The construction of the Dynaudio Core 59
As soon as you unpack the Dynaudio Core 59, it quickly becomes clear that we are not dealing with a near-field monitor. With dimensions of 380 mm x 550 mm x 390 mm and a weight of 25 kg, we are clearly dealing with a midfield monitor due to the total power of up to 1150 watts. With a retail price of just under 2,700 euros per box, the digital 3-way monitor sets corresponding scent marks that will in most cases exceed the budget of a project studio anyway.
The housing is made of black painted MDF panels and is impeccably manufactured. In general, the box made in Denmark leaves a very good impression at first glance. As is generally the case with Dynaudio, all drivers for the Dynaudio Core 59 are made by hand in Denmark, whereby the tweeter/midrange combination, which is mounted on its own circular element, can be rotated as desired. This means that horizontal operation can be carried out easily in both left-hand and right-hand operation or even “headstand operation”. In order to perfectly position the included stick-on rubber feet and hold them at their assigned point, there are corresponding recesses on both sides, the bottom and also the top, to accommodate the adhesive feet.
To protect the tweeter against transport damage, there is a bright yellow plastic cover on the tweeter that is held magnetically from the outside during transport. The above 1150 watts are made up of 500 watts each for the 9.5-inch bass and the 5-inch midrange driver plus 150 watts for the tweeter, with the high frequency range and especially the midrange having an unusually high headroom. According to the manufacturer, the frequency response is 42 Hz to 21 kHz, the crossover frequencies were set at 385 Hz and 21 kHz.
Dynaudio expressly points out in its manual that the system must first be played in and that it will achieve its final sound after around 12 hours of continuous operation. Please ignore an overemphasis on the highs and a “stiff” sound at the beginning of operation.
The back of the Dynaudio Core 59
As expected, the input and filter section of the Dynaudio Core 59 is very extensive, especially since the system has both analog and digital inputs and additional DSP functions. According to the performance class, only XLR was installed as an analogue input; you won't find TRS or even RCA. Digital is also set to XLR as both input and output, with the system being designed up to 192 kHz and singlewire AES3. There is no sample rate conversion internally; instead, the DSP adopts the supplied sample rates 1:1. A switch called “Digital Channel” also controls the right/left positioning of the box in digital mode. There is also a BNC connection for word clock installed. The additional USB port does not allow further calibration of the system, but is only intended for maintenance work. When using the analog inputs, the box works continuously at 192 kHz.
You can now adjust your working level perfectly to the incoming and outgoing currents using two sliders called “Analogue Input Sensitivy” and “SPL Level”. Four holes were also provided for a VESA mount, although I can hardly imagine that anyone would want to operate these giants in flight. Desktop operation is also almost impossible; appropriate tripods are provided for operation, but you never know what kind of ideas users will come up with. The Dynaudio Core 59 has a multi-voltage power supply, which enables worldwide operation. The most important power cables with the corresponding power plugs are included with the system. The Dynaudio Core 59 does not have a real on/off switch; only an auto standby mode can be activated using a slider. Finally, there is a cold device plug, a number of cooling fins and an extensive filter section, which we now want to look at in more detail.
The filter section
Despite the targeted user group of professional operation, the Danes have committed themselves to a kind of plug-and-play with reduced editing options for the Dynaudio Core 59, although the DSP orientation would allow a much more intensive approach to the processor department. The following settings can be activated using the slider:
Position 1: You can choose between “free-standing”, “on the wall” and “in the corner”, where Dynaudio uses the 50 cm rule as a basis. Less than 50 cm from a wall means “Wall”, less than 50 cm from 2 walls means “Corner”. The processor calculates the corresponding overlays and reduces the bass range using several filters.
Position 2: Here you can compensate for the placement in relation to the installation of the box, with the positions “Soffit” (wall installation), “Desk” (placement on a meter bridge with compensation for desk reflections) and “Anechoic” (free-standing on tripods etc. etc.) can choose.
Sound Balance: You can preset the basic sound of the system using the positions “Bright”, “Neutral” and “Dark”. “Bright” relies on a treble emphasis at 20 kHz (+1.5 dB) with a simultaneous cut at 20 Hz (-1.5 dB). In “Dark” the opposite occurs, i.e. -1.5 dB at 20 kHz and + 1.5 dB at 20 Hz. In the “Neutral” position, the tone controls remain untouched, as expected.
Bass Extension: A high-pass filter that should be activated in subwoofer operation. A corner frequency could not be determined, but experience shows that with the 3-way design it will probably be between 70 - 90 Hz.
The Dynaudio Core 59 in practice
First you have to find the final position of the boxes and decide on how to “stick them on rubber”. As much as you may appreciate the flexibility in terms of 16 adhesive points at first glance, committing to one adhesive side with rubber feet is not really what you would expect from a product that costs just under 2,700 euros. Permanently installed rubber pads on all relevant sides would be a penny investment and should actually be part of the basic equipment here.
In terms of sound, the Dynaudio Core 59 appears to be very neutral at first listening impression. No over-presence in highs, mids or even bass, rather a tight, clear basic sound that fulfills exactly the purpose that a studio monitor in the top league has to fulfill. The system has a very differentiated sound, which makes splitting the adjacent material into its sound aesthetics much easier than the “Schönfarbener” group, which at first impression “presses” and “pops” more, but upon closer listening, the analysis of the material becomes easier significantly more difficult.
In particular, the bass portion of the system was very “dry”, in my opinion perhaps even a little too reserved. There is no real bass boost, only in “Dark” mode (no, it is not an Apple product…) you can direct the basic sound a little more towards bass fixation, but without ultimately reaching the “musical” bass range.
Ultimately, this range remains a matter of taste, especially since the mids and highs are extremely relaxed due to the immense power reserves. The midrange is particularly pleasing, especially since the popular scoop characteristic was deliberately omitted. For middle-heavy instruments, such as B. Electric guitars are a real blessing, but you should always keep in mind, especially in the mixdown, that only a few monitors on the consumer side have such a present midrange reproduction.
The dimensions of the system itself actually determine the area of application, but the sound impression also manifests the whole thing. Anyone who drives the Dynaudio Core 59 in the nearfield range of 50 - 70 cm is not doing themselves any favors in terms of sound. The high-mid/treble range seems too intrusive, and the sound that develops at this distance is too tense. Only when you move the system into its actual area of responsibility, the midfield, can the box show its true strengths. The swirling of the increased air content takes a lot of tension out of the signal and delivers a significantly rounder sound with excellent balance, even with difficult source material.
Interestingly, the Dynaudio Core 59 has the “Loud” factor based on its performance specifications, but not the “Very Loud” record company A&R show-off mode. One may doubt whether these modes are still important these days, but the fact is that 500 watts in the bass range in the P.A. Sector feels different than in the studio.
Conclusion
With the Dynaudio Core 59, the Danish company has a top performer in its ranks who cuts an excellent figure in the upper league. The system is very well-rounded, the sound is excellently balanced and there are lots of options in the digital input area. Small downsides such as the stick-on rubber feet and a bass range that was designed exclusively for lowering can hardly detract from the excellent overall impression.
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Additional Informations:
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