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You've just hit upload. The job application you've spent hours and hours on is now headed for HR. But what happens next? We invited our HR-team to join us on Ask the Expert to bust some of the tall tales around the recruitment process.
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Do you listen with your eyes? Maybe. But there's no denying that design plays a role in your overall experience of a speaker. Be it gorgeous real wood veneers or subtle curvatures. We met up with our Junior Industrial Designer, Louise Bredvig Dalgaard, to talk about finishes, the Scandinavian design tradition and where she finds inspiration.
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Ferrite. Neodymium. Long-throw. Voice coil. Loudspeaker driver. Danny Pasfall Christensen, Designer, Loudspeaker Drivers joins us on Ask the Expert to talk about developing new drive units, surround shapes and if we prefer any materials above others.
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It's not the first time we've dealt with crossovers (and it's definitely not the last...), there's so much to talk about, right? We asked our Acoustician, Alex Newman, to share his insights on passive crossovers.
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Since we developed the original Dynaudio Directivity Control we've been knee deep in sound beaming. It's helped ensure a well-defined soundstage in some of our top-of-the-line products such as Confidence Platinum and Evidence. But what is it?
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It comes up again and again. Because it's important. An inch here and an inch there, it all makes a difference. And it's tough to get right. Setting up your speakers is real work - concentration and patience paramount. We've invited our Senior Manager for the Dynaudio Academy, Roland Hoffmann, to join us in the Ask the Expert studio to talk about speaker placement. It soon turned into a true Master Class, packed with tips, tricks and practical takes on real situations sent in from our Facebook fans.
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Stands do matter. No doubt. And we could probably have left it at that. After all, all of our engineers agree. But where's the fun in that? Together with our Product Manager, Otto Jørgensen, we explore why stands matter on this episode of Ask the Expert.
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In 2017, we put Ask the Expert into fifth gear and produced more episodes than ever before - with our experienced and highly capable engineers and experts as our guides. But what were the most watched episodes from 2017? Here's what our viewers loved the most.
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Subwoofers do more than add boom to your movies. They help experience your music as it was recorded. Watch as our Senior Acoustic Engineer, Stephen Entwistle, talks about how subwoofers help your speakers make a violin sound more realistic.
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How your room performs matters quite a lot – perhaps more than you’d even think. Different surfaces and boundaries impact sound reproduction differently, and so does different placement. But why is that? Can you do anything about it? If so, what? And what up with this new RoomAdapt feature?
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Watch as our Senior Sound Tuner, Morten Hermansen, joins us on Ask the Expert to answer questions about everything from the sound stage we try to achieve in cars to time-alignment and noise dampening.
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It's as much an art as a science to tune the sound system for a car. To learn more about how it is done, we reached out to our Senior Sound Tuner - Car Morten Hermansen to talk about how he tunes cars and how technology has changed in-car audio.
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How is a speaker tuned? Join us for a talk with our Acoustic Engineer, Kristoffer Jørgensen, where we discuss how speakers are tuned, how you tell a good sub from a bad one, and more.
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In this episode of Ask the Expert, we are joined by Malte Köhn, our design director, at the High End show in Munich for a chat about Danish design, how long it takes to design a loudspeaker, and why (and if) all loudspeakers have the same square design.
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Meet Georg Le Kynde. Here's here to talk about some of the different simulation tools we use to test our loudspeakers before they end up as finished designs ready to go into production.
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We’ve been through the archives and found the best question with just didn’t have time to fit into earlier episodes. That’s about to change. We went Live with our Product Manager, Otto Jørgensen, from the annual High End show in Munich, Germany to talk about a little bit of everything in-between impedance and waveguides.
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It's Live from the 2017 High End show in Munich. We have just introduced our 40th-anniversary speaker with the all-new Esotar Forty. Join us for a talk about the acoustic differences between band and dome tweeters, the principles behind our own, and to find out what's best: the Esotar Forty or the Esotar 2.
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It’s Ask the Expert like you know it – just live. Oh, and with two experts instead of one. Okay, so it’s a little different, but most importantly, you can still ask all the questions you’ve been fretting about.
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We thought it was about time to invite our vinyl-buff, Claus P. Rasmussen, inside our small studio to talk about the passion for vinyl-based Hi-Fi systems and answer your most pressing turntable questions.
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Ten years ago, vinyl and turntables had all but disappeared. Today, well that’s a different story. Vinyl and turntables have experienced a renaissance and sales are now approaching the same level as in the late eighties. For some, it’s a return for the music that captured their hearts many years ago. For many others though, it’s a completely new format that they’ve never seen before. No matter what side you come down on, it’s a format with a unique appeal and a remarkable sound quality.
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We have invited Roland Hoffmann, Senior Manager for the Dynaudio Academy, inside our Ask the Expert studio for a chat about active crossover, what they are and how they work, and their benefits.
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In the seventh episode of Ask the Expert, we have invited Roland inside our studio to guide us through the active crossover and help answer your questions on the matter. But, before we jump into the deep end, we sat down with Roland for a chat about this current work: travelling the world, meeting customers, and applying his knowledge by introducing Dynaudio loudspeakers to our partners and to customers.
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In this episode of Ask the Expert, we're focusing on keeping your speakers looking great. To help us, we invited our Customer Care Manager, Otto Jørgensen, inside our studio for a chat about how to clean your speakers.
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In the new episode of Ask the Expert, our CTO, Jan Abildgaard Pedersen, rolls out the whiteboard for a straight-up lesson in the fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing and why we can do it without any loss of information.
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In our ongoing series, Ask the Expert, we want to explore what digital signal processing is guided by your questions. To kick if off properly, we sat down with our CTO, Jan Abildgaard Pedersen, to get a better idea of the technology and maybe get your thoughts going.
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We have moved out of our usual 'factory-studio' and set up shop in Skanderborg Park for this Special Edition of Ask the Expert. But why? Well, every year in August, Skanderborg's local festival, Smuk Fest transforms our native city into a music Mecca. And, our very own Michael Munch is a Stage Manager for its biggest stage.
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Having experts in all sorts of different areas of the music business is essential to Dynaudio. And, we are proud of it. Next in our series, Michael Munch shares his work as a Stage Manager at the second largest festival in Denmark: Smuk fest
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We're back with the third episode of Ask the Expert talking about loudspeaker drivers. To answer as many questions as we could, we needed help from one of our loudspeaker driver experts. Andreas Eberhardt Sørensen certainly qualifies as an expert and he was more than willing to help out.
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Andreas is one of our R&D Engineers (He’s actually a Loudspeaker Driver Specialist), and he develops loudspeaker drivers for everything from the new Contour to Volkswagen cars. But most importantly, he’s the next expert to join us for an episode of Ask The Expert: an episode that will revolve around … you guessed it – loudspeaker drivers.
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On our second episode of Ask The Expert, we recruited our Senior Acoustic Engineer, Stephen Entwistle, to answer some of your questions about studio monitors in smaller studios such as the home studio. See all of his answers in the video below. Enjoy!
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On our second episode of Ask The Expert, we recruited our Senior Acoustic Engineer, Stephen Entwistle, to answer some of your questions about studio monitors in smaller studios such as the home studio. See all of his answers in the video below. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Ask the Expert, we have changed our focus from the world of Hi-Fi to the world of music production – the professionals who produce the music we enjoy every day. To do so, we asked our Acoustic Engineer, Stephen Entwistle, for help.
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In our Ask the Expert studio, Otto Jørgensen, Customer Care Manager, joins us for the first-ever episode of Ask the Expert. He's here to answer all your questions about how to place and calibrate your speakers.
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Otto is one of our dedicated Customer Care Managers and he has been in the business a long time - more than 15 years in fact. He has worked retail, had his own audio business, and now he is ours.
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Otto is one of our dedicated Customer Care Managers and he has been in the business a long time - more than 15 years in fact. He has worked retail, had his own audio business, and now he is ours.
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Three steps to audio heaven: you can install Dynaudio Custom speakers in under two minutes
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Taking some time and care when setting up your speakers will make them sound even better than you thought they could… There is no need in rearrangement your whole room and it’s free to do, too.
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‘Golden ears’ are a myth. It takes practice and attention. But, above all, it takes confidence. And the good news is, if you have that confidence you’re already well on the way to being able to listen like the professionals.
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If you want a truly immersive music experience, vinyl can’t be beaten. Here’s how to start your first system
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Cleaning speakers can involve anything from a quick dust-down to a full wash. But however serious you want to get about it, the prep work is the same. First, find two high-quality microfibre cloths. Second, fetch a can of compressed air. Third, make sure you remove any jewellery that could cause scratches.
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Compared with soft-dome tweeters, midrange and bass units are a sturdier breed. You won’t see us diving in front of midranges as we would if you were about to touch a soft-dome tweeter.
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Soft-dome tweeters are fragile. So while you might be tempted to take a vacuum cleaner or dusting cloth to them while you’re cleaning, that’s dangerous territory – and you’re more likely to end up doing more harm than good.
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At one point – maybe even many times –, we have all thought: “Why do they have to mumble so much!” while watching our favorite TV-show. Here’s the thing though, we might not be right when we blame actors for poor articulation – there might be something entirely else at play.
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So, what's best? Neither!
And yes, we know, we would say that – but it’s true. It all depends on your budget and needs.
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Buying a new pair of speakers is no straight-forward experience – especially if you are new to the world of Hi-Fi. You have a wealth of different options, countless decisions to make, heaps of specifications to consider, and equally many suggestions and recommendations. So, how do you go about making a decision on investing in a product you will own for many years to come?
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The monitor or loudspeaker has a unique position in the signal chain. What comes out of it, or rather, what you perceive comes out of it, is subject to more variables than any other part of the audio path.
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The five guys from Lillevangen joined us on the sofa to talk about finding inspiration, how you know if you have a good track and what has surprised the one-year-old group most about the music business.
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The Danish folk group Northern Assembly packed the recording studio with drums, bass, guitars, mandolin and double bass. It was evident that the group knew exactly how they wanted to work, and they quickly developed great rapport with US producer Ashley Shepherd.
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After her stunning performance in our Dynaudio Unheard recording studio, Agnes joined us to talk about performing in front of an audience, what the Danish SheCanPlay organisation means to her, and what people should know about her music.
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Solo vocalist Bathsheba kicked off day three with an intimate, emotional and heartfelt performance, cool as a cucumber in the August heat. Some great back-and-forth with Ashley Shepherd, our US-producer-in-residence, saw her performance refined with each take.
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Star Danish singer-songwriter Ida Cour and her band went into the Dynaudio Unheard studio with the mission of getting intricate and intimate with a single song The musicians were standing close together. There was eye-contact. Effortless talent. Vibe.
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Aarhus-based power-trio The Boy That Got Away is 'power' - we can't emphasise that enough. They took yet another approach to recording, opting to capture the perfect performance in one take, rather than layering and building.
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#1-selling Danish act, Mattis, and his producer, Ole Brodersen Meyer (Selena Gomez, Kylie Minogue and more) explore a new direction on an already-written track. In an intense session - introspective and focussed - Mattis tries different musical ideas, working closely with Ole, who arrange and mix on-the-fly next to him in the studio.
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Alcabean raised eyebrows (and smiles) with their infectiously catchy, road-trip-worthy rock. They’re currently getting some pretty serious international recognition – and we can see why. “Energetic” is a particularly apt description…
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Julie put all the support and guidance she’s been receiving from She Can Play to amazing use. Her accomplished, rounded vocal performance perfectly complemented her piano skills, and her perfectionist side came through loud and clear in her back-and-forth with producer Ashley.
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Solo singer-songwriter Zaina Jouret was raised in a musical family and, after settling on the guitar (after a brief dalliance with the accordion), has been trying to break through in the business for some time. She’s now on her way, thanks in part to Denmark’s She Can Play community – a programme designed to give something back to young female artists. Her emotive, mellow, soulful style was the perfect start to the day.
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Rýk, lit the blue touch-paper and almost blew the roof off the studio. Starting with a psychedelic, jamming-style track (with added trumpet), they built and built until even Ashley was sitting slack-jawed, watching through the glass. Think ‘new-wave Nirvana’ and you’re pretty much there. Utterly unbridled, utterly committed.
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We welcomed almost 100 musicians to our studio over the seven days it was at Smukfest. And now it’s time to power down… but not for long
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Extended sessions, complex recording processes and the importance of comfort in the studio… this was day five at Smukfest
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By the end of day four, we’d had a massive 65 artists across 23 acts through our studio. We’ve had rock bands, hip-hop artists, acoustic singer-songwriters, electronic music, post-hardcore acts and more – all in front of massed festival-goers looking in on the action.
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With the mercury topping 31ºC in Skanderborg, eight artists turned up the heat even further in our pop-up pro recording studio in the forest.
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Agnes, an artist from the She Can Play community, had never recorded before. She’d never even sung into a microphone before. And yet she held the audience captivated for the duration of her angsty acoustic performance. Think Ani DiFranco, but even more impassioned. Mesmerising. We’d love to hear more…
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Second on day three was Maddy (and a piano). Her tracks, as fiery as they were ambient and ethereal, immediately grabbed the audience by their metaphorical lapels. Her vocal range and control were put to the test with some involved and haunting melodies…
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ELO worked closely with Ashley to layer a song one section at a time, doing retakes and punch-ins to perfect each one, giving the audience a true flavour of how the recording process works. And ELO himself, of course, delivered in his characteristically punchy, good-natured style.
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Seven artists, ten hours, one rain shower. Here’s a round-up from our live pop-up recording studio’s second day at Denmark’s Smukfest music festival.
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Nordnordnord closed day two with an eyebrow-raisingly intense, atmospheric and anthemic set. Melodic and synth-heavy, this six-piece band is no stranger to the melancholy – or to huge-scale power… with shades of sigur rós and Haunted Shores coming through, they’re a musical force – even in a soundproof room.
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L.T. Valentin's retro, 60s-inspired folk-rock captivated the crowd. Stylish, energetic and warm, with plenty of anecdotal and personal experience in his lyrics, he served up a collection of tracks that really conjured up images of his particular part of Denmark.
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Say 'hej' to 2nd Strike – a captivating synth-and-drums duo from up the road in Aalborg. They chose to work on multiple takes of one poppy, electronic, prog-style track. Their session, their rules… and they nailed it.
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The first day of Dynaudio Unheard – an incredible pop-up pro studio built in huge shipping containers – has happened at Smukfest
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Closing out day one of our Smukfest studio was the hair-raisingly effervescent, political and eye-bulgingly cathartic Puke Wolf, a post-hardcore band from Aarhus. ‘Intense’ doesn’t even begin to describe them.
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Stripped-down urban pop group Gwænno from Aarhus brought some grit to Smukfest's proceedings. This ambitious Quasar Rock-winning act experienced a meteoric rise since their 2017 inception.
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Jazzy, hip-hoppy, R&B-y grooves – and staggeringly accomplished given that they only formed in 2017. Our team was hugely impressed by their effortlessly polished performance. We can’t wait to hear more.
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From growing up in a world of street performers and getting her name from her birthday (8/8/88), Octavia wowed the audience with her haunting melodies and adventurous lyrics (not to mention a stellar band). And almost half a million streams of her single Winter Arrived on Spotify can’t be wrong…
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This Danish power trio from Randers rocked the early afternoon crowd with their summery, upbeat set, taking full advantage of award-winning US producer Ashley Shepherd’s expert guidance. The perfect opening act to set the scene for the day.
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Join us at Smukfest 2018 in Denmark to see and hear incredible undiscovered bands – all in our state-of-the-art pop-up recording studio
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Overcoming adversity, breaking into an overcrowded industry… and seeing snow for the very first time.
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The up-and-coming Danish star is surprised by the machinery of the music biz – but is keeping his feet firmly planted at Smukfest 2018.
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Dynaudio is building a state-of-the-art pop-up recording studio in a huge cargo container. Why? Because we believe everyone deserves their big break.
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Ever wondered how we got started with in-car audio? Or maybe how we fine-tune a car? How about the future of high-end car hi-fi? On the three new Inside Dynaudio podcast episodes, you'll hear stories that shed light on the history of in-car hi-fi at Dynaudio.
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We're inviting you on the journey from initial product idea to finished speaker in the stores. We'll tell you a tale about how old classics were born, how new products are envisioned, and good old-fashioned tall tales about Dynaudio and how we came to be. Listen to our brand-new podcast - Inside Dynaudio now.
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Elektron, ARTURIA and Two notes Audio Engineering all rely on LYD speakers to demonstrate their cool products at the NAMM show. We caught up with them at their respective booths for a chat about monitoring, why they've chosen LYD speakers to display their gear, and what they think about the NAMM show.
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With 2017 coming to a close, we’ve been through the archives to find the best stories from the past 12 months. We’ve covered anything from traditional hi-fi experiences with how to build a vinyl system to modern approaches with digital and active crossovers packed with advanced digital signal processing technologies and practical tips like how you clean your speakers.
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Twice a year we bring you everything you need to know about our latest models and tech - plus exclusive features and interviews with musicians, recording studios, industry gurus, automotive experts and more.
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As you know, our engineers have a hard time letting their creations go. They are always tinkering with ways to make their speakers better: solving bugs, improving sound and making them easier to use. And their hard work has paid off – again, again with firmware updates for Xeo 2, Focus XD and the Connect.
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We have announced two new subwoofers as part of our home loudspeaker range at this year’s CEDIA show in San Diego. The Sub 3 and Sub 6 replace the previous Sub 250 and Sub 600 models – and add some clever technology, too.
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The obsession with The True Sound turned Wilfried Ehrenholz and Mark Thorup attention to make the most honest speakers possible.
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The Dynaudio Focus 600 XD and Xeo 2 loudspeakers take home two 1. places at this year's Goldenes Ohr Award show in Germany. Dynaudio founder, Wilfried Ehrenholz, contribution to the world of hi-fi is celebrated with the rare Lifetime Achievement Award.
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With active loudspeakers, we can upgrade their firmware when our engineers have another Eureka! moment (and they get them a lot). In fact, that’s exactly what has just happened with the Focus XD.
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NAMM 2017. Booth sharing with Yorkville. New studio monitor. Beautiful people. Day one of this year’s NAMM is done. Get our recap of the day here.
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NAMM is the biggest trade show for musicians and audio professionals, so obviously you will find us there. If you plan to attend the show, please make sure to stop by. We will have something brand new on display...
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In December 2015, we revealed our plans to build a new 1,600 square meter (17,200 square feet) large research and development facility in Skanderborg, Denmark. A year later, we have opened our new facility. In this article, you can see images and videos from the grand opening.
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After nine years of dedicated service to Dynaudio, CEO Lars Prisak has – after much consideration – decided to resign his position in pursuit of new challenges; it is the end of the road for a long and successful journey and the start of a new chapter for his professional career.
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Over the past 40 years, What Hi-Fi? has celebrated the best products in the audio business - making the annual event one of the most prestigious. At this year's show, our loudspeakers took home three awards - bagging top honors for the Emit M20.
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Dynaudio designs and engineers all its drive-units in-house. We wouldn’t have it any other way… here’s wh
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In just seven days, HIGH END Munich will kick off four days of everything audio related. As with every HIGH END show, Dynaudio will be there, too, and we have set up shop in atrium 3.1, C112.
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The curtain has closed and Musikmesse 2016 is over, but we are only just getting started with our new Personal Reference Monitor, LYD. In this article, you will find links to the freshest interviews and 'Top Pick' lists from Musikmesse.
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Welcome to day one at Frankfurt Musikmesse. We have had an amazing first day filled with video sessions, on-set DJ-ing, and an exciting new product - the LYD.
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Three months ago, we set up shop at the NAMM show. Now, the time has come for Musikmesse Frankfurt.
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14 years is a long time in music production technology; nowadays it’s virtually unheard of for any product to still be the first choice for professionals that many years after it was first introduced. Yet this is the achievement of Dynaudio’s AIR series reference monitors.
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More than 33.000 people cast their vote to find the best Hi-Fi products within a variety of different categories; categories based on products reviewed by WEKA Journals Audio and STEREOPLAY in 2015.
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“Take a good look at the Dynaudio Focus 600XDs, because they represent the future of reproduced sound in the home,”
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In the spring of 2015, we received an excellent review from Sound + Image's writer Greg Borrowman. But, it didn't stop there, fast-forward to fall 2015, and the review became the gift that kept giving, as it was fundamental for the Focus XD being crowned 'Active Loudspeaker of the Year 2016.'
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We have found our winner of a pair of Contour S 1.4 LE loudspeakers!
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We're looking back at our very first appearance at The NAMM Show with Sebastian Rodens, Ole Jensen, and a visitor with a lot of Dynaudio.
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At this year's NAMM Show, we were able to speak with many of our loyal fans. And we love to talk shop! Our Colleague, Christian Bennike, spoke with Søren Andersen, co-owner of Medley Studios and a battled tested guitarist.
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We are in California for the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim. The first day has come and gone, and to recap the day, we had a talk with our Product Manager, Sebastian Rodens.
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It's that time of year, where the music product industry in all of its glory with merchants, musicians, producers, and audio technicians get together at the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
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We are happy to unveil our new research and development center in Skanderborg, Denmark. Here, we'll have some of the most advanced measuring facilities in Europe.
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We believe the music you play should match your speakers, but we aren’t talking about different genres or which musician to chose – no, we are talking about the quality of the music. Read our interview with Pål Bråtelund from Tidal, where we speak about MP3, lossless, and high fidelity.
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As of 1 January 2016, we have acquired AM3D, who specializes in software enhanced audio experiences that includes products like 3D sound, bass enhancement and a wide range of sound enhancement software for gaming, cars and mobile sources. We are happy to welcome AM3D to the Dynaudio family.
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We have found nine lucky winners so far!
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Every new Dynaudio model at the HIGH END 2015.
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For the Bristol Sound & Vision Show Dynaudio relocated from a usual demo room to a space and tried a new concept: The Dynaudio Listening Lounge.
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Xeo 4 delivers the music with a powerful tone of voice and puts the music in focus.
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Composer and producer Ben Zebelman delivers audio for Cinema, TV Shows, commercials and corporate videos, and often on tight deadlines so an efficient studio workflow is required – and his monitors must be trustworthy.
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We met with Fred Mollin to learn more about how he uses his LYD 48 and 18S subwoofer in a full-blown 4-way monitoring system.
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Passion for making and producing music is when you drop out of school at age 16 to pursue your dream and then find yourself almost 50 years down the road still living this dream every day – and enjoying every moment of it.
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At the second day of NAMM 2018, we caught up with Carl Tatz from Carl Tatz Design - supplier of custom built and designed screening rooms, studios and mixing suites.
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Film mixing engineer Jason LaRocca paid us a visit at NAMM 2018 for a chat about working in film post production.
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Film mixing engineer Jason LaRocca paid us a visit at NAMM 2018 for a chat about working in film post production.
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He's one of electronic music's true innovators. He's a cultural phenomenon and influencer. He's done just about everything. We're obviously talking about the legendary artist, Goldie (He even has the teeth to match the name).
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Mark Isham is a professional musician and a highly acclaimed film composer. He is also a long-time Dynaudio BM5 studio monitor user – and now he has added LYD 5 to the studio setup
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"I'm doing better work, faster and can zero in on a decision literally in seconds."
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Goldie is already a living legend in electronic music, but having impacted the art and film worlds as well, he is actually a cultural phenomenon in a broader sense. If you are into electronic music – more specifically Jungle, Breakbeat and Drum ’n’ Bass – you definitely know Goldie well, but even if you aren’t, chances are that you have heard his music, as he holds several Top 10 positions on album and single charts in both the UK and the US.
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Born – and still based – in Los Angeles, Henry Laufer aka Shlohmo grew up listening to the music he discovered watching skateboard videos. Artists like DJ Shadow, Amon Tobin, M83 and Flying Lotus were all part of shaping his musical preference, leading him down a path of electronic music.
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Pro audio is a wide palette covering numerous niches. Mixing music specifically for theatrical feature films is one of them, and it’s the one that Jason LaRocca has specialized within. When mixing the audio for Hollywood blockbusters, he relies on our monitors to tell him what’s going on in the mix…
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Berlin is one of Europe’s most dynamic melting pots – and electronic music is one of the most thriving and happening scenes in the city. Here, we met Camea whose amazing journey in music started in the far northwestern corner of the US, but gradually took an eastbound path towards her present home base of… Berlin!
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Amsterdam is a vibrant city with partying being a central element of its vibe, so it is no wonder that the duo Detroit Swindle emerged from the underground of this particular electronic music scene. In just four years they’ve become one of the most sought-after DJ and live acts on the house music scene.
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Bob Katz knows about audio – and he also knows that when he hears something out of the ordinary, he just has to get it. That was what happened at AES 2016 in Los Angeles when Bob stepped into our demo and listening room, showcasing the new mastering speakers Evidence M5P.
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Frankfurt may be most widely known as a European finance center, but there are many more dimensions to the mid-German city where old meets new to create synergy. This is certainly also true when it comes to producer, Roman Flügel, who we met for a chat about music, technology and creativity in his Frankfurt-based studio.
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We’re in Stockholm, Sweden. Barnhusgatan more precisely. On our way into an alley, and down a flight of stair into a basement. We’re here to meet Axel Boman in his studio
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Being a proud advocate of Dynaudio speakers (he has used BM15s for as long as he can remember, and still uses them in his London and Berlin studios), we simply couldn’t resist the chance to interview the man himself.
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We have travelled to Copenhagen, so we could have a chat with Tomas Barfod about his passion for electronic music and his gear.
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Over the past 30 years, studio engineer Roy Hendrickson has worked with many of the biggest names in music. Accurate studio monitors are one of the most important pieces of equipment an engineer will ever use, which is why Roy trusts the Dynaudio BM-15A.
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From London to Los Angeles, Sune Wagner has recorded music in most of the western hemisphere
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Friends set out to create a sound that evoked inspiring stories in the mind of the listener. They chased the perfect sound, but is such a thing even possible? They say that the hunt is still on.
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We’ve designed our in-wall and in-ceiling frames and enclosures to be as easy as possible to install
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Your home is uniquely yours… now your entertainment can be, too. You might want a discreet system for music. You might want to give your TV a boost. Dynaudio Custom can do both… and more. That’s because it isn’t a rigid, one-size-never-quite-fits system. Mix and match in-wall and in-ceiling speakers; go stereo or multichannel; integrate it perfectly with the rest of your equipment.
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Dynaudio Custom isn’t only for the living room or home cinema: you can fill the whole house with sound from your music, TV or surround system.
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It’s easier than you think … and we’ve even made helpful video guides
Installation really couldn’t be easier. There are three main steps, and they’re common to both the round in-ceiling and rectangular in-wall models.
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How to use Spotify on Dynaudio Connect in 2018: free Google Chromecast Audio for all affected customers.
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It starts with an evening sketching session and a sense of frustration…
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You can see it from the craftsmanship; you can hear it in the performance. Everyone else can, too. This is the big leagues.
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You don’t need new speakers, you don’t need new cables and you don’t need a new source. All you need is an internet connection
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We never use DSP to fix mistakes or gloss over flaws. Our engineers have harnessed its power for the forces of good. Here’s how…
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New software, new finishes, same authentic quality. Here’s everything you need to know about our high-end pure digital system
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Danish hi-fi specialist Dynaudio is showcasing its new custom install technology at this year’s ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) show in Amsterdam. Dynaudio Custom Architectural speakers harness the same core technology and research that have made the company’s hi-fi speakers so successful over the past 40 years, and places it in ingenious pre-install mounts and unique tool-less clip-in speaker modules.
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Danish hi-fi specialist Dynaudio is releasing a new version of its award-winning Focus XD active digital loudspeakers at this year’s ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) show in Amsterdam.
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The Xeo 2 loudspeaker system was crowned 'Best Active Speaker 2016' by What Hi-Fi. In this video, What Hi-Fi takes a closer look at the system, how it works, and how it reached its conclusion.
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With the new Xeo 2 firmware update, we’re bringing three new features to the Xeo 2 loudspeaker system – features that give you more control over your system: Night Mode, Fixed Volume Mode, and the ability to enable/disable Autosense as you please.
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For nearly 40 years, we have developed and built our own loudspeaker drivers. We believe the only way to create a truly exceptional loudspeaker is to have control over the entire process –to fiddle with, and calibrate every single part.
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With the Emit series, we have introduced an affordable high-end loudspeaker with the true Dynaudio sound reproduction.
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When you first set foot at our CEDIA stand, you'll have to look hard to find our new line of custom-install architectural speakers - but don't worry, we'll help you find them and explain all about the new line.
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Music should sound great. Music should be convenient. For some people, the latter is absolutely crucial. They believe that listening to your favorite tracks should be easy. That nothing should come between them and the listening experience.
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At this year’s HIGH END Munich, Dynaudio is revealing an all-new, re-thought, re-designed and re-engineered Contour range.
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Fantastic! Our Xeo 2 speakers have been awarded Best of CES 2016 by Soundstage! Hi-Fi's Doug Schneider.
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With the Focus XD, we are changing the game. It's a complete digital revolution with 24bit / 192kHz resolution from the music source to the driver. The Focus XD has trashed the traditional stereo system for those who seek the best performance and the optimal convenience.
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With the optional Connect Control app for Apple iOS, you are able to take full control over your Dynaudio Connect. You can choose inputs and change their names, control the volume, and control your multi-room setup. This is an advanced remote control to your Dynaudio Connect – directly on your iPhone.
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We've teamed up with TIDAL to give you a streaming experience that matches your speakers.
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The new Xeo 2 - because enjoying music should be a straightforward experience.
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We are happy to unveil a new affordable series characterized by Dynaudio technology and craftsmanship.
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Listening to your favourite tunes has never been easier. With our Dynaudio Connect, we introduce a whole new level of connectivity and convenience within Hi-Fi audio systems.
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The premiere takes place on Friday, November 14th at WiFi Media in Arnhem, Netherlands, which is one of the most modern HiFi dealers in Europe.
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Our revolutionary active digital loudspeaker concept.
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With the new Focus XD series, the Dynaudio presents the next generation of the high-end system: actively-powered, digital and high-resolution with 24 bit/192 kHz.
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We set out to redefine the game of personal reference monitoring with the LYD range in 2016. Now we expand the range with a new 3-way monitor. Please meet LYD 48.
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It's only natural that we like how the LYD monitors sound. After all we did put a lot of efforts into creating them and didn't launch before they sounded exactly the way we wanted them to. But of course a second opinion is always great. So with that in mind, we'll hand over the mic to the editors...
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M2 Film is a production company that deliver content for top brands like Lego, Coca-Cola, and Samsung. They know what's important, and perhaps surprisingly they say that the audible side of things is more than half the story
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4 Weeks of Xmas. 24 Chances to Win!
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The TEC Awards have been handed out for more than three decades. And to the MI and pro audio manufacturers, this award is the equivalent to The Oscar for the actor or The Grammy for the musician. Needless to say it's a great honor to be nominated for this prestigious award once again.
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The Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen recently installed 16 pairs of LYD 7 studio monitors for the students to use when they write, record and produce their music.
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So, what does go on in a professional studio?
London’s AIR Studios – home of records from the likes of Adele, The xx and John Williams – was visited to see how they record some of the world’s most famous artists and find out if the same effect of sound can be create at home with Dynaudio speakers.
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We are proud to have received a Gear of the Year 2016 Award from Audio Media. They pick only the best products that have been under review during the year, and LYD made the cut.
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The TEC Awards have been handed out for more than three decades. And to the MI and pro audio manufacturers, this award is the equivalent to The Oscar for the actor or The Grammy for the musician. Needless to say it's a great honor to be nominated for this prestigious award.
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The editorial team at Sound On Sound hand-picked LYD5 as a nominee for the annual SOS Reader Award.
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We are happy to announce that we have joined forces with Digital Audio Denmark (DAD) in an effort to take professional monitoring to the next level.
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With the M5P Evidence, we continue our proud tradition of delivering high-end main monitor systems for professional recording, production and mastering engineers. Stand Tall. Listen Deep. Master Wide.
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I met up with Sebastian Rodens, Product Manager for Professional Products at Dynaudio, to have a chat about our new monitors - LYD - and my first question was pretty simple.
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Meet our newest personal reference monitor – LYD - at this year’s Musikmesse in Frankfurt.
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We are happy to announce that from 1 November 2015, we will be distributing our industry-leading studio monitors from our headquarters in Skanderborg, Denmark.
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Carl Tatz, a leading studio designer, has recently completed several major installations in which the monitors of choice ended up being Dynaudio.
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Will Harry Potter defeat 'you know who' in the end? Among the first to know was James Mather and his Dynaudio Acoustics AIR 6 speakers!
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Dynaudio Acoustics caught up with Mark Christensen to hear his view of the Dynaudio Acoustics product he uses, how he chose them and the role they play.
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"That's a big plus for me with the Dynaudio Acoustics BM 6A's. They sound much bigger than they physically are, and that is very important both for critical mixing and for allowing you to turn them up a bit to impress the clients. I recently added a BM 9S sub which helps tremendously in that department.
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After a comprehensive selection procedure, the AIR 6, AIR 20, and BM5 reference monitors from Dynaudio Professional were chosen as the new standard monitors for BBC Radio & Music.
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"For monitoring my stereo and surround mixes I rely on my Dynaudio Acoustics AIR 25 midfield systems," the gregarious artist/producer/remixer emphasizes.
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Not too long ago it would’ve seemed like science fiction: nonchalantly thumbing through tens of millions of tracks on our technology rectangles every day on the train to work. But how on earth did we get here?
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Stands are a central piece of a proper hi-fi setup with bookshelf speakers - but why exactly are they? Our Content Manager, Christopher Kjærulff, talked to our Dynaudio engineering team to find answers. Now, he's ready to share some of what he learned.
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We might call them bookshelf speakers, but does that mean it’s a good idea to put them on one? Nothing is stopping you from doing it, but it’s your sound performance that’s at stake – and there’s much to lose – and, if you’ve just shelled out a significant amount for your new speakers, it’s a bad start to what should be a great investment.
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Our 40th anniversary speaker might look simple, but there’s some serious tech lurking inside
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Convenience has long been touted as one of the primary benefits of active loudspeakers. But, is that really all or is there more to digital speakers and their active crossovers? We set out to investigate the active crossover and here’s what we found.
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So you’re interested in custom install audio, but you’ve got questions. We’ve taken some of the most frequently asked ones – from the very basics to some more specific queries – to get you up to speed.
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A crossover is a filter that divides frequencies and sends them to each driver – the right driver. The high-frequencies go to the tweeter; and the low-frequencies or midrange to the mid-woofer.
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The new Contour cabinet needed a signature baffle – it has almost become mandatory since it was introduced on the Contour S in 2003. Without it something would simply be missing.
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When we started Project Contour, we wanted to develop a new cabinet – and the one our engineers came up with … it’s a masterpiece both visually and sonically. And the sonic benefits of it are substantial: reduced high-frequency diffractions, improved off-axis listening to name a few.
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The all-new 18W55 driver for the Dynaudio Contour has 70% increased excursion, a 24% taller voice-coil winding height, 20% larger diaphragm area, a “taller-than-usual” 7.6mm elliptical surround, reduced our MSP cone’s thickness from 0.5mm to 0.4 and many other improvements. But how did we manage this?
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Over two decades ago, it took a loudspeaker manufacturer to produce the world’s best amplifier. To this day, our Arbiter is still unlike any other amplifier ever built.
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It’s easy to make car audio sound simply decent. The combination of the knowledge gained from designing and producing nearfield reference systems for recording studios with the expertise in building award-winning home hi-fi speakers provides you with opportunity to experience and enjoy the same music you get in your living room.
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Read about the megatrends our Product Manager, René Rønning, is keeping an eye on this year: autonomous cars, electrical and hybrid cars, creative placement of speakers, behavior predictions, and 3D printing.
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In a couple of years, we can expect to see microphones around the car.
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For the first time Dynaudio showed premium sound systems at the HIGH END on Wheels in Munich.
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The great Dane Christian Høgh #77 got to the finals...
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Dynaudio is sponsoring an amazing 17.000 km drive from Norway to South Africa
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Deutsche Welle visited Dynaudio in May 2014 in Skanderborg to learn more about High End audio in cars.
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Volkswagen concept Tristar shows direction of Dynaudio in Volkswagen T6 Bus.
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For all those who still can´t believe it...
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