Dynaudio celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2002 with the release of one the finest compact loudspeakers on the market, the Special Twenty-Five. The first “Limited” edition, with its special burled birch veneer and a solid aluminum back plate signed by Dynaudio’s co-founder and CEO Wilfried Ehrenholz, sold out quickly.

In response to repeated requests from the market, Dynaudio decided to re-issue the Special Twenty-Five for a limited period of time. This latest edition is similar to the very first, but in celebration of Dynaudio North America’s 15-Year Anniversary, the North American market re-issue of the original anniversary model will be a limited run of 75 pairs finished inan exclusive Bordeaux stained, gloss over bird’s eye maple veneer featuring a
signed solid aluminum back plate and a 15 year warranty.

Dynaudio Special Twenty-Five

Special Twenty-Five Product Highlights

Equipped with the most advanced Dynaudio driver technology like the first edition, the Special Twenty-Five is equipped with the finest Dynaudio driver technology: The legendary Esotar² tweeter with neodymium magnet and vented rear chamber, mated to a 20 cm (8 inch) woofer. This driver is a technical descendant to the driver in Dynaudio’s unparalleled flagship Evidence Master model. Equally advanced is the 1st order crossover, using select components on a glass fibre enforced PCB.

High-quality ceramic resistors are mechanically and thermally stabilized by the cabinet’s aluminum back plate. With all this technology, the Special Twenty-Five performance delivers the substantial sonic impact of a floor standing loudspeaker with the homogenous balance and precise imaging characteristic of a fine two-way compact speaker. With an excellent sensitivity of 88 dB and a linear impedance,the Special Twenty-Five offers an ideal match for a very wide range of high-quality amplifiers.

The finest in technology.

Exclusive Bordeaux finish
The exclusive Special Twenty-Five re-issue for North America will feature a limited Bordeaux finished (gloss lacquer over bird’s eye maple veneer) cabinet, master crafted by hand in the Dynaudio cabinetry facility in Denmark. The classic yet advanced cabinet construction is comprised of multi-layered low resonance MDF/LDF wood panels with an overall thickness of 30 mm, additionally braced in specific areas.

The rear of the cabinet is equipped with a solid aluminum back plate, carrying the name of the loudspeaker and the signature of Dynaudio co-founder and CEO Wilfried Ehrenholz commemorating the 25th anniversary of Dynaudio marking the year when this venerable model was first introduced as well as the 15th anniversary of Dynaudio North America which this re-issue honors.

And a specacular cabinet and finish.

The final re-issue — available for a limited time only

Because of the extensive time and effort to produce a Special Twenty-Five, along with the limited availability of only 75 pair produced in the exclusive Bordeaux finish, the 2010 re-issue of this model will only be available for a short period of time. With this re-issue, Dynaudio enthusiasts will have one last chance to acquire one of the market’s most revered high-end compact loudspeakers in its original anniversary version.

The Special Twenty Five will begin shipping in September and is priced at $5,750 per pair.

We love this product!  Great sounding, full featured and build quality that never ends! We are thrilled the folks at Sound and Vision agree!

One of our favorite clients in the San Francisco area just got her new Krell S-300i integrated amp and one of the first shipped S-350a CD player!

Krell S-300i and S350a CD! Small in size, large in performance!

Here is the final picture of the kitchen we installed Linn CD/Receiver and B&W in-wall into earlier this year for this same client.

We are pleased to report the B&W 805 Diamond has been presented an EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) award.
This award is considered and voted upon by many Hi Fi reviewers of the European community. The EISA panel concluded: “Bowers & Wilkins’ classic 805 standmount loudspeaker gets the ‘Diamond’ makeover. Additionally, boasting an innovative 4-magnet motor design, the new Nautilus tube-loaded tweeter, a revised bass/midrange driver and uprated crossover are housed in its matrix-inspired cabinet. This compact speaker is available in three beautiful finishes – cherrywood, rosenut and piano gloss black – that reflect its status as a true luxury product.”
“As the the voice of a top quality hi-fi system, and without dominating the furniture in your living room, the Bowers & Wilkins 805 Diamond offers a highly refined and beguiling sound that’s hard to resist.”

The B&W 805 Diamond. Shown here in Rosenut. $5,000.00 per pair

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Here are a few ” after ” shots.

Our Burlingame whole house upgrade is complete. Here is the Family Room cabinet. It holds not only the Surround Sound System for the room but also all the electronics for the rest of the home. Marantz, Furman, Crestron, Spatz, Artison and more.

The Master Bedroom is beautiful. A complete HD Home Theater all hidden away. All controlled via Crestron touchscreen. It's as easy to operate as it is good sounding!

All the speakers in this home are B&W. In-wall or in-ceiling it just doesn't get any better!

2 I-Pod docking stations, FM radio, Blu Ray and 2 Comcast cable boxes are our sources. All accessible and controllable from any room in the house!

We found the B&W Panorama to be a great problem solver for those with limited space or those that can’t or don’t want wire and multiple speakers in a room.  The product offers a VERY clean look and sounds wonderful.

The folks at Sound+Vision agreed!

B&W's Panorama Sound Bar $2,200.00

The B&W Panorama offers sleek and sexy look!

Here is a real world look at the Panorama once we installed it in the Master Suite of one of our Alamo clients.

Here are a few more shots of our Burlingame whole house update.  We have been working on re-routing all the wire to a location that will offer our clients easy of operation and us easy of service!

The gym area prep'd for TV installation.

We have removed all the old control system and old fashioned volume controls and replaced with Crestron keypads or touch screens.

All the old in-wall and in-ceiling speakers are removed and replaced with B&W! They not only will sound much better but wait til you see the look!

The old in-ceiling speaker.

The NEW B&W in ceiling speaker. The frameless design offers a much cleaner final look!

The new B&W CWM-663 offer the same elegant look as the new in-ceiling models!

We have hung 4 TV’s and backed them up with Furman AC-215’s for AC enhancement / protection.

The Master Suite. TV above the fireplace and prep'd for the B&W CCM-816's!

Here are the promised “before pictures. This is a beautiful Burlingame Hills home. Large, multi floor with lots of rooms, all with purpose.  We are setting about a complete update.  Two home theaters, complete whole house audio and HD (1080p) video distribution and a new control system. A couple of stand alone TV’s and outdoor sound.

As you will see, we have removed all the old volume controls along with the old distributed audio system. This will be replaced with Crestron keypads, touch screens and remotes. All the old speakers, both in-wall and in-ceiling will be removed and replaced with B&W in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for superb sound though out the home.

When we are done this home will sing!

The cabinet has been emptied and all the wire for the entire audio / video distribution system is being re-routed here. The entire home electronics system will center here. This area will also be the center of viewing for the family room.

The beautiful Master Bedroom will have a Panasonic Pro 50 inch plasma above the fireplace. In-ceiling B&W speakers, an Artison in wall subwoofer and Crestron automation will leave this room free of the clutter a home theater can create. Great sound, stunning picture and 1 button operation!

All the old style knob based volume controls will be replaced with Crestron keypads, Crestron touch screens or in the case of the guest rooms new Decora slide volume controls. Most rooms will have complete control of the entire system!

Home Theater Design and Installation in Fremont, California (CA)

Home Theater Design and Installation in Fremont, California (CA) customized to the way you live… Sound Cinema Integration is a full-service home audio/video and integration company specializing in Home Theater design and installation in Fremont, California (CA).

Home theater technology today offers many choices. Designing and installing a home theater that will integrate seamlessly with the way you live requires more than an intimate knowledge of those technologies. It requires an approach that puts lifestyle first, and understands how technology can be applied to best suit those needs.

Sound Cinema Integration offers the kind of experience and specialized knowledge that no one else in Fremont can claim. The partners have a combined 50 years’ experience in home audio, video and automation. Between them they have gathered expertise and certifications in some of the most sophisticated and complex home theater systems available. We take a team approach built upon a staff of dedicated experts, all specialists in the different areas of home theater design and installation, audio, video, automation and integration.

Our approach to home theater design and installation is customer-centric. Always, you’re the expert on you. Our job is to listen, then integrate your dreams with our knowledge, so that what we do will work for you. Our ultimate goal in home theater design and installation is to make your music, your movies, and your television more accessible, more compelling, and more fun.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Fremont, California (CA), including:

• Home theater design and installation
• 2-channel or multi-channel audio
• Whole house audio and/or video distribution
• Outdoor and indoor projects
• Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
• Fully licensed, bonded and insured
• Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
• All programming and set-up
• Home networking
• ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
• Residential video surveillance systems