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Owners Manual
Dynaudio A/S, 8660 Skanderborg, Denmark
Sales & Marketing
Dynaudio International GmbH, Ohepark 2, 21224 Rosengarten, Germany, Phone +49 - 4108 - 4180 - 0
www.dynaudio.com
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Introduction Dear Music Lover, Thank you for your decision to acquire Dynaudio Automotive loudspeakers for aftermarket installation. The 2 Dynaudio Esotec and Esotar 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 2 Esotec and Esotar ranges are specifically engineered for optimum performance in a vehicle to ensure the most precise in-car music reproduction possible. Dy
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About this installation manual This installation manual provides all technical specifications, installation dimensions and crossover connection 2 instructions for the Dynaudio Esotec and Esotar 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 operati
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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 purch
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Technical specifications Tweeters/Midrange 2 MD 102 MD 142 Esotar 110 Nominal impedance 8 Ω 8 Ω 6 Ω Recommended frequency range 2200 – 30000 Hz 700 – 6000 Hz 2000 – 30000 Hz Power handling • Nominal long term IEC 100 W 100 W 150 W • Transient 500 W 1000 W 1000 W Net weight 0.126 kg 0.75 kg 0.50 kg Overall dimensions (Ø x D) 62.2 x 43 mm 121 x 66 mm 111 x 41 mm Woofers 2 2 MW 152 MW 162 MW 162 GT MW 172 MW 182 Esotar 650 Esotar 1200 Nominal impedance 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω Recommended frequ
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Technical specifications Esotec crossovers X 252 X 362 Crossover frequencies 2200 Hz 900 Hz / 3500 Hz Nominal impedance 4 Ω 4 Ω Power handling • MW 152 100 W – • MW 162/162 GT 120 W 200 W • MW 172 150 W 200 W • MW 182 – 200 W Dimensions 38 x 84 x 145 mm 43 x 104 x 175 mm Net weight 0.33 kg 0.60 kg 2 6 Esotec / Esotar Series
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Technical specifications Installation dimensions Tweeters/Midrange 2 MD 102 MD 142 Esotar 110 1 1 1 2 2 5 6 4 6 5 4 5 3 4 3 3 2 1 max. Ø 62.2 mm max. Ø 121 mm Ø 111 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 3 29.1 mm Mounting hole Ø 96 mm Mounting hole Ø 86 mm (add cut-outs for terminals) 4 3 mm max. 37.5 mm 27 mm 5 13.86 mm 7.5 mm max. 4.5 mm 6 – max. 30 mm max. 16 mm 2 Esotec / Esotar Series 7
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Technical specifications Woofers Esotec MW 152 MW 162 MW 162 GT MW 172 MW 182 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 3 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 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 6 holes: Ø 4.3 mm 4 holes: Ø 7.5 mm 6 holes: Ø 4.2 mm 6 holes: Ø 4.5 mm on Ø 134.5 mm on Ø 158 mm on Ø 155 mm on Ø 185.75 mm on Ø 219 mm 3 3 mm 3 mm Ø 88 mm 4.2 mm Ø 113 mm 4 Mounting hole Mounting hole Baffle hole Mounting hole Mounting hole min. Ø 124.5 mm
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Technical specifications 2 Woofers Esotar 2 2 Esotar 650 Esotar 1200 1 1 2 2 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 1 Ø 169 mm Ø 297 mm 2 6 holes: Ø 4.3 mm 8 holes: Ø 5.3 mm on Ø 158 mm on Ø 285 mm 3 Mounting hole Mounting hole min. Ø 136 mm min. Ø 260 mm 4 67 mm 143 mm 5 max. 5.2 mm max. 7.5 mm 6 15 mm 35.5 mm (at max. cone excursion) (at max. cone excursion) 2 Esotec / Esotar Series 9
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Technical specifications Impedance correction circuits Tweeters/Midrange C 2 MD 102 MD 142 Esotar 110 R C 1.2 µF 1.2 µF 1.2 µF R 8.2 Ω 8.2 Ω 8.2 Ω Woofers C 2 2 MW 152 MW 162 MW 162 GT MW 172 MW 182 Esotar 650 Esotar 1200 R C 22 µF 22 µF 22 µF 33 µF 47 µF 22 µF 82 µF R 4.7 Ω 4.7 Ω 4.7 Ω 4.7 Ω 4.7 Ω 4.7 Ω 4.7 Ω 2 Esotar crossover recommendations 2 Since the Esotar speakers are meant to use active filtering, Dynaudio recommends following crossover frequencies: 2 2 2 Esotar 110 Esotar 650 Esotar 1
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Technical specifications Systems overview Esotec two-way systems 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 Esotec three-way systems Bass Mid High Crossover System 342 MW 162 MD 142 MD 102 X 362 System 362 MW 172 MD 142 MD 102 X 362 2 Esotar components 1) Subwoofer Mid / Bass High Crossover 2 2 2 Components Esotar 1200 Esotar 650 Esotar 110 Active filtering recommended 1) Please contact your authorized Dynaudi
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Amplifier Woofer Tweeter +2dB 0 -2dB 1728 3 4 5 6 Connecting the Esotec crossovers 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 2 12 Esotec / Esotar Series
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Connecting the Esotec crossovers 1. To connect the woofer Connect terminal 3 to the + terminal of the woofer. 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. Connect terminal 5 or 6 or 7 to the + terminal of the tweeter: – just use one of the terminals 5, 6 or 7 –
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Woofer Amp Tweeter Midrange +2dB 0 -2dB +2dB 0 -2dB 1728 3 4 5 6910 Connecting the Esotec crossovers 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
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Connecting the Esotec crossovers 1. To connect the woofer Connect terminal 1 to the – terminal of the woofer. 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. Connect terminal 3 to the – terminal of the tweeter. Connect terminal 4 or 5 or 6 to the + terminal of th
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Dynaudio A/S, 8660 Skanderborg, Denmark Sales & Marketing Dynaudio International GmbH, Ohepark 2, 21224 Rosengarten, Germany, Phone +49 - 4108 - 4180 - 0 www.dynaudio.com 2 © Dynaudio International GmbH, Esotec/Esotar Manual 0208, Item Nr. 455616. All text and image copyrights reserved. Subject to change without notice. Home Systems I Professional I Automotive I Multimedia
