Magic MW-12
Hemmabio nr 4 2020
Price/performance miracle!
“Seldom has a subwoofer delivered so much rumble for so little money. Dynavoice is simply frighteningly affordable!”
“I usually avoid finding out a product’s price before testing it. That way I can get an objective sense of quality and performance. When I later check the price, I can judge how it stands in its segment. This time, I followed that principle and listened, felt, and inspected before checking online—and my jaw hit the desk several times.”
Classic design
“Dynavoice Magic MW12 is a fairly ordinary subwoofer. The cabinet is almost cubic with sharp edges. As usual with Dynavoice, the wall thickness is solid, and the sub weighs around 15 kilos. The design is classic and well thought out. The black wood finish and fabric front are timeless, and it’s also available in white to match modern interiors. Behind the grille hides a twelve-inch polypropylene cone with thick rubber suspension. The driver looks solid and long-throw. On the back sits a 180-watt Class A/B amplifier with an external heatsink for better cooling. Connections include low-level stereo and LFE inputs, plus high-level inputs. The crossover is adjustable between 40 and 180 Hz, and the phase control is a simple two-position switch. The amplifier is basic—no EQ toggles or variable phase—but it’s a sensible, cost-effective setup.”
Strong bass
“The first impression is dark, heavy, and powerful. Dynavoice manages to fill the room and sounds bigger than both the cabinet and price suggest. When paired with tight bookshelf speakers for music, it may be wise to plug the downward-firing bass reflex port with the included foam plug. For movie listening, removing the plug gives a more vigorous response. Placement is flexible along the front wall, as long as corners are avoided. The sub can play impressively deep, and when the limit is reached, it compresses gracefully—at a louder level than most of us will ever need. Compared to more expensive subs, Dynavoice can sound a bit unrefined and hard-handed, but those are small remarks considering the price difference.”
Crazy value
“For 3,000 kronor, you can hardly get a subwoofer at all. Amplifiers, drivers, and cabinets cost money, and double that price is usually a minimum. Then along comes a well-built, well-designed sub for exactly 3,000, and it’s truly great value. I feel tempted to buy one myself even though I already have more subwoofers than I need—because the Dynavoice is just that pleasant. This sub would have made the participants in last month’s subwoofer test sweat.”
Rating:
Good Buy – 9/10