DALI Opticon LCR MK2 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex On-Wall speaker by DALI. It was released in February 2021. It features a 17 x 45 mm ribbon + 1.125" Soft-dome + ribbon Hybrid Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Wood Fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 70-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. DALI Opticon LCR II has an MSRP of 2198$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the DALI Opticon LCR 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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 LCR 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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Frequency Response of the DALI Opticon LCR II Speaker
DALI Opticon LCR II has a Frequency response range of 70-30k Hz and Power Range of 30-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 70 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Opticon LCR 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 LCR MK2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
On-Wall Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the DALI Opticon LCR II?
Opticon LCR MK2 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 2800 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 14000 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
DALI Opticon LCR II's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
On-Wall Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the DALI Opticon LCR 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 LCR MK2 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the DALI Opticon LCR 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 LCR II plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the DALI Opticon LCR II need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–150 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Opticon LCR MK2 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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DALI Opticon LCR II Back View
DALI Opticon LCR II External Dimensions and Weight
DALI Opticon LCR II has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 19 x 11-1/4 x 5inch (483.0 x 286.0 x 127.0mm ).
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 LCR II is approximately 363.2cm2 / 56.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of DALI Opticon LCR II, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
DALI Opticon LCR II Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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WeightThe DALI Opticon LCR II weighs 8.00kg / 17.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Opticon LCR MK2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All On-Wall Speakers
Weight
On-Wall Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
DALI Opticon LCR 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 LCR II comes with 4 Rubber bumpers 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 LCR 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 LCR II is available in Satin Black, Tobacco Oak and Satin White.
Does the DALI Opticon LCR II come with a Grille?
Opticon LCR 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.
What's in the Box of DALI Opticon LCR II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Opticon LCR MK2:
- LCR loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Rubber bumpers
- Hex-key
- Quick Start Guide
- Congratulations Card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the DALI Opticon LCR MK2.
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the DALI Opticon LCR MK2 speaker:
Official Brochure for DALI Opticon LCR II
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the DALI Opticon LCR MK2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for DALI Opticon LCR II
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.