DALI Opticon 1 MK2 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by DALI. It was released in February 2021. It features a 1.125" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.75" Wood Fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 62-26k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. DALI Opticon 1 II has an MSRP of 1099$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the DALI Opticon 1 II is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
DALI's Opticon Mark II Series of Loudspeakers
Opticon 1 MK2 is a member of DALI's Opticon Mark II series of Passive speakers. The Opticon MK2 range is DALI's mid-tier line, adding a hybrid tweeter module and SMC-based drivers for greater detail. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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DALI Opticon Mark II Series Speakers
DALI Opticon Mark II Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the DALI Opticon 1 II Speaker
DALI Opticon 1 II has a Frequency response range of 62-26k Hz and Power Range of 25-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 62 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Opticon 1 MK2 so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how Opticon 1 MK2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the DALI Opticon 1 II?
DALI Opticon 1 II's Wood Fiber Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the DALI Opticon 1 II's 62Hz:
DALI Opticon 1 II's Soft-Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the DALI Opticon 1 II?
The crossover frequency of the Opticon 1 MK2 is set to 3000Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
DALI Opticon 1 II's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the DALI Opticon 1 MK2 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the DALI Opticon 1 MK2 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, DALI Opticon 1 MK2 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the DALI Opticon 1 II plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the DALI Opticon 1 II need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
38–100 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Opticon 1 MK2 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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DALI Opticon 1 II Back View
DALI Opticon 1 II's Post terminals
DALI Opticon 1 II External Dimensions and Weight
DALI Opticon 1 II has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10 x 6 x 9-1/4inch (254.0 x 153.0 x 235.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of DALI Opticon 1 II is approximately 359.6cm2 / 55.7inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of DALI Opticon 1 II, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
DALI Opticon 1 II Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the DALI Opticon 1 II virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
DALI Opticon 1 II Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe DALI Opticon 1 II weighs 4.50kg / 9.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Opticon 1 MK2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1500
How does the DALI Opticon 1 II compare to the DALI Opticon 2 MK2?
One of the natural alternative to the DALI Opticon 1 II is the Opticon 2 MK2 which is located one step higher in DALI's Passive Bookshelf selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of DALI Opticon 1 II and DALI Opticon 2 II Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of DALI Opticon 1 II vs Opticon 2 MK2 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
DALI Opticon 1 II has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood-grain vinyl finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
DALI Opticon 1 II - Side View
Speaker Feet
DALI Opticon 1 II comes with 4 Rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
DALI Opticon 1 II is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
DALI Opticon 1 II is available in Satin Black, Tobacco Oak and Satin White.
Wall Mounting
Opticon 1 MK2 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the DALI Opticon 1 II come with a Grille?
Opticon 1 MK2 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
DALI Opticon 1 II with Grille
What's in the Box of DALI Opticon 1 II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Opticon 1 MK2:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 8 Rubber feet
- Quick Start Guide
- Congratulations Card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the DALI Opticon 1 MK2.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the DALI Opticon 1 MK2 speaker:
Official Brochure for DALI Opticon 1 II
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the DALI Opticon 1 MK2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for DALI Opticon 1 II
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.