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
AB

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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.