DALI Opticon 8 MK2 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by DALI. It was released in February 2021. It features a 17 x 45 mm ribbon + 1.125" Soft-dome + ribbon Hybrid Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8" Wood Fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 38-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. DALI Opticon 8 II has an MSRP of 4200$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the DALI Opticon 8 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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 Opticon 8 II Speaker Structure
DALI Opticon 8 II Lifestyle
DALI's Opticon Mark II Series of Loudspeakers
Opticon 8 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
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Frequency Response of the DALI Opticon 8 II Speaker
DALI Opticon 8 II has a Frequency response range of 38-30k Hz and Power Range of 40-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 38 Hz, Opticon 8 MK2 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Opticon 8 MK2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the DALI Opticon 8 II?
DALI Opticon 8 II's Wood Fiber Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the DALI Opticon 8 II's 38Hz:
DALI Opticon 8 II's Soft-dome + ribbon Hybrid Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the DALI Opticon 8 II?
Opticon 8 MK2 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 380 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 14000 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
DALI Opticon 8 II's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the DALI Opticon 8 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 8 MK2 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the DALI Opticon 8 MK2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the DALI Opticon 8 II plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the DALI Opticon 8 II need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
24–300 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Opticon 8 MK2 has Post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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DALI Opticon 8 II Back View
DALI Opticon 8 II External Dimensions and Weight
DALI Opticon 8 II has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 45-1/4 x 9-1/2 x 18-1/16inch (1150.0 x 245.0 x 459.0mm ).
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 8 II is approximately 1124.6cm2 / 174.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of DALI Opticon 8 II, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
DALI Opticon 8 II Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the DALI Opticon 8 II virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
DALI Opticon 8 II Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe DALI Opticon 8 II weighs 37.10kg / 81.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Opticon 8 MK2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Cabinet type and Materials
DALI Opticon 8 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.
Speaker Feet
DALI Opticon 8 II comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
- 4 Outrigger feet
- 4 Spikes (with lock nuts)
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 8 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.
DALI Opticon 8 II Port
Available colors
DALI Opticon 8 II is available in Satin Black, Tobacco Oak and Satin White.
Does the DALI Opticon 8 II come with a Grille?
Opticon 8 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 8 II with Grille
What's in the Box of DALI Opticon 8 II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Opticon 8 MK2:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Binding post jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Outrigger feet
- 4 Spikes (with lock nuts)
- 4 Rubber pads
- 4 Screws
- Hex-key
- Wrench
- Quick Start Guide
- Congratulations Card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the DALI Opticon 8 MK2.
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the DALI Opticon 8 MK2 speaker:
Official Brochure for DALI Opticon 8 II
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the DALI Opticon 8 MK2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for DALI Opticon 8 II
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.