DALI Opticon 6 MK2 Floorstanding Speakers, Black (Pair)

The DALI Opticon 6 MK2 in Satin Black is a Danish floorstanding speaker that combines two 6½-inch wood fibre drivers with a hybrid tweeter module made of a dome and a ribbon.

The tweeter module sits on a die-cast aluminium front plate: the 29 mm fabric dome handles speed and dynamics, while the 17×45 mm planar ribbon above it adds fine detail. On top of that comes DALI's SMC magnet material. The matte black surface visually does exactly what a good speaker should do – it stays out of the way.

Why the Opticon 6 MK2?

Because it delivers mature sound without also blowing the budget for your next sailing yacht. The low-loss wood fibre cones reproduce exactly what the amplifier sends them – dry, precise, unembellished. And because the hybrid tweeter disperses widely, the soundstage stays stable even if you're not glued to the middle of the sofa.

What you'll hear

An honest, unfussy sound with bass down to 49 Hz that has substance without piling it on thick. Vocals sit cleanly in the centre, cymbals and strings get air instead of sharpness. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we work out beforehand which amplifier in the 25 to 200 watt window suits your room.

Who is the Opticon 6 MK2 suited to?

Plain and simple: if you're after the pumped-up bathtub-curve sound, look elsewhere – this DALI doesn't flatter anything. Despite its slim silhouette, there's plenty of volume packed into the cabinet; in a 10 m² room, that's too much. From about 18 m² and 20 cm of wall clearance, it plays freely.

Our verdict

The Opticon 6 MK2 is the sensible choice among the large DALI floorstanders: slim enough for the living room, composed enough to stay calm even when played loud. If you're after an honest speaker that gets along with almost any decent integrated amplifier, this is exactly right.

Technical specifications

• Design: 2½ + ½-way, bass reflex (dual flare)
• Frequency range: 49 – 30,000 Hz (±3 dB)
• Sensitivity: 88 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
• Nominal impedance: 4 Ω
• Maximum SPL: 110 dB (1 m)
• Woofer/midrange: 2 × 6½ in (16.5 cm), wood fibre
• Tweeter: Hybrid – 29 mm fabric dome + 17×45 mm planar ribbon
• Crossover frequencies: 800 / 2,200 / 14,000 Hz
• Recommended amplifier power: 25 – 200 W
• Connection: bi-wiring / bi-amping
• Baffle: 25 mm, extra reinforced
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 19.5 × 100.1 × 33 cm (with plinth)
• Weight: 19.3 kg each
• Finish: Satin Black
• Included: pair of speakers, die-cast aluminium plinth, spikes (M8), rubber pads, assembly tools, user manual

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to sit exactly in the middle with the Opticon 6 MK2?

No. The hybrid tweeter module disperses widely, so the sound image stays stable even off-centre. You can move around the room or sit to the side without vocals shifting or the treble falling away. For living rooms with several seating positions, that's a noticeable advantage.

Which amplifier suits the Opticon 6 MK2?

DALI states 25 to 200 watts at 4 ohms. That means the Opticon 6 MK2 gets along with almost any solid mid-range integrated amplifier, though a stable power supply helps more than raw wattage. We'll discuss which combination suits your room at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.

How much space does the Opticon 6 MK2 in Black need?

It's happy from about 18 square metres upward, with 20 to 30 centimetres of clearance from the rear wall. Placed too close to the wall or in a very small room, the bass region quickly becomes dominant. We're happy to help you with placement.

Why buy the DALI Opticon 6 MK2 in Black from HD Zürisee?

Because a floorstanding speaker lives and dies by placement and amplifier choice. We're an authorised DALI dealer, we plan the combination with you, deliver and set the speakers up on site, and our technician Mauri stays reachable afterwards. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00 or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

Goes well with

You'll find more floorstanders under Floorstanding Speakers, the matching drive under Integrated Amplifiers or in the All Amplifiers overview. Connection material is under Cables, the whole brand range in the DALI overview.