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Product Strengths
- Precise, detailed, and revelatory clarity in the mid-range and treble reproduction
- Superb integration between the three drive units delivers a rock-solid soundstage
- Tight, transparent, and controlled sound with fantastic imaging and an impressive resolution of low-level detail
- Relatively compact for a three-way monitor, yet packs industrial levels of power (1150W per speaker)
- Impressive bass extension
Product Considerations
- The back panel is in portrait orientation with all the legending, switches, and connectors rotated through 90 degrees when installed, however, once installed correctly, there is no need to visit the back panel again
- While the bass response is better than it has any right to be, physics is still physics, and it isn't without limitations
- The Core 47s are a 'handed' pair, meaning the tweeter is at the outside top corner and the ports are on the inside of the panorama
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The Core 47 is a welcome reminder that a ported 2-way monitor can be very good indeed, and that it can be further improved by the addition of a third driver
- One of the principal differences between these two monitors is the midrange driver, which in the Neumann KH310 is a soft dome and in the Core 47 is a cone
- When A/Bing with regular sets of monitors, there is a lack of color, with Genelec, in particular, sounding positively congested in the lower mids
- The Core series is said by Dynaudio to be able to outperform their Air equivalents in all respects
Takeaway: The Core 47 monitors offer fantastic imaging, clarity, and control, making them a great choice for professional audio work. They are also compact and powerful, so they can fit into smaller studios.
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Manufacturer details
- Type: Nearfield Monitor
- Analog inputs: XLR
- Digital inputs: AES3 XLR
- Digital outputs: AES3 XLR
- Maximum SPL (Anechoic): 113 dB @ 1m
- Maximum SPL (Half space): 118 dB @ 1m
- Amplifier Power Woofer: 500W
- Amplifier Power midrange: 500W
- Amplifier Power Tweeter: 150W
- AC Power Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz
- Lower Cutoff: 41 Hz @85 dB +/- 3 dB
- Upper Cutoff: 24 kHz @ 85dB +/- 3 dB
- Lower Cutoff (dynamic): 35 Hz @ -6 dB
- Upper Cutoff (dynamic): 30 kHz @ -6 dB
- Box Principle: Front-loaded bass reflex
- Crossover: 3-way DSP-based
- Crossover Frequency: 475/5250 Hz
- Tweeter: 1.1in Esotar Pro soft dome w. Hexis
- Midrange: 4in MSP
- Woofer: 7in MSP
- Weight: 15.6 kg (34.4 lbs)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 390 x 355 x 240 mm (15 3/8 x 14 x 9 4/8 inches)
Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Dynaudio meticulously crafts its own drivers in-house, from diaphragm to magnet, allowing for precise control over every aspect of sonic performance, a commitment extending even to entry-level models.
- They exhibit a characteristically refined, smooth, and non-fatiguing sound signature that is well-suited for extended listening sessions, which is very beneficial for mixing/mastering purposes.
- Dynaudio designs its speakers with the modern home in mind, offering features such as wireless connectivity, app-based control, and DSP room correction to seamlessly integrate into various living spaces.
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Emit
- Positioning: The entry-level range, designed to introduce users to high-end audio.
- Description: Offers a great entry point into high-fidelity sound with MSP cone material and Cerotar tweeters, which are also found in the higher-end Evoke range. Compared to the Evoke, Emit is more budget-friendly, making it ideal for those new to high-end audio or with smaller rooms, while still providing a taste of the advanced technologies used in Dynaudio's premium models.
Evoke
- Positioning: Sits in the mid-range of Dynaudio's lineup, offering advanced technology at a more accessible price point.
- Description: Uses technology from Dynaudio's top-tier models, such as the Esotar Forty tweeter and MSP woofers, providing a detailed and dynamic sound.
Contour i
- Positioning: Positioned as a high-performance option for serious audiophiles, offering significant improvements over its predecessors.
- Description: Features the Esotar 2i tweeter with Hexis technology and updated woofers, delivering enhanced clarity and precision. It surpasses the Evoke series in terms of detail and soundstage.
Confidence
- Positioning: Represents Dynaudio's flagship range, showcasing the pinnacle of their audio engineering.
- Description: Features the Esotar3 tweeter and DDC Lens technology, providing groundbreaking sound precision and control. They are designed for the most discerning audiophiles who seek the ultimate in audio performance, offering a more refined experience than the Contour series.
Consequence Ultimate Edition
- Positioning: A limited-edition model, designed as a tribute to Dynaudio's legacy of high-end audio excellence.
- Description: Features a unique five-way crossover and advanced driver technology, providing a wide dynamic range and low distortion. It stands apart from the Evidence Master with its focus on musicality and exclusivity.
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Our summary
Product Strengths
- Extremely clear sound, making them better for mixing and mastering than many other monitors
- Sound like main monitors, offering a large sound footprint not typically found in near-field or mid-field monitors
- Wide bandwidth accuracy and dependability at any volume level
- Midrange performance is particularly notable for realistic, unhyped accuracy, especially on naturally recorded human voices
- Bass performance combines extended bandwidth with great dynamic, pitch, and temporal accuracy
Product Considerations
- Require a significant break-in period
- To get the most out of them, an interface that can connect via AES is needed, as the conversion when using analog is not as transparent
- Correct placement is crucial; at least four and a half feet of distance is needed between the listener and the monitor to be able to get all of the sound that it's trying to give
- SoundAlign software, while useful for EQ adjustments, may introduce unwanted digital artifacts to the sound
- Expensive, these monitors are at the higher end of this sector and share that space with some well-respected designs
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs ATC SCM25a: The reviewer finds an absence of 'not hearing the box' evident in the 6-2 compared to the ATCs
- Vs Neumann KH310s: The 6-2s outperform them in every respect, sounding much better, with other monitors sounding colored by comparison
- Vs ATC 150s: The reviewer prefers these PMC6-2s over the ATC 150s
Takeaway: The PMC6-2 is a high-performance studio monitor that delivers exceptional clarity and detail. For those seeking accurate and dependable sound at all volumes, these monitors are worth consideration.
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The PMC6 is packed with innovation and providing the same sonic signature as our renowned larger monitors, it's ideal for smaller control rooms or for use in larger immersive systems, where its astounding resolution allows critical mix decisions to be made with absolute confidence.
With 20mm of excursion, the bespoke 6-inch bass driver is designed specifically to integrate with our latest ATL™ bass-loading and Laminair™ airflow technologies. The combination outperforms most 8-inch monitors, offering unparalleled bass extension, headroom, dynamics, and low distortion at all levels.
The high end is courtesy of a one-inch precision-built fabric soft-dome tweeter, with a shallow waveguide that creates wide, tonally consistent dispersion and rock-solid imaging. Both the bass and treble drivers are precisely and individually controlled by a pair of 200W ultra-low-distortion, high-damping-factor Class-D amplifiers.
Whether in portrait or landscape placement, the PMC6's sophisticated DSP engine automatically adjusts the crossover, ensuring optimum tonal accuracy, phase and imaging. The monitor can be calibrated using the rear-panel controls or with PMC's intuitive browser-accessible SoundAlign™ software.
The PMC6 can be upgraded by adding a PMC8 SUB to create a full-range, free-standing PMC6 XBD system. Activating the 'XBD' DSP mode ensures the perfect marriage of the two units, creating a clean LF extension down to 25Hz.
"Active 2-way nearfield reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading Frequency response: 39Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB @1m full space, on-axis) Max. cont. SPL: 106dB @1m (half space value calculated as +3dB from full space measurement. Un-weighted input,20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration) State-of-the-art Class-D amplifiers: HF 200W, LF 200W Analogue/AES3 digital input (16/24-bit, 18 -192kHz sample rate) Digital 'through' output (AES3 24-bit 96kHz) SoundAlign™ network control interface for single or group EQ & settings Sophisticated DSP crossover, driver protection, EQ, and delay/polarity options Automatic portrait/landscape placement DSP correction PMC6 + PMC8 SUB creates PMC6 XBD, with LF down to 25Hz Ceiling-mount yoke allows suspension in multi-channel or immersive systems"
Our summary
Product Strengths
- Detailed and accurate sound reproduction
- Extended bass response due to PMC's Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) technology
- Exceptional stereo imaging allowing for precise mixing and monitoring
- Easy configuration through the SoundAlign web interface, offering versatile adjustments
- Attractive and versatile design suitable for both portrait and landscape orientations
Product Considerations
- Minor dip in the frequency response around 300Hz, potentially due to transmission line harmonics, though it doesn't affect the overall performance
- High mids may be revealing and fatiguing to some users
- Users need to ensure proper network connectivity for using the SoundAlign app
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs ATC SCM20ASL Pro Mk2, the PMC6 has a stronger low-end, while the ATC offers unmatched clarity and articulation in smaller rooms
- Vs PSI Audio A21-M, the PMC6 is more powerful
- Vs Genelec 8341A, the Genelec has a wider frequency response
Takeaway: The PMC6 is an impressive nearfield monitor that provides trustworthy sound to work on your audio and mixes. It's a valuable studio tool because it allows users to make mix choices with confidence.
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The SCM25A Pro Mk2 is a compact 3-way high-performance active studio monitor loudspeaker, based around a 6.5”/164mm bass driver. The monitors combination of exceptional mid-range clarity, high output, extended bass response and modest size makes it ideal for nearfield monitoring in a wide range of critical applications. The latest Mk2 version is updated with ATC’s latest SH25-76S ‘Dual Suspension’ tweeter, extending the high-frequency response along with a reduction in distortion. These improvements ensure faster decision making and outstanding translation outside the studio.
Product Strengths
- Broad dynamic range with extended high frequencies and low distortion
- Precise and detailed high end that is clean and dimensional
- Highly dimensional, reach-out-and-touch-it midrange representation
- Full, firm, and punchy low end
- Tonal consistency is good no matter where you are in the room
Product Considerations
- Requires the purchase of a left and right model
- Low mids may be more forward than some users are accustomed to
- Needs a robust speaker stand due to its weight
- The sweet spot seemed a bit shallower in depth than other monitors produce
Takeaway: The SCM25A is a studio monitor with great clarity that can help make better mixing decisions and identify problem areas in tracks. It's built to provide accurate and trusted counsel, making the technical parts of tone-building quicker.
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Product Strengths
- Delivers greater tightness and precision from the crossover point on down
- Delivers an extended high-frequency range, with greater detail and more openness without harshness
- Stereo imaging is amongst the best
- Has no sweet 'spot', which allows the engineer, producer, and client a fairly similar listening experience
- Has a smoothly extended bass response that reveals what is really going on in that elusive bottom octave
Product Considerations
- The BM-15As may be overkill for a smaller mixing environment and better suited for larger rooms
- High end is as clean and accurate as the BM-12s, but the mids were a little lacking
- While they have a slightly forward characteristic, it doesn't get in the way of accurate monitoring
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Dynaudio BM-12 MK3s—BM-15A has more bass extension and pure raw SPL power
- Vs Dynaudio BM-12 MK3s—BM-12 MK3s have more detail in the mid-range
- Vs Dynaudio BM-12 MK3s—BM-15A are far louder and put out substantially larger amount of energy in the bass and subs
- Vs Genelec, Focal, Neumann, and Event—the Dynaudio BM series are in the same class as these monitors
Takeaway: The BM15A is a speaker that gives great stereo imaging with a wide frequency range, and produces an accurate sound which is nice to listen to for long periods. Full-range monitoring in a smaller studio is possible with these speakers.
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Product Strengths
- Exceptional bass performance for its compact size, with bass that is fast, clear, and tight
- Multiple 'Master Tunings' offer customizable sound profiles, adapting to different room acoustics and user preferences
- A high-quality Purifi woofer and SB Acoustics tweeter contribute to clarity, detail, and low distortion
- A solid wood cabinet made in Denmark provides a luxurious look and feel
Product Considerations
- Bass output may diminish or be limited at high volumes to protect the drivers from damage
- A separate purchase of the Platin Stereo Hub may be required for full wireless functionality and room correction
- The 'Made in China' label applies to the electronics inside the cabinet
- While the A10 offers impressive bass, some may still prefer to add a subwoofer for a true full-range experience
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Buchardt S400 Mark II, the A10 is more transparent with greater inner detail, clarity, and top-end extension—and deeper, tighter bass—while the S400 Mark II is more relaxed and forgiving with harsh recordings
- Vs Buchardt A500, the A10 has comparable performance, with possibly a crisper sound in some instances
Takeaway: The Buchardt Anniversary 10 is a compact yet powerful speaker that offers a customizable listening experience. Its impressive bass and versatile tuning options make it a great choice for those seeking a high-quality audio solution in a small to medium-sized room.
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