DALI OPTICON 1 MK2 Compact Bookshelf Speakers with Wood Fibre Woofer - (Pair)
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DALI OPTICON 1 MK2 Compact Bookshelf Speakers with Wood Fibre Woofer - (Pair)
Overview
Small rooms and tight shelves still deserve real bass and a clear midrange, and the DALI OPTICON 1 MK2 is a compact stand-mount designed to deliver both for its size.
The DALI OPTICON 1 MK2 is a true 2-way compact bookshelf loudspeaker for small to medium-sized rooms. A 4¾-inch paper pulp and wood fibre woofer with DALI's patented SMC magnet system pairs with a lightweight 29mm soft dome tweeter. DALI fully assembles it at its production facilities in Denmark.
Frequency range is 62Hz to 25kHz (±3dB), sensitivity is 85dB, and maximum SPL is 105dB at 1m. DALI says each stereo pair is built and tested by one technician using components from the same batch.
Simcoe Audio Video Insight
With a 4Ω nominal impedance and a recommended amplifier range of 25W to 100W, the OPTICON 1 MK2 suits compact integrated amplifiers and receivers. Like any stand-mount speaker it benefits from a solid stand and thoughtful placement, and we are glad to talk through both before you decide.
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Why the DALI OPTICON 1 MK2 Stands Out
4¾-Inch Wood Fibre Woofer
A paper pulp and wood fibre cone is designed for low loss, low distortion and low colouration, delivering remarkable bass for the speaker's size, according to DALI.
Patented SMC Magnet System
DALI's Soft Magnetic Composite pole piece greatly reduces hysteresis and eddy-current distortion, including third-order distortion.
Oversized 29mm Soft Dome Tweeter
Derived from DALI's CALLISTO C series, it offers lower distortion, higher power handling and extended low-frequency response compared with the 28mm tweeter in the OPTICON MK1 series.
Dual-Flare Reflex Port
The port shape minimises turbulence at the entry and exit flares and reinforces low-frequency performance.
Rigid Cabinet
A 25mm thick front baffle and extra internal bracing make the cabinet extremely rigid and practically eliminate panel resonance.
Matched Pairs Built by Hand
DALI stereo pairs are built and tested by one technician using components from the same batch for visual and acoustic matching.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Small-Room Listener: wants high-quality stereo from a compact speaker in a small to medium-sized room.
- The Shelf-and-Stand Buyer: wants a bookshelf speaker with remarkable bass for its size.
- The Surround-System Builder: wants a tweeter shared across the OPTICON MK2 series for consistent tonal character and dispersion in multichannel setups.
How It Compares
Within the OPTICON MK2 range, the OPTICON 1 MK2 is the compact stand-mount model, with a 4¾-inch woofer. The OPTICON 2 MK2 is the mid-sized stand-mount with a 6½-inch woofer, while the OPTICON 6 MK2 and OPTICON 8 MK2 are floorstanders with a hybrid tweeter.
DALI OPTICON 1 MK2 Compact Bookshelf Speakers with Wood Fibre Woofer - (Pair) Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | DALI OPTICON 1 MK2 |
| Brand | DALI |
| Series | OPTICON MK2 |
| Product Type | 2-way compact stand-mount loudspeaker (pair) |
| Origin | Assembled in Denmark |
| Drivers | |
| High Frequency Driver | 1 x 29mm soft dome |
| Low/Mid Frequency Driver | 1 x 4¾-inch paper pulp and wood fibre cone |
| Magnet System | SMC (Soft Magnetic Composite) |
| Bass Loading | Reflex with dual-flare port |
| Audio Performance | |
| Frequency Range (±3dB) | 62Hz - 25kHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 85dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Maximum SPL (@ 1m) | 105dB |
| Crossover Frequency | 3,000Hz |
| Crossover Principle | 2-way |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 25 - 100W |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Cabinet | Wood laminate panels, 25mm thick front baffle, extra internal bracing |
| Placement | Stand-mount |
| Colours Available | Satin Black, Satin White, Tobacco Oak |
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