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ConfidenceSeries
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- 02 Awards
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Confidence Series
Confidence 50 "A benchmark in its class"
"The new Esotar3 is smooth as butter, delicate, yet also powerful, without even the slightest artificial sheen, and it completely disappears within the outstanding overall performance of the Confidence 50. It aims to be one of the best tweeter on this planet."Dynaudio Confidence 50 wins European Product Design Award
Confidence 50 continues Dynaudio's strong run in european design competitions with a second win at the prestigious annual European Product Design Award.Confidence 20 Sets new standards for standmounts
"The new generation of Confidence is without a doubt the best Dynaudio speakers I have ever heard, and the smallest one is a rising star."6 out of 6 starsConfidently stealing the limelight on FIDELITY magazine's cover
The latest print issue of the German magazine FIDELITY is featuring the smallest of our new Confidence range on their cover: Confidence 20. And the first impressions prove that little ripples make big waves.A glorious loudspeaker creation
"You’d be committing a crime against your love of music if you were to neglect auditioning this most extraordinary, nay, glorious loudspeaker creation."Confidence 30 Confidence 30 wins famous award in France
Haute-Fidélité puts the Dynaudio Confidence 30 to the test, finding a pair of excellent loudspeakers worthy of the magazine's famous "Haute-Fidélité référence" award.Continuing the legacy
Long-time hi-fi experts Wilfried Kress and Chief Editor Olaf Sturm reviews the Dynaudio Confidence 30 for the leading hi-fi magazine 'hifi & records.' -
MusicSeries
- 23 Reviews
- 07 Awards
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Music Series
Music 5 Music 5 gets the five-star treatment from What Hi-Fi?5 out of 5 starsDynaudio Music 5 finishes third in ComputerBild's Wi-Fi speaker group test
"But more importantly: its sound reproduction always remains balanced and unrestrained."Music 5 wins Tech Award
The Dynaudio Music 5 was chosen by nine computer, gaming and gadget magazine in the category multiroom speakers:The Music 5 is pure beauty
The Italian GQ has tested the Dynaudio Music 5 for its Hi Tech gadget section and found that superior sound quality can be paired with a beautiful design. Read our favourite - and translated - quotes below.Striking, effortless speaker with strong geometric lines
For its striking looks, strong geometric lines and intelligent features, the Dynaudio Music 5 wins a German Design Award 2019.Fulfilling dreams
Among Audio Test's favourite points are the simple and quick setup of speaker and user profile on the app, and the highly complex technology disguised as a “playful toy”.This is music to our ears
The Swedish IDG just tested our Music range, granting us a phenomenal 8/10 stars rating.Full, but not bloated
In a double review, Australian Sound + Image goes full circle with the Dynaudio Music family by testing the Music 1 and Music 5. Below, you can find our favourite quotes related to the Music 5 - and a link to a similar article focused on the Music 1.One of the best plug-and-play systems
Walk through your local magazine-pusher in Germany these days and you’ll spot the Dynaudio 3 and Dynaudio 5 on the frontpage of HiFi einsnull. In a 6-page review, the digital audio specialist magazine covers both speakers. We have translated our favourite quotes from the review. You can find them below.Music 5 review in No Paparazzi Man
Australian men's lifestyle magazine No Paparazzi Man borrowed the Music 5 for its office, testing the intelligent wireless music system. Below you can find our favourite quotes from No Paparazzi Man's article.Easy handling, intelligent technology and sophisticated design
The German online magazine i-fidelity reviews the Music 5 leaving a top rating. Convenience, multi-room function and effortless usability convince on top of the remarkable sound performance and volume: “It truly sounds like stereo”. Our “All-in-one” speaker genuinely is ALL in ONE! Read our favourite quotes below.Music 5 wireless loudspeakers - here comes the sun
In its latest issue the British hi-fi reviewer HiFi+ auditions the Music 5. We shared our favourite quotes below, but have also decided to make the full review available for download. So it's up to you: skim or deep dive. Not matter what you choose you'll find it further down.What a modern music system should be like...
The German hi-fi magazine FIDELITY reviews the Dynaudio Music 5 in its July/August 2018 edition. Below you'll find our favourite quotes from the review.Music 1 Dynaudio Music 1 review in the Lyd og BilledeDynaudio 1 squeezes into top ten in huge Wi-Fi speaker group test
"It is not only pleasing and balanced, but much more grown-up and powerful than other, similar sized Wi-Fi speakers."The multi solution speaker
"The sound produced by the Dynaudio Music 1 is ridiculous. By that I mean ridiculously good. Yes, it truly belies its size. The tonal balance is sensible and tuneful."Dynaudio Music 1: Highly Commended
The Dynaudio Music 1 receives high commendation from Australian hi-fi magazine Sound + Image."This thing could create a pulse in open air."
In a double review, Australian Sound + Image goes full circle with the Dynaudio Music family by testing the Music 1 and Music 5. Below, you can find our favourite quotes related to the Music 1 - and a link to a similar article focused on the Music 5.The Dynaudio Music 1 wins European design award
The Product Design of the Year Award recognizes the efforts of talented designers and design teams who aim to improve our daily lives with a practical and beautiful creations, designed to solve a problem, make life easier or simply spread joy.Music 7 Music 7 wins Product of the Year award
The Danish AV-magazine Lyd og Billede (Sound and Vision) choose the Dynaudio Music 7 as its Product of the Year in the wireless multiroom speaker category.Dynaudio Music 7 claims first place in huge Wi-Fi speaker showdown
"Balanced and powerful sound. The bass is surprisingly deep and clean even at high volume."Fairaudio's Favourite Award 2019
Dynaudio Music 7 wins SoundStage! Product of the Year award
Selected from all SoundStage! Access, SoundStage! Hi-Fi, SoundStage! Simplifi, SoundStage! Solo, and SoundStage Ultra reviews in 2018, the Dynaudio Music 7 wins an award for exceptional value in the wireless multiroom speaker category.Classy and chic: Dynaudio Music
Frankfurter Allgemeine reviews the Dynaudio Music 7, emphasizing its good looks and impressive craftsmanship. Click here to find selected quotes and a link to the full review in German."RoomAdapt and NoiseAdapt: a stroke of genius."
The Scandinavian hi-fi magazine Lyd og Billede (Sound and Image) has tested the Dynaudio Music 7 speaker. After carefully demoing they decided to award the Music 7 with six start and a 'Highly Recommended' recommendation. Below we have translated our favourite quotes, and if you're good at Danish, included a link to the full review.Music 7 - Smart speaker
Fairaudio.de points out: “Danes don’t lie” when reviewing Dynaudio’s Music 7, taking apart all the promises we made about our one-system home speaker. The German review is a perfect all-rounder discussing design, engineering, sound quality, usability and comparison to other speakers with a conclusion that overshadows any doubts: Just like us, they’re in love! We translated some of our favourite quotes below.Before you can say great Danes...
Martin Dew reviews the Dynaudio Music 7, concluding that it's a sublime-sounding music streaming hub that's also comfortable as a soundbar. Find our favourite quotes below and a link to download the entire review.No ordinary Wi-Fi speaker
How does the Music 7 stack up with its competition? That's what Soundstage! Simplify reviewer, Al Griffin, asked himself before he received a test sample of the new Music 7 Wi-Fi speakers. As it turns out, pretty well. Below you'll find our favourite quotes from Soundstage! Simplifi's review of our Dynaudio Music 7 Wi-fi speaker.Music 3 Music maestro
Mark Craven reviews the Dynaudio Music 3 for Home Cinema Choice finding superb sound quality and a stylish design. Click here to find selected quote and a link to download the entire review.4.5 out of 5 starsOne of the best plug-and-play systems
Walk through your local magazine-pusher in Germany these days and you’ll spot the Dynaudio 3 and Dynaudio 5 on the frontpage of HiFi einsnull. In a 6-page review, the digital audio specialist magazine covers both speakers. We have translated our favourite quotes from the review. You can find them below. -
XeoSeries
- 11 Reviews
- 01 Award
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Xeo Series
Xeo 10 "Hugely impressive active speakers."
It's never easy to follow in your older siblings footsteps - especially when your sibling is a multi-award-winning product - but that's exactly what the Dynaudio Xeo 10 has managed to do with a stellar 5 of 5 stars review in What Hi-Fi. Here are our favourite quotes:5 out of 5 starsGood things come in small packages
The sound quality that comes from them, and the volume, could easily be confused as coming from much larger speakers and to be able to comfortable fit that on your office desk, is fantastic."Outstanding" - Dynaudio's Xeo 10
Xeo 20 Seldom has clutter-free convenience looked or sounded so good
David Vivian from HiFi Choice puts the Xeo 20 under the microscope, praising their convenience and their integrated amplifier system.5 out of 5 stars"Another success for the Danish manufacturer"
"We are rarely disappointed by Dynaudio products, and here is another success for the Danish manufacturer. The Xeo 20 active speakers have everything: advanced connectivity, built-in amplification and ultra-catchy sound reproduction."Another home run for lifestyle-friendly hi fi systems
Our two-way wireless standmount loudspeaker Xeo 20 wins yet another Hi-Fi Choice Recommended Badge.“The leaders of wireless speakers”
Thoroughly modern hi-fi speakers
The Dynaudio Xeo 20 wins active speaker of the year at the Australian hi-fi magazine Sound + Image award show.Xeo 30 Xeo 30 wins first place in 2019
Germany’s Goldenes Ohr (Golden ear) awards Dynaudio's Xeo 30 with a gold medal in the category of best wireless floorstand speaker.Xeo 30 - the future of high quality music reproduction
WELL DONE: that’s exactly what the caption of Stereo Magazine’s latest review on our Xeo range says. Describing the light-weighted joy of unwrapping, setting up the speakers in no time and hearing the first few sounds, the review covers the entire customer experience.Modern wireless hi-fi at its best
The German hi-fi magazine Stereoplay puts the digital wireless Dynaudio Xeo 30 loudspeakers through the paces in its latest issue, resulting in a Stereoplay Highlight award. Below we have collected our favourite quotes from the excellent review.The future is already here...
... and according to one of the leading hi-fi magazines in Germany, STEREO, that future is the new Dynaudio Xeo 30. In a review stuffed with praise, reviewer Carsten Barnbeck, finishes by throwing an "Outstanding" label at the speakers and giving them five out of five stars. Below you can find our favourite quotes and a link to purchase the full review in STEREO. -
EvokeSeries
- 07 Reviews
- 04 Awards
Reviews
Evoke Series
Evoke 50 It’s miracle – recommended for your heart and your ears
It’s miracle – recommended for your heart and your earsEvoke 50 wins Australian hi-fi award
The new Dynaudio Evoke 50 wins at the 2020 Sound + Image Awards in the 'loudspeakers of the year, AUD 5.000 to AUD 10.000' category.LowBeats makes our hi-fi hearts beat faster.
Evoke 50 has once again left some seriously good first impression. The German magazine LowBeats publishes a brand-new review that covers everything from design, speaker placement, driver technology to frequency tests and listening experience. Their highlights are the subtle cabinet design and the overall outstanding driver technology, especially the Cerotar tweeter and bass performance.A loudspeaker that sounds bigger than it really is.
Evoke 50 convinced hifi.nl with its transparent and spatial sound, innovative technology, the beautiful high-quality finishes, and a relatively simple load for amplifiers.Evoke 20 Merci beaucoup Diapason
"This time, the sound style gets closer to the style we're expecting from British models: liveliness, reactivity and aeration, thanks to a medium of beautiful richness that refuses any form of sanitization.""Evoke 20 is an investment that will enrich your space with sound, but also appearance"
Serbian Hi-Files magazine reviews Evoke 20 and has some very nice things to say – which we will happily share with you.Evoke 30 Dynaudio Evoke 30 wins European Product Design Award 2019
Evoke 30 continues Dynaudio's strong run in european design competitions with a prestigious win at the annual European Product Design Award.Redefining high fidelity
French HiFi magazine Haute fidelite reviews Evoke 30 and honours it with its popular “Meilleur achat – Haute Fidelite” award."A clear statement from the North"
Evoke 30 made an appearance on the cover of STEREO magazine. The first review for this member of our Evoke family and we’re thrilled about the outcome.Evoke 10 "A clear statement from the North"
Evoke 10 stole the limelight on the cover of STEREO magazine. The review tests and compares Evoke 10 and 30 and we’re thrilled about the outcome.The new reference
Music Emotion reviews the Evoke 10 in its 2019 February edition; the reviewer finding himself with a grin on his face, goose-bumps and a new reference in the category. -
SubSeries
- 03 Reviews
- 01 Award
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Sub Series
Sub 6 Dynaudio Sub 6 is Sound + Image's Subwoofer of the Year
At the 2020 Sound + Image Awards, the Dynaudio Sub 6 took home Subwoofer of the Year, thanks to an incredible review in AvHub."The first subwoofer in STEREOPLAY’s review history that..."
In their November issue, Germany's magazine STEREOPLAY reviews the Sub 6 after being updated with the latest speaker presets. And the results prove that this subwoofer is one of a kind.Sub 3 Sub 3: Clean as a whistle“It was Dynaudio’s big moment with the rather tiny Sub 3”
The Sub 3 proves that being small and compact doesn’t limit potential. On the contrary, Germany’s leading home cinema/ surround magazine – VIDEO – praises the excellent sound performance and compact design in their latest review, calling it room-friendly and ideal for living rooms. Check out our favourite quotes below: -
CoreSeries
- 07 Reviews
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Core Series
Core 7 Great imaging. Deep and tight bass. Smooth top.
The Core 7 are very, very nice speakers which are easy to live with, easy to mix on and sound wonderful. They ooze quality and their use of tech is comprehensive but discreet.Pros only. No cons.
"With Core 7, Dynaudio delivers a potent two-way active monitor, which - above all - is one thing: a tool you can work on for the entire day and actually use for any task imaginable. The unmistakable hallmark of this is a very neutral reproduction of the entire frequency band."Core 59 Effortless bass. Beautiful mids. Smooth top.
The Core 59 are very, very nice speakers which are easy to live with, easy to mix on and sound wonderful. They ooze quality and their use of tech is comprehensive but discreet.Core 59 is an essential audition
"The Core 59's reproduction of the miniscule details inside reverb tails and compression artifacts is as impressive as the solidity of its bass at low volume levels."Extreme precision and detail
"The Core 59 sound is exceptionally even from top to bottom. There is zero hype going on across the entire spectrum. No bloated bass, no forward mids, and zero top-end push masquerading as detail."Perfect for mixing and mastering
"The Dynaudio Core 59 is a modern and high quality active monitor for a reasonable price. It provides an authentic, analytical result and is perfect for mixing and mastering. It is also fun and not overly critical, so it can be used over a long period of time."Core 47 High resolution and with a precise and wide stereo image
The price is perfectly adequate for the quality they offer, especially since Dynaudio products are characterized by their ability to go on for years and years. The only question left is: is it really possibly that there is an even larger version available?"Special FortySeries- 11 Reviews
- 03 Awards
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Special Forty Series
Special Forty Special Forty does it again: best standmount speaker £2000+Special Forty wins Image HiFi's best speaker award
Every three years, major German High End magazine Image HiFi gives away an award for the best device in several categories.
Dynaudio's Special Forty wins this year's award for the best speaker.
At High End 2019, chief editor Uwe Kirbach handed over the award to Roland Hoffmann.These are superb standmounters
The Special Forty wins best standmount speaker over £2000 for the second year running.Truly outstanding sound performance
Go, get one! For the very first time, avforums has reviewed and awarded the Special Forty with 10/10 and a rare Best Buy Award – (the fourth award within the UK). The review takes you by the hand, presenting Dynaudio’s All-rounder in all its categories - design, sound quality and testing. The conclusion: “I’ve tried to find faults with the Special Forty, I really have. The problem is that it doesn’t have any.”
Our favourite quotes:Special Forty – the full package
Tonepublications.com just published a love letter to our Special Forty. The article reviews the speakers from top to toe, from unwrapping to music experience – the Special Forty’s got it all.
The bookshelf speakers are praised for their gloss-coated design and outstanding sonic performance, granting it an “chameleon-like” ability to adjust to different music styles. But most importantly, these speakers truly promise amazing quality at a comparatively low price, summing it up as “a beauty within the financial reach of so many who prioritize music in their lives.”You can’t help but to fall in love
The German hi-fi magazine, Audio Test, reviews the Dynaudio Special Forty anniversary speakers; falling in love with the stunning performance. We’ve collected our favourite quotes from the German review, translated them and shared them below:Worthy of its anniversary status
Best Buys Audio & AV from Australia reviews our Special Forty hi-fi speakers; the birch veneer and their sound reproduction garnered high praise. We’ve collected our favourite quotes from the review below:Special Forty loudspeakers = Editor's Choice
British Hi-Fi Choice reviews the Special Forty anniversary speakers, speaking words of praise and rewarding the speakers with a Editor's Choice award.Special Forty review: “Hyper-real voice reproduction”
The German magazine imagehifi tests the Special Forty anniversary speakers in its latest issue. It’s another fantastic review of the Special Forty speakers, which is spread out over 10-pages in the magazine. We have translated our favourite quote for you to enjoy below.Chapeau and happy birthday: The Special Forty
The German magazine hifi&records has reviewed the Special Forty anniversary speakers and found them worthy of the magazine’s front page. And with it’s easy to understand when you consider how well the speakers were received: "The Special Forty is one of the very best compact speakers in the company’s forty years history." You can find our favourite quotes below – and don’t worry we’ve translated them to English."These are superb standmounters"
In May, we introduced our Special Forty speakers to the world - celebrating our 40th anniversary. Since then the reviews have started to come in and we've been overwhelmed by the positive reception. This time around, it's What Hi-Fi?'s turn to give them a spin. And as we expected, they loved them. You can find selected quotes below and a link to the original review.Special Forty review on cnet
Steve Guttenberg from cnet reviews Special Forty anniversary speakers. Read selected quotes from his review below.Special Forty review in Darko
The Special Forty anniversary speaker impresses Darko for their sound and appearance in his review titled: "Beautiful furniture that sings: Dynaudio’s Special Forty." We have selected our favourite quotes from the well-written review below.The Sydney Morning Herald reviews Dynaudio Special Forty
Rod Easdown reviews the Special Forty speakers for the Australian newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald. Find our favourite quotes from the review below and a link to the original review.EmitSeries- 03 Reviews
- 02 Awards
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Emit Series
M20 Gold Medal for Emit M20
This year's Goldenes Ohr (Golden ear) award in the category of Best Compact Speaker up to 1,000 Euro goes to our Dynaudio Emit M20.What Hi-Fi? reviews the Emit M20
What Hi-Fi? recently awarded the Emit M10 the full five stars and a winner's badge in its entry-level group test. Now, the magazine has turned its attention to the larger M20…M10 Five-stars and test winner: The Dynaudio Emit M10
To be the best, you have to challenge the best. That’s what the Emit M10 did in What Hi-Fi?’s £500 loudspeakers group test and the results are in...5 out of 5 starsEMIT M10: “Musically the performance is absolutely pitch-perfect”
Shoutout to our little ones. HiFi Choice just granted another “Recommend”- badge to Dynaudio’s EMIT M10 two-way standmount speakers. Besides a big compliment to Dynaudio’s silk soft dome tweeters, nicely titled “the pleasure dome”, the review applauses the sound performance, especially speed and subtlety.
Our favourite quotes:Review of the Emit10 2 way loudspeakers by HIFICRITIC
Last October, we introduced the new Emit series with the two compact stand mounter, Emit M10 and Emit M20, the floorstander, Emit M30, and the Emit M15C for movie lovers.The Emit M10: an insanely great speaker
In a New York City Hi-Fi Shop, Steve Guttenberg heard something he really liked: an insanely great speaker for tiny rooms.
Steve has owned and auditioned many Dynaudio speakers, but he still wasn't quite expecting the level of sound reproduction from the Emit M10s:M30 Australian Hi-Fi Magazine tests the Emit M30 Floor-standers.
In the previous months, the M10 and M20 have stolen the limelight in the Emit series with stellar reviews in What Hi-Fi?. Now the tables have turned on the compact speakers; it’s time for the larger floor-standing M30 to shine.Great Danes? Bloody brilliant Danes more like.
Home Cinema Choice have tested an Emit and Sub 600 5.1 system to find out if the new Dynaudio entry-level system can exceed its rivals in the class.ContourSeries- 16 Reviews
- 01 Award
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Contour Series
Contour 20 The Contour 20 receives an EISA Award
It's shrouded in secrecy. The nominees never revealed; only the ones who take home an award are. It's the EISA Awards, and the winners have been named and announced. We're proud to take home an award for Best Product 2017/2018 in the Bookshelf Speaker category with the Contour 20.Contour 20: Class leading performance
What Hi-Fi reviews the Contour 20, finding a pair of speakers with impressive authority, dynamics and insight, pleasing attack and refinement and good build and finish quality. Here are our favourite quotes from the 5 star review.STEREO absolutely loves the Contour 20
We think it is pretty safe to say that STEREO likes the Contour 20 speakers.
"Why," you ask?The Contour 20 might be the last loudspeaker you will ever buy
The Contour 20 receives 5 stars in The EAR review. Find our favourite quotes and link to the full review below.Glorious sound
The Australian Audio Visual hub, AvHub, which comprises of some of Australia's leading hifi magazines has reviewed the compact Contour 20 loudspeakers. Below we have selected some of our favourite quotes from the review for you to enjoy.The Curved Heir
British hifi magazine Hi-Fi Choice has reviewed the compact Contour 20 stand mounters. We have curated our favourite quotes from the three-page review for you to enjoy.A Heavenly Reference
The Norwegian Hi-Fi magazine, Lyd og Bilde, call the new Contour 20 for a "heavenly reference loudspeaker" in their recently published review. Below, you'll find translated quotes from this wonderful review.Contour 20 review - everything a future classic needs
“Wow!” was our collective outburst when we found out that image hifi – perhaps the most prestigious Hi-Fi magazine in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland - had cleared the front page for the Contour 20.Danish Dynamite
A brand new Contour review has hit the streets in Germany, as the popular magazine, Audio, takes a closer listen to the compact stand mounter, Contour 20.Contour 30 Contour 30 review - Outstanding sound performance and design
Ed Selley tested the combination of Contour 30 and an amplifier setup by NAD in all its facets. With the beautiful caption “Leading the way”, the review pays tribute to the speakers’ functionality, minimalist design, outstanding sound performance and Dynaudio’s forward-thinking.HiFi+ Contour 30: “This is all the loudspeaker you’ll ever need.”
The new review by HiFi+ pinpoints what Dynaudio did right – a lot. It not only praises Dynaudio’s love for precision and consistency throughout products, but also highlights all the details of Contour 30 that make it such a remarkable home speaker. Check out our favourite quotes below:You’ll forget all about time
Audio Test Magazine from Germany has had its hands on the Contour 30. And, the magazine is pretty happy about them: “We fell in love.” We have chosen our favourite quotes from the review and translated them to English so that you can enjoy them as well.Countour 30 speaker review - These speakers can really boogie
Scott Campbell reviews the Contour 30 in the new issue of Audio Esoterica. The Contour 30 has made customs and entered the ‘land down under.' Here, it has managed to impress reviewer Scott Campbell and fool two surprising, but nonetheless, Hi-Fi accustomed reviewers: his pooches…“That’s how a piano sounds like!“
The new Contour series has taken the German reviewer community by storm with praise such as: "Danish Dynamite", "Absolute Spitzenklasse", and "The New Contour Sets Milestone".
But the Contour isn't slowing down. In the new edition of the German Hi-Fi magazine Fidelity it is praised as more revolution than evolution - both technologically and aesthetically.Contour 30 loudspeaker review - Absolut Spitzenklasse
One of the most popular German Hi-Fi Magazine, Stereoplay, has reviewed the all-new mid-sized Contour 30 – and it’s safe to say they were impressed: 62/65 points and a ‘Stereoplay Highlight’ title.Contour 60 "One of the best ways to spend ten grand"
Read our favourite quotes from SoundStage! Ultra's Contour 60 review written by Jeff Fritz and find a link to the original review below.The Contour 60 - A New Milestone
The first review of our new Contour 60 has hit stands in Germany, as Matthias Boede has auditioned the 60 for STEREO – and he liked what he heard. STEREO gave the Contour 60 a sound quality level of 92% which was rewarded with an “Excellent” badge.
The review is written by the renowned writer, Matthias Boede, who found new details in the otherwise thoroughly listened to Saturday Night by Red Norvo Quintet. As usual, we have translated our favorite quote from this excellent review:Focus XDSeries- 04 Reviews
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Focus XD Series
Focus 60 XD So good it makes you question your choices
It’s safe to say that our Focus 60 XDs made an impression on Australian Audio Esoterica… After auditioning them, the seasoned reviewer, Tony Morgan, even questions why you’d ever want anything different. Read our favourite quotes from the stunning review below:Focus 20 XD Streamlining the hi-fi experience
Simplifi - a SoundStage! Network partner - has reviewed the fully active, fully digital Focus 20 XD standmounters. It's safe to say they were happy with what they heard; giving them a Reviewer's Choice recommendation along with many praising words.Reviewer's Choice"That’s what we like to call win/win."
With its newly updated, upgraded firmware, the Focus XD series has never been better. The Australian online magazine, Man of Many, has put a pair of Focus 20 XDs to the test and liked what they heard. We’ve read the review and found our favourite bit of text for you to enjoy:Focus 30 XD Sound Magicians
Earlier this year, March to be exact, we released a new firmware update to the Focus XD series (together with a new name and colour scheme). With the updated, upgraded firmware offers improved quality, more fine-tuning when it comes to room correction, and all the other tweaks and fettles our engineers have applied. Now, the first review of the Focus 30 XD is here thanks to the German magazine, Audio Test. We have collected our favourite quotes from the wonderful review below. Enjoy.LYDSeries- 26 Reviews
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LYD Series
LYD 48 Exceptionally accurate mix experience with LYD 48
"The 3-way design of the LYD 48’s is a true step forward for an already legendary brand, and in our testing it produced a exceptionally accurate mix experience with very little ear fatigue." (Dave Edwards, DJ Booth)10 / 1010 out of 10 starsThe balanced sound of LYD 48 gives quick and great results
"The Dynaudio LYD 48 studio monitors and 18S sub combine to create a great-sounding four-way system. The transparent representation of the individual instruments of a song gives you a lot of confidence in what you're hearing when mixing, so that details can be nicely highlighted and you quickly get useful results."
(Chris Pfeil, Amazona.de)An incredible, balanced sound at a great price
"The LYD 48s offer an incredible, balanced sound at a great price, and are truly the flagship of a fleet of award-winning monitors."
(Andy Jones, MusicTech Magazine)LYD 48 in short: Balanced and uniform sound
"We definitely appreciated the sound we heard through this monitor - full and consistent - which I believe is the result of excellent engineering in horizontal development with the elegant choice of the symmetrical arrangement of the speakers."
(Francesco Passarelli, MusicOff)Fantastic detail and on-point transient response
"The detail in the top end is fantastic, the transient response is on point, and the low end is quite substantial while being well-controlled. If you’re shopping in this price range, you should give these a listen."
(Brandon T. Hickey, Mix Magazine)You could listen to these for hours without experiencing fatigue
Things just sound like they should. When A/Bing with some other speakers, coming back to the Dynaudio combo just felt right.LYD 48 Sound on Sound Review
"The performance of the LYD 48 in the bass end was exemplary and I was very impressed by the level of definition and transient detail that it delivered in the mid and treble frequencies, even when the bottom end was shaking the metaphorical floorboards."
(Bob Thomas, Sound On Sound)LYD 48 - The Best Bargain in Mid-Range Monitors Today!
"My first impression when putting the new Dynaudio LYD 48 monitors on my speakers stands something along the line of “I’m back home!” They sound like the Dynaudios that I know and love, but there is also something much greater to them."
- Don Gunn (TapeOp Magazine)Incredible Clarity in Sound in Any Space
"In a small or large room, these monitors sound fantastic. They have a beautiful response and a clarity that needs to be heard. If you need to hear faults in your mix, the LYD 48s will certainly help you find them." - Rob Gee (Mixdown Magazine)LYD 48 Are Perfect for Placing Vocals in A Mix
"I was very impressed how the LYD48s dealt with vocals. I like my vocals to sit in the mix rather than on top and I found I was able to achieve this with the LYD48s."LYD 5 Perfect for Small Home Studio Monitoring
"When it comes to the sonic quality, the LYD-5 feature one inch soft dome tweeters with the tri-angled diffuser bar that splits the sound and stops a direct path to your ears that might create harshness in the top-end. It’s a simple enough idea, but well executed to deliver a crystal clear high frequency response without fatigue to the listener."
- MixdownProfessional Sound for Everyone
“With the LYD 5 Dynaudio has clearly set an example, that a professional, transparent sounding studio monitor can be affordable for everyone.”
- Fritz Fey, Studio MagazinEngineering Integrity Makes LYD Classy and Capable
"Both the LYD 5 and LYD 8 are classy and capable nearfield monitors invested with thoughtful electro-acoustic engineering. They look great, their performance is up there with the best in their class, and that they’re relatively affordable only increases their appeal. (…) If you asked me, and I’m sure you did, to come up with one phrase to describe my feelings about the LYD monitors it would be ‘engineering integrity’.”
- Sound on SoundLYD 7 I Hear Things in My Mixes I Never Heard Before
"First off, they are amazing! The first big difference I noticed was the bass frequencies."LYD 7 Excels at Low Volume Precision
"Just as advertised, the Lyd 7 excels at low volume precision, making them perfect for smaller rooms and home studios."Great Precision at Low Volumes
"I found that the LYD 7 offers great precision at low volumes. Basically, I missed no details in the sound compared to when listening at loud volumes."Pro-Level Precision at a Mid-Level Price Point
"Altogether, Dynaudio has managed to create a speaker that delivers pro-level precision at a mid-level price point. This sleek and modern speaker is innovation at its finest and is an absolute joy to work on."
- Jacob Roach, Sonic ScoopRecording Magazin Reviews LYD 7
“All the possible settings have a subtle influence on the sound of the LYD 7. Everything else would have been a shame, because this can be said in advance: The LYDs sound magnificent.”Consistent Frequency Response through a Wide Range of Volumes
"I did appreciate that the low end, and the frequency response overall, were consistent through a wide range of volumes — a valuable trait when evaluating how mixes will perform in the real world"
- Kerry Rose, TapeOp MagazineExtremely Natural and Organic Vocals on LYD 7
"My first impression of the LYD 7 was a detailed midrange with wide-open highs. I put on a few reference recordings to get the ball rolling, and was immediately drawn to its overall clarity across the entire spectrum."
- Alex Hawley, Recording MagazineAbsolutely Fantastic for Putting a Spotlight on a Mix
"When it comes down to putting a spotlight on a mix, I thought they were absolutely fantastic. If you're looking for new monitors, put them on your short list."
- Guitar InteractiveAwesome Transient Response
"I immediately noticed the monitors’ outstanding depth and imaging, including a rock-solid phantom center. The transient response was also awesome, and not because of peaky high-frequency reproduction; the highs sounded smooth and were non-fatiguing."
- Michael Cooper, Mix MagazineAudiofanzine LYD 7 Review
"The near-field monitors of the Danish manufacturer are back with a new name and finish, although they do bear a resemblance to the old BM series. (...) Fortunately, the audio performance is still excellent, and that's what really matters!"Future Music: LYD 7 Makes Mixing Easy
LYD took part in a Group Test and finished only second to a pair of speakers at twice the price. Unfortunately the review is not available in full online, but here are the key takeaways from Future Music's review:
"The focus is on a meaty mid range that doesn’t turn harsh, making it easy to mix less forward elements, especially reverb tails, quickly and audibly."
Among other mentions are "solid stereo image with good off-axis response" and "excellent bass".Amazona on LYD - All Pros No Cons
The German online magazine Amazona.de gave LYD 7 a thorough test and concluded that they simply sound amazing and especially considering how great they perform, the price is very moderate.Audio Media on LYD 7: Commendable Vocal Clarity
Audio Media International tested the LYD 7 personal reference monitors and found vocals to have commendable clarity regardless of the source, including Alison Krauss, Tony Lewis and ZZ Top.Pro Tools Expert LYD Review: Near Field Size. Main Monitor Sound.
Pro Tools Expert took the entire LYD studio monitor in for a detailed review. As James Ivey points out, each model shines in its own way and is ideal for significant purposes.LYD 8 The Most Extended and Linear Bass Response
"I felt rather comfortable nearly immediately with the LYD8s. Indeed, at first, the bottom-end response seemed a little too rumbly, but after a week of break-in, that bottom-end came into balance with the smooth and genuinely accurate performance of the soft dome tweeter. This was the most extended and linear bass response I’ve ever heard from compact nearfields. (...) I would estimate the LYD Series will become market leaders." - Rob TavaglioneResident Advisor: Excellent Clarity Even at Very Low Volumes
"The bass on the LYD 8s is excellent. It was never cloudy or woolly and, in fact, revealed some of the flaws in my own audio interface converters. The high-end is equally impressive, with excellent clarity even at very low volumes. (...) It allows you to make decisions faster and move quickly through the mix process, a benefit that cannot be overstated."MusicTech LYD Review: Exceptional Degree of Clarity
MusicTech put LYD 5 and LYD 8 on the review test bench and receives a 9/10 rating, earning a genuine MusicTech 'Choice' recommendation.Bonedo Considers LYD a Genuine Danish Delicacy
German online magazine, Bonedo, reviewed all 3 LYD models. In short, they conclude that LYD preserves the classic Dynaudio virtues: The design is modern, the standard of craftsmanship is high and the sound is immaculate and very transparent.XeoSeries- 02 Reviews
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Reviews
Xeo Series
Xeo 2 5-stars in What Hi-Fi?.
The latest addition to the Xeo 2 review pool comes courtesy of What Hi-Fi? And this isn't the first time What Hi-Fi? has experienced the Xeo series. Previously, the magazine wrote 'so-good-we-can't-believe-its-wireless about the Xeo 4s.5 out of 5 stars"A wireless speaker for the most discerning audiophiles."
Let that linger for a minute: “A wireless speaker for the most discerning audiophiles”. That’s how CNET’s writer, Steve Guttenberg, starts his brand new review of the Xeo 2."The best thing: how frustration-free they are"
Hi-Fi magazines are not the only ones who love the Xeo 2, the Australian lifestyle publisher, HEY GENTS, have auditioned the Xeo 2s, and they are absolutely in love with them:New Xeo 2 Review in ConnectedHome
The Xeo 2s have made their rounds in the Australia reviewer community. This time, Stephen Dawson from Connected Home has taken a look at the Xeos. And, as he confesses: they left him confused.Rhapsody in Bluetooth
"The new Xeo 2 has arrived and looks to be every inch the kind of do-anything, put-anywhere wireless speaker that shows what could, should and will be," Hi-Fi Choice."Punch a higher floor with the Dynaudio Xeo 2"
The online publication Digital Audio Review, or DAR for short, has road tested the Dynaudio Xeo 2 loudspeakers – a review filled to the brim with praise.”I don’t believe in frettin’ and grievin’”
The compact wireless Xeo 2s continue to audition around the world. Now, Audiostream has looked at our most convenient loudspeaker to date.Sydney Morning Herald reviews Xeo2
The Australian newspaper, Sydney Morning Herald, has reviewed our Xeo 2 speakers for its Digital Life section. The verdict is in - and it's good.Xeo 2 Review in Sound + Image
When introduced in November 2015, the Xeo 2 became our smallest, active loudspeaker.Xeo 4 The Xeo series continues to WOW
What Hi-Fi? tests the Xeo 4 speaker system and gets blown away about this next-gen model that offer hassle-free set-up plus insightful and musical sound from almost any source.5 out of 5 starsThe Audiophile Apartment reviews Xeo 4
The Audiophile Apartment is for all of those living in smaller spaces looking for small and stylish sonic solutions that fit their home. This time around the Audiophile Apartment has narrowed in on the Xeo 4: a pair of compact wireless speakers.XEO 4 - AudioStream
"The Xeo 4s and Xeo 6s need just two things from you—a source(s) and power.
That's it.
That's all you need for a complete Hi-Fi. Interested?"Xeo 4 & Xeo 6, STEREO, November 2014
"At this years’ High End Show in Munich Dynaudio had the surprise effect on their side: While others proudly presented their first wireless speakers with hifi ambitions, the Danes already called in the second round. The pioneer of digital active wireless speakers is keen not only to keep the pole position, but to stay even further ahead."
The Xeo 4 "reaches lower, sounds slightly softer yet cleaner. Also, the bass can be adjusted to the room requirements. Worth every Cent!” Result: “Outstanding"Xeo 4, AUDIO, October 2014
"Distinctively expressive and vital sounding compact speaker with good, strong bass and finest timbre. Exact sound-staging. Despite sounding open it never becomes obtrusive"Xeo 6 Xeo series recieves award
Our Xeo series was nominated for Plus X Award and won. Learn more about the Plus X Award, how it is awarded, and what it means for you.“These speakers will blow you away"
9 out of 10. And, a 'Trusted Reviews Recommended' badge. That's the result of Trusted Reviews test of the wireless Xeo 6 floor standers.Xeo 6 review in The Computer Audiophile
“Great sound quality, no cables, no separate digital to analog converter, no separate amplifier(s), and no digital source component within view is enough for me to suggest you “add to cart” given the opportunity.”Xeo 6 Review in Sound & Vision magazine
Sound & Vision awards the Xeo 6 the publication's “TOP PICK” designation, and rating it’s performance and build quality as 5-stars.Xeo 4 & Xeo 6, STEREO, November 2014
"At this years’ High End Show in Munich Dynaudio had the surprise effect on their side: While others proudly presented their first wireless speakers with hifi ambitions, the Danes already called in the second round. The pioneer of digital active wireless speakers is keen not only to keep the pole position, but to stay even further ahead."
The Xeo 4 "reaches lower, sounds slightly softer yet cleaner. Also, the bass can be adjusted to the room requirements. Worth every Cent!” Result: “Outstanding"Xeo 6, AUDIO, October 2014
"Very neutral and widerange-sounding floorstand speaker, distinguished character without any artificiality. Superior also in the bass, surprisingly power-stable despite its compact size, exact sound-staging."XEO 6 ..serious hi-fi sounds
"...an ideal proposition for music lovers who want serious hi-fi sounds from minimal components."
Xeo 6, Hi-Fi Choice 09/2014Xeo 6, stereoplay/Germany 09/2014
"The wireless Dynaudio serves balanced, silky-smooth tonality and excellent transparency with effortless confidence, as if it's the most normal thing in the world to listen to a high-end-system without separate amplifiers or speaker cables."
Price/Performance: OutstandingContour SSeriesReviews
Contour S Series
Contour S 1.4 LE BBC Music auditions the Contour S 1.4 LE
In each issue, BBC Music’s audio expert Michael Brook takes a look at different pieces of audio gear, tests it, and helps its readers get the most out of their recorded music. This month, the Contour S 1.4 has been under the microscope. 5/5 Stars in HI-FI Choice
In the latest issue of HI-FI Choice, Andrew Simpson auditions the standmount loudspeaker, Contour S 1.4 LE and discovers “why the lure of the Dynaudio’s updated Contour standmount is more than skin deep”. He rewards the Contour’s allure with five out of five stars and a HI-FI Choice Recommended Badge.Contour S 1.4 LE review in Hifi Statement
Contour S 3.4 LE Contour S 3.4 LE speaker review
The Contour has been auditioned many times. Fortunately, that does not stop reviewers from taking their own shot at this legendary speaker. hi-finews took a crack at the Contour S 3.4 LE and it did not disappoint.Dynaudio launch new Contour LE - HIFI Wigwam
“Dynaudio has proved to be a brand of impeccable engineering standards. Testament to this is the new Contour LE series, that promises the same dynamic and engaging sound that Dynaudio has become famous for. Aside from the aesthetic overhaul the Contour LE has also received an acoustic upgrade.”Contour S 1.4 Contour S 1.4, Fidelity 04/11
„The Contour S 1.4 delivers some of the most authentic sound reproduction I have heard in this price class.“
Kenneth PilegaardExciteSeriesReviews
Excite Series
X18 Fairaudio.de reviews Excite X18
In Germany, Fairaudio.de have taken a closer look at the compact standmounts Excite X18. And, from what we were able to read (some of us aren't that good a German) they really liked what they heard:X14A Review of the active speaker Exite X14a version - What HI-FI
"They’re snappy and swift too – fleeting through songs with rhythmic precision and explicit timing – but they exercise control at every turn."Excite X14A - Audiostream review
We are back with a new review. This time for the Excite X14A.X38 Dynaudio Excite Surround System (X38, X14, and X24) Review
The new Dynaudio Excite speaker lineup is a comprehensive update to the original Excite family introduced in 2008. Not just a minor update, Dynaudio has improved upon just about every aspect of performance. Combined with excellent build quality, the new Excite line offers a very neutral, yet musical sound that will leave you itching to hear your favorite music and movie soundtracks all over again.Excite X38, Hi-Files Magazine, September 2014, Serbia
”The latest Excite truly offers many improvements and is seriously close to Focus series. Top music reproduction. Plenty of good bass.” Awarded with the ”Hi-Five Award”X14 Excite X14, Stereophile, October 2014
“The Excite X14s' dead-neutral, detailed, and holographic midrange made them a perfect showcase for well-recorded voices.“
“With the Excite X14, Dynaudio has taken all of the aspects of the Excite X12 that I liked and improved them across the board…. It has become my favorite bookshelf speaker for under $2000/pair.“
Robert J. ReinaExcite X14, hifi & records 2013
„Dynaudio’s new Excite series makes an amplifier’s life a lot easier.“Excite X14, What Hi-Fi? 2013
“The new Excite series leaves an impression of real high quality”Excite X14, hifi & records 2013
„Just listen to Johnny Cash or Leonard Cohen with the new Excite – it really gets under your skin.“AccessoriesSeriesReviews
Accessories Series
Stand 6 The Stand 6 is complementing my C1s perfectly.
“The Stand 6 is complementing my C1s perfectly. Looks great and sounds even better.”
R., Confidence C1 owner, HamburgBM MK IIISeriesReviews
BM MK III Series
BM Compact mkIII Sound On Sound checked out our BM Compact MkIII
Sound On Sound, one of the leading recording technology magazines, has had its hands on our BM Compact MkIII and BM9S II in a 2.1 speaker system. Here, you can read some of our favorite passages and find the original review.Legacy InstallSeriesReviews
Legacy Install Series
IP24 I always dreamt of an in-wall with Dynaudio sound.
“I always dreamt of an in-wall with Dynaudio sound. The IP 24 is exactly that.”
Ch., IP24 and IC17 owner, ArhusIP 24, Heimkino 2004, Germany
"It impresses with a sound stage one would never expect from an in-wall speaker."
Philipp SchäferBM SeriesSeriesReviews
BM Series Series
BM9S II BM Compact mk III and BM9S II review in Audio Media International
We have been fortunate enough to have Alistair McGhee from Audio Media International review our BM Compact Mk III and BM9S II.FocusSeriesReviews
Focus Series
Focus 160 Focus 160, Steve Guttenberg, c|net 2014
„The Focus 160 is the perfect small room audiophile speaker.“Focus 380 Focus 380, Hi-Fi News 2013
„It’s explicit and refined-sounding in equal measure, with excellent dynamic capabilities and vivid imaging when given space to breathe.“Focus 110 Focus Series, stereoplay 2011
"The only true artistry"Focus Series, stereoplay 2011
"The only true artistry"Focus 340 Focus 340, Fair Audio 2011
„To be frank, Dynaudio’s Focus 340 blew me away.“
Ralph Werner, 09/11Focus 260 Amazing Dynaudio Focus 260 review in music emotion / Netherlands
They really don't lie!"Focus 360 Focus 360 "Reviewer's Choice" award in SoundStage!
The Focus 360 was reviewed by Jeff Fritz for SoundStage! (June 2010), earning a "Reviewer's Choice" award in the process.
Citing the speaker's "excellent fidelity", Fritz offered the following on the sound characteristics of the 360: "The most striking aspect of the Focus 360's sound was its neutral midrange. I found it so lacking in coloration that it highlighted, in comparison, the relatively non-neutral sounds of most speakers."EvidenceSeriesReviews
Evidence Series
Evidence Platinum Evidence Platinum, Hi-Fi News
"This is an extraordinarily fine speaker that sounds simply right with all manner of music. It’s a world-class design of which Dynaudio can be mightily proud.”
John BamfordEvidence Platinum, TONE Audio
"With so much capability, the Dynaudio Evidence Platinums should be your last speaker purchase."Evidence Platinum, Audiotechnique 2013
“…Wow! The sound had never been so true and the 3D sound stage had never been so vivid!"
Lincoln ChengEvidence Platinum, image hifi 2013
“…a loudspeaker so overwhelming like I've never experienced before.": Editor-in-chief and high-end-audio enthusiast Uwe Kirbach reviewed the Evidence Platinum in image hifi 2/2013”SoundStage! HiFi
“…the Dynaudio Evidence Platinums sounded completely wonderful. Just as I’d hoped they eventually would, the speakers gave me a magical listening experience.”
Sven BiléStereophile
„Regardless of your wallet's comfort level, I recommend strongly that you audition the Dynaudio Evidences when shopping for speakers. Their fit'n'finish must be seen, and their big, tall soundstage has to be heard to appreciate how high a flagship speaker's reach for the stars can be. Of course, if your Internet company has just gone public and you simply must own a flagship speaker, look no further than the Evidence.
Dynaudio’s Evidence: The world’s best speaker?”
Larry GreenhillSubSeriesReviews
Sub Series
250 II Excite with Sub 250 II surround set, HemmaBio, Sweden, 12/2014
“All five speakers strikingly disappear, the sound imaging becomes large and stable, and all the time we simply wanted to watch more movies!”
“In conclusion the Dynaudio Excite is a fantastic sounding and good speaker.”Sub 250, STEREO 2008, Germany
„The most honest subwoofer in this group test – more than just pumping out low frequencies”ConfidenceSeriesReviews
Confidence Series
C4 Platinum Confidence C4, Audiophile, 2012
" (..) the Dynaudio Confidence C4 explodes the limits of the traditional."Confidence C1 Signature Confidence C1 Signature, Audiophile, 2011
"The sound of the Confidence C1 Signature is however beyond any doubt sublime: with this special edition model Dynaudio is taking the art of minimalist speaker design to new heights."C1 Platinum Confidence C1, Stereophile 11/07
„The Confidence C1 delivers world-class performance in a real-world package. If you value openness and tonal clarity, the C1 is a contender. It will mate with small to midsize rooms in ways that larger speakers simply can't (yes, you can have too much loudspeaker), and it won't be overwhelmed by large spaces.”
Wes PhillipsDMSeriesReviews
DM Series
2/6 DM 2/6, HiFi Choice 2012, UK
“Highly polished all-rounder with a sophisticated and musical nature. Recommended.“DM 2/6, What Hifi Awards 2010
„Looking for a small, yet still powerful sounding speaker? Dynaudio’s new entry-level standmounter, the DM 2/6, is it.“ConsequenceSeriesReviews
Consequence Series
Consequence Ultimate Edition Hifi Plus, 2010
„It’s like...a palpitation, a whole body palpitation.“
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