Dynaudio Loudspeakers User manual

Owners Manual Loudspeakers

Dynaudio Loudspeakers
Contents
Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Instructions......................................................................................................... 2
About this guide............................................................................................................. 2
Used expressions and symbols ................................................................................. 2
Connecting ..................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the loudspeakers .................................................................................... 3
Connecting surround speakers.................................................................................. 4
Positioning...................................................................................................................... 5
General recommendations ........................................................................................ 5
Distance to back and side walls................................................................................. 6
Adapting the bass reflex port ..................................................................................... 6
Floor-standing loudspeaker set-up ............................................................................ 7
Compact loudspeaker set-up..................................................................................... 7
Loudspeaker Toe-In................................................................................................... 8
Room and furniture influence..................................................................................... 8
Grille .......................................................................................................................... 8
Multi-Channel Setup ...................................................................................................... 9
Loudspeakers for multi-channel setups ..................................................................... 9
Multi-channel loudspeaker setup ............................................................................. 10
Running-in / Care & Maintenance............................................................................... 11
Warranty........................................................................................................................ 12

Owners Manual 1
Introduction
English Introduction
Dear Music Lover,
Thank you for your decision to acquire Dynaudio loudspeakers.
Every Dynaudio model features the advanced Dynaudio loudspeaker technology,
resulting in music reproduction at a very high level, making many familiar recordings a
new listening experience altogether. This advanced technology results from many years
of intense research and development, the highest quality standards in production, and
Dynaudio's enduring passion for musical truth.
Dynaudio is one of very few companies who can realize such loudspeaker concepts
through it's own in-house development and production facilities. These facilities are so
advanced and the quality control is so strict that Dynaudio is TS16949 certified.
Each loudspeaker is constructed by Dynaudio's master craftsmen in Denmark to these
high standards of quality. To realize the highest sound quality from the loudspeakers,
some areas should be addressed, as will be explored on the following pages. By
considering the tips and suggestions, you will achieve the maximum performance and
enjoyment of the loudspeaker and it's advanced musical capabilities for a long time to
come.
We wish you many years of enjoyment experiencing music,
Dynaudio

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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
About this guide
Used expressions and symbols
In this operating manual following signs and symbols are used:
CAUTION HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS
Listening to high sound pressure levels over a longer period of time may harm your
hearing.
To avoid auditory effect do not listen to high sound levels over a longer period of time.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION Indicates (in combination with a safety sign) a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment.
Note Additional information is provided, which is important to fully understand the
loudspeaker and how to operate it.
The arrow will identify steps to be performed. Please follow the instructions carefully.
1.
2.
3.
Multiple steps that should be performed consecutively are numbered.
Please follow these instructions carefully.

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Connecting
Connecting
Connecting the loudspeakers
1. Connect a two-pole (+/-) loudspeaker cable to the binding posts, located at rear of the
cabinet (see Fig. 1). The high quality, gold plated binding posts can accommodate
different connection systems:
–4.0 mm banana plugs: The pins can be put directly into the binding post without
any tightening necessary.
–Cable spades: Un-tighten the binding posts, insert the spade into the opening, and
secure the spade by tightening the posts.
–Bare wires: Un-tighten the binding posts and place the cable into the binding
posts. Tighten the posts.
Note
• With every connection system, ensure that the contact is tight and has a proper
contact area.
• Connectors with similar gold plating as binding posts will typically offer the best
results and remain corrosion-free.
• Please ensure that the positive and negative cables do not make contact with each
other. Tighten the posts, and check the contact after a few days to make sure that it
hasn’t loosened.
Fig. 1 Binding posts at rear of cabinet (example).

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Connecting
2. Connect the other cable ends to the loudspeaker outputs of your switched off power
amp (see Fig. 2).
Note
Please make sure that the red marked post of the speaker is connected to the red
marked output of the amp, and the white or black marked post to the white or black
marked output accordingly.
Bi-wiring/bi-amping
Dynaudio loudspeakers feature a carefully fine-tuned cross-over, optimized using
selected parts and an advanced circuitry to achieve a truly balanced and smooth
frequency response. Therefore, dividing the frequency sections through bi-wiring or
bi-amping is neither beneficial nor optional.
Choice of loudspeaker cable
The loudspeaker cable can have an impact on sound quality. In general, quality cable
products will yield a quality result.
Dynaudio loudspeakers are designed to be very neutral and thus are not extremely suited
to any particular type of cable. The choice of cable is as much a factor of matching the
cable to the entire audio system. Please consult your Dynaudio dealer for information
about compatible loudspeaker cables that will suit both your electronics and your
Dynaudio loudspeakers.
Connecting surround speakers
When connecting a two-channel stereo system, only the right and left channels are
connected to the amplifier.
In a surround set-up, center, side or rear loudspeakers as well as a subwoofer are
typically connected to provide for a multi-channel listening experience. Please refer to the
amplifier’s owner manual for particular connection instructions and see chapter “Multi-
channel loudspeaker setup” on page 10 for further help.
Fig. 2 Amplifier loudspeaker outputs (example).

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Positioning
Positioning
Dynaudio loudspeakers consist of classic bass reflex loudspeaker designs with no
unusual or extraordinary positioning demands. Every room will still have its own particular
sound characteristics. Any room is also shaped and decorated uniquely, and therefore
remains independent regarding options for positioning loudspeakers. The following steps
are general suggestions that will make the correct positioning easier to achieve.
General recommendations
Following explanations refer to Fig. 3:
• The distance between each loudspeaker and your listening position should be the
same (B). Try to achieve an isosceles triangle.
• The distance between the loudspeakers should be the same or better slightly less
than the distance between each loudspeakers and your listening position (A, B).
• The closer the listening position is in relation to the loudspeakers, the closer the
speakers can be positioned to each other.
• As a starting point, it is recommended that the speakers be about 2 meters apart from
each other for the best results (A).
• If the speakers are positioned too close to each other, the stereo image will not seem
realistic; if that distance is too wide, the image may leave an acoustic hole in the
middle.
• Paying attention to the image during listening tests will help dictate optimum
placement during experimentation and set-up.
CAUTION EXCESSIVE BRIGHTNESS
Direct sunlight or excessive brightness can affect the color of any natural wood veneer
(the structural integrity of the cabinet will not be affected).
To maintain the aesthetic quality of the loudspeakers for the long term, placing such in
very warm, very cold, or very humid environments should be avoided.
Fig. 3 Positioning the loudspeakers.
A
BB
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Positioning
Distance to back and side walls
Every loudspeaker not only disperses sound energy directly into the room, but also to the
side and even backwards. As a result, time-delayed reflections occur and add to the
original music signal. Thus, when loudspeakers are positioned too close to walls, the
sound quality can be restricted.
Dynaudio loudspeakers were developed to be placed free-standing, and therefore they
reach their optimum performance when positioned as clear of any walls as possible.
To reduce possible influences from the back and sidewalls, the distance to these
boundaries should ideally not be less than 0.5 meter.
Adapting the bass reflex port
To minimize low frequency reflections, which will be heard as a thickening of the sound,
the loudspeaker models can be adapted to the room’s acoustic character by using foam
plugs in the bass reflex port. This will essentially attenuate the room-induced boost in the
low frequency range by dampening the deep frequencies, yielding a more clear and tight
sound when the loudspeaker is positioned near rear walls.
Fully insert the foam port plugs packed with your loudspeaker into the bass reflex tube,
to attenuate the bass output (if required).
A, B 0.5 m
Fig. 4 Distance to walls.
AB
A B

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Positioning
Floor-standing loudspeaker set-up
The floor-standing models feature a special base construction, which offers both an ideal
performance and mechanical basis. Integrated into the base plinth are four individual
spike assemblies. These stabilize the cabinet on an extremely small contact area, and
therefore prevent any wobbling while offering optimal resonance control.The individually
adjustable spikes allow leveling of the cabinet on uneven floors.
Compact loudspeaker set-up
The compact models are designed to offer exceptional performance while taking up
minimal space. The mini-monitors will realize their optimum performance when used in
conjunction with a dedicated stand (such as the Dynaudio Stands) to position them at the
proper height while absorbing any resonance.
Due to its dimensions, you can also place the loudspeaker on a ledge or shelf or on top
of furniture. But to avoid the possibility of any negative influence on sound quality, one
should take care to utilize a stable surface offering a wide enough space in front of the
loudspeakers as to not limit the sound quality and performance. In such applications or if
placing the speakers in enclosed audio/video furniture, the bass reflex port can usually be
left unplugged as long as there is minimal clearance to the boundaries at the top and rear
of the loudspeaker cabinet.
CAUTION SPIKES WITH SHARP PEAKS
The sharp peaks of the spikes may cause injuries and damage sensitive surfaces like
hardwood flooring or tile.
Be careful when handling the loudspeakers.
Place plates between the spikes and the surface to protect the underlying surface.

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Positioning
Loudspeaker Toe-In
Depending on your personal listening environment and room dimensions, the
loudspeakers may be angled in towards the listening area to focus the sound radiation.
This positioning will typically improve imaging and is especially recommended by
Dynaudio (see Fig. 5).
Room and furniture influence
The sound quality of any loudspeaker is influenced by the furniture, wall materials and
other objects in the listening room. For example, large rooms without much furniture and
many clean, hard wall surfaces can give a bright and diffuse sound with diverse echoing
frequencies. A room with thick carpet, curtains and soft furniture surfaces will give a
warmer, darker and less lively sound.
Grille
A cloth grille is included and can be affixed to the cabinet to help protect the drivers from
dust and any other influences. The grille is acoustically optimized, but the highest sound
quality levels will be attained without any grille covers in place during listening.
To remove the grille, gently pull the grille at all snaplocks straight away from the front.
To fit the grille, line up the studs with the corresponding front baffle holes and gently
push the grille in at all snaplocks.
Fig. 5 Angle inwards loudspeakers to improve imaging.

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Multi-Channel Setup
Multi-Channel Setup
Dynaudio loudspeakers are designed to offer the most advanced performance in both
stereo and multi-channel applications. When connecting a loudspeaker to a multi-channel
setup, in general the same guidelines as mentioned in the text above will apply.
Note
When setting up a home theatre system, the loudspeakers should create a realistic
soundstage with similar sound characteristics on each channel. It is therefore important
that all speakers should match the same quality level. This is especially important with
regards to the center channel loudspeaker, as this is critical aspect of any multi-channel
soundstage.
Dynaudio has developed various models suitable for multi-channel applications: Compact
and floor standing models with a matching center channel, all optimized for use with
Dynaudio active subwoofers and Dynaudio optional accessory products.
Loudspeakers for multi-channel setups
For a multi-channel setup, in addition to the two main (stereo) loudspeakers, additional
channels (speakers) may be added to reproduce dialogue and surround effects. With the
center channel and compact models, it is possible to achieve the same high level of
performance and sound on every channel.
Center speaker
The center is responsible for the information directed from the middle of the screen and
should be positioned between the right and left main loudspeakers.
In a home theater/surround setup, the center supports the images and should be placed
close to the screen.
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Multi-Channel Setup
Rear speakers
The rear speakers are responsible for the rear sound effects behind the listening position.
When using the compact models as rear speakers, the speakers can be placed into a
shelf, mounted at the rear wall or placed on a stand. This allows you a wide variety of
placements, even if your listening room and furniture limit a optimal setup.
Corresponding to the surround format 5.1 or 7.1, you need to install additional speakers:
Subwoofer
Most often a subwoofer will be utilized for the LFE-signal, especially in larger listening
rooms. The position of the subwoofer will be dependent upon the size of the room and
its acoustics. Please refer to the Subwoofer manual.
Multi-channel loudspeaker setup
Thus, a complete multi-channel setup consists of following speakers:
Because there are many different setup options – from 5.1 to 10.2 channel applications –
and the fact that loudspeaker positioning will also depend upon the room’s shape, please
consult your Dynaudio dealer for special applications and for placement options.
15.1: The standard multi-channel setup with two rear speakers.
27.1: Two speakers are added on both sides between the front and rear speakers.
1Front (stereo) speakers
2Center speaker
3Rear speakers (as explained above)
4Subwoofer (possible position)
Fig. 6 5.1 and 7.1 multi-channel speaker setup.
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Running-in / Care & Maintenance
Running-in / Care & Maintenance
Running-in the loudspeakers The moving parts of a newly manufactured Dynaudio loudspeaker have been acoustically
checked after production, but nevertheless are not as flexible as they need to be for
optimum results to be realized. The higher the quality of any driver system, the more
demanding the loudspeaker will be regarding time for running-in the system.
A newly unpacked Dynaudio loudspeaker therefore requires several weeks running/
playing to reach its optimum performance capability. After that period, a couple of minutes
before every listening session will be helpful to “warm up” the loudspeakers.
Power rating Due to the construction and the driver technology Dynaudio loudspeakers can be driven
with very high power levels. With a high quality amplifier, delivering undistorted signals,
the speaker can achieve high levels without any compromises in sound quality.
Attention must be given to amplifiers with very low power and adjustable tone controls or
switches. These types may soon overreach their own performance limits and may send
distorted output signals to the speakers, compromising even high quality technology. Any
damage caused under such circumstances is not covered by the Dynaudio warranty and
is easily avoided in the first place by consulting your Dynaudio dealer for advice regarding
the choice of amplifier.
CAUTION DISTORTED OUTPUT SIGNALS
Distorted output signals from too weak, defective or overloaded amplifiers may damage
the loudspeakers.
Use high quality amplifiers only and run loudspeakers and amplifiers within specified
power ratings.

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Warranty
Care & maintenance Dynaudio loudspeakers require no special treatment apart from the kind of careful
handling you would normally apply to any high tech product in your home.
Cleaning the loudspeakers:
Switch off all components of your system when cleaning any of these components.
Avoid touching the tweeter domes as any change of their shape may have an impact
on sound quality.
Clean the cabinet and other plain parts with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth only.
Remove dust on the woofer diaphragms with a fine furniture brush.
All materials used by Dynaudio are integrated with exceptional care. By taking care of your
loudspeakers, you will preserve the finish and build quality for a very long time.
Warranty
Dynaudio provides a transferable limited manufacturer’s warranty. 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. 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
dealer.
All performance criteria are strictly controlled. In the whole production procedure – from
raw materials to the final assembly – Dynaudio thoroughly inspects all parameters along
every step of way.
CAUTION AGGRESSIVE CLEANING FLUIDS
All-in-one cleaning materials, aggressive cleaning fluids or special furniture polishes may
damage the cabinet surface or other speaker parts.
Use a soft dry or slightly damp cloth when cleaning the cabinet and other plain parts.

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