The Special Forty anniversary speaker draws on 40 years of cutting-edge research – and brings it totally up to date with Dynaudio’s most celebrated techniques and technologies.

The Special Forty is classic Dynaudio: all the craftsmanship, attention to detail and total love of authentic sound you’ve come to expect. It’s the connoisseur’s choice – a simple pair of passive hi-fi speakers. But it isn’t about looking back, misty-eyed, at past glories and leaving it at that. It’s about using those glories as a platform from which to launch our next set of breakthroughs.

Esotar Forty
The new Esotar Forty tweeter maximises airflow for even more refinement, while its low resonant frequency smooths the transition to the woofer

17cm woofer
Our best 17cm woofer yet. It's based on what you'll find in the Confidence and Evidence ranges, and uses a sophisticated hybrid magnet system for lower distortion and higher power.

First-order crossover
Phase Alignment and Impedance Alignment technologies keep this classic Dynaudio crossover topology firmly on top of its game.

Special finishes
The Special Forty's exclusive Black Vine finish is a striking contrast of dark veneer shot through with vivid orange, while Ebony Wave is a captivatingly sinuous take on the classic hardwood. Both finishes are as striking as they are beautiful – and are unique to each speaker.

Technical Specification

• Sensitivity - 86dB (2.83V / 1m)
• IEC power handling - 200W
• Impedance - 6 Ohms
• Frequency response (±3dB) - 41Hz – 23kHz
• Box principle - Bass-reflex rear ported
• Crossover - 2-way
• Crossover frequency - 2000Hz
• Crossover typology - 1st order
• Woofer - 17cm MSP cone
• Tweeter - 28mm Esotar Forty
• Weight - 8.1kg / 17.9lb
• Dimensions (WxHxD) - 198 x 360 x 307mm / 7.8 x 14.2 x 12.1in
• Dimensions with feet/grille (WxHxD) - 198 x 360 x 322mm / 7.8 x 14.2 x 12.7in
• Finishes/grilles - Black Vine / Ebony Wave

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