{"product_id":"daliopticon8mk2blackash","title":"DALI Opticon 8 MK2 Floorstanding Speakers, Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DALI Opticon 8 MK2 is a 3½-way floorstanding speaker from Denmark that brings together two 20 cm woofers, its own 16.5 cm midrange driver and a hybrid tweeter in one slim cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version wears the Black Ash finish: dark, matte, with visible wood texture and a black fabric front – surprisingly unobtrusive for a speaker of this size. Within the Opticon range, the 8 sits at the top, and you can tell inside too: non-parallel internal panels suppress standing waves in the cabinet, the 25 mm thick baffle keeps the front calm, and the SMC magnet technology keeps midrange distortion low. It's developed and built in DALI's own factory in Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Opticon 8 MK2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it physically fills a large living room without losing detail in the bass. The dedicated midrange driver keeps vocals out of the bass action, the two 20 cm drivers deliver bass extension down to 38 Hz with headroom up to 112 dB, and the hybrid tweeter – 29 mm fabric dome plus 17 × 45 mm planar ribbon – draws the treble wide and silky rather than sharp. Add a double terminal: bi-wiring or bi-amping are both available – in the Opticon series, that only starts from the 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge scale, but organised. An orchestra stays clear even when it gets loud; a kick drum arrives as a hit, not as a cloud. Vocals stand free in the centre, because they simply don't come from the same driver as the deep bass. And because the midrange and tweeter sit at ear height between the two woofers, the soundstage stays stable – even if you slump sideways on the sofa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Opticon 8 MK2 suited to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain and simple: under roughly 25–30 m², this powerhouse will overwhelm you. DALI states 30 to 150 cm of wall clearance as the frame – without that, the bass dominates, and even the most expensive cable won't change that. If you skimp on the amplifier, you'll buy twice: 40 watts is the floor, and the real fun starts from around 150 watts at 4 ohms. Bring the space and the power, and you get live dynamics in your living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Opticon 8 MK2 isn't a compromise speaker but a deliberate statement: plenty of cone area, cleanly divided tasks, and treble that doesn't wear you out even after three hours. Wrong choice for a small room, very much the right one for a large living room with a demand for level and control. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll tell you honestly whether your room fits – and which amplifier really has it under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3½-way, bass reflex (dual flare, rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 – 30,000 Hz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass reflex tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.5 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88.5 dB (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 20 cm (8 in), wood fibre cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 16.5 cm (6½ in), wood fibre cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid – 29 mm fabric dome + 17 × 45 mm planar ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380 \/ 2,200 \/ 14,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 – 300 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e double terminal (gold-plated screw terminals), bi-wiring \/ bi-amping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaffle thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended wall clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 – 150 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H×W×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1141 × 241 × 450 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.0 kg each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Ash, Tobacco Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair of speakers, front covers, die-cast aluminium plinth braces, spikes with lock nuts, damping pads, cable jumpers, assembly tools, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big should the room be for the Opticon 8 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt plays to its strengths from about 25 to 30 square metres upward. In smaller rooms, the deep bass quickly becomes too much, because two 20 cm drivers move a lot of air. Given enough wall clearance and a powerful amplifier, it delivers concert-hall dynamics in return. We'll help you with placement and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the Opticon 8 MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad stability at 4 ohms is what matters. DALI states 40 to 300 watts; in practice, a potent integrated amplifier from around 150 watts keeps both bass drivers dry and precise. Valve amplification works too, but needs headroom. We're happy to help work out which amp suits your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the Opticon 8 MK2 with bi-wiring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Opticon 8 MK2 has a double connection terminal and is therefore prepared for bi-wiring and bi-amping – within the Opticon series, that only starts from the Opticon 6. The jumpers are included, so you don't need to buy anything extra for a normal single connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the DALI Opticon 8 MK2 in Black Ash from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a speaker of this size lives and dies by room, placement and amplifier – and that's exactly where we've built decades of experience. We deliver the pair, set it up and dial it in; our technician Mauri is there for service and support. Call: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find more floorstanders under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching drive under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. If this is going to become a home cinema, take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome Cinema\u003c\/a\u003e. The whole brand is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dali\"\u003eDALI\u003c\/a\u003e overview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DALI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989503570256,"sku":null,"price":3598.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/dali-opticon-8-mk2-standlautsprecher-schwarz-stereopaar.jpg?v=1785850601","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/daliopticon8mk2blackash","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}