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Product Strengths
- Reproduces instruments and pianos as they are, without adding its own sound character
- Open dipole design makes the speaker very transparent and open
- Creates the sensation of a big soundstage
- Delivers music in an effortless way
- Presents music with detail
Product Considerations
- Requires a very big room with lots of space due to its open dipole design
- May not deliver enough energy in the lowest low end, especially when playing very dynamic pieces with a wide dynamic range, like the 1812 Overture
- May not be the best system for playing very loud music or genres heavily driven by bass
- Dipole systems like this require huge amounts of power
- Might feel a bit trapped when reaching very high listening levels
Takeaway: The Model D provides an amazing soundstage and effortlessly renders music, making it a worthwhile investment for those who appreciate detailed and realistic audio in a large space. It offers a unique and immersive listening experience that brings the listener closer to the music.
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An excellent review of a great product
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Features
Specifications
- Frequency range: 20 – 22k Hz
- Amplification: A1 or A2 amplifiers, 2 x 400 watt
- Amplification needed: 2 channels
- Max SPL @ 1m: 117 dB
- Crossover: Woofer/midrange: digital, stored in processor (woofer 150 Hz low pass, 4th order, midrange 250 Hz high pass, 2nd order); midrange/tweeter: (2500 Hz, 2nd order)
- Connections: Neutrik speakON 4 pole
- Placement: Floorstanding, free from walls
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 205.8 x 46.4 x 79.7 cm / 81.02 x 18.27 x 31.27 in
- Weight: 174.0 kg / 383.6 Ib
- Finish: High-gloss black with gold or chrome accents, custom finishes available
Description
The Model D is a full range floor-standing dipole speaker which emits sound from both front and back. Unrestricted by the vibrations of conventional cabinets, it interacts with the room like a Steinway & Sons grand piano does, resulting in extremely open and life-like musicality, with no resonance and no coloration.
The Model D is a full range floor-standing dipole speaker which emits sound from both front and back. Unrestricted by the vibrations of conventional cabinets, it interacts with the room like a Steinway & Sons grand piano does, resulting in extremely open and life-like musicality, with no resonance and no coloration. A rugged powerhouse of strength and performance With more than 170 hours of precision machining behind each speaker, the Model D speaker is a rugged powerhouse of strength and performance. The baffle is milled from solid blocks of aluminum to offer complete stability to the drive units. The result is perfect audio reproduction and completely stabilized synchronicity between signal and sound.
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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:
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Steinway Sons Model A
- Positioning: Entry-level line, designed for affordability and compactness.
- Description: Features a straightforward digital design that offers clear sound reproduction ideal for small rooms and tight budgets. Compared to the more advanced products in the lineup, provides basic functionality without the extended processing capabilities seen in Models B, C, LS Concert, and D.
Steinway Sons Model B
- Positioning: Mid-tier option blending balanced costs with reliable performance.
- Description: Incorporates enhanced circuitry and improved soundstage technology that deliver a richer listening experience for medium-sized setups. When compared to Model A and the higher-end options, adds better digital control and expanded frequency response.
Steinway Sons Model C MK II
- Positioning: Mid-high product offering refined performance for dedicated enthusiasts.
- Description: Introduces an upgraded digital-to-analog conversion system and advanced processing that yield a more detailed and dynamic sound. Relative to Models A and B, its extended dynamic range and sound staging approach those seen in the top-tier LS Concert and Model D.
Steinway Sons LS Concert
- Positioning: High-end solution aimed at larger spaces and professional settings.
- Description: Offers cutting-edge audio processing and exceptional build quality that create an expansive sound field and precise imaging suitable for larger rooms and demanding setups. In contrast with the lower-tier systems, its enhanced connectivity and advanced digital performance set it apart, yet it is less feature-saturated than the flagship Model D.
Steinway Sons Model D
- Positioning: Flagship model representing the pinnacle of technology and performance.
- Description: Integrates groundbreaking digital circuitry and audio processing innovations to deliver ultra-precise sound reproduction with an exceptionally wide soundstage for professional-grade applications. While Model D outstrips the others in technological sophistication and connectivity, it is positioned at the highest price level, making it the top choice for users with premium budgets and the most demanding functionality needs.
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Steinway Lyngdorf is unique for its fully digital amplification technology and RoomPerfect system, which processes signals entirely in the digital domain and automatically adapts sound to any room's acoustics without requiring acoustic treatment. Their systems are built as closed ecosystems with components that must work together, featuring distinctive dipole speakers that emit sound from both front and back to mimic how Steinway pianos interact with a room.
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Model C
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2024
The Model C speakers is for those who seek the live dipole sound and demand enhanced bass for music and movies. The formula is simple: take the legendary Model D, then scale down the footprint and add powerful boundary woofers. The result is an attention-grabbing statement system that sets a new standard for full-bodied bass reproduction.
Steinway Lyngdorf is unique for its fully digital amplification technology and RoomPerfect system, which processes signals entirely in the digital domain and automatically adapts sound to any room's acoustics without requiring acoustic treatment. Their systems are built as closed ecosystems with components that must work together, featuring distinctive dipole speakers that emit sound from both front and back to mimic how Steinway pianos interact with a room.
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Product Strengths
- Replicates the resonance of live instruments due to open speaker design
- Digital from source to driver, minimizing sound distortion
- Provides audio output so precise you can pinpoint each instrument's location
Product Considerations
- The only weak link might be musical taste
Takeaway: The Model C delivers incredibly precise audio, replicating live instrument resonance with minimal distortion. If pure sound is desired, and taste in music aligns, it is a great pick.
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Our take on the brand
Steinway Lyngdorf is unique for its fully digital amplification technology and RoomPerfect system, which processes signals entirely in the digital domain and automatically adapts sound to any room's acoustics without requiring acoustic treatment. Their systems are built as closed ecosystems with components that must work together, featuring distinctive dipole speakers that emit sound from both front and back to mimic how Steinway pianos interact with a room.
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