What's in a crossover?
On this episode of Ask The Expert, Otto Jørgensen guides us through the main components of a passive loudspeaker crossover, including what they do ...
Why are there visible wires on our tweeters?
On this episode of Ask The Expert, Otto explains why our tweeters feature visible litz wires to the side of the dome, and discusses the benefits or ...
Why are there holes in our speaker drivers?
On this episode of Ask The Expert, Otto explains why our speaker cones have small, rectangular slots around the central dome. Far from being a random ...
Do speakers need a cabinet?
On this episode of Ask The Expert, Otto explains what speaker cabinets do, describes an alternative construction method, and ultimately concludes ...
Understanding Subwoofer Latency
Are you experiencing latent low-end? Out-of-phase phatness? Fear not! On this episode of Ask The Expert, Otto talks you through some very simple ...
How to calculate speaker loudness
On this episode of Ask The Expert, Otto explains how to calculate loudness – perfect if you've ever tried to figure out in advance how loud your ...
Why use presets with Subwoofers?
If you're rocking a pair of Dynaudio speakers, then you should probably be rocking a Dynaudio Sub 6 too. Why? Well, as we explain on this episode of ...
Acoustic panels to the rescue: fixing asymmetrical speaker setups
If you have a less than ideally shaped listening room in need of some acoustic treatment, then you might be feeling overwhelmed by how exactly you ...
What do different amplifier classes mean?
If you're confused by differing amp classes and classifications, then read on dear reader, and become wiser, as Otto explains this sometimes ...
Subwoofers - is more, more?
Two subwoofers, too much? How much is too much? Well, we've got some good news for you – sometimes more is quite simply more. Otto's got the low down ...
Contour 20i vs. Contour 20 Black Edition
Do you have trouble discerning what upgrades we've put into Contour 20 Black Edition, improving upon the existing model? Wonder no more! The words ...
What is a 2.5-way speaker?
Have you ever seen speaker designations such as 2-way, 3-way or even 2.5-way, and asked yourself what this actually refers to? On this episode of Ask ...
High-end audio on the road - choosing the sound for your car
On this episode of Ask the Expert, Mikael Ankersen gives you an introduction to the Dynaudio automotive audio universe. So, if you're a fan of ...
Mixing in Immersive - Going beyond stereo
On this episode of Ask the Expert, we're going beyond the realm of stereophonia! Stephen Entwistle gives some pointers on how to get stuck into ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Recruitment at Dynaudio
We want to remove some of the hearsay, the tall tales, the rumours. To do exactly that, we invited Helle Foldager-Jensen, our CHRO, and Steffie Lund, ...
Neodymium, long-throw, voice coil, drive unit.
On this episode of Ask the Expert, Danny Pascal Christensen, Designer, Loudspeaker Drivers, opens up for how we develop new drive units, surround ...
A conversation about industrial design
But stay with me. If you're looking at something you don't find pleasing, well that's going to detract from your overall experience. Design is ...
What is sound beaming?
But what is it? How does it work? And why is it clever? We asked Otto Jørgensen, Product Manager, and Roland Hoffmann, Head of the Dynaudio Academy, ...
A Master Class in speaker placement
Setting up your speakers is real work - concentration and patience paramount. We've invited our Senior Manager for the Dynaudio Academy, Roland ...
Ask The Expert: Understand speaker stands in depth
Together with our Product Manager, Otto Jørgensen, we explore why stands make a difference in your hi-fi setup on this episode of Ask the Expert. We ...
Why loudspeaker stands make a difference
So, what should you do instead? We’ve talked to our product team to learn more – and the solution is stands. Sideboards, tables and chairs are out of ...
Ask the Expert: what you watched the most in 2017
#1 How to clean your speakers Together with our Product Manager, Otto Jørgensen, we opened up the electronic advice pages and answered your questions ...
Your room matters: it's time to talk room correction.
It’s time to deal with those questions; it’s time for another episode of Ask the Expert. We have invited Kristoffer Jørgensen inside our studio to ...
How we tune the hi-fi in your car
To learn more, we asked Morten Hermansen, Senior Sound Tuner – Car, to join us on our Ask the Expert show, and for a meeting to talk about his work ...
It's all about in-car audio
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 ...
Coping with the load...
This episode's question This time there's just one. So, watch it above or find more Ask the Expert video below Subscribe now: Ask The Expert on ...
Ask the Expert: Vinyl-based Hi-Fi systems
Fast forward to today, and it's another story; vinyl is back in. And, it's been for some years now with records sales slowly reaching levels similar ...
Live from High-End
Thursday the 18th is a pretty special day for us: it’s the first day of High-End Munich, we have something new to share and we’re going live with our ...
Principles and comparison of the Dynaudio tweeters
In this episode of Ask the Expert, Otto Jørgensen, Product Manager, and Roland Hoffmann, Senior Manager Dynaudio Academy, join us at the 2017 High ...
Vinyl's renaissance
A music buff since birth I sat down with our Chief Commercial Offer, Claus P. Rasmussen, to talk about his passion for LP records and turntables as ...
15 years of know-how
In the seventh episode of Ask the Expert, we have invited Roland inside our studio (an office we steal from our colleagues at the assembly factory) ...
Ask the Expert: Active Crossovers
We invited Roland Hoffmann, Senior Manager at the Dynaudio Academy, inside our Ask the Expert studio for a talk about active and digital crossovers.
How to clean your speakers - video guide
The questions have poured in, so in the episode of Ask the Expert, we discuss how to clean tweeters, what to do when your soft-dome has been pushed ...
Let's talk digital signal processing
The manipulation of numbers But what is DSP, how does it work, and what happens to the music when processed? I wanted to find out so I approached our ...
Ask the Expert: DSP and the Basics of Sampling
This episode's questions In this episode of Ask the Expert, we start to investigate Digital Signal Processing and in the process answer questions ...
Ask the Expert visits Skanderborg's festival: Smuk Fest
This episode's questions In this Special Edition of Ask the Expert, we talk about how the main stage at Smuk Fest - Skanderborg's local festival - is ...
A job of execution: meet Michael
But Michael’s area of expertise is a bit different and has little to do with his job as a Product Manager at Dynaudio. Dynaudio employees are ...
Meet Andreas: one of Dynaudio's Loudspeaker Driver Experts
Living out a passion UPDATE 20/6-2016
Ask the Expert: Loudspeaker Drivers
This month's questions This month's topic was loudspeaker drivers, and boy, did we get many great questions:
How to place and calibrate your speakers
In this episode, we answer questions from Udo Holzmann, Trond Roaas, Thomas Eriksen, Arn Klein, Neil Copland, Humbert Sin, Ted Sanborn, and Anders ...
How to place your studios monitors
Engineer to the rescue Stephen is one of our Senior Acoustic Engineers, and he has been with Dynaudio for little under a year, but he already has ...
Ask The Expert: Studio subwoofer placement
This month's questions Can an EQ and RTA fix a monitor problem? Should the engineer have a mono reference or twin stereo monitors? How can you treat ...
Meet Otto
Been around the block... Otto has been in the game for a long time now – more than 15 years in fact. He has worked retail, he has had his own ...