I can’t explain to you how excited I am about having the Dynaudio Core Studio Monitor line in my store. I can already sense many people will think having professional studio speakers in a garage is absurd. Those people are probably right. However, as with many things at Obsessed Garage, we’re taking professional-grade products and figuring out if they make sense for an application they’re not intended for.
I’ll be offering Core 7’s, Core 47’s, and Core 59’s. These speakers are dialed in. They have a textured, very stout fit and finish that will be extremely durable in your garage. The 32mm MDF cabinets give these speakers added protection and what I really like is that they don’t have a shiny/piano-like finish to them. You can easily wipe them and even dry wipe them especially if you’re going to have them on top of your cabinets where a lot of dust will congregate.
From personal experience, the Core Studio Monitors are a match made in heaven for the garage. They are designed for you to listen closely which is why they are called “near field monitors”. The garage is a very harsh environment when it comes to sound. By having a speaker that comes equipped with a silk dome and a very controlled esotar pro tweeter combined with the smoothness you get from a Dynaudio MSP mid-bass or bass driver, they do exceptionally well in a less than ideal listening atmosphere.
I suspect that most people are not going to sit in between a set of speakers while working in their garage and listen critically to music. However, what I do know without a doubt is that the output of these speakers is insane and because of that, the experience you will have is going to be amazing.
The amplitude, as well as the sound signature you get from them, is hard to beat. You won’t experience any bright sounds with these speakers. I have a sensitive reaction to bright sounds so I want speakers that will emit a warmer/rich output and these fit the bill.
I like to identify products with cars. So, to give you an example of what kind of car the Dynaudio Core Studio Monitors would be, I’d say a Ferrari 458 Speciale. A set of high-quality speakers that are made for a recording studio but adapt extremely well in the garage.
These are the flagship speakers for the garage. What everyone (in my opinion) should aspire to have. Is the price ridiculous? Yes. Are there other quality options out there? Yes. But, for many years now, most of you have trusted my gut and also my hands-on interactions with the products I sell. I’m telling you these are what you want.
I have core 59’s in my garage. That’s what I have at OGHQ. If you’re asking me which of these three models to go with, I’m telling you to go with the core 59’s and two core subs. It ultimately comes down to how much you value speakers and how much you are looking to spend.
I don’t make proclamations very often but I will with these. Hands down these are the very best version of a speaker on the planet. Tell your friends that Matt Moreman said it.
Features & Specifications
Core 7:
Specs:
- Tweeter: 1in
- Midrange: N/A
- Woofer: 7in
- Inputs: Analogue and AES3 digital inputs
- Maximum 24-bit/192 kHz: Depending on input signal
- Maximum SPL: 112 dB @ 1 m anechoic, 118 dB half space
- Crossover frequency: 2300 Hz
- Frequency response: 38 Hz – 31 kHz +/- 6 dB
- Frequency response: 45 Hz – 27 kHz +/- 3 dB
- Principle: Front-loaded bass reflex
- Amplifiers: Pascal Class-D. HF 150 W / LF 500 W
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 220 x 370 x 390 mm (8 11/16 x 14 5/8 x 15 3/8in
- Weight: 14.7 kg (32.4 lb)
Core 47:
Specs:
- Tweeter: 1in
- Midrange: 4in
- Woofer: 7in
- Inputs: Analogue and AES3 digital inputs (no sample-rate conversion)
- Resolution: Maximum 24-bit / 192 kHz, depending on input signal
- Max SPL: 112 dB @ 1 m anechoic 118 dB half space
- Crossover frequency: 475 Hz (LF/MF) / 5250 Hz (MF/HF)
- Frequency response (- 6 dB): 37 Hz – 31 kHz
- Frequency response (+/- 3 dB): 44 Hz – 27 kHz
- Box principle: Front-loaded bass reflex
- Amplifiers: Pascal Class-D amplifiers: HF 150 W / MF 500 W / LF 500 W
- Dimensions: 90 mm, 355 mm, 240 mm (W x D x H) | 15 3⁄8in, 14in, 9 7/16in (W x D x H)
- Weight: 15.1 kg (33.3 lb)
Core 59:
Specs:
- Tweeter: 1in
- Midrange: 5in
- Woofer: 9in
- Inputs: Analogue and AES3 digital inputs
- Maximum 24-bit/192 kHz: Depending on input signal
- Maximum SPL: 112 dB @ 1 m anechoic, 118 dB half space
- Crossover frequency: 385 Hz (LF/MF) / 5000 Hz (MF/HF)
- Frequency response: 36 Hz – 31 kHz -6 dB
- Frequency response: 42 Hz – 27 kHz +/- 3 dB
- Principle: Front-loaded bass reflex
- Amplifiers: Pascal Class-D. HF 150 W / MR 500 W / LF 500 W
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 280 x 380 x 550 mm (11 x 15 x 21 11/16in)
- Weight: 24.6 kg (54.2 lb)
FAQ
Core 7
Core 47
Core 59
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