WH ITEPAP ER
GO WITH MUSIC DALI enters the headphone market for the very first time with DALI IO-4 and DALI IO-6. With over 30 years of experience in creating high quality loudspeakers, we decided to use our passion and expertise to create two headphone models dedicated to today’s music lovers. The DALI IO-4 and DALI IO-6 are wireless, battery rechargeable hi-fi headphones. Both models are over-ear (circumaural), closed-back designs, engineered to offer extremely high quality sound reproduction.
BACKGROUND The way we listen to music today has changed radically since DALI was established in 1983. in hi-fi sound quality. Hi-fi sound quality can now travel with us wherever we go. Hi-fi systems with their separate components were once at the centre of our music consumption. Mobile phones have now overtaken as the dominant element, and for most people are their primary music source. Thanks to mobile phones and streaming services we now listen to more music than ever before.
ow hard H can it be? DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN DENMARK Like many, we probably didn’t appreciate the sheer complexity of headphones before we started the IO project. We quickly realised that to create a headphone worthy of carrying the DALI logo, we would have to dedicate an R&D team to look into every aspect and detail of the design, audio performance and construction. Our dedication has paid off; the DALI IO-4 and DALI IO-6 are true DALI products, made with an extreme attention to detail.
We are all individuals. COMFORT Every one of us is unique; we all have different sized heads and ears. DALI IO headphones have been ergonomically optimised to ensure they comfortably fit as many people as possible. This required numerous prototypes, and analysis of different combinations of ear pads, headband curves and ear-cup angles. The result is a design with the right amount of adjustability required to provide a natural fit to anyone. Softly does it.
DURABILITY Headphones live an incredibly tough life and are not always handled with care. They are put on and taken off multiple times a day, get twisted and pulled, knocked and stuffed in bags, used inside and outside, in rain and snow. The fact is, most headphone failures are due to mechanical components not being strong enough to withstand rigorous real life use. As a result, we have made sure the DALI IO headphones are extremely durable and robust.
INTUITIVE UI DALI IO headphones have been specifically designed to be as intuitive to operate as possible. No need to read the manual, just switch them on, connect to a source and start enjoying the music. Many headphones on the market often appear as though they have been designed without taking the realworld user into account. The buttons are often too small and positioned haphazardly, resulting in a clumsy and un-intuitive user interface (UI).
DALI SOUND With DALI IO headphones, users benefit from over 30+ years of experience designing some of the finest hi-fi loudspeakers in the world. DALI IO headphones are designed and engineered by the same team and to the same basic principles as any other DALI loudspeaker. The aim is to create the most natural and authentic sound possible and to reproduce music exactly as intended by the artist. All done, “In admiration of music”.
DALI SOUND The large diameter driver ensures linear operation with minimum compression. This, together with the well controlled breakups of the paper fibre cone diaphragm, means that even the most minute music details, stands out crystal clear. It also means that the sound never gets tiring, even after hours of listening. Leak control The bass performance of a headphone is incredibly sensitive to leaks between the headphone and the head.
ELECTRONICS The electronics used in the DALI headphones have been chosen for best possible sound quality and support the latest high resolution audio formats, including aptX HD which allows you to hear the music in the best possible quality. Until very recently, headphones were passive devices. The playback source had very limited output power and no active EQ possibilities. Headphone acoustics were tuned via leak - and enclosure design.
ACCESSORIES Both DALI IO-4 and DALI IO-6 are supplied with a USB-C cable for charging and computer audio use, as well as a 3.5mm jack cable for connection to traditional audio sources and in-flight entertainment systems. DALI IO The IO-6 is supplied with a high quality travel case to protect the headphones when not in use. The IO-4 is supplied with a nice string-bag for convenient storage and protection of the headphone. DALI A/S www.dali-speakers.
G O WIT H M U SI C AUTHENTIC DALI SOUND Our custom-made 50mm drivers deliver an exceptionally lifelike performance. Listen in high definition over Bluetooth or USB and experience your favourite music as you’ve never heard it before. U LT I M AT E A U D I O C O M FO R T Luxuriate in music without limits. DALI IO is built for extended listening with a comfortable, durable design and a natural, transparent sound that never tires.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IO-4 IO-6 Headphone principle Closed back circumaural (over ear) Closed back circumaural (over ear) Full Range Driver 50mm free edge paper fibre cone 50mm free edge paper fibre cone Connection input(s) Bluetooth (wireless) 3.5mm Mini Jack stereo USB-C Bluetooth (wireless) 3.5mm Mini Jack stereo USB-C Wireless inputs Bluetooth 5.0 AAC aptX aptX HD Bluetooth 5.
