Whitepaper

DALI A/S [phone]
www.dali-speakers.com
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S O U N D D E S I G N P R I N C I P L E S
DALI’s design and engineering philosophy is based
on a set of principles – sound design principles.
The primary function of any loudspeaker is to
convert the electrical signal from the amplifier into
a realistic audio experience in the listening room.
Any distortion or coloration of the original signal by
drivers or enclosure is by definition a degradation
of the sound.
All DALI loudspeakers – including the IKON
MK2 family - are designed in accordance with
our fundamental acoustic and electro-acoustic
principles, which together bring you even closer to
the full impact of a live music experience.
While these principles work as guidelines they do
not limit our creativity nor our freedom to act. On
the contrary. Incorporating solid technical solutions
DALI has designed everything from the curve of the
cones, the weight of the voice coil, the number of
screws on the driver to the attachable aluminium
‘feet’. You will find no ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions in
IKON MK2. And the entire series is still ‘Made in
Denmark’.
In the following we will go through individual
elements of the construction which – when
combined – ensure that all demands are met.
For more information about the DALI sound principles please
visit www.dali-speakers.com
20k10k5k2k1k50020010050201010 20kHz
50.0
Ohm
180.0
Deg
40.0
108.0
30.0
36.0
20.0
-36.0
10.0
-108.0
0.0
-180.0
Impedance [Ώ]
Frequency [Hz]
Phase [°]
As an example of our commitment to making ‘amplifier-
friendly’ speakers, the impedance of the IKON ON-WALL
MK2 never drops below 5Ω, a stable load at a level which
benefits smaller amplifiers and at the same time allows bigger
amplifiers to shine.