Finding appropriate speakers for outdoor environments can be challenging, particularly those subject to high humidity and temperatures. DALI's new Phantom E-WR speakers aim to solve that problem and provide high-fidelity sound quality for indoor and outdoor listening.
The Phantom E-60 WR and Phantom E-80 WR speakers debuted at ISE 2024. They are robustly constructed to endure temperatures anywhere from -20°C to +60°C, handle 100% humidity levels, and have an IP65 dust and water resistance rating.
Both speakers use a Dali-designed driver with a waterproof polypropylene cone and natural rubber surround. The E-60 WR sports a 6.5-inch driver, while the E-80 WR comes with an 8-inch driver. As for the high-frequency range, both speakers are equipped with a 25mm textile dome tweeter that's housed in a forward-mounted decoupled unit to prevent colouration from the midrange/bass vibrations.
DALI says the Phantom E-WR speakers also use a passive crossover integrated at 3.3kHz, and the drivers are tilted at a 5-degree angle within the ceiling-mount chassis to direct sound to the primary listening area and minimise driver and baffle resonance.
For straightforward installation, the Phantom E-WR speakers feature swing-out dogleg clamps that don't require any specialist tools to install. With a conformally coated crossover, stainless steel clamp screws, epoxy-coated grille magnets and humidity-resistant level adjustment switches, Dali has tried to make these speakers as environmentally resistant as possible for humid climates.
The DALI Phantom E-60 WR and Phantom E-80 WR are available from March 2024 onwards, priced at £299 and £399, respectively.
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