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Dynaudio Esotec MW 172 Owner's manual

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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
© Dynaudio International GmbH, Esotec/Esotar
2
Manual 0312, Item No. 455620A. All text and image copyrights reserved. Subject to change without notice.
Owners Manual
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Introduction
Dear Music Lover,
Thank you for your decision to acquire Dynaudio Automotive loudspeakers for after-
market installation. The Dynaudio Esotec and Esotar
2
Systems have been developed to
the same high standard as the company’s renowned home audio, professional studio
and multimedia loudspeaker products. The Dynaudio Automotive Esotec and Esotar
2
ranges are specically engineered for optimum performance in a vehicle to ensure the
most precise in-car music reproduction possible. Dynaudio’s advanced technology is
the result of many years of intense research and development mated to the highest
quality standards in production and the company’s enduring passion for musical truth.
Dynaudio is one of very few audio companies producing loudspeaker drivers in-house
through its own dedicated development and production departments. All Dynaudio
loudspeakers are engineered and manufactured in Denmark from the nest grade
materials to the company’s extremely high quality standards, and each must pass no
less than 86 individual testing stations, representing the most stringent measures in
the industry. These facilities are so advanced and the quality control is so strict that
Dynaudio is TS16949 certied.
We wish you many years of enjoying and experiencing music at the highest level of
performance,
Dynaudio
Esotec / Esotar
2
Series 3
About this installation manual
This installation manual provides all technical specifications, installation dimensions and crossover connection
instructions for the Dynaudio Esotec and Esotar
2
series. To realize the full potential of Dynaudio Automotive
systems, some areas should be addressed, as touched upon in the following pages.
Due to the great variety of installation conditions it will not offer specific instructions how to install the systems
into your car. Please refer to the operating manual of your vehicle or ask your local automotive dealer for further
assistance. To observe all relevant matters and thus maximize the tremendous performance potential of your
Dynaudio in-car loudspeaker system, consult your authorized Dynaudio Automotive loudspeaker dealer for
assistance. Your dealer has the knowledge and expertise to perform a high quality aftermarket installation.
Safety information
As all Dynaudio Esotec and Esotar
2
Series components are passive (in that they rely on external amplification),
the components themselves can not cause any damage.
However, the components can be damaged beyond repair unless a few ground rules are observed:
X Insure all components are properly installed and wired correctly.
X Observe the technical specifications.
X Always use high-quality cabling and amplification.
CAUTION
HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS
Listening to high sound pressure levels over a prolonged period of time
may harm your hearing.
X To avoid auditory effects do not listen to very high sound levels over a long period of time.
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Warranty
Dynaudio provides a limited manufacturer´s warranty on Dynaudio
Automotive aftermarket products. Please check with your local
distributor for warranty conditions.
This warranty only covers faults or defects in material and production. Damage caused as a result of abuse,
misuse or defective electronics is not covered by the warranty. The warranty will only be valid if the metallic
Dynaudio holographic safety label is on the driver.
The warranty is valid only if the product is purchased from an authorized Dynaudio Automotive aftermarket
dealer. All warranty claims must be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice and warranties are
only valid in the country or market of original origin or distribution. Should warranty service be required, it must
be arranged for in the country of purchase by an authorized Dynaudio dealer.
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Series 5
Systems overview
Esotec two-way systems
Esotec three-way systems
Esotar
2
components
Bass Mid High Crossover
System 222 MW 152 – MD 102 X 252
System 242 MW 162 – MD 102 X 252
System 242 GT MW 162 GT – MD 102 X 252
Bass Mid High Crossover
System 342 MW 162 MD 142 MD 102 X 362
System 362 MW 172 MD 142 MD 102 X 362
Subwoofer Mid / Bass High Crossover
1)
1) Please contact your authorized Dynaudio Automotive aftermarket dealer
for further information.
Components Esotar
2
1200 Esotar
2
430
Esotar
2
650
Esotar
2
110 Active filtering
recommended
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Systems overview
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Esotec crossovers
X 252 X 362
Crossover frequencies 2200 Hz 900 Hz / 3500 Hz
Nominal impedance 4 Ω 4 Ω
Power handling
• MW 152
• MW 162/162 GT
• MW 172
• MW 182
100 W
120 W
150 W
–
–
200 W
200 W
200 W
Dimensions 38 x 84 x 145 mm 43 x 104 x 175 mm
Net weight 0.33 kg 0.60 kg
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Mounting the loudspeakers
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Series 7
Mounting the loudspeakers
General recommendations
In order for the sound to be tonally correct, dynamic and transparent, the drivers need to be mounted in an
appropriate distance in relation to each other. For example, in a 2-way system the woofer and tweeter for each
channel should be mounted in relative close proximity to one another, ideally as close to each other as physically
possible. Please note that the stock location of the factory-fitted speakers in a car is not always ideal for realizing
the full performance potential of an aftermarket system.
To achieve the highest level of sound quality, it is very important that the loudspeakers are mounted to solid and
well-damped baffles and that the air space behind the woofers is sealed from the vehicle interior. To avoid rattles
and resonance, it is important that surfaces such as inner door skins, surrounding metal and even exterior panels
are reinforced and damped with quality sound/vibration deadening materials.
Mounting the Esotec loudspeakers
X See the following specifications to find the proper dimensions for the mounting holes, cut-outs and screw
holes.
Mounting the Esotar
2
loudspeakers
The Esotar
2
loudspeakers can be mounted either by using the installation trim rings (recommended) or without
using the rings.
X When using the rings, see Using the installation trim rings (Esotar
2
only) on page 11.
X When not using the rings, see the following specifications to find the proper dimensions for the mounting
holes, cut-outs and screw holes.
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Installation dimensions (Esotec/Esotar
2
)
Tweeters/Midrange
MD 102 MD 142 Esotar
2
110 Esotar
2
430
1 max. Ø 62.2 mm max. Ø 121 mm Ø 111 mm Ø 110 mm
2 Mounting hole:
Ø 52.1 – 55.5 mm
3 holes:
Ø 4 mm on Ø 110.9 mm
6 holes:
Ø 4.3 mm on Ø 101 mm
6 holes:
Ø 4 mm on Ø 101 mm
3 29.1 mm Mounting hole Ø 96 mm
(add cut-outs for terminals)
Mounting hole Ø 86 mm Mounting hole Ø 90 mm
4 3 mm max. 37.5 mm 27 mm 42 mm
5 13.86 mm 7.5 mm max. 4.5 mm 4 mm
6 – max. 30 mm max. 16 mm 12 mm
(at max. cone excursion)
2
1
3
5
4
3
1
2
4
5
6
3
4
5
6
1
2
6
5
4
3
2
1
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Series 9
Woofers Esotec
MW 152 MW 162 MW 162 GT MW 172 MW 182
1 max. Ø 145.5 mm max. Ø 175 mm max. Ø 166 mm max. Ø 200 mm max. Ø 239 mm
2 6 holes: Ø 4.3 mm
on Ø 134.5 mm
6 holes: Ø 4.3 mm
on Ø 158 mm
4 holes: Ø 7.5 mm
on Ø 155 mm
6 holes: Ø 4.2 mm
on Ø 185.75 mm
6 holes: Ø 4.5 mm
on Ø 219 mm
3 3 mm 3 mm Ø 88 mm 4.2 mm Ø 113 mm
4 Mounting hole
min. Ø 124.5 mm
Mounting hole
min. Ø 136 mm
Baffle hole
min. Ø 134 mm
Mounting hole
min. Ø 172 mm
Mounting hole
min. Ø 195 mm
5 63 mm 67 mm 62 mm 77.9 mm 75 mm
6 4.3 mm 5 mm 1.5 mm 5.4 mm 5.9 mm
7 13 mm
(at max. cone excursion)
15 mm
(at max. cone excursion)
15 mm
(at max. cone excursion)
17 mm
(at max. cone excursion)
16 mm
(at max. cone excursion)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
4
1
7
6
5
3
2
1
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
7
6
5
4
3
2
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Woofers Esotar
2
Esotar
2
650 Esotar
2
1200
1 Ø 169 mm Ø 297 mm
2 6 holes: Ø 4.3 mm
on Ø 158 mm
8 holes: Ø 5.3 mm
on Ø 285 mm
3 Mounting hole
min. Ø 136 mm
Mounting hole
min. Ø 260 mm
4 67 mm 143 mm
5 max. 5.2 mm max. 7.5 mm
6 15 mm
(at max. cone excursion)
35.5 mm
(at max. cone excursion)
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Series 11
Using the installation trim rings (Esotar
2
only)
The Esotar
2
driver frame features a unique bolt pattern with the
mounting holes on the perimeter of the frame. To conveniently facilitate
flush mount installations, Dynaudio offers installation trim rings featuring
cut-outs that perfectly fit the outline of the Esotar
2
driver frames.
Note:
It is recommended to use the installation trim rings.
X Use the following cut out dimensions, when using the installation trim rings:
Esotar
2
110 Esotar
2
430 Esotar
2
650 Esotar
2
1200
130 mm 140 mm 210 mm 360 mm
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Connecting the loudspeakers
Connecting the Esotec loudspeakers
The Esotec systems include a crossover.
See the following instructions to connect the crossover and the loudspeakers.
2-way crossover X 252
Terminal label Connections
1 To power amplifier: + terminal
2 To power amplifier: – terminal
3 To woofer: + terminal
4 To woofer: – terminal
5 To tweeter: + terminal, +2dB
6 To tweeter: + terminal, ±0dB
7 To tweeter: + terminal, -2dB
8 To tweeter: – terminal
17654328
Amplifier TweeterWoofer
-2dB+2dB 0
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1. To connect the woofer:
X Connect terminal 3 to the + terminal of the woofer.
X Connect terminal 4 to the – terminal of the woofer.
2. To connect the tweeter:
The terminals 5, 6 and 7 offer the ability to fine-tune the sound level. This makes it possible to adjust the level
according to the placement of the speaker in the car and to your personal preference.
X Connect terminal 5 or 6 or 7 to the + terminal of the tweeter:
– just use one of the terminals 5, 6 or 7
– start with terminal 6 for the first setup
– use terminal 5 to increase the sound pressure level by 2 dB
– use terminal 7 to decrease the sound pressure level by 2 dB
X Connect terminal 8 to the – terminal of the tweeter.
3. To connect the power amplifier:
X Connect terminal 1 to the + terminal of the power amplifier.
X Connect terminal 2 to the – terminal of the power amplifier.
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3-way crossover X 362
Terminal label Connections
1 To woofer: – terminal
2 To woofer: + terminal
To power amplifier: + terminal
3 To power amplifier: – terminal
To tweeter: – terminal
4 To tweeter: + terminal, +2dB
5 To tweeter: + terminal, ±0dB
6 To tweeter: + terminal, -2dB
7 To midrange: – terminal
8 To midrange: + terminal, +2dB
9 To midrange: + terminal, ±0dB
10 To midrange: + terminal, -2dB
17654328910
Amp Tweeter MidrangeWoofer
-2dB+2dB 0 -2dB+2dB 0
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1. To connect the woofer
X Connect terminal 1 to the – terminal of the woofer.
X Connect terminal 2 to the + terminal of the woofer.
2. To connect the tweeter
The terminals 4, 5 and 6 offer the ability to fine-tune the sound level. This makes it possible to adjust the level
according to the placement of the speaker in the car and to your personal preference.
X Connect terminal 3 to the – terminal of the tweeter.
X Connect terminal 4 or 5 or 6 to the + terminal of the tweeter.
– just use one of the terminals 4, 5 or 6
– start with terminal 5 for the first setup
– use terminal 4 to increase the sound pressure level by 2 dB
– use terminal 6 to decrease the sound pressure level by 2 dB
3. To connect the midrange
The terminals 8, 9 and 10 offer the ability to fine-tune the sound level. This makes it possible to adjust the level
according to the placement of the speaker in the car and to your personal preference.
X Connect terminal 7 to the – terminal of the midrange.
X Connect terminal 8 or 9 or 10 to the + terminal of the midrange.
– just use one of the terminals 8, 9 or 10
– start with terminal 9 for the first setup
– use terminal 8 to increase the sound pressure level by 2 dB
– use terminal 10 to dec
rease the sound pressure level by 2 dB
4. To connect the power amplifier
X Connect terminal 2 to the + terminal of the power amplifier.
X Connect terminal 3 to the – terminal of the power amplifier.
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Connecting the Esotar
2
loudspeakers
Since the Esotar
2
speakers are meant to use active filtering, Dynaudio recommends following crossover
frequencies:
To connect the loudspeakers:
X Please see the installation instructions of the crossover used.
Esotar
2
110 Esotar
2
430 Esotar
2
650 Esotar
2
1200
Filter type high-pass band-pass band-pass low-pass
Slope -6 dB -6 dB -6 dB -6 dB
Cut-off frequency 2000 Hz 200 – 500 Hz and 2000 Hz 100 Hz and 2000 Hz 100 Hz
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Technical specifications
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Technical specifications
Tweeters/Midrange
Woofers
MD 102 MD 142 Esotar
2
110 Esotar
2
430
Nominal impedance 8 Ω 8 Ω 6 Ω 4 Ω
Recommended freq. range 2200 – 30000 Hz 700 – 6000 Hz 2000 – 30000 Hz 200 – 7000 Hz
Power handling
• Nominal long term IEC
• Transient
100 W
500 W
100 W
1000 W
150 W
1000 W
150 W
1000 W
Net weight 0.126 kg 0.75 kg 0.50 kg 0.47 kg
Overall dimensions (Ø x D) 62.2 x 43 mm 121 x 66 mm 111 x 41 mm 110 x 49 mm
MW 152 MW 162 MW 162 GT MW 172 MW 182 Esotar
2
650 Esotar
2
1200
Nominal impedance 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω
Recommended frequency
range
55 – 3500 Hz 40 – 4000 Hz 40 – 4000 Hz 35 – 3500 Hz 30 – 2000 Hz 50 – 4000 Hz 18 – 300 Hz
Power handling
• Nominal long term IEC
• Transient
100 W
1000 W
120 W
1000 W
120 W
1000 W
150 W
1000 W
180 W
1000 W
200 W
1000 W
400 W
1500 W
Net weight 1.1 kg 1.2 kg 1.1 kg 1.3 kg 1.85 kg 1.25 kg 8.8 kg
Overall dimensions (Ø x D) 146 x 70 mm 175 x 77 mm 166 x 71 mm 200 x 88 mm 239 x 86 mm 169 x 78 mm 297 x 162 mm
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Impedance correction circuits
Tweeters/Midrange
Woofers
MD 102 MD 142 Esotar
2
110 Esotar
2
430
C
R
1.2 µF
8.2 Ω
1.2 µF
8.2 Ω
1.2 µF
8.2 Ω
5.6 µF
6.8 Ω
MW 152 MW 162 MW 162 GT MW 172 MW 182 Esotar
2
650 Esotar
2
1200
C
R
22 µF
4.7 Ω
22 µF
4.7 Ω
22 µF
4.7 Ω
33 µF
4.7 Ω
47 µF
4.7 Ω
22 µF
4.7 Ω
82 µF
4.7 Ω
C
R
C
R
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