DALI Opticon 2 MK2 bookshelf speakers
83.5 dB/W / 4 Ω · f3≈59 Hz (bass 4/10) · 30–150 W · bookshelf, 2-way, 1×165 mm, port rear · slightly warm (spec.); calm (spec.); load: high; loud 7/10; detail 6/10 (spec.); away from wall; AVR: no · room 12–22 m² · mid
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prices and stock as of 2026-11-05
Audiomania expert verdict
A Danish bookshelf with a 6.5-inch SMC woofer and a 29 mm soft dome: a soft, warm, “beautiful” delivery with DALI's signature detail — for vocals, jazz, rock and cinema in 9–20 m², especially with Marantz/Denon or a Rotel A11 Tribute. 4 Ω and 86.5 dB demand an amplifier rated for 4 Ω with power to spare; 59 Hz bass — add a subwoofer. For “sterile” detail and metal, look at the ELAC Solano. AI draft, under review
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In brief
Best if you are looking for:
- a “beautiful”, soft, warm sound — for vocals, jazz and rock without fatigue AI draft, under review
- pairings with Marantz, Denon, Rotel A11 Tribute, Cambridge CXA61 — “with Marantz, DALI are the most in tune”, an owner: “the best there can be” AI draft, under review
- stereo + cinema in 9–20 m² with a Marantz/Denon AV receiver (rated for 4 Ω) and a subwoofer AI draft, under review
- quiet evening listening and small rooms: 9 m² at low volume — “an excellent fit” AI draft, under review
- an upgrade from the Oberon 3 / original Opticon 2: “a denser, tighter bottom”, “sound radically better” AI draft, under review
Keep in mind:
- 4 Ω and 86.5 dB — a hard drive: by rule ≈ 100 W into 4 Ω for 100 dB in 20 m²; an amplifier/receiver rated for 4 Ω is a must AI draft, under review
- bass is not deep (59 Hz): a subwoofer is recommended for music and “of course” for cinema AI draft, under review
- for maximum detail and metal specialists prefer the ELAC Solano/Carina (“30 % more detailed”) AI draft, under review
- rear port: “two port diameters” from the wall; “if it booms — plug it with foam” AI draft, under review
Product DNA
L075%A structured sound passport: every value carries a source and a confidence.
- Tonal balance
- slightly warmAudiomania specialist0.5
± 1
Alternative value
- slightly bright Audiomania specialist0.25
«Детальность и яркость» как фирменная черта DALI
- slightly bright Audiomania specialist0.25
- Delivery character
- calmAudiomania specialist0.75
- Bass depth
- 4calculated1
- Bass control
- 6Audiomania specialist0.5
- Detail resolution
- 6Audiomania specialist0.75
- Plays loud
- 7calculated0.5
± 1
Alternative value
- 7 calculated0.25
Если 107 дБ — для одной АС на 1 м (без вычета −3): полоса 106–108 → 7
- 7 calculated0.25
- Load difficulty
- 4/10 (medium)calculated0.5
- Drive difficulty
- high-endcalculated0.5
- Amplifier topology fit
- ideal: class A, class AB, class D, class G, hybrid; less suitable: single-ended tube, AV receivercalculated0.5
± 1
Alternative value
- ideal: class A, class AB, class D, class G, hybrid; acceptable: push-pull tube, AV receiver; less suitable: single-ended tube Audiomania specialist0.5
Ламповые усилители названы в «группе DALI»; AV-ресиверы Marantz SR5015 / Denon AVR-X1600H одобрены тремя специалистами
- ideal: class A, class AB, class D, class G, hybrid; acceptable: push-pull tube, AV receiver; less suitable: single-ended tube Audiomania specialist0.5
- AV receiver OK
- nocalculated0.5
± 1
Alternative value
- yes Audiomania specialist0.75
Три специалиста одобрили AV-ресиверы Denon/Marantz с допуском 4 Ом
- yes Audiomania specialist0.75
- Subwoofer need
- music: recommended; cinema: recommendedcalculated1
- Placement sensitivity
- 5calculated0.5
- Distance to rear wall
- 30–50 cm (min 20)calculated0.5
± 1
Alternative value
- 15–40 cm (min 10) Audiomania0.25
Если верить описанию порта Dual Flare («близко к стене без слышимых искажений»)
- 15–40 cm (min 10) Audiomania0.25
- Near-wall OK
- nocalculated1
± 1
Alternative value
- yes Audiomania0.25
Описание: порт Dual Flare «позволяет размещать колонки близко к стене»
- yes Audiomania0.25
- Cable gauge
- 2.5–4 mm² (min 1.5)calculated0.5
- Cable termination
- no data on the card
- Use scenarios
- ideal: Home stereo; good: Home cinema front pair, Long sessions, Rooms under 12 m², Loud listening, Dense, fast music, Vocal and acoustic, TV sound; acceptable: Quiet evening listeningcalculated0.5
- Optimal room area
- 12–22 m² (8–28)calculated0.5
- Tier
- midcalculated1
- What else you need
- amplifier, speaker cable, stands, subwoofer (optional)calculated1
Sound profile
- Bass4/10calculated
too few models in the band for a percentile
- Detail6/10Audiomania specialist
too few models in the band for a percentile
- Soundstage6/10Audiomania specialist
too few models in the band for a percentile
- Microdynamicsnot yet auditioned
- Emotionnot yet auditioned
- Analyticity6/10Audiomania specialist
too few models in the band for a percentile
- Versatilitynot yet auditioned
- Ease of drive7/10calculated
too few models in the band for a percentile
Scores are relative to other models of the same category and price band (100–150k ₽). An empty bar means not yet auditioned.
Sound character
No audition or professional review yet — below are only facts from the specs and calculations.
Technical reference
- Sensitivity
- 86.5 dB (unspecified)spec sheet0.75
- Nominal impedance
- 4 Ωspec sheet1
- Low-frequency limit
- 59 Hz (-3 dB)spec sheet1
- Bass depth
- 4calculated1
- Load difficulty
- 4/10 (medium)calculated0.5
- Plays loud
- 7calculated0.5
± 1
Alternative value
- 7 calculated0.25
Если 107 дБ — для одной АС на 1 м (без вычета −3): полоса 106–108 → 7
- 7 calculated0.25
- Subwoofer need
- music: recommended; cinema: recommendedcalculated1
Use scenarios
Suits:
- home stereo in 9–22 m² with Marantz/Denon/Rotel A11 Tribute AI draft, under review
- stereo + cinema with an AV receiver and a subwoofer AI draft, under review
- vocals, jazz, light rock — a soft, non-fatiguing delivery AI draft, under review
- quiet evening listening in a small room AI draft, under review
- vinyl and Bluetooth streaming through an integrated amp AI draft, under review
Less suited to:
- heavy metal and complex electronic music — the ELAC Solano is “ideal” AI draft, under review
- “sterile” Rotel/Arcam/Plinius amplifiers — a different group AI draft, under review
- deep bass without a subwoofer — 59 Hz AI draft, under review
- low-power amplifiers not rated for 4 Ω AI draft, under review
Technologies and construction
6.5-inch wood-fibre woofer with an SMC magnet system
What it is: A pressed wood-fibre cone on a rubber surround and a cast aluminium basket; an SMC composite ring in the magnet system.
Practical benefit: SMC “evens out the field, voice-coil movement becomes more precise and smooth” — specialist: “a denser, tighter bottom” than the Oberon 3.
29 mm fabric dome in a round waveguide
What it is: A 29 mm soft fabric dome (as in the Callisto C) in a small round waveguide.
Practical benefit: The waveguide “evens out the dispersion” — specialist: highs “not hissy”, delivery “softer”.
Dual Flare rear port (46 Hz)
What it is: A Dual Flare reflex port on the rear panel, tuned to 46 Hz.
Practical benefit: “Works quietly and efficiently” (description); the specialist still advises two port diameters from the wall and foam “if it booms”.
25 mm baffle, matched pairs made in Denmark
What it is: Damped MDF with a 25 mm baffle; a crossover of selected components; matched pairs assembled in Denmark; three finishes.
Practical benefit: “Vibration protection even at high listening levels” (description).
Amplifier requirements
Recommended power
202–202 W
202–202 W into 8 Ω is the sweet spot; 64–150 W acceptable
Practice band for 17 m² at average level: 88–147 W
R-AMP-POWER · 1.0.0+c1.0.0 · confidence 0.75
- Load difficulty
- 4/10 (medium)calculated0.5
- Preferred amplifier character
- Prefer: warm, neutral; avoid: analytical
Suits:
- class A — ideal
- class AB — ideal
- class D — ideal
- class G — ideal
- hybrid — ideal
Note:
- push-pull tube — no data (minimum impedance not stated)
- single-ended tube — not recommended
- AV receivers not recommended: the load is below their comfortable 6–8 Ω
- Drive difficulty: high — choose an amplifier with current reserve
Calculator: is the amplifier enough
Recommended system connection
To get the most from the system we recommend:
Speaker cable
- Gauge
- 2.5 mm²
- Recommended length
- up to 8.7 m per channel
For 3 m per speaker at 2.4 Ω, 0.86 mm² is enough; the Audiomania standard is 2.5 mm².
R-CABLE · 1.0.0+c1.0.0
In stock now
1,050 RUB · in stock
Why
For 3 m per speaker at 2.4 Ω, 0.86 mm² is enough; the Audiomania standard is 2.5 mm².
429 RUB · in stock
Why
For 3 m per speaker at 2.4 Ω, 0.86 mm² is enough; the Audiomania standard is 2.5 mm².
9,690 RUB · in stock
Why
For 3 m per speaker at 2.4 Ω, 0.86 mm² is enough; the Audiomania standard is 2.5 mm².
Room placement
- Minimum distance to the rear wall
- 20 cm; recommended 30–50 cm
- Distance between speakers
- 2.5–2.5 m
- Toe-in
- 0–10°
- Recommended stand height
- ≈ 73 cm
- bass reflex
- rear
DALI Opticon 2 MK2: needs ≥ 20 cm from the wall (ideally 30–50), 2.5–2.5 m apart, toe-in 0–10°. Give the wall distance for an exact verdict.
R-PLACEMENT · 1.0.0+c1.0.0
- Near-wall placement
- nocalculated1
± 1
Alternative value
- yes Audiomania0.25
Описание: порт Dual Flare «позволяет размещать колонки близко к стене»
- yes Audiomania0.25
- Placement sensitivity
- 5calculated0.5
From the specialists' experience:
- “Ideally the distance to the wall equals two port diameters. If not possible — trial and error; if it booms — plug the port with foam”.[1]
- An Opticon 1 MK2 owner sits 15 cm from the wall with a subwoofer — the specialist saw no point in swapping for the MK2.[1]
Compatible stands in stock
19,990 RUB · in stock
Why
DALI Opticon 2 MK2 on Radiotehnika T6 (660 mm) puts the tweeter at 0.93 m — seated ear level (1 m). The 150×170 mm plate under a 195×297 footprint is stable; load 7.7 of 30 kg.
- Wharfedale ST1 speaker standsacceptable
22,539 RUB · in stock
Why
On Wharfedale ST1 the DALI Opticon 2 MK2 tweeter sits at 0.87 m — 13 cm off ear level (1 m); acceptable, tilt or a pad if desired.
Recommended right now
over the 45-product sampleIn-stock, current models only; refreshed with prices (2026-11-05). Not indexed.
104,880 RUB · in stock
Why
DALI Opticon 2 MK2: 4 Ω nominal — AudioLab 7000A is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. AudioLab 7000A delivers ≈121 W into 4 Ω; the practice band for DALI Opticon 2 MK2 in 17 m² at an average level is 88–147 W. Adequate.
249,999 RUB · in stock
Why
DALI Opticon 2 MK2: 4 Ω nominal — Cambridge Audio EXA100 is rated for loads from 4 Ω, compatible. Cambridge Audio EXA100 delivers ≈171 W into 4 Ω; the practice band for DALI Opticon 2 MK2 in 17 m² at an average level is 88–147 W. Adequate.
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Audiomania ready systems
Assembled by the rules from in-stock products around this model; prices as of 2026-11-05.
Optimal
- Speakers: DALI Opticon 2 MK2 bookshelf speakers (this model)118,990 RUB
- Amplifier: Audiolab 7000A integrated amplifier104,880 RUB
- Subwoofer: Radiotehnika Alfa 1.05 active subwoofer27,990 RUB
- Speaker cable: Radiotehnika Volna SP2.5 Banana finished speaker cable9,690 RUB
- Stands: Radiotehnika T6 speaker stands19,990 RUB
Total: 281,540 RUB
Checks (10)
- R-ROOM-FITideal
- R-PLACEMENTno data
- R-SUB-NEEDrecommended
- R-AMP-IMPEDANCEfits
- R-AMP-POWERadequate
- R-SOURCE-CHAINfits
- R-AMP-CHARACTERcomplementary
- R-TIER-FITbalanced
- R-CABLEfits
- R-STANDgood
Comparison with similar models
How it differs from Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakers
DALI Opticon 2 MK2 bookshelf speakers:
- Height: 351 mm vs 565 mm
Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakers:
- Sensitivity: 88.8 dB/W vs 83.5 dB/W
- Low-frequency limit: 40 Hz vs 59 Hz
The sound difference is not confirmed by sources — specs only.
DALI Opticon 2 MK2 and Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary are the same tier; they differ in character and in the figures below.
Full comparison →
Specifications
Main
- Sensitivity
- 86.5 dB (unspecified)
- Nominal impedance
- 4 Ω
- Low-frequency limit
- 59 Hz (-3 dB)
- High-frequency limit
- 26,500 Hz
- Maximum SPL
- 107 dB (unknown)
- Recommended amplifier power
- 30–150 W
- Ways
- 2
- Crossover frequencies
- 2,000
Construction
- Enclosure
- type: bass reflex; port position: rear; port count: 1
- Port tuning
- 46 Hz
- Cabinet
- MDF, 25 mmAudiomania
- Finishes
- чёрный матовый, белый матовый, Tobacco Oak
Drivers
- Bass drivers
- 1 × 165 mm, прессованная бумажно-древесная масса, магнитная система SMC, литая алюминиевая корзина
- Tweeter
- 29 mm, fabric, waveguide
± 1
sources disagree
- 29 mm, fabric spec sheet1
Строго по таблице (без звуковода)
- 29 mm, fabric spec sheet1
- Tweeter height from base
- 274 mmcalculated
Dimensions
- Dimensions (W×H×D)
- 195 × 351 × 297 mm
Weight
- Weight
- 7.7 kg (each)
Box contents
- Warranty
- 36 months
Documents
No documents yet.
FAQ
›Which amplifier — strong enough for rock but not fatiguing on female vocals?
›Will they work with a Denon AVR-X1600H / Marantz SR5015 receiver in 9–20 m²?
›Is it worth replacing DALI Oberon 3 with the Opticon 2 MK2 (lacking dense bass and detail)?
›Should I swap the Opticon 1 MK2 for the Opticon 2 MK2? What is the difference?
›Can I put them right against the wall?
›DALI Opticon 2 MK2 or ELAC Solano BS 283 — which sounds “prettier”?
›What is the difference from the first Opticon 2, and is the premium worth it?
›Do I need a subwoofer?
›Does it need an amplifier?
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Audiomania expert opinion
The Opticon 2 MK2 is a speaker with character: “a softer delivery” (vs the Arslab Classic 1.5), a “warm (coloured) sound” that specialists deliberately pair with amplifiers “of the same group” — Denon, Marantz, Roksan, Atoll, Yamaha from the 1200 series and tubes. An owner after all his experiments: with a Marantz PM8006 — “the best there can be”. AI draft, under review[4]
Within the range it is an upgrade: “a bit more bass” and “radically better” than the first Opticon 2, “a denser, tighter bottom and a more informative midrange” than the Oberon 3. But if you need a “detailed midrange”, transparency and metal — specialists honestly point to the ELAC Solano BS 283 (“30 % more detailed”) and Carina. AI draft, under review[6]