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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
The RUBICON 2 C is part of the DALI EQUI ecosystem of wireless active speakers and amplifiers that lets you play music in the best possible quality without the need for complicated electronics or speaker cables. The RUBICON 2 C combines the acclaimed drivers and cabinet construction of our passive RUBICON series with the amplifier technology from the CALLISTO series to deliver the ultimate wireless musical experience. The RUBICON 2 C is available in three finishes – High-Gloss White, High-Gloss Black and Walnut.
PATENTED SMC
Reducing distortion with SMC
The RUBICON 2 C draws on the heritage from the SMC-based 'Linear Drive System', introduced with the EPICON series. With SMC, we achieve extremely low distortion and maximise detail, even at low volume. The drivers are manufactured in-house at our production facilities in central Denmark and feature the latest in magnet motor technology. The RUBICON 2 C sets new audio quality standards for Hi-Fi lovers around the world.
CLASS D AMPLIFICATION
Based on state-of-the-art technology
Designing a best-in-class active speaker system is the sum of many parts, including the all-important amplification. Using a digital crossover in place of a passive analogue filter, the RUBICON 2 C's two closed loop, self-oscillating Class D amplifiers drive the woofer and tweeters directly, resulting in a pairing that's tuned to bring out even more dynamic detail in whatever you play.
6½" WOOFER
Drawing on technology from EPICON series
The woofer cone has a light, rigid and randomly uneven structure, which lowers the complexity of the central part of the motor, ensures piston-like movement, significantly reduces the possibility of surface resonance and minimises distortion. Designed specifically for the RUBICON 2 C, the soft, low-loss rubber surround includes a cast-aluminium chassis designed for maximum airflow around the cone and magnet system.
OVERSIZED TWEETER
A 29 mm driver for a broader bandwidth
The ultra-lightweight 29 mm soft dome tweeter used in the RUBICON 2 C reaches higher into the very high frequencies – higher, in fact, than the soft dome used in our signature hybrid tweeter module. And to achieve a broader bandwidth, the tweeter includes a light, agile voice-coil driven by a powerful ferrite magnet.
COMPACT CABINET
Richly defined detail and big bass
Small but perfectly formed, the RUBICON 2 C stand-mount speaker may be the baby of the bunch, but the richly defined detail and big bass response belies its size. A perfect blend of compact size and internal volume, we believe we've created the ideal working environment to get the absolute best out of the drivers. And don't let its small footprint fool you, the RUBICON 2 C is a performance powerhouse.
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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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