Esotar2 EX2-430 - Uncategorized DYNAUDIO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Car Audio Loudspeaker Driver
Brand	Dynaudio
Model	Esotar2 EX2-430
Series	Esotar^2
Driver Type	Midrange/Bass (Esotar^2 650) or Tweeter (Esotar^2 110) - exact driver unspecified
Nominal Impedance	4 Ω (based on Esotar^2 650) / 6 Ω (Esotar^2 110)
Power Handling (IEC Long Term)	200 W (Esotar^2 650) / 150 W (Esotar^2 110)
Power Handling (Transient)	1000 W (both)
Recommended Frequency Range	50 – 4000 Hz (Esotar^2 650) / 2000 – 30000 Hz (Esotar^2 110)
Net Weight	1.25 kg (Esotar^2 650) / 0.50 kg (Esotar^2 110)
Overall Dimensions (Diameter x Depth)	169 x 78 mm (Esotar^2 650) / 111 x 41 mm (Esotar^2 110)
Mounting Hole Diameter	Minimum 136 mm (Esotar^2 650) / 86 mm (Esotar^2 110)
Material / Construction	High-grade materials, made in Denmark
Recommended Amplifier Crossover	Active filtering: high-pass 2000 Hz (tweeter), band-pass 100-2000 Hz (mid/bass), low-pass 100 Hz (subwoofer) - dependent on driver
Wiring / Connections	Passive crossover available (Esotec X series) with level adjustment (+2 dB, 0 dB, -2 dB) for tweeter and midrange
Safety Features	High sound pressure level warning; ensure proper installation and wiring
Warranty	Limited manufacturer's warranty; valid only with original purchase invoice and holographic label
Country of Origin	Denmark
Certifications	Exceeds ISO 9000; QS 9000 certified

Frequently Asked Questions - Esotar2 EX2-430 DYNAUDIO

What are the recommended crossover frequencies for the Esotar^2 components?

For active filtering, Dynaudio recommends: high-pass at 2000 Hz for the Esotar^2 110 tweeter, band-pass at 100 Hz and 2000 Hz for the Esotar^2 650 mid/bass, and low-pass at 100 Hz for the Esotar^2 1200 subwoofer. Use a 6 dB/octave slope.

How do I adjust the tweeter level on the Esotec crossover?

The X252 and X362 crossovers have terminals for tweeter level adjustment: +2dB (terminal 5 or 4), 0dB (terminal 6 or 5), and -2dB (terminal 7 or 6). Start with the 0dB terminal and adjust as needed based on speaker placement.

What is the power handling of the Esotar^2 650 driver?

The Esotar^2 650 has a nominal long-term IEC power handling of 200 W and a transient power handling of 1000 W.

What are the mounting dimensions for the Esotar^2 110 tweeter?

The Esotar^2 110 tweeter has an overall diameter of 111 mm and depth of 41 mm. The mounting hole diameter is 86 mm, with 6 holes (∅ 4.3 mm) on a 101 mm bolt circle.

Does the Dynaudio warranty cover damage from improper installation?

No, the warranty only covers faults in material or production. Damage caused by abuse, misuse, or defective electronics is not covered. The metallic holographic label must be present on the driver for warranty validity.

Can I install the Esotar^2 speakers without a crossover?

Esotar^2 speakers are designed for active filtering (using an external DSP or amplifier crossovers). Passive crossovers are not included; however, Esotec crossovers (X252, X362) can be used with some models.

What is the recommended impedance for the Esotar^2 series?

The Esotar^2 110 tweeter has a nominal impedance of 6 Ω, while the Esotar^2 650 mid/bass and Esotar^2 1200 subwoofer have 4 Ω.

How can I clean the Dynaudio speaker drivers?

Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe the outer surface. Avoid liquids, solvents, or abrasive materials that could damage the diaphragm or coating.

What is the weight of the Esotar^2 1200 subwoofer?

The Esotar^2 1200 subwoofer weighs 8.8 kg and has dimensions of 297 mm diameter and 162 mm depth.

Where are Dynaudio Automotive speakers manufactured?

All Dynaudio speakers are engineered and manufactured in Denmark to high quality standards, passing 86 individual testing stations. The facility is QS 9000 certified.

USER MANUAL Esotar2 EX2-430 DYNAUDIO

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Introduction

Dear Music Lover,

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.

Black and white exterior view of a luxury sports car (no visible text or symbols)

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

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Woofers

	MW 152	MW 162	MW 162 GT	MW 172	MW 182	Esotar^2 650	Esotar^2 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

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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

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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)

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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	Esotar^2 650 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:

	Esotar^2 110 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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