Dynaudio
LYD 5
Measured · Audio Science Review5″ 2-way active studio monitor with a rear port. Typical price €698 per pair.
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Fit at a glance
From the same rules the quiz uses, for mixing at a normal level with room for peaks.
| Room | Woofer size | Loud enough up to |
|---|---|---|
| Small (about 10 m²) | Fits | 3 m or more |
| Medium (about 18 m²) | Fits | 3 m or more |
| Large (about 30 m²) | On the small side | 2.8 m |
Measurements
| Preference score (with sub) | 8.17 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 63 Hz |
| Measurement quality | High |
Measurement: Audio Science Review, via Spinorama. Original review · Spinorama page
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| Monitor | Pair | Woofer | Port | Max level | Bass −6 dB | Pref. score | Room correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynaudio LYD 5 (this one) | €698 | 5″ | Rear | 106 dB | 63 Hz | 8.17 | — |
| Kali Audio IN-5 | €644 | 5″ | Front | 115 dB | 43 Hz | 7.13 | — |
| IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII | €699 | 3.5″ | Rear | 114 dB | 49 Hz | 7.44 | ARC |
| Focal Alpha 65 Evo | €642 | 6.5″ | Front | 107 dB | 40 Hz | 6.59 | — |
| ADAM Audio A4V | €822 | 4″ | Front | 103 dB | 53 Hz | 6.33 | SoundID Reference |
| Focal Shape 50 | €1,046 | 5″ | Passive radiator | 109 dB | 45 Hz* | — | — |
Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure. * estimated from the maker's figure.
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Setup
- Rear port: keep at least 30 cm from the wall, or the bass gets boomy.
- Has a switch to cut bass when it stands on a desk or near a wall.
- Tweeter at ear height, about 110–120 cm when seated.
Specs
| Woofer | 5″ |
| Ways | 2 |
| Port | Rear |
| Max SPL (maker) | 106 dB (pair, unspecified) |
| Size (H × W × D) | 260 × 170 × 211 mm |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Boundary EQ | Yes |
| Room correction | No |
Where to buy
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