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Dynaudio Esotan 272 MKII Review: Specifications, Fitment and Comparisons

Writer: Akansh Garg
Akansh Garg
3 days ago
4 min read

Quick summary: the buying decision

The Esotan 272 MKII is a 6.5-inch 2-way component speaker system, rated at 150 W RMS / 400 W max and 4 ohm. Separate tweeters can be mounted higher, on the dash or A-pillars, than a coaxial allows, which lifts the stereo image towards ear level; the trade-off is a more involved installation with crossovers to mount.

Dynaudio Esotan 272 MKII: what it is

The Dynaudio Esotan 272 MKII is a 165 mm (6.5-inch) 2-way component speaker system, improved over its predecessor in materials, acoustic performance, power handling and durability. It comes with a pair each of MT171 tweeters, MF172 woofers and X272 crossovers, plus all mounting hardware.

Esotan sits below Esotec and the flagship Esotar² in Dynaudio's car audio range. The Esotan 272 MKII and 372 MKII are the updated MKII component systems, and the Esotan 202 with its optional Esotan MF101 midrange are 2025 additions.

Official Dynaudio Esotan 272 MKII product photograph

Key features

  • MT171 tweeter with a coated textile dome, neodymium magnet system and 28 mm aluminium voice coil for a flatter response and natural detail

  • MF172 woofer with an optimised MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer) cone, 65 mm aluminium voice coil and aluminium basket

  • X272 crossovers with adjustable tweeter level (0 or -2 dB) and midrange level (0 or +2 dB)

  • 150 W RMS / 400 W max power handling, 86 dB sensitivity (2.83 V / 1 m), 4 ohm

  • Aluminium tweeter cases and woofer baskets; mounting hardware included

Specifications explained

Dynaudio publishes: power handling 150 W RMS / 400 W max; impedance 4 ohm; frequency response 50 Hz – 20 kHz; sensitivity 86 dB (2.83 V / 1 m).

Fitment: woofer diameter 165 mm (6.5 in) with a mounting depth of 67 mm.

Full specifications as published by Dynaudio:

  • Model: Esotan 272 MKII

  • Type: 6.5 in 2-way component speaker system

  • Diameter: 165 mm (6.5 in)

  • Mounting depth: 67 mm

  • Frequency response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz

  • Power handling: 150 W RMS / 400 W max

  • Sensitivity: 86 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)

  • Impedance: 4 ohm

  • Tweeter: MT171: coated textile dome, neodymium magnet, 28 mm aluminium voice coil, aluminium case

  • Woofer: MF172: MSP cone, 65 mm aluminium voice coil, aluminium basket

  • Crossover: X272: tweeter level 0 / -2 dB; midrange level 0 / +2 dB

  • In the box: 2 x MT171 tweeters, 2 x MF172 woofers, 2 x X272 crossovers, mounting hardware (woofer grilles not included)

Fitment: will it fit your car?

Measure the factory opening and the depth available behind it, including clearance to the window glass and its channel at full travel. The Esotan 272 MKII needs 67 mm of mounting depth. Spacers or adapter rings are often needed in many cars, and a solid, sealed baffle with door damping makes more difference to midbass than the speaker change alone.

Crossover, filtering and placement

The X272 crossovers have adjustable tweeter level (0 or -2 dB) and midrange level (0 or +2 dB), so you can trim the balance for tweeter position and car acoustics.

Mount the tweeters on the dash or A-pillars and aim them across the car towards the opposite seat as a starting point, then adjust by listening. Keep the woofer in a sealed, damped door.

Amplification

Rated at 150 W RMS (400 W max) into 4 ohm with 86 dB sensitivity (2.83 V / 1 m), the set benefits from a good amplifier; AudioControl's D-4.800 (4 x 125 W at 4 ohm) also adds the DSP to time-align and equalise it.

How it compares

Related speakers at VA3 Car Studio:

Price and value in India

At the time of writing (October 2026), VA3 Car Studio lists the Esotan 272 MKII at ₹1,35,990, 15% below the MRP of ₹1,59,990. Budget for installation as well as the set: tweeter mounting, crossover placement and door damping decide how good it sounds. Prices can change, so the product page always shows the current price.

Verdict: who should shortlist the Esotan 272 MKII

The Esotan 272 MKII is a refined 2-way for a quality front stage, with level controls that help it suit different cars.

Real-world reviews and limitations

We have not yet published a VA3 installation report for the Esotan 272 MKII. The figures in this review are Dynaudio's published specifications, not our own measurements, and real-world results depend on the baffle, door treatment, tweeter position and the tune. If you have used one, we would welcome your feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What mounting depth does the Esotan 272 MKII need?

67 mm.

How much power can the Esotan 272 MKII handle?

150 W RMS / 400 W max at 4 ohm.

What is included with the Esotan 272 MKII?

Two MT171 tweeters, two MF172 woofers, two X272 crossovers and mounting hardware; woofer grilles are not included.

Can the Esotan 272 MKII crossover levels be adjusted?

Yes. Tweeter level 0 or -2 dB and midrange level 0 or +2 dB.

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