Dynaudio Evidence User manual

Dynaudio A/S, 8660 Skanderborg, Denmark

Sales & Marketing: Dynaudio International GmbH, Ohepark 2, 21224 Rosengarten, Germany, Phone: +49 4108 - 41 80 - 0

www.dynaudio.com

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Content

Introduction ....................................................................................... 3

Safety Instructions ............................................................................ 4

About this guide ................................................................................ 4

Used expressions and symbols .................................................... 4

Unpacking the Loudspeakers .......................................................... 5

Connecting......................................................................................... 6

Connecting the loudspeakers ....................................................... 6

Connecting surround speakers ..................................................... 7

Positioning......................................................................................... 8

General recommendations............................................................ 8

Distance to back and side walls.................................................... 9

Floor-standing loudspeaker set-up ............................................... 9

Loudspeaker Toe-In.................................................................... 10

Room and furniture influence...................................................... 10

Grille............................................................................................ 10

Multi-Channel Setup........................................................................ 11

Loudspeakers for multi-channel setups ...................................... 11

Multi-channel loudspeaker setup ................................................ 12

Running-in / Care & Maintenance .................................................. 13

Warranty........................................................................................... 14

Technical Specifications ................................................................ 27

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Introduction

English Introduction

Dear Music Lover,

Thank you for your decision to acquire these very special Dynaudio Evidence

loudspeakers.

They feature advanced Dynaudio loudspeaker technology, resulting in music

reproduction at a very high level, making many familiar recordings a new listening

experience altogether. This advanced technology results from many years of intense

research and development, the highest quality standards in production, and Dynaudio's

enduring passion for musical truth.

Please also visit our web site www.dynaudio.com.

You will find additional information:

•Dynaudio dealers in your area

•Questions and answers about Dynaudio products and technical information

•Dynaudio events and news

We wish you many years of enjoyment experiencing music,

Dynaudio

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Dynaudio is one of very few companies who can realize such loudspeaker concepts

through it's own in-house development and production facilities. These facilities are so

advanced and the quality control is so strict that Dynaudio is TS16949 certified.

Each loudspeaker is constructed by Dynaudio's master craftsmen in Denmark to these

high standards of quality. To realize the highest sound quality from the loudspeakers,

some areas should be addressed, as will be explored on the following pages. By

considering the tips and suggestions, you will achieve the maximum performance and

enjoyment of the loudspeaker and it's advanced musical capabilities for a long time to

come.

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Safety Instructions

About this guide

Used expressions and symbols

In this operating manual following signs and symbols are used:

CAUTION HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS

Listening to high sound pressure levels over a longer period of time

may harm your hearing.

XTo avoid auditory effect do not listen to very high sound levels

over a longer period of time.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION Indicates (in combination with a safety sign) a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment.

Note: Additional information is provided, which is important to fully understand the

loudspeakers and how to operate it.

XThe arrow will identify steps to be performed. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Multiple steps that should be performed consecutively are numbered.

Please follow these instructions carefully.

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Unpacking the Loudspeakers

Dynaudio Evidence models are protected during transit by stable and secure packaging.

Due to their weight and dimensions, they are shipped in a special wooden crate.

To unpack the Evidence Master loudspeakers:

XPlease consult your Dynaudio dealer.

To unpack the Temptation and Center models:

1. Lay the transport box flat on the floor.

2. Remove the screws along the top plate, the top plate and the five safety pads.

3. Remove the screws along the bottom plate.

4. Carefully lift the sidewall frame.

5. Carefully remove the loudspeaker by lifting it up horizontally.

6. Turn the loudspeaker and slowly place it on its plinth.

7. Remove the wrapping foil by lifting it on one end and unwrap it in a clock-wise motion.

Do not use blades, cutters or any other sharp objects that will destroy the foil.

8. Fix the sidewall frame on the bottom plate again.

9. Place the wrapping and the safety pads back into the box and close the plate.

The wooden transport crates and custom cartons are intended for long-term use and

should be used whenever the loudspeakers are to be transported, and as such they

should be stored for future use.

CAUTION HEAVY PARTS

Unpacking the Evidence loudspeakers without help may cause

personal injuries or product damage.

XConsult your trained Dynaudio dealer for assistance.

XTwo people are recommended to unpack the loudspeakers.

Fig. 1 Packaging (Temptation and Center models only,

figure shows Temptation).

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Connecting

Connecting the loudspeakers

1. Connect a two-pole (+/-) loudspeaker cable to the binding posts, located at rear of the

cabinet (see Fig. 2). The high quality, gold plated binding posts can accommodate

different connection systems:

–4-mm-plugs (“banana plugs”): The pins can be put directly into the binding post

without any tightening necessary.

–Cable spades: Un-tighten the binding posts, insert the spade into the opening, and

secure the spade by tightening the posts.

–Bare wires: Un-tighten the binding posts and place the cable into the binding

posts. Tighten the posts.

Note:

• With every connection system, ensure that the contact is tight and has a proper

contact area.

• Connectors with similar gold plating as the loudspeakers binding posts will typically

offer the best results and remain corrosion-free.

• Please ensure that the positive and negative cables do not make contact with each

other.

• Tighten the posts, and check the contact after a few days to make sure that it hasn’t

loosened.

Fig. 2 Binding posts at rear of cabinet.

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Connecting

2. Connect the other cable ends to the loudspeaker outputs of your switched off power

amp (see Fig. 3).

Note:

XPlease make sure that both loudspeakers are connected properly. For a better

distinction one of the two veins of most loudspeaker cables are marked.

– Connect the red marked post of the speaker to the red marked output of the amp.

– Connect the white or black marked post to the white or black marked output

accordingly.

Bi-wiring/bi-amping

Dynaudio loudspeakers feature a carefully fine-tuned cross-over, optimized using

selected parts and an advanced circuitry to achieve a truly balanced and smooth

frequency response. Therefore, dividing the frequency sections through bi-wiring or

bi-amping is not recommended.

Choice of loudspeaker cable

The impact a loudspeaker cable can have on sound quality may be dramatic, though in

general quality cable products will yield a quality result. Dynaudio loudspeakers are

designed to be very neutral and thus are not extremely suited to any particular type of

cable. The choice of cable is as much a factor of matching the cable to the entire audio

system. Please consult your Dynaudio dealer for information about compatible

loudspeaker cables that will suit both your electronics and the Dynaudio loudspeakers.

Connecting surround speakers

When connecting a two-channel stereo system, only the right and left channels are

connected to the amplifier.

In a surround set-up, center, side or rear loudspeakers as well as a subwoofer are

typically connected to provide for a multi-channel listening experience. Please refer to the

amplifier’s owner manual for particular connection instructions and see chapter “Multi-

channel loudspeaker setup” on page 12 for further help.

Fig. 3 Amplifier loudspeaker outputs (example).

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Positioning

Every room will have its own particular sound characteristics. Any room is also shaped

and decorated uniquely, and therefore remains independent regarding options for

positioning loudspeakers. The following steps are general suggestions that will make the

correct positioning easier to achieve.

General recommendations

Following explanations refer to Fig. 4:

• The distance between each loudspeaker and your listening position should be the

same (B). Try to achieve an isosceles triangle.

• The distance between the loudspeakers should be the same or better slightly less

than the distance between each loudspeakers and your listening position (A, B).

• The closer the listening position is in relation to the loudspeakers, the closer the

speakers can be positioned to each other.

(As a starting point, it is recommended that the speakers be about 2 meters apart

from each other for the best results (A).)

• If the speakers are positioned too close to each other, the stereo image will not seem

realistic; if that distance is too wide, the image may leave an acoustic hole in the

middle.

• Paying attention to the image during listening tests will help dictate optimum

placement during experimentation and set-up.

CAUTION EXCESSIVE BRIGHTNESS

Direct sunlight or excessive brightness can affect the color of any natural wood veneer

(the structural integrity of the cabinet will not be affected).

XTo maintain the aesthetic quality of the loudspeakers for the long term, placing such in

very warm, very cold, or very humid environments should be avoided.

Fig. 4 Positioning the loudspeakers.

A≤B

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Positioning

Distance to back and side walls

Every loudspeaker not only disperses sound energy directly into the room, but also to the

side and even backwards. As a result, time-delayed reflections occur and add to the

original music signal. Thus, when loudspeakers are positioned too close to walls, the

sound quality can be restricted.

The Dynaudio loudspeaker models were developed to be placed free-standing, and

therefore they reach their optimum performance when positioned as clear of any walls as

possible.

XTo reduce possible influences from the back and sidewalls, the distance to these

boundaries should ideally not be less than 0.5 meter.

Floor-standing loudspeaker set-up

Dynaudio feature a special base construction, which offers both an ideal performance and

mechanical basis. Integrated into the base plinth are four individual spike assemblies.

These stabilize the cabinet on an extremely small contact area, and therefore prevent any

wobbling while offering optimal resonance control.The individually adjustable spikes allow

leveling of the cabinet on uneven floors.

Fig. 5 Distance to walls.

D≥0.5 m

CAUTION SPIKES WITH SHARP PEAKS

The sharp peaks of the spikes may cause injuries and damage sensitive surfaces like

hardwood flooring or tile.

XBe careful when handling the loudspeakers.

XPlace plates between the spikes and the surface to protect the underlying surface.

(Note: The spike will not destroy a carpet surface.)

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Positioning

Loudspeaker Toe-In

Depending on your personal listening environment and room dimensions, loudspeakers

may be angled in towards the listening area to focus the sound radiation. This positioning

will typically improve imaging and is especially recommended by Dynaudio (see Fig. 6).

Room and furniture influence

The sound quality of any loudspeaker is influenced by the furniture, wall materials and

other objects in the listening room. For example, large rooms without much furniture and

many clean, hard wall surfaces can give a bright and diffuse sound with diverse echoing

frequencies. A room with thick carpet, curtains and soft furniture surfaces will give a

slightly warmer, darker and less lively sound.

Grille

A cloth grille is included and can be affixed to the cabinet to help protect the drivers from

dust and any other influences. The grille is acoustically optimized, but the highest sound

quality levels will be attained without any grille covers in place during listening.

XTo remove the grille, gently pull the grille at all corners straight away from the front.

XTo fit the grille, line up the studs with the corresponding front baffle holes and gently

push the grille in at all corners.

Fig. 6 Angle inwards loudspeakers to improve imaging.

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