How to listen like a professional sound engineer
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we've got Stephen Entwistle in the hot seat, sharing pearls of wisdom on how to train your way to a great pair of ...
Sunlight and speaker drivers - A recipe for disaster?
In this episode of Ask the Expert, our resident expert, Otto Jørgensen, is back, and responding to the question of how prolonged exposure to sunlight ...
Damaged speakers? How do I know?
Have you ever accidentally dimed your amp or had some other kind of mishap, giving you cause to fear for your speakers' safety? Have no fear. More ...
Four new products on show - High End Munich 2024
We’re going to give an exclusive first-look at four brand-new products during this year’s High-End show in Munich – as well as showing off some ...
What kind of subwoofer should I choose? Sealed or ported?
On this episode Ask The Expert, we're discussing subwoofer design, and the pros and cons of sealed-box versus ported designs in the world of low end ...
Where should I place the centre speaker?
On this episode of Ask The Expert, we're going to talk about speaker placement in surround setups, specifically when used with a television.
Designing Confidence 20
On this episode of Ask The Expert, we'll be answering some questions about the design of Confidence 20, including its rather unique bass port design, ...
Analogue vs. digital crossovers
This time on Ask The Expert, we'll be discussing whether digital crossovers really are an improvement over analogue crossovers or not. And, as you ...
Plugging the port on only one speaker. Go or no-go?
On this episode of Ask The Expert, we're going to tackle a couple of questions relating to asymmetrically-shaped and asymmetrically-treated listening ...
Using an external DAC with digital, active speakers – is it necessary?
A surprisingly common question topic, on this episode of Ask The Expert Otto briefly clears up any confusion surrounding external DACs used in ...
Should I hang my speakers from the ceiling?
Certainly not your run-of-the-mill question, this episode of Ask The Expert sees Otto discuss the somewhat niche topic of the acoustic benefits and ...
23 Quickfire hi-fi questions answered in 30 seconds or less!
This episode of Ask The Expert is a little different, because for this week's episode, we've decided to put not one, not two, but twenty three ...
Can I compensate for old tweeters by increasing the treble on my amp?
Have you ever attempted to compensate for your speakers' lack of treble by adjusting the treble output on your outboard gear? And were you concerned ...
Boiling voice coils? Is it possible?
Have you ever asked yourself just how hot a speaker's voice coil can get? Well, the short answer is hot. Really hot! As in boiling hot. In this ...
Why are bass ports on the back of speakers?
Have you ever wondered why a bass port is typically situated in the rear of a speaker and not on the front? Well, you're not alone. That's exactly ...
Why does sound travel through walls?
Have you ever wondered why sound can travel through walls, when other, seemingly more powerful forces can't? Well wonder no more, cause we're ...
Should I plug my speaker's bass port?
Bass ports. What do they do? How do they work? How should I use mine? On this episode of Ask The Expert we're going to explain how and when you ...
Loudspeaker sensitivity - what do all the numbers mean?
This time around we're attempting to demystify the subject of speaker sensitivity. There's watts and volts, and decibels and… you get the idea. But ...
Loudspeaker wattage - How much does my speaker need?
On this episode of Ask The Expert we'll be putting your power-related concerns to rest, by explaining exactly what power means for your loudspeakers.
Centre speakers in a stereo setup? When, why, how?
In this episode of Ask The Expert we're looking at centre speakers in a stereo setup, and what they can bring to the party (or rather, the movie ...
Demystifying the compressor
As an aspiring producer, you've probably come across the term ‘compressor’ more than once. A compressor is one of those tools that’s used to gently ...
How to master loudness
Why is it crucial to meet the loudness recommendations specified by streaming platforms? Because it will save your music from suffering a fate worse ...
The art of EQ in music production
EQ is one of the most fundamental tools in music production. Whether you're working on a mix with many individual tracks or on a rendered mix to be ...
How to polish your podcasts
Podcasts have never been more popular, in part thanks to their low barrier to entry. If you have an idea and a microphone, off you go. But aside from ...
How to acoustically treat your room with everyday items
Ideally, all rooms used for recording, mixing and mastering music should be treated acoustically with sound absorbers and diffusers – but it can be ...
How to position studio monitors
What’s the first thing you do when you unbox a new pair of studio monitors? Assuming you’ve done all the essentials first – like putting your phone ...
Acoustic treatment for a small home studio
When you create music in small recording and mixing studios, acoustic treatment is crucial if you want balanced, consistent and high-quality results. ...
Recording vocals in a home studio
Recording voice or vocals in a home studio can sometimes be a challenge, whether you're a singer, podcaster or other kind of content-creator. ...
How to mix vocals
Background noise. Breathing. Unwanted artifacts. Mouth sounds. Flow. Timbre. Emotion. There’s a lot to deal with when working with sung or spoken ...
Studio Masters: Justin Stanley
Justin Stanley has been in the music business for decades – and his catalogue of collaborations is impressive, to say the least: Prince, Eric ...
Infinite baffle speaker - why don't we make one?
In this episode of Ask The Expert we attempt to answer a rather tricky question…
Multimeter DC resistance vs. specified impedance - what's the difference?
In this episode of Ask The Expert we address a follow-up question to our episode on impedance. If you have a question for our experts – whether that ...
How close should speakers be to the wall?
In this episode of Ask The Expert we're talking about the positioning and distance of loudspeakers from the rear wall, and the challenges that this ...
What's my vintage Dynaudio speaker worth?
In this episode of Ask The Expert we'll be discussing a Dynaudio kit speaker of yesteryear. These are exactly the kind of questions that fule the Ask ...
What are the advantages of speaker grilles?
In this episode of Ask The Expert we're looking into what speaker grilles bring to the table in terms of aesthetic versus acoustic considerations, as ...
Understanding impedance
In this episode of Ask The Expert we're looking at impedance is all its multi-faceted glory. Keep on sending in those questions and we'll keep ...
Spikes, feet, and toe-in – is your setup dialed in?
In this episode of Ask The Expert we cover exactly where and how to set your speakers down on the listening room floor, to ensure that your setup is ...
Evoke vs Emit – what's the difference?
In this episode of Ask The Expert Otto explains some of the differences between the Evoke and Emit series. Hint: there may be fewer than you'd ...
What's the best speaker for rock music?
In this episode of Ask The Expert, Otto explains the differences between a two-way and a three-way speaker, and which one (if any) is better for rock ...
How to set up a subwoofer
In this episode of Ask The Expert, Otto explains why you need a subwoofer, as well as exactly how to set it up – including a rather unusual industry ...
Contour vs Contour i – what's the difference?
In this episode of Ask The Expert, Otto explains the key differences between the Contour and the Contour i series. Spolier alert: there's a lot. Be ...
Which hi-fi amplifier should I buy and what about bi-wiring?
Otto is once again in the hot seat! Join us for this week's episode, where he tackles tough questions concerning amplifiers and bi-wiring. Don't ...
When more is more: inside an immersive studio
In Copenhagen, Denmark, the buildings that used to house the locker rooms for workers at a shipyard have been transformed into recording studios and ...
Studio Masters: Steve Mazzaro
Steve Mazzaro is a musician, a composer, an engineer and a musical programmer. He’s a natural creative who needs to work in an environment free from ...
Studio masters: Greg Penny
Greg Penny’s cavernous warehouse studio building has a car inside it – a beautiful vintage convertible VW Beetle. And two Vespas. Plus a dining table ...
Tunes & Dunes
We got involved with Virksund Songwriter Camp, as there was a natural need for a bunch of studio monitors for the participants to use during the ...
In the Studio with MJ - and M3
Recently, we provided M3 main monitors for his Copenhagen session about working 'In The Studio With Michael Jackson'. Afterwards, Brad was kind to ...
Nashville producer Fred Mollin upgrades to Core 59
Nashville producer Fred Mollin upgrades to Core 59 It's an understatement to say that Fred Mollin is prolific. And even if you haven’t heard his name ...
Oliver McEwan installs Core 47 and Core Sub in the studio
We had the privilege of being in the room as Oliver installed a new Core 47 and Core Sub 2.1 monitoring system in his studio. The overall ‘Dynaudio ...
Mobile Sessions keeps on rolling with LYD onboard
Kenny Moran and Christine Hufenbecher have literally been on a rolling music and pro audio journey. Kenny was a recording artist at age 19, and ...
Dynaudio Emit. Which one to choose?
Whether you’re building a system from scratch, or upgrading your speakers in an existing set-up, choosing the right ones for your room can sometimes ...
The lowdown on subwoofers
You’ve seen them, you’ve heard people talking about them, and you’ve (possibly without even knowing it) heard them at countless music venues, cinemas ...
Dynaudio at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen
From 3rd-5th of September 2020 Welcome to 3daysofdesign – Denmark’s annual design event. It’s your chance for a personal preview of the latest, ...
Supernatural Accuracy
The soundtrack for the Netflix smash-hit Stranger Things couldn’t be mistaken for anything else – not least thanks to its use of classic ...
Confidence 50 scoops German Design Award
Judges praise the top-of the range speakers for ‘reinventing the classic passive loudspeaker’ Our Confidence 50 high-end hi-fi speakers have won a ...
Painting pictures on silence
Put yourself in front of A Thing playing music and your brain performs a massive gear-shift. It doesn’t matter what the Thing is. It could be a pair ...
New Confidence and Evoke presets for Dynaudio Sub 6
If you have a Dynaudio Sub 6 and a set of new Confidence or Evoke speakers, you’re in luck. First, because you own some incredible pieces of audio ...
There’s madness behind the method
From Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock to The Sex Pistols at the Lesser Free Trade Hall, music history has its fair share of myth-forging live moments. But ...
Sound and style: cut from the same cloth
We’re talking in his North London studio. One side of the room is lined with racks of clothes – some from previous collections and some we’re sworn ...
Game of tones
Think of the most noxious music debate you can imagine and there’s a good chance your mind will wander down some familiar historical corridors. ...
Spatial awareness
Here, in her personal space, the stereo is the focal point: "It’s a temple to me, a wonderful music shrine. I want to be able to sit down or stand in ...
Encoding wiggly air
In 1967 at Atlantic Studios in New York, two very different musical stars – at very different points in their careers – found themselves, briefly, ...
Dynaudio Magazine Issue 3
Here you can download Dynaudio Magazine Issue 3: Dynaudio Magazine Issue 3 (PDF) Confidence The classic passive speaker has evolved. Confidence takes ...
Dynaudio Unheard at the Midem festival
Picture it… ... you’re an up-and-coming artist, you’ve been chosen to take a slot in the Dynaudio Unheard recording studio, and you’re waiting to ...
Join Dynaudio at High End Munich 2019
May is always full of anticipation. It's when the trees start blooming, when the sun starts getting warm in Denmark, and when Dynaudio arrives at the ...
Swissbeatbox chooses Dynaudio
Dynaudio will be the official speaker partner of the event. The 11th edition is taking place at klub Stodoła in Warsaw, Poland, from April 12-15 – ...
The art of noise
Holger Schulze is sitting at the window with a book. While reading, he focuses on the sound environment and, looking up, says, “there are five loud ...
Dynaudio Unheard desert sessions
Next up: Rancho V We’ve translocated the container from the NAMM show in LA to Rancho V near Joshua Tree National Park to unfold our creativity far ...
Pick it up and play it: why we make music
A sober, 52-year-old Kurt Cobain leads Nirvana out for a world tour in support of their 11th studio album. Buddy Holly and Richie Valens choose to ...
Practise makes perfect: is 10,000 hours really enough?
If you have even a loose grasp on your rock history, then you know that Bruce Springsteen did not roar onto the scene fully-formed with the 1975 ...
Uniting to make noise
For performers, the music industry is a universe of sweltering basements, vaulted concert halls and darkened jazz bars. There may even be sports ...
