Revolutionizing Superyacht Audio: The Seamless Integration of the Marine Speaker

In a groundbreaking collaboration with Future Automation, Steinway Lyngdorf set out to elevate the luxury superyacht experience by integrating high-performance marine speakers in an unprecedented manner. The ambition was to seamlessly merge state-of-the-art audio technology with the sophisticated design of a luxury superyacht, resulting in the Steinway & Sons Marine Speaker that hinge out of the deck itself.

The mechanism is designed to safely store the speakers inside the deck of a yacht when not in use to shield them during adverse weather on open-sea voyages. The mechanism is also loadbearing to allow users to stand on or walk over the mechanism in both the open and closed positions. Hinging the Marine Speaker reduces the in-ground depth requirements, which is critical when vertical space is limited between the floors of a luxury superyacht.

Achieving this elegant and smooth motion of the speakers emerging from the deck is made possible through our partnership with Future Automation, leveraging their exclusive servo-driven technology. This show-stopping movement is a truly unique way to wow clients seeking the finest audio integration for their superyachts.

You can find out more about the Marine Speakers featured in this design concept here.

Looking for a bespoke engineered solution to your project? Contact Future Automation here.

Steinway Lyngdorf launches new Model C loudspeaker

Steinway Lyngdorf announces the launch of the new Steinway & Sons Model C loudspeaker. The Model C is a direct descendant from the first and original Steinway & Sons loudspeaker, the iconic Model D, sharing some of its core speaker technology but in a much smaller, lighter design. The downsizing has been achieved by separating the woofers from the main speaker, adapting the company’s boundary woofer technology.

Follow-up model of the original Model C

The first Model C was introduced in 2008, following the top-of-the-range Model D loudspeaker. The new Model C MK II launched at the ISE 2024 has an even more elegant and lighter design, with extended black strings on the backside replacing the former amplifier and crossover box, which are now part of the external digital amplifiers and processor. The sound performance has also been improved, with the crossover and sound alignment between all drive-units now entirely and losslessly in the digital domain. The Model C provides the highest sound quality at the level of the iconic Model D speaker, with enhanced room placement flexibility from a smaller design and separate woofers.

Unique open dipole loudspeaker design

The Model C’s distinct open baffle dipole design means no air compression and no sound coloration from a common speaker enclosure, leading to a very pure, transparent, high-resolution sound from the renowned Air Motion Transformer tweeter and two precision-cast magnesium cone midrange drivers. The exposed design also resembles an open piano, with the bronze-gold lacquered frame and fascinating sound technology details visible from the back side. Every Model C is assembled and finished by hand in Skive, Denmark. The black lacquered and gold-plated parts are made to the same quality standards as a Steinway & Sons piano, giving the speaker its unmistakable appearance. Customized lacquers and finishes are available on request.

High room flexibility and bass performance from separate woofers

Freeing the Model C loudspeakers from the woofers allows a very elegant and slim design with more room placement flexibility, while the bass performance improves due to Steinway Lyngdorf’s unique boundary woofer concept. Two accompanying woofers are amplified separately and placed elsewhere in the room near the room corners, ensuring an extraordinary reproduction of any music, with tight yet also deep and powerful bass, up to astonishingly high volume levels. Different Steinway & Sons boundary woofers can be chosen according to room size, interior design, and desired sound performance.

Integrated system approach with fully active, digital crossover design

As with every Steinway & Sons speaker, the Model C is part of the company’s Integrated System Approach, ensuring each part of the system, from the speakers and boundary woofers to the Steinway & Sons stereo or surround processors and powerful digital amplifiers, is designed from the ground up to work perfectly together. Tweeter, midrange drivers and woofers have their own digital amplifier, with all crossover, distance alignment, and sound tuning entirely inside the digital processor. Steinway Lyngdorf’s RoomPerfect™ technology is the finishing touch for each integrated system. RoomPerfect™ acoustically calibrates the speakers and woofers to the room acoustics, always ensuring the very best sound experience for every customer, in any room.

Availability

The new Steinway & Sons Model C will be available in Q2 2024. System prices depend on the choice of stereo or surround processor and boundary woofer model.

Statements from the team

“Just like the Steinway & Sons grand piano has been synonymous with outstanding craftmanship and uncompromising quality since 1853, the Model C and D have also been the pinnacle of the speaker systems from Steinway Lyngdorf. With this update we bring the Model C back to life with a much more elegant expression but with the same aesthetics and effortless sound that makes it the centerpiece of your home.”
Thomas Birkelund, CEO and CTO at Steinway Lyngdorf

“Our best speaker is no doubt the iconic Model D, which started the company’s partnership with Steinway & Sons. But not everyone can place such a statement speaker in their livingroom. The new Model C has the exact same open dipole midrange and tweeter section, while the bass performance comes from the acoustically ingenious boundary woofer concept. This merges the best of both worlds, in a truly elegant and light speaker design showing the distinct materials and appearance of the world’s finest piano.”
Roland Hoffmann, Product Marketing Director at Steinway Lyngdorf

“Model C has been our hidden gem for quite some time. It is the more space-saving version of the full-range Model D, designed for smaller rooms. Taste and interior design needs have changed since its first introduction. To honor this evolution, we have redesigned the Model C to enhance its visual impact: sleeker, more discreet, and more contemporary – embodying the essence of the Model C. All this is achieved without compromising audio performance, and we are confident that the Model C MK II will be welcomed by a broader audience seeking the ultimate experience in all aspects of their homes.”
Anker Haldan, CCO at Steinway Lyngdorf

New software updates for all processors

Increased channel count support, Dolby updates and HDCP improvements

We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest software update, version 5.1.0, for all Lyngdorf Audio and Steinway Lyngdorf processors. This update marks a significant leap forward in our commitment to delivering exceptional audio experiences.

Elevating your audio experience

1. 12-channel decoding for enhanced immersion: Recognizing the growing trend of 12-channel setups, the Steinway & Sons P100 has been upgraded to support 12-channel decoding instead of the original 10 native channel decoding. This enhancement ensures a richer, more immersive audio experience, eliminating any compromise in quality.
2. Dolby enabled speaker update: For those using Dolby enabled speakers, we have removed the previous XXL limitation. Now, the cut off frequency is consistently set at 180Hz, ensuring a seamless and dynamic audio performance. Additionally, the Cue-filter has been integrated into the enabled speakers, streamlining your audio setup.
3. HDCP license stability: We have addressed the rare instances of HDCP license loss in some boards. These will now be reprogrammed automatically, requiring no action from you. This update is designed to be seamless, maintaining uninterrupted high-quality audio-visual experiences.
4. Enhanced dual output functionality: Issues with simultaneous use of TV and projector outputs (resulting in a black screen) have been resolved. Now, enjoy flawless performance whether using one or both outputs.
5. Simplified EDID handling: In our Lyngdorf MP-60 2.1 and Steinway & Sons P300 2.1, we have streamlined the EDID handling process. This simplification removes any confusion, making it easier for you to manage your settings effectively.

Release notes overview

• General updates:
  • XXL limitation is removed when using Dolby enabled speakers. The enabled speakers are now always cut at 180Hz.
  • We have also fixed a bug affecting streaming sources and track changes, along with various other enhancements.
• For Lyngdorf MP-60 2.1 and Steinway & Sons P300 2.1:
  • Experience a more user-friendly HDMI EDID interface and enjoy significant HDMI HDCP improvements.
• For Steinway & Sons P100 models:
  • We have upgraded these models from 10 to 12-channel decoding, offering you an even more immersive audio experience.

We are proud to bring these advancements to you. This update reflects our unwavering dedication to enhancing your audio experience and our commitment to technological excellence. Enjoy the heightened audio journey with software version 5.1.0!

The Marine Speaker on the cover of Technology Designer Magazine

We are thrilled to share our recent feature in Technology Designer magazine, where the story of Steinway Lyngdorf is brought to life through an interview with Senior Editor, George McClure. Gracing the cover with our Steinway & Sons Marine speakers, this issue delves into our legacy and vision, offering insights from both our founder and our CEO.

In a comprehensive interview, founder Peter Lyngdorf, and CEO/CTO Thomas Birkelund along with Katherine Spiller, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Americas, discuss our enduring partnership with Steinway & Sons pianos. We reveal how this collaboration has fueled innovation in audio solutions, catering to a wide spectrum of environments—from Hollywood theaters to luxurious yachts to the intimacy of your living room.

Our dedication to custom, solution-driven products is evident in the conversation, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to showcase our ability to seamlessly integrate with the visions of designers, architects, and AV integrators. This partnership approach has been pivotal in the success and evolution of our product lines. Thank you to Enhanced Home for also participating in the article!

But it’s not just about products. The article touches on the core passion of Steinway Lyngdorf—creating audio experiences to fit your lifestyle and deliver the extraordinary in every listening moment.

Don’t miss this insightful read into our world of sound innovation and design mastery. Read the full article here.
As seen in Technology Designer magazine and reprinted with permission.

Model A launch in Singapore

In July the new Model A has been launched and demoed for the first time on the Asian market in Singapore, hosted and organized by our distribution partner AV One.

AV One, with their recently opened showroom at the prestigious Millenia Walk, has dedicated a new, stylish demo room for Steinway Lyngdorf, featuring both a Dolby Atmos multichannel system with Steinway & Sons Model S-15, as well as the new Model A.

The launch event was visited by enthusiastic music lovers as well as journalist from audio and lifestyle magazines, and presented by Roland Hoffmann from Steinway Lyngdorf, Denmark, and Eddie Lim, Steinway Lyngdorf Asia. Model S-15 and Model A listening session can be booked with AV One: Contact AV One