{"product_id":"daliopticonvokalmk2white","title":"DALI Opticon Vokal MK2 Center Speaker, White (Each)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DALI Opticon Vokal MK2 is a center speaker for home cinema systems that firmly anchors voices and dialogue to the screen – here in the White Satin Matte finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to the Danish Opticon MK2 series and shares its hybrid tweeter and the wood fibre driver with SMC magnet system with every other model in the range. White Satin Matte is the finish for bright rooms: against a white wall or on a light-coloured sideboard, the Vokal MK2 barely stands out despite being a good 43 centimetres wide. One detail that surprises many people: DALI includes a light grey front grille with the white cabinet from the factory, not a white one. If you want it uniformly white, order the white grille separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Opticon Vokal MK2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause speech intelligibility is the discipline a home cinema stands or falls on. The hybrid tweeter combines a 29 mm fabric dome with a 17 × 45 mm ribbon and radiates more broadly than a plain dome – the sound stays the same across the full width of the sofa. The 165 mm wood fibre driver adds body and warmth, so voices sound like people, not telephone handsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm, clearly outlined dialogue, even when half an orchestra is working away in the background. The frequency range from 47 to 30,000 Hz covers the vocal range completely and renders consonants precisely without sharpening them. Because the center shares its tuning with the rest of the Opticon MK2 series, front and center merge into one stage rather than three separate voices. Something we notice again and again at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil: with a good center, the system doesn't get louder, it gets more intelligible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Opticon Vokal MK2 suited to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: it's no good for narrow shelf compartments – 20.1 cm height, 43.5 cm width and 9.2 kg want a stable, sufficiently deep surface. If you already have Opticon MK2 speakers up front, this is the ideal match. If you just want to upgrade the small TV in the bedroom, though, a more compact solution makes more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA center without theatrics, but with what counts: wide dispersion, clean midrange, easy placement thanks to front-firing bass reflex ports. White Satin Matte is the finish that demands the least attention in a bright living room – and for a center, that's a compliment. Factor in the light grey grille if you're after a uniformly white look. Tell us what your room looks like and which speakers you already have, and we'll plan the rest with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinciple:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2½-way, bass reflex with two forward-firing ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 – 30,000 Hz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 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 109 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 – 150 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange\/woofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 165 mm (6½ inch), wood fibre cone with SMC magnet system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e hybrid – 29 mm fabric dome + 17 × 45 mm ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,400 \/ 14,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass reflex tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair of binding posts, single-wiring (no bi-wiring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 201 × 435 × 312 mm (incl. feet and front grille)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Ash, White Satin Matte, Tobacco Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e center speaker, light grey front grille, rubber feet, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour is the front grille on the white Vokal MK2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight grey, not white. DALI ships the White Satin Matte finish from the factory with a mottled grey covering; the white variant is optional accessory and ordered separately. Colour has no effect on sound, it's purely visual – we're happy to include the matching one for you right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow high should the Vokal MK2 stand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs close as possible to seated ear height, ideally directly under the TV. Because both bass reflex ports fire forward, it can also go into a furniture niche. If it sits noticeably lower, a slight upward tilt helps; the included rubber feet decouple it from the surface as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Vokal MK2 suit bookshelf speakers up front?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, very well in fact. With Opticon 1 or 2 MK2 up front, you get a homogeneous 5.1 system, because all the models use the same hybrid tweeter. Just make sure not to level the center louder than the front speakers – your AV receiver's auto-calibration usually handles this for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much amplifier power makes sense?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDALI specifies 30 to 150 watts. With 88 dB sensitivity and 4 ohm nominal impedance, the center already plays loud enough effortlessly on a mid-sized AV receiver; reserves never hurt though. What matters most is that the receiver runs stably at 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs White Satin Matte also suitable for wall mounting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vokal MK2 is designed as a stand-alone solution under the TV and comes with rubber feet, not a wall bracket. For the wall, the Opticon LCR MK2 from the same series is the better fit. We're happy to clarify beforehand which variant makes more sense in your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Opticon Vokal MK2 in White from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you don't just get a box, you get a plan: matching front, surrounds, cables and placement, tailored to your room. We're an authorised DALI dealer, deliver and install on site if you like. Get in touch on 044 680 22 00 or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching front speakers are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, wall-mounted solutions for the surrounds under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/wandlautsprecher\"\u003eWall speakers\u003c\/a\u003e. In addition: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003eSpeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e overview. All the brand's models are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dali\"\u003eDALI\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DALI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989504291152,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/dali-opticon-vokal-mk2-center-lautsprecher-weiss-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785849951","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/daliopticonvokalmk2white","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}