Dali Alteco C-1 Multipurpose Height Speaker and Stereo Speaker (Pair)

Brand: Dali | SKU: AltecoC-1BlackAshPair | UPC:

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$900
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Color: Black Ash

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The DALI ALTECO C-1 is a true multipurpose speaker. It adds Atmos, DTS-X and Auro-3D height information to an existing surround setup, and is a discreet on-wall solution for a stereo installation.

Dual Sound Mode
The dual sound mode offers flexible placement. Select 'UP' for soft, downward sound dispersion or 'DOWN' for close listening.

Up-Firing
When placed on top of front or rear speakers, the angular design is perfect for transmitting Dolby Atmos, DTS-X or Auro-3D surround sound height information.

Wood Fiber Cones
Our low-loss drivers combine low-mass paper cones with wood fiber for an uneven surface that eliminates resonance and reveals every detail.

Soft Dome Tweeter
The ultra lightweight, weaved fabric dome tweeter offers best-in-class resolution with extended frequency response, wide dispersion and low coloration.

A MULTIPURPOSE SPEAKER
Adding height information to your surround setup
The ALTECO C-1 is a true multipurpose speaker when it comes to design and function. Whether you're adding height information to a surround setup, or looking for a pair of stereo speakers to fit discreetly into your home, the ALTECO C-1 is an attractive, flexible solution.

DALI DRIVERS
Featuring DALI's trademark cones made from wood fibre
Built around a 4½" low-loss wood fibre woofer and 21 mm ultra-light soft dome tweeter, the ALTECO C-1 brings great DALI sound to your listening room in a unique design. Our signature wood fibre cone is crafted from a mix of fine-grain paper and wood fibre pulp, creating an extremely rigid and lightweight membrane, while the uneven structure helps minimize unwanted surface resonances.

FLEXIBLE POSITIONING
Up or down-firing modes give you options
The angled front and dual sound modes give you flexibility when it comes to positioning the ALTECO C-1 around a room. Add height information to any surround setup by placing it on top of the front or rear speakers. It can also take the place of traditional front speakers placed high on the wall or horizontally on a sidewall. And with the flick of a switch, the ALTECO C-1 turns into a rear or surround speaker when positioned on the wall close to the listening position.

LOW LOSS COMPONENTS
Realistic audio experience
The function of any loudspeaker is to convert the electrical signal from an amplifier into a realistic audio experience for the listener, while minimizing losses in the signal. Any distortion or coloration of the original signal caused by a speaker's drivers or enclosure can ruin the experience. By using only DALI designed, custom built drivers and crossovers made from quality components, the ALTECO C-1 achieves a signal loss close to zero.

Brand Dali
Model Alteco C-1
Speaker Type 2-Way Speaker
Enclosure Type Sealed
Tweeter Type Soft-Dome
Tweeter Size (inches) .82
Woofer Wood Fiber Cone
Woofer Size (inches) 4.5
Bi-Amp Terminal No
Power Range (watts) 40-100
Frequency Response (Hz) 74-26,000
Speaker Sensitivity (dB) 83
Speaker Impedance (ohms) 6
Available Finishes Black Ash, White, Walnut
Cabinet Finish MDF/Vinyl
Weight (lbs) 6.2
Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) 7 1/2" x 5 6/16" x 10"
Warranty 5 Years

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Price
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Brand
Dali
Martin Logan
Martin Logan
Klipsch
Speaker Type
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
Tweeter Type
Soft-Dome
Folded Motion
Folded Motion Transducer
Tractrix Horn
Tweeter Size (Inches)
.82
1 x 1.4
1 x 1.4
1
Woofer Size (Inches)
4.5
5.5
5.25
5.25
Power Range (Watts)
40-100
20-200
20-160
Up to 100
Frequency Response (Hz)
74-26,000
81-25,000
70-25,000
62-25,000
Speaker Sensitivity (dB)
83
92
91
94
Speaker Impedance (ohms)
6
5
4
8
Dimensions (HxWxD)
7 1/2" x 5 6/16" x 10"
14 1/16" x 8 1/16" x 5 5/16"
11.1" x 12" x 6"
13 15/16" x 11 15/16" x 7 9/16"
Weight (lbs)
6.2
9.7
9.5
16.7
Cabinet Type
Sealed
Rear Ported
Bass Reflex
Sealed
Sealed
Rear Ported
Bass Reflex
Black Ash, White, Walnut
Black Ash, White, Walnut
Gloss Black, Satin White, Walnut
Black, White
Ebony, Walnut
Internal Powered Subwoofer
No
No
Cabinet Finish
MDF/Vinyl
MDF/Lacquer, MDF/Wood Veneer (Walnut Only)
MDF/Vinyl
BI-Amp Terminal
No
No
No
No
Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
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