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  • Page 1 Contour User manual...
  • Page 2 ▪ Grille ▪ Multi-channel setup ▪ Loudspeakers for multi-channel setups ▪ Running-in ▪ Running-in the loudspeakers ▪ Power rating ▪ Distorted output signals ▪ Care and maintenance ▪ Aggressive cleaning fluids ▪ Cleaning the loudspeakers ▪ Warranty Contour User manual...
  • Page 3 ▪ We are proud of our work ▪ We listen to glue.
  • Page 4 Contour User manual...
  • Page 5 And every loudspeaker is constructed in Denmark by Dynaudio’s master craftsmen. They work to incredibly high standards (you should see the finishing team: they lavish 11 coats of lacquer on each Contour speaker… trust us, they’re really difficult to buy furniture for). On the following pages you’ll see just how they approach their art through a series of tips and suggestions.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Indicates (in combination with a safety sign) a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment. 1. Multiple steps that should be performed consecutively are numbered. 2. Please follow these instructions carefully. Contour User manual...

  • Page 7: How We Got There

    And it works. Michael insisted on keeping the metal baffle. It’s part of the Contour’s design heritage, after all, and there are some incredibly good acoustic reasons for keeping it. It’s rigid, solid and extremely well-damped (which lets those fancy new MSP drivers do their thing as exactly they should).
  • Page 8 When we design, we experiment. We talk. We play. We listen. We don’t simply do what we did before, and we definitely don’t try to make it easier for ourselves. We got to where we are on the new Contour because we (and you) love the original. It’s still there inside. But now, the legend can begin again …...
  • Page 9 Connecting Figure 1: Binding posts at rear of cabinet (example) Connect a two-pole (+/-) loudspeaker cable to the binding posts, located at rear of the cabinet (see Figure 1). The high quality, gold-plated binding posts can accommodate different connection systems: 4.0 mm banana plugs The pins can be put directly into the binding post without any tightening necessary.

  • Page 10: Bi-Wiring / Bi-Amping

    Dynaudio loudspeakers are designed to be very neutral and thus are not extremely suited to any particular type of cable. The choice of cable is as much a factor of matching the cable to the entire audio system. Please consult your Dynaudio dealer for information about compatible loudspeaker cables that will suit both your electronics and your Dynaudio loudspeakers.
  • Page 11 for a multi-channel listening experience. Please refer to the amplifier’s owner manual for particular connection instructions and see the “Multichannel loudspeaker setup” section for further help. Connecting...

  • Page 12: General Recommendations

    Positioning Dynaudio loudspeakers consist of classic bass reflex loudspeaker designs with no unusual or extraordinary positioning demands. Every room will still have its own particular sound characteristics. Any room is also shaped and decorated uniquely, and therefore remains independent regarding options for positioning loudspeakers.

  • Page 13: Distance To Back And Side Walls

    As a result, time-delayed reflections occur and add to the original music signal. Thus, positioning loudspeakers too close to walls can reduce sound quality. Dynaudio loudspeakers were developed to be placed free-standing, and therefore they reach their optimum performance when positioned as clear of any walls as possible.

  • Page 14: Compact Loudspeaker Setup

    The compact model is designed to offer exceptional performance while taking up minimal space. The speakers will realize their optimum performance when used in conjunction with a dedicated stand (such as the Dynaudio Stands) to position them at the proper height while absorbing any resonance.

  • Page 15: Loudspeaker Toe-In

    Depending on your personal listening environment and room dimensions, the loudspeakers may be angled in towards the listening area to focus sound radiation. This positioning will typically improve imaging and is especially recommended by Dynaudio (see Figure 5). Room and furniture influence The sound quality of any loudspeaker is influenced by the furniture, wall materials and other objects in the listening room.

  • Page 16: Loudspeakers For Multi-Channel Setups

    150° Figure 6: 5.1 and 7.1 multi-channel speaker setup Dynaudio loudspeakers are designed to offer the most advanced performance in both stereo and multi-channel applications. When connecting a loudspeaker to a multi-channel setup, in general the same guidelines as mentioned in the previous section will apply.
  • Page 17 ▪ 5: Subwoofer (possible position) As there are many different
 s etup options (from 5.1 to 10.2 channel applications) and loudspeaker positioning will also depend on a room’s shape, please consult your Dynaudio dealer for special applications and placement options.

  • Page 18: Running-In The Loudspeakers

    Any damage caused under such circumstances is not covered by the Dynaudio warranty and is easily avoided in the first place by consulting your Dynaudio dealer for advice regarding the choice of amplifier.

  • Page 19: Care And Maintenance

    ▪ Remove dust on the woofer diaphragms with a fine furniture brush. All materials used by Dynaudio are integrated with exceptional care. By taking care of your loudspeakers, you will preserve the finish and build quality for a very long time.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    Warranty Dynaudio provides a transferable limited manufacturer’s warranty. 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. 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.

  • Page 21: We Are Proud Of Our Work

    We don’t mind because every time Allan says “Yes”, it means something perfect has left our factory. “The key is not doing it in a hurry,” he says. “Don’t hurry. Make it correctly the first time.” We make the Contour in- house, you see.

  • Page 22: We Listen To Glue

    There’s so much more going on than just a frequency curve. Contour has new drivers. The only one we aren’t changing is the Esotar2 tweeter, which you can find on all our high-end speakers, and which – no matter how old it gets – is still tough to follow. New drivers means new crossovers, which means new cabinets, which means every component affects every other component, which means…...
  • Page 23 Contour Designed and engineered by Dynaudio Labs in Denmark Dynaudio A/S 8660 Skanderborg Denmark dynaudio.com © 2022 Dynaudio A/S All text and image copyrights reserved. Subject to change without notice. We listen to glue.

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