Description
There’s a reason why I’m calling this our ultimate package. I’ve been an advocate of Dynaudio for many years, especially when it comes to the Core we’re offering in this package.
I’ve talked about how harsh the garage is when it comes to audio being in there. It’s not the best place for any kind of speaker, but what I’ve discovered is when you have a speaker that comes equipped with a silk dome and a very controlled esotar pro tweeter combined with the smoothness you specifically get from a Dynaudio MSP mid-bass or bass driver, they do exceptionally well in a less than ideal listening atmosphere. These are so good.
I’ve gone into greater detail with the entire as well as the - be sure to check those videos out. I want you to buy all this expensive stuff, but I also want you to be well informed about what you’re getting and how it all works.
If you are looking for a complete setup that also includes a subwoofer (what I recommend), head over to the .
So, first, you’re going to select your speaker. In this package, we’re offering the full Dynaudio Core line - that’s the Core 7’s, Core 47’s, and Core 59’s (my pick). What distinguishes the three is the Core 7’s have a 7” woofer, single 1” tweeter, the Core 47’s have a 7” woofer, 4” mid-bass driver with a 1” tweeter, and the big boy Core 59’s have a 9” driver, 5” mid-range, 1” tweeter. They all have the class-D Pascal amplifier that gives the 9” long-excursion woofer more grip on the bottom without sacrificing deep frequency response. In other words, these have some pretty serious amplification, which is perfect for the garage.
Secondly, you have to decide what preamp/DAC (Digital Analog Converter) you want to go with or what do you want to use to process the signal. The two choices you’ll have in this package are the 1) or 2) . The main difference between the two is the internal circuitry. The C658 is a bigger power supply, it’s going to sound better, and it also has XLR connections, so you can go directly from this unit into your Core speakers without using an adaptor. The C658 also has room correction (Dirac Live) that analyzes any room (in this case the garage) for maximum performance. Having this room correction ability can make a significant difference especially in the garage with , concrete floors, glass, etc.
I keep saying this, but this is a super simple setup. It sounds like a lot, but I’m telling you, once you get everything out of the box, laid out, and begin to put it all together, you’ll be up and running in no time.
This is truly the ultimate package. If you’re looking to have a similar setup as mine, this is it. Be sure to check out the video above for a deep dive into all of this stuff as well as how to set it up.
What You Get
Speaker Options
- x2 Dynaudio Core 7 Studio Monitors (Black)
- x2 Dynaudio Core 47 Studio Monitors (Black)
- x2 Dynaudio Core 59 Studio Monitors (Black)
- x2 Power Cords
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
Amplifier
Options
- Bluesound Node Black
- Bluesound Node White
- NAD C658
Cables and Wiring
- x2 25' Monoprice Premier Series XLR Cable
- x2 Monoprice Premier Series XLR Male to RCA Male
Specifications
Speakers
Core 7
- Tweeter: 1in
- Midrange: N/A
- Woofer: 7in
- Inputs: Analogue and AES3 digital inputs
- Maximum 24-bit/192 kHz: Depending on input signal
- Maximum SPL: 112 dB @ 1 m anechoic, 118 dB half space
- Crossover frequency: 2300 Hz
- Frequency response: 38 Hz – 31 kHz +/- 6 dB
- Frequency response: 45 Hz – 27 kHz +/- 3 dB
- Principle: Front-loaded bass reflex
- Amplifiers: Pascal Class-D. HF 150 W / LF 500 W
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 220 x 370 x 390 mm (8 11/16 x 14 5/8 x 15 3/8in
- Weight: 14.7 kg (32.4 lb)
Core 47
- Tweeter: 1in
- Midrange: 4in
- Woofer: 7in
- Inputs: Analogue and AES3 digital inputs (no sample-rate conversion)
- Resolution: Maximum 24-bit / 192 kHz, depending on input signal
- Max SPL: 112 dB @ 1 m anechoic 118 dB half space
- Crossover frequency: 475 Hz (LF/MF) / 5250 Hz (MF/HF)
- Frequency response (- 6 dB): 37 Hz – 31 kHz
- Frequency response (+/- 3 dB): 44 Hz – 27 kHz
- Box principle: Front-loaded bass reflex
- Amplifiers: Pascal Class-D amplifiers: HF 150 W / MF 500 W / LF 500 W
- Dimensions: 90 mm, 355 mm, 240 mm (W x D x H) | 15 3⁄8in, 14in, 9 7/16in (W x D x H)
- Weight: 15.1 kg (33.3 lb)
Core 59
- Tweeter: 1in
- Midrange: 5in
- Woofer: 9in
- Inputs: Analogue and AES3 digital inputs
- Maximum 24-bit/192 kHz: Depending on input signal
- Maximum SPL: 112 dB @ 1 m anechoic, 118 dB half space
- Crossover frequency: 385 Hz (LF/MF) / 5000 Hz (MF/HF)
- Frequency response: 36 Hz – 31 kHz -6 dB
- Frequency response: 42 Hz – 27 kHz +/- 3 dB
- Principle: Front-loaded bass reflex
- Amplifiers: Pascal Class-D. HF 150 W / MR 500 W / LF 500 W
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 280 x 380 x 550 mm (11 x 15 x 21 11/16in)
- Weight: 24.6 kg (54.2 lb)
- Amps (Source Components)
Bluesound Node
- Network | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz) | Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
- Audio Input | Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo | HDMI eARC
- Audio Output | Analog Stereo RCA (Fixed or Variable) | Coaxial RCA | TOSLINK digital optical | USB Audio 2.0*
- Bluetooth | Bluetooth with support for aptX HD | - Two-Way (transmit & receive)
- Headphones | 3.5mm Stereo Out | Wireless Bluetooth Out
- Subwoofer | RCA Out | Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+
- USB | Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)
- Trigger | 12V Trigger Out
- IR Remote | IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR - Remote Learning | IR Input 3.5mm Jack
- Power | Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
Connections:
- 4 digital audio inputs (2 optical/2 coaxial)
- 3 stereo RCA audio inputs, including a phono input (for use with a moving magnet cartridge)
- Stereo RCA preamp output for connecting a separate amplifier or powered subwoofer
- RS-232C port for use with external controllers
- IR in/out and 12-volt triggers
- Full-size headphone jack
- 2 pairs of binding post speaker connectors for A and B speakers
- USB port for service only
- Detachable power cord
- Dimensions and warranty:
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 98 dB
- 17-1/8"W x 4"H x 16-5/8"D
NAD C658
- THD (20Hz – 20kHz) | <0.005% at 2V out
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >106dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out, unity gain)
- Channel separation | >80dB (1kHz) >70dB (10kHz)
- Input impedance (R and C) | 22 kohms + 100pF
- Maximum input signal | >4.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
- Output impedance | Source Z + 240 Ohm
- Input sensitivity | 93mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
- Frequency response | ±0.3dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
- Maximum voltage output – IHF load | >4.5V (ref. 0.1% THD)
- Tone Controls Treble | >±7.0dB at 20kHz; Bass: ±7.0dB at 60Hz; Balance: -10dB
- Phono Input, Audio Pre-Out:
THD (20Hz – 20kHz) | <0.01% at 2V out
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >84dB (200 Ohm source; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out) | >76dB (MM cartridge source, IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)
- Input sensitivity | 1.44mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
- Frequency response | >±0.3dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
- Maximum input signal at 1kHz | >80mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
- Line Input, Headphone Out
- THD (20Hz – 20kHz) | <0.005% at 1V out
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >110dB (32 Ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 2V out, unity gain)
- Frequency response | ±0.3dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
- Channel separation | >>60dB at 1kHz
- Output impedance | 6 Ohms
DAC
- Supported audio file formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
- High-resolution audio formats | MQA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, Supports converted DSD playback via the BluOS desktop app (only)
- Native sampling rates | up to 32bit/192kHz
- Bit depths | 16 – 24
BlueOS
- Supported operating systems | Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8 to current Windows Operating Systems and Mac OS X versions
- User interface mobile operating system | BluOS – Free Android and iOS App available online at Google Play and Apple App store
- Supported cloud services | Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, HDTracks, HighResAudio, Murfie, JUKE, Napster, Slacker Radio, KKBox, Bugs
- Free internet radio | TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise
- Bluetooth quality | Bluetooth aptX HD wireless built-in
- Bluetooth connectivity | Two-Way (Transmit and Receive)
- Network connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 | WiFi 5 (802.11 ac/n)
- Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions (W x H x D)** | 435 x 100 x 405mm (17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 16)
- Shipping Weight | 10.1kg (22.3lb)
Cables and Wiring
Monoprice XLR Cable
- 16AWG Stranded Copper Wire Conduits
- 97.5% Shielded Balanced Connections
- Gold Plated Connectors
- Metallic Graphite Colored Connector Housings
- Molded Strain Relief Boots
Monoprice Premier Series XLR Male to RCA Male
- 16AWG stranded copper wire conduits
- 97.5% shielded balanced connections
- Gold plated connectors
- Metallic graphite-colored connector housings
- Molded strain relief by
Shipping Information
Ships from OGHQ Warehouse. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. Our audio solutions will be fulfilled as products are available, so shipments might be delayed. Audio products are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
