Dynaudio's wild soundbar with moving 'kinetic fins' is one of the most impressive I've ever seen I spoke to the company's CCO about building a luxe soundbar for giant TVs and its impressive 24-driver design

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Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

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I tried Dynaudios huge soundbar with moving wooden fins, and was wowed by its immense power and scale.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Recently, I had the chance to attend High End Vienna, where I bore witness to an incredible array of audio gear. Whether it was new flagship loudspeakers from Bowers & Wilkins, futuristic looking headphones, or innovative portable DACs, there was a lot
to get excited about. But one product really caught my attention.

As I walked through the Austria Center Vienna, I could hear the sounds of birds singing and crickets chirping. I followed the sound through and discovered a tropical-rainforest-themed room, and within it, sat the Dynaudio Opus One a large, premium soundbar with mechanized wooden fins. It really
was unlike anything Id seen before. I got the chance to check out the
soundbar for myself, I attended a listening demo, and I even got to speak
with Dynaudio Chief Commercial Officer, Julien Bergere, about the one-of-a-kind product ahead of its launch. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Opus One: an introduction (Image credit: Future / Harry Padoan) So what is the Dynaudio Opus One? Bergere describes it as a new, immersive sound product for the home for both movies and music. It's the
first product in the companys Symphony line of products that are expected to connect together to create a home ecosystem in a similar vein to Sonos multi-speaker array systems, for example.

Something thats instantly striking about the Opus One is its grand width it measures 73.4 inches / 1864mm across. Larger TVs have become a lot more popular in recent years , and I asked Bergere if this had influenced the decision to make the Opus One so large. Absolutely, he said. More premium soundbars are usually the size of a 55-inch TV, but there is no solution if you have a bigger TV or a bigger room, and this one is bringing a new dimension in terms of, you know, bass and immersive rendering. You may like I listened to the worlds first audiophile soundbar and it might actually justify that claim Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos review: a small soundbar
system with impressive bass As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budget Opus One specs at a glance Price: 13,000 (about $15,000 / 11,000) Drivers: 24 precision speaker drivers (6x soft-dome tweeters, 14x mid/bass drivers, 4x dual-diaphragm force-cancelling
subwoofers) Amplification: 1,500W digital amplification Weight: 99.2lbs /
45kg Dimensions: 73.4 x 9.3 x 8.1 inches / 1864 x 236 x 207mm On the topic of immersion, I was curious as to whether the Opus One would support formats
such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Bergere responded: It will support all the major audio formats including immersive audio, but we're not done yet with
the certification. In addition, the soundbar makes use of spatial sound algorithms designed in Denmark, where Dynaudio is based.

But its not all about immersive movie watching. It can also be used as a stereo device, said Bergere. If you have stereo in, you can also play in pure stereo with only the left section and the right section activated to play in
a really pure stereo rendering. Youre able to take the center channel out of the equation entirely, he said, and Ive personally seen quite a few premium soundbars skip on such a feature, resulting in weaker left and right channel separation. The soundbar can also upmix some stereo content into a more immersive format, but the option for a more purist stereo experience is certainly captivating. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.
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There are a number of ways to experience the Opus One. You can connect to
your TV via HDMI ARC, stream music over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or make use of an AUX port. Theres also an Ethernet port on the soundbar, enabling you to
access more stable connectivity. The Opus one also features a massive array
of drivers 24 to be exact with six soft-dome tweeters, 14 mid/bass drivers, and four dual-diaphragm force-cancelling subwoofers. They come with 1500W of digital amplification, enabling the Opus One to deliver roaring power. Wooden fins made in Japan bring serious style (Image credit: Future / Harry Padoan) As well as its impressive connectivity, power, and size, the Opus One is a
joy to look at. It only seems natural to begin with the mechanized wooden fins, which move as you watch a movie or listen to music. We call them
kinetic fins, said Bergere.

There are 72 mechanized fins on each unit of the Opus One, all of which are handmade, and personify Dynaudios ambition to forge a premium audio and
visual product. What to read next WiiM launches its first soundbar, and it beats the Sonos Beam in key areas High End Vienna 2026 Best in Show awards: our favorite 11 speakers, streamers and more The best soundbars for all budgets [The fins] are actually made in a white oak from Hokkaido by
Karimoku, he said, noting that Karimoku is one of the largest furniture
makers in Japan. We are trying to mix technology and lifestyle trying to hide the technology [in] beautiful objects but also bring a touch of magic, in
this case, with the fact that the fins are moving and can be used to create surprise.

Bergere confirmed that the wooden fins have no sonic benefit, but did note
one functional benefit. When the product is off, theyre [the fins] actually sealed, so theyre hiding the speaker drivers and protecting them at the same time," he said. He also pointed to acoustically transparent fabric, used on the top and side of the Opus One, which is just as stylish as it is
practical.

It's a very new concept for us, you know. Dynaudio is more known as a maker
of more traditional audio systems, mostly passive stereo speakers studio speakers as well, active ones and some wireless stereo speakers and this one is really a new direction for us, more into lifestyle, luxury lifestyle
Julien Bergere, CCO, Dynaudio As youd expect, the fusion of designer-grade materials with such a premium, 24-driver model, means that the Opus One is pretty pricey. Specifically, the Opus One comes in at 13,000 (about $15,000 / 11,000) a lot more than premium bars youd see from the likes of Samsung , JBL, and Sonos. In addition, Bergere told me that accessories, such as stands and mounting gear, will cost between 500 and 5,000. So together with a good quality screen, its around 20,000 for a complete setup with the floor stand, he said. Sound check: raw power and impressive imaging combine (Image credit: Future / Harry Padoan) With a price like this, youre going to expect stellar sound from this soundbar to match its undoubtedly gorgeous look. And luckily, I got the chance to hear the Opus One for myself in a demo room. And yeah,
its fair to say I was pretty impressed.

In 2025s F1 , I was astonished by the thunderous bass output that the Opus
One conjured up the roar of cars whizzing by was palpable, showing off the models 1,500W amplification to full effect. Did you know TechRadar now has membership? (Image credit: Future) Become a TechRadar Insider by simply clicking 'Join Now' at the top of this page. Have a question? Please email membership@techradar.com Something else that struck me was the effectiveness of spatial audio effects. Whether it was vehicles zooming across the screen
or fireworks blasting into the sky, the Opus One tracked each movement with precision and care.

We listened to some music too, including a stereo mix of Eric Claptons Tears In Heaven , where vocals were beautifully defined, subtle strings came
through with great clarity, and warm bass came through cleanly.

With Atmos music, I felt similar vocal-led tracks were beautifully detailed, instruments were well separated, and percussion in the treble range was articulate and expressive. Individual sounds also dispersed across the listening space to create an expansive, immersive experience.

The Opus One officially launched in June, but availability is still
relatively limited. To begin with, Dynaudio has opted to release the soundbar in its home market, Denmark, as well as China though Bergere said Dynaudio plans to launch the product across more markets in 2027. Its available in two different finishes: one with White Oak fins, and another with Appalachian Walnut. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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