{"product_id":"dali","title":"DALI OPTICON 8 MK2- Tobacco Oak (Vinyl)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-5xl text-body\/body1 hidden lg:block\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAVAILABILITY: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIN STORE PICK UP ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-5xl text-body\/body1 hidden lg:block\"\u003eOPTICON 8 MK2- \u003cspan\u003eTobacco Oak (Vinyl)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePriced as Each, Sold as Pair Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003eThe powerhouse of the OPTICON MK2 family for large listening spaces, combining immense low-frequency bandwidth, volume potential and dynamic accuracy with the extraordinary detail and clarity from the dedicated midrange driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-1 xl:grid-cols-2 gap-y-6 xl:gap-y-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex space-x-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-1 text-body\/body1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePatented SMC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-light text-sm\"\u003eOur patented SMC magnet motor minimizes hysteresis to significantly reduce electro-acoustic distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex space-x-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-1 text-body\/body1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-bold\"\u003eReflex Ports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-light text-sm\"\u003eThe OPTICON MK2 dual-flare reflex ports minimise turbulence and effectively reinforce low-frequency performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex space-x-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-1 text-body\/body1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAssembled by Hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-light text-sm\"\u003eDALI stereo pairs are built and tested by one technician using components from the same batch to ensure visual and acoustic matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex space-x-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-1 text-body\/body1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-bold\"\u003eHybrid Tweeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-light text-sm\"\u003eOur hybrid tweeter marries the clarity, speed and dynamics of a soft dome with the very high-frequency detail and finesse of a planar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl text-body\/body1 pb-2 font-bold\"\u003eHIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-body\/body3 pb-2 md:pb-4\"\u003eExtraordinary detail, purity \u0026amp; rich bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003eThe OPTICON 8 MK2 is a powerhouse of a floorstander speaker. With a large internal volume and two dedicated bass drivers, it effortlessly reaches down low to provide rich bass to large listening spaces. And with a dedicated midrange driver and our signature hybrid tweeter module, it also has extraordinary detail and clarity in the higher frequencies. As with the MK1 series, the OPTICON 8 MK2 is manufactured at our factory in Denmark using components produced in-house or sourced from the best specialist manufacturers locally and further afield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dalispeakers\/image\/upload\/q_80,f_webp,dpr_1,w_628,c_scale\/v1688482519\/Storyblok\/Images\/Products\/Loudspeakers\/OPTICON%20MK2\/OPTICON%20Features\/OPTICON-8-MK2_living-room_1000x600.jpg\" id=\"\" alt=\"DALI\" width=\"364\" height=\"243\" title=\"DALI\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-start-1 col-span-12 md:col-start-2 md:col-span-10 lg:col-start-1 lg:col-span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full h-full\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"!w-full !h-full lazy-load-image-background  lazy-load-image-loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"DALI\" height=\"251\" width=\"376\" alt=\"DALI\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dalispeakers\/image\/upload\/q_80,f_webp,dpr_1,w_628,c_scale\/v1688482519\/Storyblok\/Images\/Products\/Loudspeakers\/OPTICON%20MK2\/OPTICON%20Features\/OPTICON-8-MK2_bass-port_1000x600.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-start-1 col-span-12 md:col-start-2 md:col-span-10 lg:col-start-7 lg:col-span-6 xl:col-span-5 xl:col-start-8 flex items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl text-body\/body1 pb-2 font-bold\"\u003eAERODYNAMIC REFLEX PORT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-body\/body3 pb-2 md:pb-4\"\u003ePort design in the realm of aerodynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003eAs a reflex-loaded speaker, the OPTICON 8 MK2 channels unused acoustic output generated by the woofer to extend low-frequency bandwidth and increase power handling. Using a dual flare shape that minimises turbulence at the entry and exit flares, the OPTICON 8 MK2 brings port design into the realm of aerodynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl text-body\/body1 pb-2 font-bold\"\u003ePATENTED SMC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-body\/body3 pb-2 md:pb-4\"\u003eReducing distortion with SMC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003eThe OPTICON 8 MK2 driver magnet system consists of a large ferrite ring magnet surrounding a pole-piece manufactured entirely of the unique DALI SMC (Soft Magnetic Composite) material. The use of SMC greatly reduces mechanical distortion caused by hysteresis and eddy currents, resulting in a drastic reduction in third-order distortion for extended listening pleasure, a relaxed midrange and a surprising amount of detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"DALI\" height=\"223\" width=\"334\" alt=\"DALI\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dalispeakers\/image\/upload\/q_80,f_webp,dpr_1,w_628,c_scale\/v1689765896\/DALI-SMC-1000x600.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-start-1 col-span-12 md:col-start-2 md:col-span-10 lg:col-start-1 lg:col-span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full h-full\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"!w-full !h-full lazy-load-image-background  lazy-load-image-loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"DALI\" height=\"231\" width=\"346\" alt=\"DALI\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dalispeakers\/image\/upload\/q_80,f_webp,dpr_1,w_628,c_scale\/v1688482521\/Storyblok\/Images\/Products\/Loudspeakers\/OPTICON%20MK2\/OPTICON%20Features\/OPTICON-MK2_hybrid-tweeter_1000x600.png\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-start-1 col-span-12 md:col-start-2 md:col-span-10 lg:col-start-7 lg:col-span-6 xl:col-span-5 xl:col-start-8 flex items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl text-body\/body1 pb-2 font-bold\"\u003eHYBRID TWEETER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-body\/body3 pb-2 md:pb-4\"\u003eThe master of wide dispersion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003eThe OPTICON 8 MK2 hybrid tweeter module marries a 29 mm soft dome tweeter with a custom 17 x 45 mm planar element. Both drivers are mounted on a cast aluminium faceplate, which provides a solid platform for the drivers and incorporates dispersion control detailing for optimal delivery of the high frequencies for off-axis listening. Our hybrid tweeter module offers the best of both worlds – the clarity, speed and dynamics of a dome tweeter with the very high-frequency detail and smooth finesse of a planar tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl text-body\/body1 pb-2 font-bold\"\u003eWOOD FIBRE WOOFER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-body\/body3 pb-2 md:pb-4\"\u003eLow loss, distortion and colouration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003eThe two 8\" bass drivers and dedicated 6½\" midrange driver have been designed according to our sound design principles of low loss, low distortion and low colouration. The ideal driver plays only what the amplifier supplies... nothing is added, nothing is taken away. Every OPTICON 8 MK2 component is carefully designed to contribute towards this goal, including the paper pulp and wood fibre cone, which ensures minimal break-up resonance for a high resolution midrange and precise, coherent bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"DALI\" height=\"310\" width=\"465\" alt=\"DALI\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dalispeakers\/image\/upload\/q_80,f_webp,dpr_1,w_628,c_scale\/v1688482521\/Storyblok\/Images\/Products\/Loudspeakers\/OPTICON%20MK2\/OPTICON%20Features\/OPTICON-8-MK2_woofer_1000x600.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-start-1 col-span-12 md:col-start-2 md:col-span-10 lg:col-start-1 lg:col-span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full h-full\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"!w-full !h-full lazy-load-image-background  lazy-load-image-loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"DALI\" height=\"275\" width=\"412\" alt=\"DALI\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dalispeakers\/image\/upload\/q_80,f_webp,dpr_1,w_628,c_scale\/v1688482522\/Storyblok\/Images\/Products\/Loudspeakers\/OPTICON%20MK2\/OPTICON%20Features\/OPTICON-8-MK2_cutthrough-bass-port_1000x600.png\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"!w-full !h-full lazy-load-image-background  lazy-load-image-loaded\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-start-1 col-span-12 md:col-start-2 md:col-span-10 lg:col-start-7 lg:col-span-6 xl:col-span-5 xl:col-start-8 flex items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl text-body\/body1 pb-2 font-bold\"\u003eHIGH QUALITY CABINET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-body\/body3 pb-2 md:pb-4\"\u003eEnsuring the highest quality products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003eWith a 25 mm thick front baffle and extra internal bracing, the OPTICON 8 MK2 cabinet is extremely rigid and practically eliminates panel resonance. To ensure the best possible quality product, we manufacture and test OPTICON MK2 series speakers at our production facilities in central Denmark, carrying out everything from cutting and routing of the wood laminate panels to installing the drivers and crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 270.719px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5793%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Range [+\/- 3] dB [Hz]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0517%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e38 - 30,000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5793%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Amp. Power [Watts]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0517%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 - 300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5793%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Frequency\/Midrange Driver(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0517%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 8\" \/ 1 x 6½\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5793%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity [2.83V\/1m] [dB]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0517%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5793%; height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossover Frequencies [Hz]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0517%; height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex text-white space-x-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-light text-xl\"\u003e380 \/ 2,200 \/ 14,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex text-white space-x-7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"h-14 w-14\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5793%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal Impedance [ohms]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0517%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5793%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum SPL [dB]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0517%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e112\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5793%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossover Principle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0517%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 + ½-way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5793%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Frequency Driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0517%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 29 mm soft dome, 1 x 17 x 45 mm planar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-base font-light text-body\/body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"DALI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46189157613738,"sku":"OPTICON 8 MK2- Tobacco Oak (Vinyl)","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/7412\/6189\/files\/OPTICON_8_MK2_tobacco_oak.webp?v=1723844219","url":"https:\/\/shopaudiodesign.com\/products\/dali","provider":"Audio Design ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}