DALI Oberon Grand Vokal, Phantom CI AMP-2500 & SUB S-100 Announced
DALI's home cinema range gets a boost with the introduction of the Oberon Grand Vokal full-range centre channel speaker released alongside the CI AMP-2500 amplifier and SUB S-100 subwoofer from the Phantom series.
The DALI Phantom SUB S-100 subwoofer is a 10-inch low-profile in-wall speaker promising audiophile performance. The SUB S-100 subwoofer has been developed alongside and, according to DALI, to be amplified by the Phantom CI AMP-2500 DSP amplifier for the best results. Of course, the amp is compatible with other speakers.
The rack-mountable 2x500 watts Class-D Phantom CI AMP-2500 DSP amplifier boasts extremely high efficiency and ultra-low distortion and can be bridged into a 1,000 watt mono amp. This, says DALI, makes it the perfect power source for the Phantom S and M series products and up to four Phantom SUB S-100 in-wall subwoofers.
Meanwhile, adaptive fan control keeps fan noise to a minimum, and the fully featured DSP (Digital Signal Processing) and configurator web interface feature model-specific presets to optimise DALI CI models.
The Phantom SUB S-100 is based on the same principles as the K-60 LP bass driver, featuring an extremely stiff, custom aluminium cone, combining long-throw capability with an ultra-shallow profile. Additionally, this speaker is the first to utilise CSS (Constant Surface Surround) tech co-developed by Purifi Audio, Denmark.
We're told that this technology offers a unique surround geometry of alternating positive and negative regions, keeping surround modulation to a minimum.
OBERON GRAND VOKAL
DALI's Oberon Grand Vokal two-way, full-range centre speaker measures 201x700x310 mm (HxWxD). It is designed for large rooms and can support floorstanding speakers such as the Danish brand's Oberon 7 and 9 models - the Oberon 5 impressed us as it is!
The Oberon Grand Vokal is loaded with a pair of 7-inch SMC-based woofers and an “oversized”, ultra-lightweight, 29 mm soft dome tweeter crossing over at 2500 Hz. All of which promise to deliver “crystal-clear dialogue, sound effects and music at any volume”. The claimed frequency range is 45-26,000 Hz ±3 dB.
The tweeter's membrane is constructed from an ultra-lightweight weave fabric, apparently half the weight of most models on the market. DALI tells us that “the extended frequency response is combined with super wide dispersion” and, by including a patented SMC disc in the woofer magnet's iron pole-piece, the Grand Vokal greatly reduces mechanical distortion for a relaxed midrange with lots of detail”.
Pricing and availability for Australia have not yet been confirmed.
Visit DALI for more information
Jay Garrett
StereoNET’s resident rock star, bass player, and gadget junkie. His passion for gadgets and Hi-Fi is second only to being a touring musician.
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