{"product_id":"dali-opticon-8-mk2-floor-standing-speakers-hybrid-tweeter-pair","title":"DALI OPTICON 8 MK2 Floor Standing Speakers with Hybrid Tweeter - (Pair)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge rooms need real bass, a clear midrange and highs that stay smooth off-axis, and the DALI OPTICON 8 MK2 is the powerhouse of the OPTICON MK2 family built to supply all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DALI OPTICON 8 MK2 is a 3½-way floorstanding loudspeaker for large listening spaces. Two 8-inch bass drivers and a dedicated 6½-inch midrange driver pair with a hybrid tweeter module that combines a 29mm soft dome with a 17 x 45mm planar element. DALI builds it at its factory in Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrequency range is 38Hz to 30kHz (±3dB), sensitivity is 88.5dB, and maximum SPL is 112dB at 1m. DALI says each stereo pair is built and tested by one technician using components from the same batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a 4Ω nominal impedance and a recommended amplifier range of 40W to 300W, the OPTICON 8 MK2 rewards a capable amplifier and a room large enough to use its output. We are glad to talk through amplification, placement and room setup before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the DALI OPTICON 8 MK2 Stands Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTwo 8-Inch Bass Drivers\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large internal volume and two dedicated bass drivers reach low and give large rooms rich, precise bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eDedicated 6½-Inch Midrange\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate midrange driver gives the speaker extraordinary detail and clarity in the middle of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHybrid Tweeter Module\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 29mm soft dome and a 17 x 45mm planar element share a cast aluminium faceplate with dispersion control detailing for good off-axis listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePatented SMC Magnet Motors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDALI's Soft Magnetic Composite pole-pieces greatly reduce hysteresis and eddy-current distortion, including third-order distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eDual-Flare Reflex Ports\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe port shape minimises turbulence at the entry and exit flares and reinforces low-frequency performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eRigid Cabinet\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 25mm thick front baffle and extra internal bracing make the cabinet extremely rigid and practically eliminate panel resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"more-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMatched Pairs Built by Hand\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDALI stereo pairs are built and tested by one technician using components from the same batch for visual and acoustic matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Large-Room Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: has the space for a 3½-way tower with two 8-inch woofers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bass-Driven Music and Movie Fan\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants low-frequency bandwidth and volume potential alongside midrange detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe DALI-Technology Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e: wants the hybrid tweeter and SMC magnet technology in the largest tower of the OPTICON MK2 family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the OPTICON MK2 range, DALI positions the OPTICON 8 MK2 as the powerhouse of the family for large listening spaces, with two 8-inch bass drivers and a dedicated midrange. The OPTICON 6 MK2 is the other tower in the series, while the OPTICON 2 MK2 and OPTICON 1 MK2 are stand-mount models.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dali","offers":[{"title":"Satin Black","offer_id":68249486754013,"sku":"LM-OSYK-ZCAZ","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tobacco Oak","offer_id":68249486786781,"sku":"LM-EWKI-RCCW","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/dali-opticon-8-mk2-floor-standing-speaker-black-front-angle.webp?v=1792691080","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/fr\/products\/dali-opticon-8-mk2-floor-standing-speakers-hybrid-tweeter-pair","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}