The Dynaudio Acoustics M2 MkII is a compact three-way monitor for near-field and mid-field work in music and post-production studios. Two 24 cm MSP woofers, a 75 mm soft dome midrange and an Esotar 3 tweeter cover 40 Hz to 20 kHz and reach 125 dB at 2 meters with a stereo pair. It is a passive speaker that runs from external amplifiers: two channels per speaker, at 250 to 500 W each.

Hybrid Crossover

The M2 MkII is driven as a two-way active system, with a custom hand-built passive network inside the cabinet. The amplifier or processor splits each channel into a feed for the woofers and a feed for the upper drivers, and the internal network divides that second feed between the midrange and the tweeter. Dynaudio's DA40 DSP amplifier, the DA20 with filters and the DCA800 with filters all handle the active split, and an external crossover such as the XTA DP448 also works.

Installation

The M2 MkII can stand on stands or be flush-mounted in a wall, which raises its low-frequency output. Dynaudio puts the best listening distance at 1.5 to 4 meters. The speaker connects through gold screw-down 4 mm binding posts, and no cabling is supplied, since every installation is built to the room. Dynaudio recommends that a qualified engineer with measurement gear carries out the final setup and alignment.

Features

• Esotar 3 soft dome tweeter, 75 mm soft dome midrange and two 24 cm MSP woofers
• 3-way hybrid design: active split for the woofers, passive network for midrange and tweeter
• 125 dB maximum SPL at 2 m (stereo)
• 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
• Stand or flush mounting
• Self-resetting tweeter protection fuse
• Black textured paint finish

Specifications

• Application: Music and post-production
• Type: 3-way hybrid
• Frequency response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 125 dB at 2 m (stereo)
• Crossover frequencies: 700 Hz and 3700 Hz
• Total harmonic distortion: 1% at 90 dB
• Impedance: 4 ohms LF, 4 ohms MF/HF
• Recommended amplifier power: Two channels per speaker, 250 to 500 W per channel
• Recommended amplifiers: Dynaudio Acoustics DA20 (with filters), DA40, DCA800 (with filters)
• Tweeter: Esotar 3 soft dome
• Midrange: 75 mm soft dome
• Woofers: 2 x 24 cm MSP
• Connectors: 4 mm binding posts
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 350 x 680 x 500 mm (13.8 x 26.8 x 19.7 in)
• Weight: 35 kg (77.2 lb)
• Finish: Black textured paint