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Price is for pairThese were a stop gap before deciding on hopefully a long term rest purchase.Really easy to listen to for hours.These made me rethink what I could live with.All boxes original packaging really perfect condition.These can give great delight in low levels but if you turn up the wic...

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This one’s from the current OPTICON MK2 generation, so timing is mainly about condition and finish rather than chasing a newer replacement. At A$2,800, it lands well below the A$3,147 25th percentile and a long way under the A$3,495 median, so this reads as a strong buy rather than merely fair.

That makes sense for a speaker that’s widely respected for big-room scale, deep bass, and an easy, open top end without sounding hard. If the pair is clean, with intact drivers and grilles, this is the kind of listing that rewards a quick decision. The main thing to check is straightforward: matching pair, original feet/spikes, and no cabinet damage or driver abuse.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Dali

DALI, or Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries, traces its roots to 1983, when Peter Lyngdorf founded the company in Denmark as the in-house speaker brand for his Hi-Fi Klubben retail chain, established three years earlier. Born in the back office of that operation, DALI quickly outgrew its origins, relocating to a dedicated factory in the small town of Nørager in 1986. There, it has since expanded fourfold, embodying Denmark's storied legacy in audio innovation—from the world's first electro-dynamic loudspeaker to a precise sonic balance that tempers robust bass with refined highs.

The brand's focus remains squarely on loudspeakers, offering nearly twenty lines spanning compact bookshelf models, floorstanders, soundbars, subwoofers, Atmos and in-wall systems, center channels, and wireless options, including portable Bluetooth variants. Each speaker is hand-assembled by a single craftsman, computer-calibrated for consistency, and often features DALI's proprietary wood-fiber cone material for a distinctive look and natural tonality. While production of entry-level models occurs at a Danish-managed facility in China, premium lines emerge from Nørager, upholding meticulous acoustic design under the Low Loss philosophy to minimize distortion.

DALI holds a commanding yet understated position as the world's second-largest cabinet speaker manufacturer, distributed in over 70 countries with undeniable audiophile credentials. Renowned for high-end performance like the MegaLine series, it spans accessible price points to premium tiers, blending Scandinavian design, reliability, and expressive dynamics. Though less heralded in North America, its global reputation among discerning buyers underscores versatile, installer-friendly excellence.

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