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Dali OPTICON 2 MK2
Patented SMC
Our patented SMC magnet motor minimises hysteresis to significantly reduce electro-acoustic distortion.
Reflex Ports
The OPTICON MK2 dual-flare reflex ports minimise turbulence and effectively reinforce low-frequency performance.
Assembled by Hand
DALI stereo pairs are built and tested by one technician using components from the same batch to ensure visual and acoustic matching.
Made in Denmark
At our Danish production facilities, we hand-assemble, test and QA everything from cutting the laminate to surface finishing.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO
A true 2-way performer
The mid-sized OPTICON 2 MK2 builds on the impressive MK1 series to create a true 2-way compact performer. Designed for small to medium-sized rooms, this high-performance stand mount speaker includes our signature wood fibre cone and patented low-loss SMC magnet system, delivering low distortion, minimal colouration and high power handling. The OPTICON 2 MK2 is fully assembled at our production facilities in Denmark using components produced in-house or sourced from the best local specialist manufacturers and further afield.
AERODYNAMIC REFLEX PORT
Port design in the realm of aerodynamics
As a reflex-loaded speaker, the OPTICON 2 MK2 channels unused acoustic output generated by the woofer to extend low-frequency bandwidth and increase power handling. Using a dual flare shape that minimises turbulence at the entry and exit flares, the OPTICON 2 MK2 brings port design into the realm of aerodynamics.
PATENTED SMC
Reducing distortion with SMC
The OPTICON 2 MK2 driver magnet system consists of a large ferrite ring magnet surrounding a pole-piece manufactured entirely of the unique DALI SMC (Soft Magnetic Composite) material. The use of SMC greatly reduces mechanical distortion caused by hysteresis and eddy currents, resulting in a drastic reduction in third-order distortion for extended listening pleasure, a relaxed midrange and a surprising amount of detailing.
LIGHTWEIGHT SOFT DOME
Oversized tweeter for better performance
The lightweight 29 mm soft dome tweeter is derived from our CALLISTO C series and offers significant advances over the tweeters used in the OPTICON MK1 series. The relatively small increase in diameter over the previous 28 mm tweeter results in lower distortion, higher power handling and extended low-frequency response. The 29 mm tweeter is also used throughout the OPTICON MK2 series for consistent tonal character and dispersion characteristics, for example in a multichannel surround setup.
WOOD FIBRE WOOFER
Low loss, distortion and low colouration
The 6½" OPTICON 2 MK2 bass/midrange driver has been designed according to our sound design principles of low loss, low distortion and low colouration. The ideal driver plays only what the amplifier supplies... nothing is added, nothing is taken away. Every OPTICON 2 MK2 component is carefully designed to contribute towards this goal, including the paper pulp and wood fibre cone, which ensures minimal break-up resonance for a high resolution midrange and precise, coherent bass.
HIGH QUALITY CABINET
Ensuring the highest quality products
With a 25 mm thick front baffle and extra internal bracing, the OPTICON 2 MK2 cabinet is extremely rigid and practically eliminates panel resonance. To ensure the best possible quality product, we manufacture and test OPTICON MK2 series speakers at our production facilities in central Denmark, carrying out everything from cutting and routing of the wood laminate panels to installing the drivers and crossover.
EXPERIENCE SOUND
Interview with Lars Worre, DALI CEO
Lars Worre shares some of the original thoughts that went into developing the OPTICON MK2 series.
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Professional Reviews 91/100
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Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
90/100
Value for Money
91/100
The Dali OPTICON 2 MK2 brings vocals and instruments into vivid focus, pairing a textured midrange with expansive imaging, quick bass and a sweet, composed top end. Old Guy Hifi found its detail retrieval, transient control and scale exceptional for a compact stand-mount—an assured choice for jazz, acoustic and orchestral listening.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptionally open, detailed midrange gives vocals and acoustic instruments convincing texture and presence.
Wide, tall and deep soundstage with strong image placement and a sharply focused centre image.
Fast, articulate bass and composed dynamics retain detail through crescendos and transients.
Sweet, detailed treble avoids aggressive edge, supporting long listening sessions.
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Cons
Deep-bass weight and low-end extension are limited for bass-heavy electronic music; a subwoofer may be preferable.
The highest treble is slightly polite rather than hyper-detailed.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviewers describe a refined, highly resolving stand-mount with especially convincing voices, precise imaging and an agile, controlled low end. Its balance favours natural detail and ease over exaggerated treble sparkle or deep electronic-bass weight.
Bass
88/100
The 6.5-inch woofer is praised for fast attack, agility and a dense, readable bass line, with drums carrying convincing body and definition. It does not reach especially deep, however; reviewers specifically note that bass-heavy electronic music exposes a lack of the mass and depth available from larger speakers or a subwoofer.
Mid
93/100
The midrange receives particularly strong praise for its detail, air and tangible portrayal of vocals and instruments. One reviewer highlights the texture and rise-and-fall of Annie Lennox's voice, while another finds the speaker communicates the full appeal of vocal and instrumental recordings.
Treble
90/100
Treble is presented as sweet, detailed and more natural than overtly etched, with percussion body and subtle tonal shading coming through well in jazz and orchestral music. The very top end is described as slightly polite rather than hyper-detailed, a character the reviews regard as an advantage for long-term listening.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Imaging is a major strength. Reviewers hear a wide, tall and deep stage with strong placement, a sharply focused centre image and a notably airy, tangible virtual scene.
Dynamics
93/100
The Opticon 2 MK2 is said to remain composed through crescendos and major transients, without the compression or collapsing image sometimes associated with compact two-ways. Reviewers also praise its transient impact, decay and microdynamic expression.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
90/100
Direct construction commentary is limited, but the available review calls the speaker very well constructed and notes Danish manufacture. The supplied material does not offer detailed long-term assessment of the cabinet, crossover or terminals.
Value for Money
91/100
At a cited price of $1,350 per pair, one reviewer calls it among the best-sounding stand-mounts heard at this price, while another positions it as a leader in its segment that earns its cost. That praise is supported by the combination of refined midrange, expansive imaging and unusually assured dynamics for a compact speaker.
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