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Dynaudio Audience 52-SE Loudspeaker Review

by Gene DellaSala last modified February 16, 2007
Dynaudio Audience 52 Special Edition

Dynaudio Audience 52 Special Edition

Summary

  • Product Name: 52-SE
  • Manufacturer: Dynaudio
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarhalf-star
  • Review Date: November 29, 2004 19:00
  • MSRP: $ 1400
Specifications

Sensitivity (2.83 V/1 m):

86 dB

Recommended Amp. Power:

Small size rooms: >25 watts
Medium size rooms: >65 watts
Large size rooms: -- watts

IEC Long Term Power Handling:

150 watts

Impedance, Nominal:

4 ohms

Impedance, (20-200 Hz):

3.4 - 19.3 ohms

Impedance, (200-20 kHz):

3.4 - 6.7 ohms

Impedance, Phase Shift (20-200 Hz):

-49° - +45°

Impedance, Phase Shift (200-20 kHz):

-4° - +18°

Impedance, HF (200 kHz):

6.2 ohms

Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB):

45 Hz - 26 kHz

Resonance Frequency:

47 Hz

Internal Cabinet Volume:

10 litres

Enclosure type:

Bass reflex

Weight:

7.2 kg

Dimensions (W x H x L):

204 x 330 x 256 mm

Crossover:

2 way, impedance corrected

Crossover Frequencies:

2700 Hz

Crossover Slope:

Woofer 6 dB/oct; Tweeter 6 dB/oct

Connection:

CE compliant insulated gold binding posts

Recommended Placing:

Stand


Pros

  • Excellent bass extension and overall fidelity
  • Open and airy highs without overabundant sibilance
  • Impressive soundstage
  • Easy amplifier load

Cons

  • Boxy appearance
  • Par midrange performance
  • Woofer bottoming during heavy bass output
  • Pricey

Introduction

Over the years I have heard many great things about Dynaudio speakers, particularly the quality of their drivers which up till this point I only knew that they looked really good and were very expensive. You could imagine my level of enthusiasm when Dynaudio decided to send me a pair of their speakers for review. Enter the Audience 52-SE. These speakers were based on the original 52 design, but with upgrades in crossover components and drive units.

 

 

 
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