Dynaudio LYD-5 White

From the BM Legacy to the LYD Series: A Modern Update of Dynaudio Monitoring

The LYD series continues the legacy of Dynaudio monitors that have defined decades of production, carrying forward the reproduction DNA that built the brand's reputation: clear bass even at low volumes, precise imaging, and comfortable long-term listening. Where the LYD range stands out is in its modernization of this nearfield monitor format through Class D amplification and digital signal processing at 24 bits / 96 kHz. The result: a compact monitor that "refreshes" the segment while maintaining the balance and reliability expected in a studio environment.

A Monitor Tailored for Nearfield Use: Optimized Home Studio, Small Rooms, Video Editing, and Music Production

The Dynaudio LYD-5 redefines the compact nearfield monitor by targeting immediate accuracy, especially useful when acoustics are imperfect or listening distances are short. It excels in confined spaces, minimalist setups, composition desks, and small studios where working at reasonable volume without losing low-end information is essential. Its balance and transient response make it an excellent choice for editing, nearfield mixing, and detailed control of vocals, synths, guitars, percussion, and ambience.

DSP, Bi-amplification, and Placement Adjustments: The LYD-5 Adapts to Your Room, Not the Other Way Around

Class D Bi-amplification and 24 bits / 96 kHz Processing

Each speaker integrates dedicated Class D amplification for bass and treble, combined with 24 bits / 96 kHz signal management. This architecture promotes clean, responsive, and coherent reproduction, with well-controlled dynamics and excellent definition at low levels. The crossover frequency is set at 5200 Hz for a smooth transition between woofer and tweeter.

Drivers Optimized for Precision and Transients

The LYD-5 combines a 28 mm soft dome tweeter with a 5-inch MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer) woofer. The woofers use lightweight aluminum voice coils to improve transient response and impact sensation. The overall design aims for a balance between detail, smoothness, and control, enabling mix analysis without harshness and long-term fatigue-free work.

Integrated Acoustic Adjustments: Bass Extension, Sound Balance, Position

Because a compact monitor is often placed near a wall, on a desk, or in an untreated room, Dynaudio includes dedicated selectors to adapt the frequency response curve. The "Position" mode offers two placement scenarios (against a wall or in free space) to limit environment-related excesses. The "Sound Balance" selector allows adjustment of the overall tonality (brighter, neutral, or darker) according to your preferences and room. Finally, "Bass Extension" helps widen or tighten the low-frequency range to remain reliable even when room acoustics impose compromises.

Studio Connectivity and Everyday Convenience

The LYD-5 offers a balanced XLR input for clean integration into a professional audio chain, as well as an unbalanced RCA input for simpler setups. An automatic standby feature reduces power consumption when the speaker no longer detects a signal, convenient for daily production environments.

Technical specifications

Battery	No	EQ	No
Number of channels	2 channels	Inputs	XLR, Rca
Bluetooth	No	Color	White
Connection	RCA, XLR	Power output	100 W
Speaker diameter	1", 5"	Quantity	1
Number of speakers	2

Loading principle	bass reflex with rear port	"Sound Balance" selector	Bright / Neutral / Dark
Woofer	5 inches (127 mm) MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer)	"Position" selector	Wall / Free
Tweeter	28 mm soft dome	Input sensitivity	-6 dB / 0 dB / +6 dB
High-frequency power	50 W	Analog inputs	balanced XLR / unbalanced RCA
Low-frequency power	50 W	Automatic standby	energy-saving mode until input detects an audio signal
DSP processing and control	24 bits / 96 kHz	Power consumption	less than 0.5 W in standby, up to 100 W maximum
Crossover frequency	5200 Hz	Power supply voltage	90 to 230 V AC
Frequency response	50 Hz - 22 kHz	Frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Maximum acoustic pressure	106 dB SPL at 1 meter, per pair	Dimensions (W x H x D)	170 x 260 x 211 mm
"Bass Extension" selector	-10 Hz / 0 Hz / +10 Hz	Weight	5.7 kg