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.
Product highlights
- Esotar Forty - The new Esotar Forty tweeter maximises airflow for even more refinement, while its low resonant frequency smooths the transition to the woofer
- 17cm woofer - Our best 17cm woofer yet. It's based on what you'll find in the Confidence and Evidence ranges, and uses a sophisticated hybrid magnet system for lower distortion and higher power.
- First-order crossover - Phase Alignment and Impedance Alignment technologies keep this classic Dynaudio crossover topology firmly on top of its game.
- Special finishes - The Special Forty's exclusive Grey Birch High Gloss and Red Birch High Gloss finishes are as striking as they are beautiful – and are unique to each speaker.
Features
- The Esotar Forty tweeter - This DSR precision-coated 28mm soft-dome tweeter is unique to the Special Forty.
- Our best 17cm woofer yet - The ultimate incarnation of our legendary 17W75 MSP woofer, with an AirFlow Basket and hybrid magnet system.
- Classic Dynaudio crossover - This is a variant of the first-order crossover used in our other classic two-way speakers – and its performance borders on the mesmerising.
- Special finishes - Striking Grey Birch or vivid Red Birch? Either way, your eyes are in for a treat.
- Aluminium terminal plate - Five-way binding posts and the 40th anniversary logo: we care for the bits you don't see too much, too.
- Made in Denmark - Designed and engineered in Dynaudio Labs, and built across the road in our factory… all in Skanderborg.
Technical specifications
Sensitivity: |
86dB (2.83V / 1m) |
IEC Power handling: |
200W |
Impedance: |
6 Ohms |
Frequency Response (±3dB): |
41Hz – 23kHz |
Box Principle: |
Bass Reflex Rear Ported |
Crossover: |
2-way |
Crossover Frequencies: |
2000Hz |
Crossover Topology: |
1st order |
Woofer: |
17cm MSP cone |
Tweeter: |
28mm Esotar Forty |
Weight: |
8.1kg / 17.9lb |
Dimensions (W x H x D): |
198 x 360 x 307mm
7.8 x 14.2 x 12.1in |
Dimensions with feet/grill (W x H x D): |
198 x 360 x 322mm
7.8 x 14.2 x 12.7in |
Finishes/grilles: |
Grey Birch/Black, Red Birch/Black |