Duntech

Duntech speakers are used as a reference in mastering suites like this.[1]

Duntech is an Australia-based professional audio loudspeaker manufacturer, researcher, and developer.[2] Their speakers are considered to be extremely high-end, audiophile-grade speakers, but they come with a very high price tag, as well.[3]

## About[edit]

The company was started in Australia between 1981 and 1990 by the physicist John Dunlavy.[4][5][3] In the 1990s Dunlavy left Australia for Colorado, where he founded Dunlavy Audio Labs.[4]

The New York Times said the Duntech speaker "is distinguished by an extraordinary degree of what might be called sheer musicality."[3]

In 1987 the Duntech Sovereign 2001 cost around $15,000.[3][6] Additionally, they need a very large room to perform optimally.[7][8] However, other models range in price from $2000 to $30,000.[9] Duntech Statesman was one of 3 models at the lower end and more affordable.[10]

Duntech's Sovereign model line speakers are known for accurate sound reproduction.[11][12][13] The Sovereign C-7000 is a seven driver speaker system with two 12-inch woofers, two seven-inch midrange drivers, two two-inch tweeters, and one 3/4-inch supertweeter.[14]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Karl Pedersen; Mark Grimshaw-Aagaard (2019), The Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Reference Handbook, Oxford University Press, p. 252, ISBN 9780190686635
2. ^ Rushton, Marc (2015-10-18). "Aussie hi-fi speakers among the best, and most expensive, in the world". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
3. ^ a b c d Fantel, Hans (1987-08-30). "SOUND; How About a Pair of Loudspeakers Priced at $65,000? (Published 1987)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
4. ^ a b Hoffmann, Frank (12 November 2004). Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-94950-1.
5. ^ "Business Review Weekly: BRW". Business Review Weekly. 1992.
6. ^ "DUNTECH SOVEREIGN 2001". Classic Hi-Fi. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
7. ^ "Duntech". HeyNow Hi-Fi. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
8. ^ "Product Review -". hometheaterhifi.com. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
9. ^ "Duntech Ambassador Speaker System Review price specs - Hi-Fi Classic". www.hifi-classic.net. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
10. ^ The Sensible Sound. 1995. pp. 53–56.
11. ^ "Dynaudio Accent 3 powered loudspeaker". Stereophile.com. 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
12. ^ "Duntech Sovereign Review". www.highendnews.info. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
13. ^ Digital Audio and Compact Disc Review. WGE Pub. 1987. pp. 88–90.
14. ^ "About - Duntech". duntech.com. Retrieved 2021-01-22.

## External links[edit]

* http://www.duntech.com.au/