Dynaudio Consequence MK II
The Dynaudio Consequence MK II is a massive floorstanding loudspeaker, widely regarded as Dynaudio's former top-of-the-line model. It's a 5-way design with custom-made drivers: dual 30 cm MSP woofers, a 52 mm soft dome midrange, and a 21/28 mm soft dome tweeter. Each speaker weighs 82 kg (181 lbs).
Little is documented about the Consequence MK II specifically. The record is thin on production years, original pricing, and detailed technical specs. The base Consequence came out in the mid-1980s as "Dynaudio's statement of intent" - a speaker built to show what their driver technology could do when price was no object. It was not a subtle speaker. The MK II appears to have kept that approach, with multiple bass drivers and a physical presence big enough to fill large rooms.
The tweeter placement in the Consequence was unconventional. Dynaudio said they "turned everything upside down" with this design, and enthusiasts argued about it. A German test (hifitest.de) measured vertical response at two different heights and noted the expected problems of such a concept. It also observed resonances in the decay waterfall, possibly resulting from the shallow crossover slopes Dynaudio used in that era.
The documentation is thin, but the MK II has its admirers. A Russian-language review quote (appearing in a listing context) calls it "the best speaker system that has crossed the threshold of the magazine's editorial office," and praises its closeness to perfection. A forum user on DA Stereo posted a heart reaction to the model.
Examples turn up now and then on the secondary market. A pair in rosewood finish with serial numbers 1115-1116, described as near mint and coming with original wooden crates, was sold and shipped to Germany. Another pair was listed in Russia at 1,100,000 ₽ (Barvikha). A single 17 W-75 Mid-Woofer driver associated with the MK II appeared on HifiShark at €1,270.
- Type: 5-way floorstanding loudspeaker
- Drivers: 2 × 30 cm MSP woofers, 52 mm soft dome midrange, 21/28 mm soft dome tweeter
- Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs) per speaker
- Finish: Rosewood (on listed examples)
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