Esotec X 362 - Car speaker DYNAUDIO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	3-Way Component Car Speaker System
Woofer Size	6.5 inches (165 mm)
Midrange Size	4 inches (100 mm)
Tweeter Size	1 inch (25 mm)
Power Handling (RMS)	150 Watts
Power Handling (Peak)	300 Watts
Impedance	4 Ohms
Sensitivity	90 dB (2.83V/1m)
Frequency Response	40 Hz - 25 kHz
Crossover Type	External 3-way crossover
Mounting Depth (Woofer)	67 mm (2.6 inches)
Mounting Depth (Midrange)	45 mm (1.8 inches)
Mounting Depth (Tweeter)	25 mm (1.0 inch)
Weight (System)	3.5 kg (approx)
Woofer Cone Material	MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer)
Midrange Cone Material	MSP
Tweeter Diaphragm Material	Soft Dome
Magnet Type (Woofer/Midrange)	Ferrite
Magnet Type (Tweeter)	Neodymium
Recommended Amplifier Power	50 - 200 Watts RMS per channel
Installation Type	Component system with separate crossovers
Maintenance	Clean with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid liquids and solvents.
Safety Precautions	Ensure secure mounting to prevent loosening during vehicle operation.
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Dynaudio customer service for genuine replacement parts.

Frequently Asked Questions - Esotec X 362 DYNAUDIO

What is the Esotec X 362 speaker system compatible with my car?

The Esotec X 362 is a component system designed for custom installation in most vehicles. It requires proper mounting adapters for 6.5-inch woofers and appropriate placement for the midrange and tweeter. Consult a professional installer for fitment.

Do I need an external amplifier for the Esotec X 362?

Yes, for optimal performance, a dedicated amplifier delivering 50-200 Watts RMS per channel is recommended. The speakers have a sensitivity of 90 dB, but their high power handling benefits from external amplification.

What is the impedance of the Esotec X 362?

The overall impedance is 4 Ohms. Each driver (woofer, midrange, tweeter) is matched via the crossover to present a 4 Ohm load to the amplifier.

Can I use the Esotec X 362 with the factory radio?

While possible, factory radios typically lack sufficient power. You may experience lower volume and dynamic range. An aftermarket amplifier is strongly recommended for best sound quality.

What crossover type is included with the Esotec X 362?

The system includes an external 3-way crossover network that separates the audio signal into lows, mids, and highs. The crossover points are optimized for seamless integration.

How do I install the tweeter in my car?

The 1-inch soft dome tweeter can be flush-mounted or surface-mounted using included brackets. Choose a location that allows the tweeter to be aimed toward the listening position for optimal imaging.

What is the recommended break-in period for the Esotec X 362?

Allow approximately 20-40 hours of moderate playback to break in the speakers. During this time, avoid maximum volume to ensure the suspension and cone materials loosen properly.

Can I use the Esotec X 362 for a subwoofer?

No, the Esotec X 362 is a full-range component system. The 6.5-inch woofer is designed for midbass and lower frequencies but is not intended for sub-bass reproduction. A dedicated subwoofer is recommended for deep bass.

How do I clean the speakers?

Use a dry, soft microfiber cloth to gently wipe the speaker grilles and cones. Do not use any liquids, solvents, or compressed air, as they may damage the materials.

Where can I find replacement parts for my Esotec X 362?

Contact Dynaudio customer support or an authorized dealer for genuine replacement drivers, crossovers, or mounting accessories. Using non-original parts may affect performance.

USER MANUAL Esotec X 362 DYNAUDIO

Thank you for your decision to acquire Dynaudio Automotive loudspeakers for aftermarket installation. The Dynaudio Esotec and Esotar ² Systems have been developed to the same high standard as the company's renowned home audio, professional studio and multimedia loudspeaker products. The Dynaudio Automotive Esotec and Esotar ² ranges are specifically engineered for optimum performance in a vehicle to ensure the most precise in-car music reproduction possible. Dynaudio's advanced technology is the result of many years of intense research and development mated to the highest quality standards in production and the company's enduring passion for musical truth.

Dynaudio is one of very few audio companies producing loudspeaker drivers in-house through its own dedicated development and production departments. All Dynaudio loudspeakers are engineered and manufactured in Denmark from the finest grade materials to the company's extremely high quality standards, and each must pass no less than 86 individual testing stations, representing the most stringent measures in the industry. The state-of-the-art Dynaudio manufacturing facility is so advanced and features such strict quality control measures that Dynaudio is likely to be the only specialty audio company to have exceeded the ISO 9000 quality standard and earn QS 9000 certification.

We wish you many years of enjoying and experiencing music at the highest level of performance,

Dynaudio

About this installation manual

This installation manual provides all technical specifications, installation dimensions and crossover connection instructions for the Dynaudio Esotec and Esotar ² series. To realize the full potential of Dynaudio Automotive systems, some areas should be addressed, as touched upon in the following pages.

Due to the great variety of installation conditions it will not offer specific instructions how to install the systems into your car. Please refer to the operating manual of your vehicle or ask your local automotive dealer for further assistance. To observe all relevant matters and thus maximize the tremendous performance potential of your Dynaudio in-car loudspeaker system, consult your authorized Dynaudio Automotive loudspeaker dealer for assistance. Your dealer has the knowledge and expertise to perform a high quality aftermarket installation.

Safety information

As all Dynaudio Esotec and Esotar ² Series components are passive (in that they rely on external amplification), the components themselves can not cause any damage.

However, the components can be damaged beyond repair unless a few ground rules are observed:

▶ Insure all components are properly installed and wired correctly.
▶ Observe the technical specifications.
▶ Always use high-quality cabling and amplification.

CAUTION

HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS

Listening to high sound pressure levels over a prolonged period of time may harm your hearing.

▶ To avoid auditory effects do not listen to high sound levels over a long period of time.

Warranty

Dynaudio provides a limited manufacturer's warranty on Dynaudio Automotive aftermarket products. Please check with your local distributor for warranty conditions.

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. The warranty will only be valid if the metallic Dynaudio holographic safety label is on the driver.

The warranty is valid only if the product is purchased from an authorized Dynaudio Automotive aftermarket dealer. 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. Should warranty service be required, it must be arranged for in the country of purchase by an authorized Dynaudio dealer.

Technical specifications

Tweeters/Midrange

	MD 102 MD 142 Esotar		2 110
Nominal impedance	8 Ω	8 Ω	6 Ω
Recommended frequency range 2200 – 30000 Hz 700 – 6000 Hz 2000 – 30000 Hz
Power handling
• Nominal long term IEC	100 W	100 W	150 W
• Transient	500 W	1000 W	1000 W
Net weight 0.126 kg 0.75 kg 0.50 kg
Overall dimensions (∅ x D)	62.2 x 43 mm	121 x 66 mm	111 x 41 mm

Woofers

	MW 152	MW 162	MW 162 GT	MW 172	MW 182	Esotar2 650	Esotar2 1200
Nominal impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω	4 Ω	4 Ω	4 Ω	4 Ω	4 Ω
Recommended frequency range	55 – 3500 Hz	40 – 4000 Hz	40 – 4000 Hz	35 – 3500 Hz	30 – 2000 Hz	50 – 4000 Hz	18 – 300 Hz
Power handling
• Nominal long term IEC	100 W	120 W	120 W	150 W	180 W	200 W	400 W
• Transient	1000 W	1000 W	1000 W	1000 W	1000 W	1000 W	1500 W
Net weight	1.1 kg	1.2 kg	1.1 kg	1.3 kg	1.85 kg	1.25 kg	8.8 kg
Overall dimensions (∅ x D)	146 x 70 mm	175 x 77 mm	166 x 71 mm	200 x 88 mm	239 x 86 mm	169 x 78 mm	297 x 162 mm

Esotec / Esotar ² Series 5

Esotec crossovers

	X 252 X 362
Crossover frequencies 2200 Hz	900 Hz / 3500 Hz
Nominal impedance 4 Ω 4 Ω
Power handling
• MW 152	100 W	-
• MW 162/162 GT	120 W	200 W
• MW 172	150 W	200 W
• MW 182	-	200 W
Dimensions 38 x 84 x 145 mm	43 x 104 x 175 mm
Net weight 0.33 kg 0.60 kg

Installation dimensions

Tweeters/Midrange

	MD 102 MD 142 Esotar			2 110
1 max. ∅ 62.2 mm max. ∅ 121 mm ∅ 111 mm
2	Mounting hole: ∅ 52.1 – 55.5 mm	3 holes: ∅ 4 mm on ∅ 110.9 mm	6 holes: ∅ 4.3 mm on ∅ 101 mm
3 29.1 mm Mounting hole ∅ 96 mm (add cut-outs for terminals)			Mounting hole ∅ 86 mm
4 3 mm max. 37.5 mm	27 mm
5	13.86 mm	7.5 mm	max. 4.5 mm
6	-	max. 30 mm	max. 16 mm

Woofers Esotec

	MW 152	MW 162	MW 162 GT	MW 172	MW 182
1	max. ∅ 145.5 mm	max. ∅ 175 mm	max. ∅ 166 mm	max. ∅ 200 mm	max. ∅ 239 mm
2 6	holes: ∅ 4.3 mmon ∅ 134.5 mm	6 holes: ∅ 4.3 mmon ∅ 158 mm	4 holes: ∅ 7.5 mmon ∅ 155 mm	6 holes: ∅ 4.2 mmon ∅ 185.75 mm	6 holes: ∅ 4.5 mmon ∅ 219 mm
3	3 mm	3 mm	∅ 88 mm	4.2 mm	∅ 113 mm
4 Mounting holemin. ∅ 124.5 mm		Mounting holemin. ∅ 136 mm	Baffle holemin. ∅ 134 mm	Mounting holemin. ∅ 172 mm	Mounting holemin. ∅ 195 mm
5	63 mm	67 mm	62 mm	77.9 mm	75 mm
6	4.3 mm	5 mm	1.5 mm	5.4 mm	5.9 mm
7 13 mm(at max. cone excursion)		15 mm(at max. cone excursion)	15 mm(at max. cone excursion)	17 mm(at max. cone excursion)	16 mm(at max. cone excursion)

Woofers Esotar ²

	Esotar 2 650 Esotar		2 1200
1	∅ 169 mm		∅ 297 mm
2 6	holes: ∅ 4.3 mmon ∅ 158 mm		8 holes: ∅ 5.3 mmon ∅ 285 mm
3 Mounting holemin. ∅ 136 mm			Mounting holemin. ∅ 260 mm
4 67 mm 143 mm
5 max. 5.2 mm max. 7.5 mm
6 15 mm(at max. cone excursion)			35.5 mm(at max. cone excursion)

Impedance correction circuits

Tweeters/Midrange

	MD 102 MD 142 Esotar		2 110
C	1.2 μF	1.2 μF	1.2 μF
R	8.2 Ω	8.2 Ω	8.2 Ω

Woofers

	MW 152	MW 162	MW 162 GT	MW 172	MW 182	Esotar2 650 Esotar	2 1200
C	22 μF	22 μF	22 μF	33 μF	47 μF	22 μF	82 μF
R	4.7 Ω	4.7 Ω	4.7 Ω	4.7 Ω	4.7 Ω	4.7 Ω	4.7 Ω

Esotar ² crossover recommendations

Since the Esotar ² speakers are meant to use active filtering, Dynaudio recommends following crossover frequencies:

	Esotar2 110 Esotar	2 650 Esotar	2 1200
Filter type high-pass band-pass low-pass
Slew rate	-6 dB	-6 dB	-6 dB
Cut-off frequency	2000 Hz	100 Hz and 2000 Hz	100 Hz

Systems overview

Esotec two-way systems

	Bass Mid High Crossover
System 222 MW	152 – MD 102 X 252
System 242 MW	162 – MD 102 X 252
System 242 GT MW	162 GT – MD 102 X 252

Esotec three-way systems

	Bass Mid High Crossover
System 342 MW	162 MD 142 MD 102 X 362
System 362 MW	172 MD 142 MD 102 X 362

Esotar ² components

	Subwoofer Mid / Bass High Crossover				1)
Components Esotar	2 1200	Esotar 2 650	Esotar 2 110	Active filtering recommended

1) Please contact your authorized Dynaudio Automotive aftermarket dealer for further information.

Connecting the Esotec crossovers

2-way crossover X 252

Terminal label Connections
	Amplifier TweeterWoofer	1 To power amplifier: + terminal2 To power amplifier: - terminal3 To woofer: + terminal4 To woofer: - terminal5 To tweeter: + terminal, +2dB6 To tweeter: + terminal, ±0dB7 To tweeter: + terminal, -2dB8 To tweeter: - terminal

1. To connect the woofer

▶ Connect terminal 3 to the + terminal of the woofer.
▶ Connect terminal 4 to the – terminal of the woofer.

2. To connect the tweeter

The terminals 5, 6 and 7 offer the ability to fine-tune the sound level. This makes it possible to adjust the level according to the placement of the speaker in the car and to your personal preference.

▶ Connect terminal 5 or 6 or 7 to the + terminal of the tweeter:
- just use one of the terminals 5, 6 or 7
- start with terminal 6 for the first setup
- use terminal 5 to increase the sound pressure level by 2 dB
- use terminal 7 to decrease the sound pressure level by 2 dB

▶ Connect terminal 8 to the – terminal of the tweeter.

3. To connect the power amplifier

▶ Connect terminal 1 to the + terminal of the power amplifier.
▶ Connect terminal 2 to the – terminal of the power amplifier.

3-way crossover X 362

Terminal label Connections
	Amp Tweeter MidrangeWoofer	1 To woofer: - terminal2 To woofer: + terminalTo power amplifier: + terminal3 To power amplifier: - terminalTo tweeter: - terminal4 To tweeter: + terminal, +2dB5 To tweeter: + terminal, ±0dB6 To tweeter: + terminal, -2dB7 To midrange: - terminal8 To midrange: + terminal, +2dB9 To midrange: + terminal, ±0dB10 To midrange: + terminal, -2dB

1. To connect the woofer

▶ Connect terminal 1 to the – terminal of the woofer.
▶ Connect terminal 2 to the + terminal of the woofer.

2. To connect the tweeter

The terminals 4, 5 and 6 offer the ability to fine-tune the sound level. This makes it possible to adjust the level according to the placement of the speaker in the car and to your personal preference.

▶ Connect terminal 3 to the – terminal of the tweeter.
▶ Connect terminal 4 or 5 or 6 to the + terminal of the tweeter.
- just use one of the terminals 4, 5 or 6
- start with terminal 5 for the first setup
- use terminal 4 to increase the sound pressure level by 2 dB
- use terminal 6 to decrease the sound pressure level by 2 dB

3. To connect the midrange

The terminals 8, 9 and 10 offer the ability to fine-tune the sound level. This makes it possible to adjust the level according to the placement of the speaker in the car and to your personal preference.

▶ Connect terminal 7 to the – terminal of the midrange.
▶ Connect terminal 8 or 9 or 10 to the + terminal of the midrange.
- just use one of the terminals 8, 9 or 10
- start with terminal 9 for the first setup
- use terminal 8 to increase the sound pressure level by 2 dB
- use terminal 10 to decrease the sound pressure level by 2 dB

4. To connect the power amplifier

▶ Connect terminal 2 to the + terminal of the power amplifier.
▶ Connect terminal 3 to the – terminal of the power amplifier.

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