DALI launch the IO-8: Wireless Headphones

DALI launch the IO-8: Wireless Headphones with Audiophile Active Noise Cancellation

Featuring Custom 50mm Drivers, aptX adaptive, Support for up to 24Bit/96kHz audio, and both Wireless and Wired Operation. Available from October 8th priced at £599, €599

Building upon the success of the EISA award-winning IO-12, DALI today launches the IO-8 wireless headphones. 

The IO-8 have been designed by the same team responsible for DALI's flagship KORE Loudspeaker. Utilising many of the innovative technologies found in the IO-12, including the same electronics — and drawing upon over four decades of experience as a global manufacturer of audio equipment — with the IO-8, DALI have engineered a pair of headphones that can be used both wirelessly and wired to deliver true Hi-Fi quality sound. 

The addition of cutting-edge Audiophile Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), means with the IO-8 DALI is able to deliver listeners a truly immersive listening experience, without harming the sound quality. 

KEY FEATURES:

True Hi-Fi Sound: DALI has ensured that the IO-8 headphones are designed and engineered using the same sound principles they use when designing their full-size loudspeakers, such as the recently announced RUBIKORE. The IO-8 are true Hi-Fi speakers for your head. The 50mm driver reflects this thinking and means the IO-8 offers the biggest driver in the category.

Wired or Wireless: With the IO-8, DALI's engineers strove to deliver a headphone that covers both wired or wireless use equally as well. The IO-8 is a high-performing conventional, passive analogue headphone, yet it can also be used wirelessly for on-the-go convenience.

Audiophile Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): DALI's Audiophile ANC technology delivers an immersive listening experience, ensuring the audio quality is not compromised. The ANC on the IO-8 features three settings: ANC ON / Transparancy / ANC OFF.

No App Required: Thanks to intuitive multifunction buttons on the headphones, you are able to operate the IO-8 with one hand, without the need for a smartphone app. Simply connect your headphones to your audio source and start listening in seconds.

Dual Sound Modes: Whether you like your music as the artist intended or prefer a punchier, bass-focused performance, the IO-8's 'Hi-Fi' and 'Bass' sound modes let you listen to your music just the way you want it.

Paper Fibre Driver Diaphragms: DALI speaker driver diaphragms are made exclusively from proprietary paper and wood fibre materials. The paper fibre material used in the IO-8 drivers employs randomly aligned fibres of variable length to create a light yet stiff diaphragm that offers optimal damping. The result is natural, relaxed sound quality brimming with detail. 

Premium and Durable Materials: The IO-8 ear pads are finished in luxurious, high quality real leather. In addition, the headphones feature a radial brushed and anodised finish to the ear cup external surfaces. 

IO-8 SPECIFICATION:

Headphone Type	Closed-back Circumaural (Over-ear)
Full-range Driver	50mm
Driver Diaphragm	Free Edge Paper Fibre Cone
Amplifier Principle	Fully Bridge (BTL) Class D Output Stage
Frequency Response	10-43,000 Hz
Impedance	25 Ω
Connection Inputs	Bluetooth 5.2 (Wireless) 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack  USB Type-C
Wireless Input  Audio Codecs	AAC aptX aptX HD aptX Adaptive
Supported Input  Audio Formats	16 - 24 Bit Audio 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz Sample Rate
Functions	Power ON/OFF Bluetooth Pair/Release Volume Up/Down Play/Pause/Skip Track Take Call ANC Modes (ON/Transparency/OFF) Sound Modes (Hi-Fi/Bass)
Noise Reduction	Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Hands-free Calls  and Voice Assist	Updated Clear Voice Communication (CVC)
Battery Playback Time	Up to 35 Hours (ANC Off) Up to 30 Hours (ANC On)
Battery Charge Time (Full)	1 Hour and 50 Minutes
Replaceable Earpads	Yes
IP Rating	IP52
Weight	325 g / 0.71 lb
Available Finishes	Iron Black Caramel White
Included Accessories	1.2 m USB Type-C Cable ( For Charging & USB Audio) 1.2 m Stereo Mini Jack Cable Travel Case

The DALI IO-8 will be available from October 8th, priced £599 / €599

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