
One of the highlights of CES is the opportunity to experience products that are still many months or even years away from market release. At CES 2025, I had the privilege of previewing Dynaudio’s inaugural soundbar, the Symphony Opus One. While it’s not available for purchase yet, Dynaudio anticipates a price tag of about $20,000 once it hits the market — likely in late 2025 or early 2026.
That’s a substantial investment, but, similar to other renowned audio products emerging from Denmark, you’re paying for both extraordinary design and exceptional sound quality.

The massive 73-inch-wide, 1,500-watt soundbar resembles an air register from a luxury yacht, with its sleek aluminum frame, fabric panels, and a striking array of 72 moving wooden fins on its front. These fins evoke memories of the iconic vertical wooden slats used by the esteemed Danish design firm Bang & Olufsen in models like the Beolab 8, Beolab 28, and Beosound Theatre.
Each fin is meticulously carved from Japanese oak. Unlike those from B&O, which are said to assist in directing sound, Dynaudio’s fins serve primarily an aesthetic purpose.

Instead of masking the Opus One’s 24 drivers with a traditional fabric grille, Dynaudio incorporated louvered fins that remain closed when the soundbar is off but rotate 45 degrees into an open position during use. Initially, the soundbar will offer two main fin designs and a selection of fabric color options.

The Opus One comes with an aluminum remote control shaped like a baton, which feels substantial in hand—almost like wielding a lightsaber hilt. It features a large volume dial that offers a satisfying resistance reminiscent of high-end audio equipment. If you have a tendency to keep the remote close during viewing, you’ll find it hard to set this one down.
The marble pedestal displayed alongside the soundbar isn’t bundled with the Opus One but will be offered as an optional accessory.
Currently, the Symphony Opus One is undergoing platform adjustments, as Dynaudio is still finalizing its input options and the integration of music streaming services. However, the brand is confident enough in its acoustical performance to showcase the soundbar at CES.
During the demonstration, we experienced a segment of Lady Gaga’s Close To You alongside an intense scene from Mission: Impossible – Fallout, where Tom Cruise takes control of a helicopter and battles to maintain control.
The sound was powerful and precise, providing excellent musical fidelity and crystal-clear dialogue with ample cinematic bass. While a dedicated subwoofer is essential for a truly ground-shaking experience, the Symphony Opus One excels at immersing you in its captivating audio, complete with reflective height channels and surround sound.

One remarkable feature showcased was Dynaudio’s “deep dive” mode, which directs sound towards the listener’s position, creating the illusion of a small circle of 5.1-channel speakers positioned just a few feet away. This effect was particularly striking during a presentation of Lavern’s Hold Me.
The deep dive mode utilizes beamforming techniques from the soundbar’s array of tweeters and mid-bass drivers, along with a standard head-related transfer function (HRTF) profile, which calculates how sounds are perceived by each ear based on head positioning.
Typically, HRTF applications are reserved for headphone use, providing a simulated surround sound experience from stereo audio. For a more in-depth understanding of this technology, we have an extensive article on binaural rendering and its workings.

The application of HRTF in a speaker—especially one with the advanced surround sound capabilities of the Symphony Opus One—is rare yet not entirely unparalleled. Technology from Audioscenic, like the Amphi Hi-D, also delivers a comparable effect through products such as the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro and Dell Plus 32 4K QD-OLED monitor. Notably, these systems are designed for near-field audio, functioning over distances of mere inches, while the Opus One achieves this effect from a distance of 8-10 feet.
The remarkable precision of the sound targeting was equally noteworthy. I was seated in the middle of a three-seat configuration, with another row behind me. As the demo progressed, the Opus One selectively directed the deep dive sound to specified seats, offering an extraordinary experience to the chosen listener while still allowing those not in focus to hear the audio, albeit with less intensity. Calibration was achieved through the remote control, and the spokesperson indicated that these “zones” can be saved for future use.

At present, deep dive seems more like a showcase feature—offering no immediate practical application since only one listening position can be prioritized at a time. Dynaudio is still exploring various user scenarios. Personally, I was too engrossed in the extraordinary minute-long sample to consider whether I would prefer this approach for an entire movie experience, as it was indeed mesmerizing to experience.
Dynaudio states that the Symphony Opus One’s impressive width allows for the remarkable sound targeting capability in the deep dive mode. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a narrower, more affordable version focused on a single, central deep-dive listening spot.
While it’s difficult to justify the Symphony Opus One’s steep price based solely on what I experienced at CES, let’s set aside the cost for now. It is invigorating to witness a new contender entering the soundbar market—especially one with a prestigious audio heritage like Dynaudio—and even more thrilling to see this company pushing innovative boundaries with features like deep dive.
The ultimate determination of whether this product warrants the investment will come in time, but it’s my hope that we find out sooner rather than later.