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DALI, an acronym for [[Danish Realm|Danish]] Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries, is a prominent Danish manufacturer specializing in high-end loudspeakers. Founded in 1983 by [https://www.theluxurynetwork.sg/the-luxury-network-singapore-interview-with-peter-lyngdorf/ Peter Lyngdorf], the company emerged in response to the escalating demands for superior audio quality within the Hi-Fi community.
'''DALI A/S''' is a [[Denmark|Danish]] manufacturer of high-end [[loudspeaker]]s. "DALI" is an acronym for '''Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries'''. The company was founded in 1983 by [[Peter Lyngdorf]], as an attempt to comply with the still increasing demands on audio quality from the [[Hi-Fi]] community.


Peter Lyngdorf<ref>{{cite web|title=Peter Lyngdorf|url=https://lyngdorf.steinwaylyngdorf.com/the-founder-peter-lyngdorf/}}</ref> also founded Hi-Fi Klubben<ref>{{cite web|title=Hifi klubben|url=https://www.hifiklubben.dk}}</ref> 3 years earlier.
Initially, DALI loudspeakers were predominantly available in [[Scandinavia]], but the company has ambitious plans to get among the largest loudspeaker manufacturers in the world. As of 2011, DALI is represented in more than 65<ref>{{cite web|title=DALI exports to more than 65 Countries|url=http://www.dali-speakers.com/en-US/About-us/Profile-1.aspx|work=DALI A/S|accessdate=8 January 2015}}</ref> countries all over the world.


DALI loudspeakers have traditionally been sold primarily within [[Scandinavia]]. As of 2011, DALI is represented in more than 65<ref>{{cite web|title=DALI exports to more than 65 Countries|url=http://www.dali-speakers.com/en-US/About-us/Profile-1.aspx|work=DALI A/S|accessdate=8 January 2015|archive-date=23 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923212448/http://www.dali-speakers.com/en-US/About-us/Profile-1.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> countries all over the world.
Among DALI's most renowned products is the esteemed DALI MegaLine series, recognized for its exceptional quality and performance in the realm of high-end loudspeakers.

One of the best-known DALI products is the DALI MegaLine series of high-end loudspeakers.


== DALI timeline ==
== DALI timeline ==
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* '''1987''' - Launch of first top end model: DALI 40 and DALI 40 SE
* '''1987''' - Launch of first top end model: DALI 40 and DALI 40 SE
* '''1990''' - Earliest export activities
* '''1990''' - Earliest export activities
* '''1996''' - MEGALINE is introduced as DALI's state of the art and reference loudspeaker
* '''1996''' - Megaline is introduced as DALI's state of the art and reference loudspeaker
* '''1997''' - Launch of DALI GRAND series (GRAND, GRAND Diva und GRAND Coupé)
* '''1997''' - Launch of DALI Grand series (Grand, Grand Diva und Grand Coupé)
* '''2001''' - Expanding internationally - and opening of DALI Germany sales office
* '''2001''' - Expanding internationally - and opening of DALI Germany sales office
* '''2002''' - Introduction of the high end series EUPHONIA
* '''2002''' - Introduction of the high end series Euphonia
* '''2004''' - Launch of HELICON & CONCEPT series
* '''2004''' - Launch of Helicon & Concept series
* '''2005''' - Opening UK sales office
* '''2005''' - Opening UK sales office
* '''2006''' - Launch of the MENTOR series, successor of GRAND series. DALI is by now exporting to more than 50 countries
* '''2006''' - Launch of the Mentor series, successor of Grand series. DALI is by now exporting to more than 50 countries
* '''2007''' - Launch of the HELICON MK2 series
* '''2007''' - Launch of the Helicon MK2 series
* '''2008''' - MOTIF LCR, HELICON 400 LE 25th, and the LEKTOR series are launched
* '''2008''' - Motif LCR, Helicon 400 LE 25th, and the Lektor series are launched
* '''2009''' - Introduction of the first in-ceiling loudspeaker; KOMPAS 6M becomes a part of the PHANTOM family
* '''2009''' - Introduction of the first in-ceiling loudspeaker; Kompas 6M becomes a part of the Phantom family
* '''2010''' - The IKON MK2 series is introduced, the IKON 6 MK2 winning the international EISA award and named "European Loudspeaker 2010-2011". Launch of the quadratic PHANTOM LEKTOR install loudspeaker in December 2010.
* '''2010''' - The Ikon MK2 series is introduced, the Ikon 6 MK2 winning the international EISA award and named "European Loudspeaker 2010-2011". Launch of the quadratic Phantom Lektor install loudspeaker in December 2010.
* '''2011''' - Sees the launch of brand new DALI products. In Spring, The FAZON F5 speaker as well as the ZENSOR series are introduced, and DALI enters the social medias. The FAZON F5 receives an EISA Award for Best Product AUDIO DESIGN 2011-2012. DALI now also exports to 65 countries (2011).
* '''2011''' - Sees the launch of brand new DALI products. In Spring, The Fazon F5 speaker as well as the Zensor series are introduced, and DALI enters the social medias. The Fazon F5 receives an EISA Award for Best Product Audio Design 2011-2012. DALI now also exports to 65 countries (2011).
* '''2012''' - Introduction to the new Linear Drive Magnet System with the Launch of the innovative reference speaker line, the EPICON series. The EPICON 8 receives an EISA Award for Best Product HIGH-END AUDIO 2012-2013.
* '''2012''' - Introduction to the new "Linear Drive Magnet System" with the launch of the innovative reference speaker line, the Epicon series. The Epicon 8 receives an EISA Award for Best Product High-End Audio 2012-2013.
* '''2013''' - Launch of the first truly active, portable Bluetooth speaker from DALI, the KUBIK FREE + XTRA, which received an EISA Award.
* '''2013''' - Launch of the first truly active, portable Bluetooth speaker from DALI, the Kubik Free + Xtra, which received an EISA Award.
* '''2014''' - The launch of the RUBICON series with inherited SMC technology from the EPICON series and in-house made woofers. The KUBIK ONE sound system was added to the active KUBIK family.
* '''2014''' - The launch of the Rubicon series with inherited SMC technology from the Epicon series and in-house made woofers. The Kubik One sound system was added to the active Kubik family.
* '''2017''' - The launch of the SPEKTOR series.
* '''2017''' - The launch of the Spektor series.
* '''2018''' - The launch of the OBERON series, marketed as entry-level speakers which include SMC technology.
* '''2018''' - The launch of the Oberon series, marketed as entry-level speakers which include SMC technology.
* '''2019''' - The launch of the company's first headphones, IO-4 and IO-6.
* '''2019''' - The launch of the company's first headphones, IO-4 and IO-6.

== Speaker ranges of January 2015 ==

=== KUBIK ===
Active speakers with Bluetooth, USB, optical og Analog input.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model
! Type
|-
| KUBIK FREE
| Active
|-
| KUBIK XTRA
| 'Slave'
|-
| KUBIK ONE
| Active
|}

=== ZENSOR ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model
! Type
|-
| ZENSOR 1
| Front/Rear
|-
| ZENSOR 3
| Front/Rear
|-
| ZENSOR 5
| Front/Rear
|-
| ZENSOR 7
| Front
|-
| ZENSOR Vokal
| Center
|}

=== LEKTOR ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model
! Type
|-
| LEKTOR 1
| Front/Rear
|-
| LEKTOR 2
| Front/Rear
|-
| LEKTOR 3
| Front/Rear
|-
| LEKTOR 6
| Front
|-
| LEKTOR 8
| Front
|-
| LEKTOR LCR
| Center
|-
| LEKTOR SUB
| Subwoofer
|}

=== FAZON ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model
! Type
|-
| FAZON MIKRO
| Front/Rear
|-
| FAZON MIKRO VOKAL
| Center
|-
| FAZON SAT
| Front/Center/Rear
|-
| FAZON LCR
| Front/Center/Rear
|-
| FAZON SUB 1
| Subwofer
|-
| LCR Center table stand
| stand
|}

=== IKON MK2 ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Model
!Type
|-
| IKON 1 MK2
| Front/Rear
|-
| IKON 2 MK2
| Front/Rear
|-
| IKON 5 MK2
| Front
|-
|-
| IKON 6 MK2
| Front
|-
| IKON 7 MK2
| Front
|-
| IKON VOKAL 2 MK2
| Center
|-
| IKON On-Wall MK2
| Rear
|-
| IKON SUB MK2
| Subwoofer
|-
| IKON Phantom
| Front/Rear
|}

=== MENTOR ===
'''DALI MENTOR''' is a series built since 2006.
{| class="wikitable"
! Model
! Type
|-
| MENTOR 1
| Front/Rear
|-
| MENTOR 2
| Front/Rear
|-
| MENTOR 5
| Front
|-
| MENTOR 6
| Front
|-
| MENTOR 8
| Front
|-
| MENTOR VOKAL
| Center
|-
| MENTOR LCR
| Front/Center/Rear
|-
| MENTOR SUB
| Subwoofer
|}

=== RUBICON ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Model
! Type
|-
| RUBICON 2
| Front/Rear
|-
| RUBICON 5
| Front/Rear
|-
| RUBICON 6
| Front
|-
| RUBICON 8
| Front
|-
| RUBICON LCR
| On-Wall/Center/Front/Rear
|-
| E600 Stand
| Stand
|}

=== EPICON ===

'''EPICON cabinet''' - A rigid construction is necessary to optimize the working environment for both woofers and tweeter. The front baffle, sides and top of the EPICON speakers are heated in a process that allows us to press them into an organic shape. This design increases overall rigidity and severely reduces cabinet resonances. Furthermore, standing waves are practically eliminated as there are no parallel surfaces reflecting sound waves.<ref>{{cite web|title=DALI EPICON cabinet construction|url=http://www.dali-speakers.com/en-US/Loudspeakers-1/epicon.aspx|work=DALI A/S|accessdate=8 January 2015}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! Model
! Type
|-
| EPICON 2
| Front/Rear
|-
| EPICON 6
| Front
|-
| EPICON 8
| Front
|-
| EPICON VOKAL
| Center
|-
| EPICON Stand
| Stand
|-
|}

=== OBERON ===

'''OBERON''' is the first entry-level loudspeaker to incorporate DALI’s patented SMC technology, drastically reducing non-linear magnetic distortion. With new oversized tweeters, wide-dispersion wood-fibre woofers and striking Danish cabinet design, OBERON sets a new benchmark for affordable audiophile speakers.

{| class="wikitable"
! Model
! Type
|-
| OBERON 1
| Front/Rear
|-
| OBERON 3
| Front/Rear
|-
| OBERON 5
| Front
|-
| OBERON 7
| Front
|-
| OBERON VOKAL
| Center
|-
| OBERON ON-WALL
| Front/Rear
|-
|}


== Technology ==
== Technology ==
2012 saw the introduction of the new Linear Drive Magnet System included in its latest offering the EPICON series and in late 2014 the RUBICON is the second series with this patented DALI technology.
2012 saw the introduction of the new "Linear Drive Magnet System" included in its latest offering the Epicon series and in late 2014 the Rubcon is the second series with this patented DALI technology.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
The FAZON F5 also introduced in 2012 received an EISA award for best product audio design 2011-2012, the EPICON 8 received best product HIGH END AUDIO 2012-2013 and the Rubicon LCR received an EISA award for best onwall product 2014-2015
The Fazon F5 also introduced in 2012 received an EISA award for best product audio design 2011-2012, the Epicon 8 received best product High-End Audio 2012-2013 and the Rubicon LCR received an EISA award for best onwall product 2014-2015


=== EISA Awards ===
=== EISA Awards ===
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! Category
! Category
|-
|-
| IKON 6 MK2
| Ikon 6 MK2
| 2010-2011
| 2010-2011
| Loudspeaker
| Loudspeaker
|-
|-
| FAZON F5
| Fazon F5
| 2011-2012
| 2011-2012
| Audio Design
| Audio Design
|-
|-
| EPICON 8
| Epicon 8
| 2012-2013
| 2012-2013
| High-End Audio
| High-End Audio
|-
|-
| KUBIK FREE
| Kubik Free
| 2013-2014
| 2013-2014
| Wireless Speaker System
| Wireless Speaker System
|-
|-
| RUBICON LCR
| Rubicon LCR
| 2014-2015
| 2014-2015
| On-Wall Loudspeakers System
| On-Wall Loudspeakers System
|-
|}

==Products (Discontinued)==

=== Blue series ===
The DALI Blue series was built between 1980 and 2000.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 1. Generation
! 2. Generation
! 3. Generation
|-
|
|
| Blue 1001
|-
| Blue 102
| Blue 202
| Blue 2002
|-
| Blue 103
|
| Blue 3003
|-
| Blue 104
| Blue 505
| Blue 5005
|-
|
| Blue 606
| Blue 6006
|-
|
| Blue 808
| Blue 8008
|-
| Blue 107
|
|
|-
| Blue 109
| Blue 909
|
|}

=== CONCEPT ===
The DALI Concept 10 is a very large floorstanding model standing at over 1.3m tall and weighing 35&nbsp;kg. The box has 3 separate enclosures. It has two 10&nbsp;inch woofers in a separate ported enclosure, a 6.5 midrange and dome tweeter in a top sealed enclosure. The Concept range makes up of several models Floorstanders, Bookshelf and Centre Channels.
It is the successor of the DALI Blue series.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model
! Type
|-
| CONCEPT 1
| Front/Rear
|-
| CONCEPT 2
| Front/Rear
|-
| CONCEPT 6
| Front
|-
| CONCEPT 8
| Front
|-
| CONCEPT 10
| Front
|-
| CONCEPT CENTER
| Center
|-
| CONCEPT SUB
| Subwoofer
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 21:55, 28 July 2024

DALI A/S
Company typePrivate
IndustryConsumer electronics
Founded1983 by Peter Lyngdorf
HeadquartersNørager, Denmark
Key people
Lars Worre (CEO), Hother Bak (Acoustics Engineer)
ProductsHi-Fi and Home theatre Loudspeakers
Websitewww.dali-speakers.com

DALI A/S is a Danish manufacturer of high-end loudspeakers. "DALI" is an acronym for Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries. The company was founded in 1983 by Peter Lyngdorf, as an attempt to comply with the still increasing demands on audio quality from the Hi-Fi community.

Peter Lyngdorf[1] also founded Hi-Fi Klubben[2] 3 years earlier.

DALI loudspeakers have traditionally been sold primarily within Scandinavia. As of 2011, DALI is represented in more than 65[3] countries all over the world.

One of the best-known DALI products is the DALI MegaLine series of high-end loudspeakers.

DALI timeline

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  • 1983 - DALI is founded
  • 1986 - Moving into the new facilities in Nørager, Hobro
  • 1987 - Launch of first top end model: DALI 40 and DALI 40 SE
  • 1990 - Earliest export activities
  • 1996 - Megaline is introduced as DALI's state of the art and reference loudspeaker
  • 1997 - Launch of DALI Grand series (Grand, Grand Diva und Grand Coupé)
  • 2001 - Expanding internationally - and opening of DALI Germany sales office
  • 2002 - Introduction of the high end series Euphonia
  • 2004 - Launch of Helicon & Concept series
  • 2005 - Opening UK sales office
  • 2006 - Launch of the Mentor series, successor of Grand series. DALI is by now exporting to more than 50 countries
  • 2007 - Launch of the Helicon MK2 series
  • 2008 - Motif LCR, Helicon 400 LE 25th, and the Lektor series are launched
  • 2009 - Introduction of the first in-ceiling loudspeaker; Kompas 6M becomes a part of the Phantom family
  • 2010 - The Ikon MK2 series is introduced, the Ikon 6 MK2 winning the international EISA award and named "European Loudspeaker 2010-2011". Launch of the quadratic Phantom Lektor install loudspeaker in December 2010.
  • 2011 - Sees the launch of brand new DALI products. In Spring, The Fazon F5 speaker as well as the Zensor series are introduced, and DALI enters the social medias. The Fazon F5 receives an EISA Award for Best Product Audio Design 2011-2012. DALI now also exports to 65 countries (2011).
  • 2012 - Introduction to the new "Linear Drive Magnet System" with the launch of the innovative reference speaker line, the Epicon series. The Epicon 8 receives an EISA Award for Best Product High-End Audio 2012-2013.
  • 2013 - Launch of the first truly active, portable Bluetooth speaker from DALI, the Kubik Free + Xtra, which received an EISA Award.
  • 2014 - The launch of the Rubicon series with inherited SMC technology from the Epicon series and in-house made woofers. The Kubik One sound system was added to the active Kubik family.
  • 2017 - The launch of the Spektor series.
  • 2018 - The launch of the Oberon series, marketed as entry-level speakers which include SMC technology.
  • 2019 - The launch of the company's first headphones, IO-4 and IO-6.

Technology

[edit]

2012 saw the introduction of the new "Linear Drive Magnet System" included in its latest offering the Epicon series and in late 2014 the Rubcon is the second series with this patented DALI technology.

Awards

[edit]

The Fazon F5 also introduced in 2012 received an EISA award for best product audio design 2011-2012, the Epicon 8 received best product High-End Audio 2012-2013 and the Rubicon LCR received an EISA award for best onwall product 2014-2015

EISA Awards

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Model Year Category
Ikon 6 MK2 2010-2011 Loudspeaker
Fazon F5 2011-2012 Audio Design
Epicon 8 2012-2013 High-End Audio
Kubik Free 2013-2014 Wireless Speaker System
Rubicon LCR 2014-2015 On-Wall Loudspeakers System

References

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  1. ^ "Peter Lyngdorf".
  2. ^ "Hifi klubben".
  3. ^ "DALI exports to more than 65 Countries". DALI A/S. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
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