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Dali RUBICON 2 C
Zero-Loss Wireless
The proprietary wireless connection between RUBICON C and the hub is extremely stable and requires no active Wi-Fi signal.
Patented SMC
With an SMC magnet pole-piece surrounded by a slitted copper cap, the effect of the SMC is focused and maximised to reduce distortion.
Soft Dome Tweeter
With clear heritage from our high-end series, the lightweight dome tweeter offers best-in-class resolution.
Wood Fibre Cones
The wood fibre cone give a light, rigid and uneven surface for even, piston-like motion and greatly reduced surface resonance.
WIRELESS SPEAKER SYSTEM
Beautiful harmony in the digital world
PATENTED SMC
Reducing distortion with SMC
CLASS D AMPLIFICATION
Based on state-of-the-art technology
6½" WOOFER
Drawing on technology from EPICON series
OVERSIZED TWEETER
A 29 mm driver for a broader bandwidth
COMPACT CABINET
Richly defined detail and big bass
Dealers selling Dali near you
Authorized dealers for Dali RUBICON 2 C
- Holt Hill — online and in-store — Andover, Massachusetts, United States (website)
- The Music Room — online and in-store — Erie, Colorado, United States (website)
- Aalen Hifi — in-store — Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Wurtemberg, Germany (website)
- Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
- Addicted to Audio — online and in-store — Epping, Victoria, Australia (website)
- Adventures in HiFi — in-store — Chester, England, United Kingdom (website)
- Alen Audio — in-store — Extramurs, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain (website)
- Alex Audio Video — in-store — Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (website)
- Alpha Audio Pte — online and in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
- Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
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A wonderfully cohesive, transparent midrange defines the RUBICON 2 C, pairing a controlled, deep bass and a detailed, airy treble that belies its compact cabinets. Reviewers from What Hi‑Fi? and Alpha Audio praise its high SPL, driver integration and BluOS-powered streaming via the Sound Hub—an engaging active standmount that blends performance and convenience.
Pros
- Surprisingly deep, controlled bass and high SPL for such compact cabinets
- Transparent, well-integrated midrange with clear, expressive vocal delivery
- Robust connectivity and streaming via the Sound Hub (24-bit/96kHz wireless, BluOS, multiple digital inputs)
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Cons
- No dedicated phono input on the Sound Hub
- Sound Hub’s aesthetic and fit don’t fully match the speakers’ look (and was noted as a mismatch)
- Revealing nature can be unforgiving with poorly recorded material
Sound Quality
90/100
Bass
90/100
6.5" woofer and measured 46Hz extension give this speaker unusually deep, controlled low end for its size; reviewers repeatedly noted surprising SPL and satisfying depth/drive. Alpha Audio called the ‘wow factor’ high for the little cabinets and What Hi‑Fi remarked on bass depth and drive, supporting a top-tier medium‑driver bass performance.
Mid
92/100
Multiple reviewers praised transparency, integration and vocal clarity: What Hi‑Fi notes a cohesive, transparent midrange and that vocal delivery is a speciality of the Dalis. Alpha Audio also highlights lowered distortion from driver tech, contributing to natural timbre and presence.
Treble
89/100
Treble is detailed and airy with good extension but can be slightly forward on-axis; What Hi‑Fi warns of a forward treble when toed‑in and recommends straight firing. Reviewers noted refinement without obvious harshness, yielding high-detail but lively top end.
Soundstage Imaging
88/100
Imaging favors focus and directness rather than huge spaciousness; What Hi‑Fi describes an insightful midrange that spreads vocals across the soundplane but a measured rather than expansive presentation. Placement/toe‑in impacts perceived width and directness.
Dynamics
90/100
Speakers deliver punch and impressive SPL from small cabinets — reviewers repeatedly cite lively dynamics and organisation when music thickens. Alpha Audio’s astonishment at output and What Hi‑Fi’s note on rhythmic drive both support strong dynamic capability for the form factor.
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Build Quality
91/100
Dali’s SMC driver material, bespoke surrounds and separated chambers are highlighted in reviews as real engineering contributions to low distortion and driver control. Finish, driver quality and cabinet engineering are presented as high‑end cues carried into this model.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive‑baseline score applied per bookshelf scoring rules. (Product is an active/hybrid design with a Sound Hub and streaming features in reviews, but connectivity scoring here follows the passive baseline mandate.)
Value for Money
86/100
At ~€/$1,000 the Rubicon 2 C is seen as bringing high‑end traits to a more affordable bracket (Alpha Audio), though What Hi‑Fi notes similarly priced separates may eke out finer subtlety. Overall performance versus price is strong, though not absolutely category‑dominant.
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