Symphony Opus One is a preview of Dynaudio's vision for the future of all-in-one home audio. The high-design solution has a 73-inch wingspan, so it integrates perfectly with up to 83-inch TVs and houses cutting-edge Dynaudio sound technology for music, movies, and gaming. The design has 72 motorized wooden fins that move independently to display the current listening mode and serve as a striking and unique element.
Behind these fins are 24 drivers — six soft-dome tweeters, 14 mid/bass drivers, and four dual-diaphragm force-canceling subwoofers. The drivers are powered by a massive 1500W of digital amplification and processed by proprietary spatial-audio processing algorithms. This custom DSP expands the soundstage and creates a wraparound spatial effect.
The big difference between the new updated version of the Symphony Opus One concept and the previous iteration revealed at CEDIA 2024 is that all of the amplification and processing is now lodged inside the soundbar. This results in a more straightforward installation process, as it eliminates the need to buy, house, and connect external components, thereby reducing the complexity of dealing with additional wiring.
"This concept is a great alternative for those who want a high-performance immersive experience in their home theater or media room but don’t want to reckon with a full surround sound speaker system and electronics," says Julien Bergere, Chief Commercial Officer of Dynaudio. "It’s wide enough to deliver the big screen experience and exquisitely designed to curry favor with interior designers and design-conscious homeowners."
The Symphony Opus One adjusts to any kind of content, from regular stereo music to immersive movie and gaming experiences using different sound modes. A mode called "Authentic" delivers true stereo, another called "Soundstage" takes the stereo mix and widens the sound field for a more environmental effect, while "Immersive" delivers the full, native Atmos (or other spatial audio format) experience. For this mode, Dynaudio combined ingenious cancellation and sound-beaming techniques to direct sound around the room, fully enveloping the listener from the front, sides, and even overhead. Finally, "DeepDive" mode delivers virtual surround sound from any material using the same technology as Immersive mode. And it creates the effect for any listening position, so listeners can sit in their own immersive ‘bubble’ anywhere in the room.
The soundbar structure uses an aluminum-alloy frame, covered with a tactile, Nordic-inspired fabric to blend in with modern homes and listening rooms, contrasting with the individually motorized white-oak wood fins.
The system has been designed to be incredibly easy to use. During set-up, a microphone built into the included remote control is used to help the Symphony Opus One sense where it’s been placed in the room (on an equipment stand, mounted on a wall, or in an open space), and then the system takes it from there, optimizing its acoustic performance for that specific position. In the future, Dynaudio intends to extend support for wireless subwoofers and rear surround speakers, all integrated into the same system.
The Dynaudio Symphony Opus One is still in development and is anticipated to launch in 2025. It's expected to cost around $20,000 USD, depending on the options chosen (custom finishes will be available). Final prices and options will be announced at launch.
More information is available here: show.dynaudio.com/symphony-opus-one.
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