Dali Opticon VOKAL MK2 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by DALI. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. 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 47-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Dali Opticon VOKAL II has an MSRP of 1199$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Dali Opticon VOKAL 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 VOKAL MK2 is a member of DALI's Opticon Mark II series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
DALI Opticon Mark II Series Speakers
DALI Opticon Mark II Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Dali Opticon VOKAL II Speaker
Dali Opticon VOKAL II has a Frequency response range of 47-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 30-150 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Opticon VOKAL MK2's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Dali Opticon VOKAL II's Wood Fiber Woofer
Dali Opticon VOKAL II's Soft-dome + ribbon Hybrid Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Dali Opticon VOKAL II?
Opticon VOKAL MK2 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 2400Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 14000Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Dali Opticon VOKAL II's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Dali Opticon VOKAL 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 VOKAL MK2 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Dali Opticon VOKAL MK2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Dali Opticon VOKAL II:
Input Type
Opticon VOKAL MK2 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Dali Opticon VOKAL II Back View
Dali Opticon VOKAL II External Dimensions and Weight
Dali Opticon VOKAL II has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-15/16 x 17-1/8 x 12-5/16inch (202.0 x 435.0 x 313.0mm ).
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 VOKAL II is approximately 1361.6cm2 / 211.0inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Dali Opticon VOKAL II, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Dali Opticon VOKAL II Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
WeightThe Dali Opticon VOKAL II weighs 9.23kg / 20.3lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Opticon VOKAL MK2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
Dali Opticon VOKAL 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 VOKAL II comes with
6 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 VOKAL II is a front-firing port speaker , which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Dali Opticon VOKAL II slot Port
Available colors
Dali Opticon VOKAL II is available in Satin Black, Tobacco Oak and Satin White.
Does the Dali Opticon VOKAL II come with a Grille?
Opticon VOKAL 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 VOKAL II with Grille
What's in the Box of Dali Opticon VOKAL II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Opticon VOKAL MK2:
Center-channel loudspeakerGrille6 Rubber bumpersQuick Start GuideCongratulations Card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Dali Opticon VOKAL MK2.
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Dali Opticon VOKAL MK2 speaker:
Official Brochure for Dali Opticon VOKAL II
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Dali Opticon VOKAL MK2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Dali Opticon VOKAL II
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.