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
EMBARGOED UNTIL 09:00 CET, OCTOBER 8th 2024
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 headhpnes feature a radial brushed and anodised finish to the ear cup external surfaces.
The DALI IO-8 will be available from October 8th, priced £599 / €599
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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 |