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Dynaudio Special Forty Anniversary Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Safe and Sound HQ

Dynaudio Special Forty Anniversary Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

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Dynaudio Special Forty Anniversary Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

Brand: Dynaudio | SKU: SpecialFortyBlackVinePair | UPC: 5706937265615

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Dynaudio Special Forty Anniversary Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Safe and Sound HQ

Dynaudio Special Forty Anniversary Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

Color: Black Vine

Price
$3,599

Cutting-edge acoustic technology in a classic Dynaudio design

The new Special Forty anniversary speaker draws on 40 years of cutting-edge research and brings it totally up to date with Dynaudio's most celebrated techniques and technologies.

Laurels aren't for resting on

We still surprise ourselves. Some people might be content to sit back and be complacent about their successes after 40 years of constant innovation. We aren t. In fact, we only get hungrier for new techniques and technologies.

That s why we developed the Special Forty: we wanted to revisit those innovations and see what we d do differently this time.

What you won t find here is anything revolutionary. Instead, you ll discover a look at our past along with some special sneak-previews of the future.

The Special Forty is classic Dynaudio: all the craftsmanship, attention to detail and total love of authentic sound you've come to expect. It s the connoisseur s choice a simple pair of passive hi-fi speakers. But it isn't about looking back, misty-eyed, at past glories and leaving it at that. It s about using those glories as a platform from which to launch our next set of breakthroughs.

Greatest hits reimagined
We do compact speakers really well. We always have. So, as a nod back to classics including the Special One, the Special Twenty-Five, the Crafft and the Contour 1.3SE, we kept the Special Forty pure if incredibly advanced.

Of course, it wouldn t be an anniversary speaker if it didn t include some of our greatest hits. But we haven t just got the old band back together to trot out the same old stuff, unchanged. We ve remixed, remastered and rearranged things to bring those old favourites into 2017 and beyond.

That s why it has one of our classic first-order crossover designs, incorporating our unique Phase Alignment and Impedance Alignment technologies. The crossover expertly marshals the input signal between the woofer and the tweeter so each driver gets only the frequencies it s supposed to, and can perform at its very best. Its specially selected components handle the impedance optimisation and, because both drivers have extended frequency ranges for even better overlap and integration, that performance borders on the mesmerising.

The song remains the same
The Special Forty uses our proprietary MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer) material for its main driver. MSP delivers precisely the right combination of rigidity, damping and stability for the most faithful sound reproduction. And, unlike other cone materials, it doesn t change over time so your Special Forty speakers will still be singing just as sweetly come our next anniversary.

The cone itself uses a painstakingly developed symmetrical excursion for even better midrange performance. Behind it sits our asymmetrical spider our passive harmonic rectifier. It minimises upper harmonics to further tighten the performance and make it possible not only to pick out individual parts in a piece of music, but even individual instruments in an orchestra. (So now, finally, the Third Violin section can have its day in the sun.) And, like all our other MSP cones, it s a one-piece design (you can tell by the special balance ribs around the central dust-cap). This gives it an incredibly solid connection to the voice-coil, as well as stabilising its form which is crucial when you decide to turn it up to 11.

It all sits in our special AirFlow Basket the bit that holds the whole driver motor securely in place in the cabinet. Its development was one of those Eureka! moments our engineers seem to get a few times a week in Dynaudio Labs (you can often hear them cheering from across the road in our factory). We asked them to reduce internal reflections and increase air movement without compromising the basket s stiffness or stability, and this genius design is what they came up with.

Airflow is king
The new Esotar Forty tweeter takes air-movement to another level. It moves the air in typically sweet fashion in front of the DSR (Dynaudio Secret Recipe) precision-coated soft-dome, of course, but there s a lot of engineering going on behind it as well.

Take the new pressure conduit. It s a shaped vent in the back of the hybrid magnet system that allows more space in the rear chamber. That space lets us pack in more damping material and reduces back-pressure, while the shape itself optimises airflow coming backwards from the rear of the dome.

Then there s the outlet; the aero-coupled pressure-release system. It sits underneath the voice-coil and reduces unwanted pressure build-up that could affect its movement. Stopping those pockets of air from forming reduces resonance and less resonance equals even greater potential for detail.

Flux optimisation and beam control
We love playing with the laws of physics. Physics wins in the end, of course (usually), but we almost always manage to bend it to our will along the way. Just like we have with our magnet systems.

The magnet turns electrical energy that flows from your amplifier into the voice-coil, into the physical back-and-forth movement of the driver diaphragm. These movements are very small and very fast (especially in the tweeter), so they need a lot of finesse if you want to hear all that luscious detail and emotion in your music.

Behind the woofer
In the woofer, we ve achieved that finesse in two ways: by placing the magnet inside the voice-coil, and by playing with magnetic energy itself.

Other manufacturers typically put it around the outside edge, leaving the voice-coil hollow. Putting the magnet inside keeps the magnetic energy (or flux) in the optimum position for getting itself wrapped around the voice-coil where it should be. That means we can use more of its power for a given weight. It also reduces internal reflections because there s less material for sound to bounce off inside the driver.

Second, we use a hybrid magnet for even greater control over the flux and voice-coil movement. An incredibly powerful neodymium rare-earth magnet provides the muscle and flings flux around with abandon, while a ferrite magnet tempers that enthusiasm by gently moving the flux back to exactly where it s needed most. The result Symmetrical excursion, a reduction in second-harmonics, and an even more accurate, authentic sound.

Box clever
And then there s the finish. Whichever veneer you ve gone for, the Grey Birch or the Red Birch, our designers have given you a treat. We ve always pushed the boat out on our special anniversary speakers from the luscious bird s-eye maple of the Contour 1.3 SE to the Special Twenty-Five s stunning burled birch and the Sapphire s amazing Mocca, Bordeaux and Ivory veneers. The Special Forty takes that to a new level. We pushed our team to come up with something different to the kind of thing we ve done in the past, and they took that to heart. That s why they re raw; visceral; striking. We wanted the Special Forty to look as authentic and honest as the music they re playing sounds.

Happy birthday to us! Enjoy the party (help yourself to fastelavnsboller).

Brand Dynaudio
Model Special Forty
Speaker Type 2-Way Speaker
Enclosure Type Rear Ported
Tweeter Type Esotar Forty Soft-Dome
Tweeter Size (inches) 1.125
Woofer Magnesium Silicate Polymer
Woofer Size (inches) 6.7
Power Range (watts) 50-200
Frequency Response (Hz) 41-23,000
Speaker Sensitivity (dB) 86
Speaker Impedance (ohms) 6
Available Finishes Black Vine, Ebony Wave
Cabinet Finish MDF/Wood Veneer
Weight (lbs) 17.9
Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) 14 1/8" x 7 3/4" x 12 1/8"
Warranty 8 Years

FAQ

What is your return policy?

Returns are accepted for products purchased within the last 30 days. You must call us to initiate a Return Authorization 800-820-6460.

You are responsible for return shipping costs.

Products MUST be in LIKE NEW Resalable condition.

You MUST have the ORIGINAL BOX and PACKAGING MATERIALS.

You MUST have all of the original accessories, manuals etc.

Your package should be INSURED for the FULL VALUE for your protection during return shipping.

Products that arrive not in original packaging, missing accessories, without a Return Authorization or damaged will be refused. Refunds are credited using the original payment method and they are usually credited within 10-15 business days upon receipt of your return.

Return & Exchange Limits
While we completely understand some products just don't fit the build or hit the mark we have a limit of 2 returns or exchanges per household in a 12 month period.

Order Cancellations
If your order has shipped, it cannot be cancelled. Once your order has left our warehouse it cannot be cancelled. If you would like to setup a return on this item please call us at 800-820-6460 and request a Return Authorization. Do not refuse your order as you will then be subject to shipping cost both ways.

If you wish to cancel an order placed during business hours, please contact us by phone by 3PM EDT on the same business day your order was placed. Any cancellation requests received after this time will be examined on a case-by-case basis. We offer no guarantee that your order will be able to be canceled after this time period. If your order is placed outside of business hours, you must contact us by 1PM EDT on the following business day. Again, cancellation requests submitted outside this time period are NOT guaranteed, and are examined case-by-case.

All shipping, processes and freight charges are non refundable.

Must receive a confirmation email from sales@safeandsoundhq.com to ensure your cancellation is complete

Orders placed cannot be cancelled by email. Please call us for order cancellations. Safe and Sound will not be responsible for lack of cancellation

Refused Shipments
Orders that are refused at the time of delivery are subject to the original and return shipping fees unless otherwise approved by Safe & Sound.

Return Policy Exclusions

Items marked as FINAL SALE, USED TRADE-IN are nonreturnable

Vehicle specific Car Audio/Video products such as wire harnesses, dash kits, interfaces and other installed components are nonreturnable once opened. Vinyl Albums are nonreturnableItems such as phono cartridges, record brushes, alignment tools and cleaners are nonreturnable Special order, non stocking items are nonreturnable


If you have any questions regarding our return and order cancellation policy, please feel free to contact us- 800-820-6460.

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We offer FREE Shipping on ALL orders over $99 with the following Exclusions:

Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Alaska shipments DO NOT qualify for Free Shipping. Prior to placing your order, please call us at 800-820-6460 to request a shipping quote to your address.

Do you ship internationally?

We can only ship within the United States

Where are you located?

We are located at 675 Fuller Road in Chicopee, Massachusetts 01020

Do you offer Repair Services?

We do not offer repair services currently

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Rating
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Brand
Dynaudio
Dali
Bowers & Wilkins
Yamaha
Monitor Audio
Speaker Type
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
3-Way Speaker
Tweeter Type
Esotar Forty Soft-Dome
Soft-Dome, Planar Magnetostatic
Solid Body Hard-Dome
Zylon Dome
MPD III Ribbon
Tweeter Size (Inches)
1.125
1.125 Sot Dome, .66 x 1.78 Planar Magnetostatic
1
1.25
Midrange Size (Inches)
3
Woofer Size (Inches)
6.7
6.5
6.5
5.125
8
Power Range (Watts)
50-200
40-200
30-120
40-120
130-250
Frequency Response (Hz)
41-23,000
49-34,000
50-28,000
47-65,000 (-10 dB)
32-60,000
Speaker Sensitivity (dB)
86
89
88
85.5
86.5
Speaker Impedance (ohms)
6
4
8
6
4
Dimensions (HxWxD)
14 1/8" x 7 3/4" x 12 1/8"
7.7" x 22.8" x 15.7"
16 5/16" x 7 9/16" x 13 5/16"
15 1/8" x 8 1/8" x 13"
17-5/8" x 9 1/8" x 14 1/8"
Weight (lbs)
17.9
35.2
21.1
21.8
30.9
Cabinet Type
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Bass Reflex
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Bass Reflex
Rear Ported
Black Vine, Ebony Wave
Black Vine, Ebony Wave
High Gloss Black, High Gloss White, High Gloss Maroon, Natural Walnut
Gloss Black, Mocha, Satin White
Piano Black
Black Gloss, Satin White, Macassar Wood Veneer
Cabinet Finish
MDF/Wood Veneer
MDF/Lacquer, MDF/Wood Veneer (Maroon, Walnut Only)
MDF/Lacquer(Black and White), MDF/Wood Veneer (Mocha Only)
Zylon and Spruce
MDF/Lacquer, MDF/Wood Veneer
BI-Amp Terminal
Yes
No
Yes
Warranty
8 Years
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years