Dali Opticon 1 MK2 Compact Stand-Mount 2-Way Monitor Loudspeaker (Pair)

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The OPTICON 1 MK2 is a compact stand mount speaker delivers remarkable bass performance for its size that integrates perfectly with the inherent midrange and high frequency quality of its drivers.

Patented SMC
Our patented SMC magnet motor minimizes hysteresis to significantly reduce electro-acoustic distortion.

Reflex Ports
The OPTICON MK2 dual-flare reflex ports minimize turbulence and effectively reinforce low-frequency performance.

Assembled by Hand
DALI stereo pairs are built and tested by one technician using components from the same batch to ensure visual and acoustic matching.

Made in Denmark
At our Danish production facilities, we hand-assemble, test and QA everything from cutting the laminate to surface finishing.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO
A true 2-way compact performer
The OPTICON 1 MK2 builds on the impressive MK1 series to create a true 2-way compact performer. Designed for small to medium-sized rooms, this high-performance bookshelf speaker includes our signature wood fibre cone and patented low-loss SMC magnet system, delivering low distortion, minimal coloration and high power handling. The OPTICON 1 MK2 is fully assembled at our production facilities in Denmark using components produced in-house or sourced from the best local specialist manufacturers and further afield.

REFLEX-LOADED SPEAKER
Bringing port design into the realm of aerodynamics
As a reflex-loaded speaker, the OPTICON 1 MK2 channels unused acoustic output generated by the woofer to extend low-frequency bandwidth and increase power handling. Using a dual flare shape that minimizes turbulence at the entry and exit flares, the OPTICON 1 MK2 brings port design into the realm of aerodynamics.

PATENTED SMC
Reducing distortion with Soft Magnetic Compound
The OPTICON 1 MK2 driver magnet system consists of a large ferrite ring magnet surrounding a pole piece manufactured entirely of the unique DALI SMC (Soft Magnetic Compound) material. The use of SMC greatly reduces mechanical distortion caused by hysteresis and eddy currents, resulting in a drastic reduction in third-order distortion for extended listening pleasure, a relaxed midrange and a surprising amount of detailing.

LIGHTWEIGHT SOFT DOME
An oversized tweeter for better performance
The lightweight 29 mm soft dome tweeter is derived from our CALLISTO C series and offers significant advances over the tweeters used in the OPTICON MK1 series. The relatively small increase in diameter over the previous 28 mm tweeter results in lower distortion, higher power handling and extended low-frequency response. The 29 mm tweeter is also used throughout the OPTICON MK2 series for consistent tonal character and dispersion characteristics, for example in a multichannel surround setup.

WOOD FIBRE WOOFER
Low loss, low distortion and low coloration
The 4¾" OPTICON 1 MK2 bass/midrange driver has been designed according to our sound design principles of low loss, low distortion and low coloration. The ideal driver plays only what the amplifier supplies... nothing is added, nothing is taken away. Every OPTICON 1 MK2 component is carefully designed to contribute towards this goal, including the paper pulp and wood fibre cone, which ensures minimal break-up resonance for a high resolution midrange and precise, coherent bass.

MANUFACTURED IN DENMARK
Ensuring the highest quality products
With a 25 mm thick front baffle and extra internal bracing, the OPTICON 1 MK2 cabinet is extremely rigid and practically eliminates panel resonance. To ensure the best possible quality product, we manufacture and test OPTICON MK2 series speakers at our production facilities in central Denmark, carrying out everything from cutting and routing of the wood laminate panels to installing the drivers and crossover.

Brand Dali
Model Opticon 1 MK2
Speaker Type 2-Way Speaker
Enclosure Type Rear Ported
Tweeter Type Soft-Dome
Tweeter Size (inches) 1.125
Woofer Wood Fiber Cone
Woofer Size (inches) 4.75
Power Range (watts) 25-100
Frequency Response (Hz) 62-26,000
Speaker Sensitivity (dB) 86
Speaker Impedance (ohms) 4
Available Finishes Satin Black, Satin White, Tobacco Oak
Cabinet Finish MDF/Wood-grain Vinyl
Weight (lbs) 9.9
Dimensions (H x W x D in inches) 10" x 6" x 9 1/4"
Warranty 5 Years

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Brand
Dali
Monitor Audio
Focal
GoldenEar
Dynaudio
Speaker Type
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
2-Way Speaker
Tweeter Type
Soft-Dome
Gold Dome C-CAM
Inverted Hard-Dome
High-Velocity Folded Ribbon
Soft-Dome
Tweeter Size (Inches)
1.125
1
1
1.125
Woofer Size (Inches)
4.75
8
6.5
6
5.5
Power Range (Watts)
25-100
40-120
25-120
20-250
up to 160
Frequency Response (Hz)
62-26,000
35-35,000
55-30,000
40-35,000
47-23,000
Speaker Sensitivity (dB)
86
87.5
89.5
90
84
Speaker Impedance (ohms)
4
8
8
8
6
Dimensions (HxWxD)
10" x 6" x 9 1/4"
14-13/16" x 9 1/8" x 13 1/16"
15 7/16" x 8 15/16" x 11 6/16"
12 1/16" x 8 1/8" x 12 5/16"
12-1/2" x 7-1/8" x 11"
Weight (lbs)
9.9
20.75
18.74
12
14.8
Cabinet Type
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Front Ported
Passive Radiator
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Rear Ported
Front Ported
Passive Radiator
Rear Ported
Satin Black, Satin White, Tobacco Oak
Satin Black, Satin White, Tobacco Oak
Black Oak, Natural Walnut, White Satin, Ash, Gloss Black
High Gloss Black, Prime Walnut, Moss Green High Gloss
Gloss Black
Gloss Black, Gloss White, Walnut, Blonde
Cabinet Finish
MDF/Wood-grain Vinyl
MDF/Lacquer, MDF/Wood Veneer
MDF/Leatherette
MDF/Lacquer
MDF/Lacquer, MDF/Wood veneer
BI-Amp Terminal
Yes
No
No
Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
8 Years
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