - 55.5
329.1
43
513.86
MD 142 1Max. Ø 121
23 holes Ø 4 on Ø 110.9
3Mounting hole Ø 96 (add cut-outs
for terminals)
4Max. 37.5
57.5
6Max. 30
1
2
3
541.2 μF
8.2 Ω
12
3
4
5
65.6 μF
6.8 Ω

Technical specifications
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Woofer
Installation dimensions (in mm) Impedance correction
circuit
MW 152 1Max. Ø 145.5
26 holes Ø 4.3 on Ø 134.5
33
4Mounting hole min. Ø 124.5
563
64.3
7Max. cone excursion 13
MW 162 1Max. Ø 175
26 holes Ø 4.3 on Ø 158
33
4Mounting hole min. 136
567
65
7Max. cone excursion 15
MW 162 GT 1Max. Ø 166
24 holes Ø 7.5 on Ø 155
3Ø 88
4Min. baffle hole Ø 134
562
61.5
7Max. cone excursion 14
12
3
4
5
6
722 μF
4.7 Ω
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
22 μF
4.7 Ω
1
7
6
5
3
4
2
22 μF
4.7 Ω

Technical specifications
Esotec Series 9
MW 172 1Max. Ø 200
26 holes Ø 4.2 on Ø 185.75
34.2
4Mounting hole min. Ø 172
577.9
65.4
7Max. cone excursion 17
MW 182 1Max. Ø 239
26 holes Ø 4.5 on Ø 219
3Ø 113
4Mounting hole min. Ø 195
575
65.9
7Max. cone excursion 16
Installation dimensions (in mm) Impedance correction
circuit
1
7
6
5
4
3
2
33 μF
4.7 Ω
1
76
5
4
3
2
47 μF
4.7 Ω

Technical specifications
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Esotec systems overview
Two-way systems
Bass Mid High Crossover
System 222 MW 152 – MD 102 X 252
System 242 MW 162 – MD 102 X 252
System 242 GT MW 162 GT – MD 102 X 252

Technical specifications
Esotec Series 11
Three-way systems
Bass Mid High Crossover
System 342 MW 162 MD 142 MD 102 X 362
System 362 MW 172 MD 142 MD 102 X 362

Connecting the crossover
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Connecting the crossover
2-way crossover X 252
Terminal label Connections
1To power amplifier: +terminal
2To power amplifier: –terminal
3To woofer: +terminal
4To woofer: –terminal
5To tweeter: +terminal, +2dB
6To tweeter: +terminal, standard
7To tweeter: +terminal, –2dB
8To tweeter: –terminal
17654328
Amplifier TweeterWoofer
-2dB+2dB 0

Connecting the crossover
Esotec Series 13
1. To connect the woofer
XConnect terminal 3to the +terminal of the woofer.
XConnect terminal 4to the –terminal of the woofer.
2. To connect the tweeter
The terminals 5, 6and 7provide an adjustment possibility of the sound level. This makes it possible to adjust
the level according to the placement of the speaker in the car and to your personal preference.
XConnect terminal 5or 6or 7to the +terminal of the tweeter:
– just use one of the terminals 5, 6or 7
– start with terminal 6for a first setup
– use terminal 5to increase sound pressure level by 2 dB
– use terminal 7to decrease sound pressure level by 2 dB
XConnect terminal 8to the –terminal of the tweeter.
3. To connect the power amplifier
XConnect terminal 1to the +terminal of the power amplifier.
XConnect terminal 2to the –terminal of the power amplifier.

Connecting the crossover
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3-way crossover X 362
Terminal label Connections
1To woofer: –terminal
2To woofer: +terminal
To power amplifier: +terminal
3To power amplifier: –terminal
To tweeter: –terminal
4To tweeter: +terminal, +2dB
5To tweeter: +terminal, standard
6To tweeter: +terminal, –2dB
7To midrange: –terminal
8To midrange: +terminal, +2dB
9To midrange: +terminal, standard
10 To midrange: +terminal, –2dB
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Amp Tweeter MidrangeWoofer
-2dB+2dB 0 -2dB+2dB 0

Connecting the crossover
Esotec Series 15
1. To connect the woofer
XConnect terminal 1to the –terminal of the woofer.
XConnect terminal 2to the +terminal of the woofer.
2. To connect the tweeter
The terminals 4, 5and 6provide an adjustment possibility of the sound level. This makes it possible to adjust
the level according to the placement of the speaker in the car and to your personal preference.
XConnect terminal 3to the –terminal of the tweeter.
XConnect terminal 4or 5or 6to the +terminal of the tweeter.
– just use one of the terminals 4, 5or 6
– start with terminal 5for a first setup
– use terminal 4to increase sound pressure level by 2 dB
– use terminal 6to decrease sound pressure level by 2 dB
3. To connect the midrange
The terminals 8, 9and 10 provide an adjustment possibility of the sound level. This makes it possible to adjust
the level according to the placement of the speaker in the car and to your personal preference.
XConnect terminal 7to the –terminal of the midrange.
XConnect terminal 8or 9or 10 to the +terminal of the midrange.
– just use one of the terminals 8, 9or 10
– start with terminal 9for a first setup
– use terminal 8to increase sound pressure level by 2 dB
– use terminal 10 to decrease sound pressure level by 2 dB
4. To connect the power amplifier
XConnect terminal 2to the +terminal of the power amplifier.
XConnect terminal 3to the –terminal of the power amplifier.

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