Dali is now within months of their 25th anniversary and have released their new Helicon MK2 loudspeakers. The Helicon MK2 line consists of two floor standing speakers, the 800 and 400 (pictured above) as well as a model 300 bookshelf, model C200 center and model S600 subwoofer.
Dali Helicon MK2 Features:
– Hybrid tweeter module for wide dispersion characteristics
– Woofer and midrange drivers with wood fiber cones
– Hard-wired crossover with high quality components
– Vice grip bi-wire/bi-amping binding posts
– Amplifier-friendly electrical design with flat impedance load
– High gloss lacquered real wood veneer cabinet
HELICON 300 MK2
Stylish in the understated elegance of its sleek lines, HELICON 300 MK2 makes a proud addition to any contemporary interior.
Providing unrivalled full-frequency sound from a compact enclosure, HELICON 300 MK2 atop its matching dedicated STAND (sold separately) delivers forceful, dynamic sound from a system of modest dimensions.
Taking full advantage of the wealth of knowledge and experience acquired during the development of its largersiblings, HELICON 300 MK2 concentrates the effortless power and breathtaking subtlety that have become HELICON trademarks in a luxurious, compact system that puts many larger speakers to shame.
Specifications
Frequency Range +/- 3 dB [Hz]: 37– 27,000
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) [dB] : 86.0
Nominal Impedance [ohms] : 4.0
Maximum SPL [dB] : 108
Recommended Amp. Power [Watts] : 50 – 200
Crossover Frequencies [Hz] : 3,400/13,000
Hybrid Tweeter Module : 1 x 25 mm soft dome; 1 x 10 x 55 mm ribbon
Midrange Driver : –
Low Frequency Driver(s) : 1 x 6½"
Enclosure Type : Bass reflex
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] : 34.5
Connection Input(s) : Bi-wire
Recommended Placement : Stand
Magnetic Shielding : Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] : 435 x 208 x 356
Dimensions (H x W x D) [inches] : 17.1 x 8.2 x 14.0
Weight [kg/lb] : 10.5/23.1
HELICON 400 MK2
HELICON 400 MK2 throws down the gauntlet, challenging loudspeakers well beyond its price class to step up to the outstanding level of performance and styling on offer here.
HELICON 400 MK2 is a highly refined fusion of exquisite exterior design and innovative proprietary driver and cabinet technologies. And, above all, it is a musical instrument of extraordinary grace and power.
The exceptional beauty and sculptural elegance of this floorstanding work of art is worthy of a place in the finest interiors, where it will bring your most treasured movies and music to life as you have never heard them before.
Where space is at a premium, HELICON 400 MK2 is the ideal choice for music and movies in small to medium sized rooms.
Specifications
Frequency Range +/- 3 dB [Hz] : 31.5 – 27,000
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) [dB] : 88.0
Nominal Impedance [ohms] : 4.0
Maximum SPL [dB] : 111
Recommended Amp. Power [Watts] : 50 – 300
Crossover Frequencies [Hz] : 700/3,000/13,000
Hybrid Tweeter Module : 1 x 25 mm soft dome; 1 x 10 x 55 mm ribbon
Midrange Driver : –
Low Frequency Driver(s) : 2 x 6½"
Enclosure Type : Bass reflex
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] : 32.0
Connection Input(s) : Bi-wire
Recommended Placement : Floor
Magnetic Shielding : Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] : 1027 x 268 x 502
Dimensions (H x W x D) [inches] : 40.4 x 10.6 x 19.8
Weight [kg/lb] :32.0/70.4
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HELICON 800 MK2
HELICON 800 MK2, the largest floorstanding model in the all-new HELICON MK2 range, shares many features and technologies in common with our acclaimed top-of-the-line EUPHONIA series to place it head and shoulders above the competition.
The distinctive curvature of the side panels and the brilliant sheen of the high-gloss lacquered cabinets are a foreshadowing of the quality and refinement of the technology concealed within.
HELICON 800 MK2 is a musical revelation for your stereo listening pleasure and a tower of strength for your surround sound movie viewing, employing dual 8" bass drivers for tightly controlled, powerful deep bass extension and DALI’s unique hybrid tweeter module for sparkling, extended high frequencies with remarkable resolution.
A moment’s listening reveals a new world of detail, subtlety and unbounded dynamic potential that conveys all the complexity, power and passion of the greatest music and finest films.
Specifications
Frequency range +/- 3 dB [Hz] : 31 – 27,000
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) [dB] : 89.5
Nominal impedance [ohms] : 4.0
Maximum SPL [dB] : 113
Recommended amp. power [Watts] : 50 – 400
Crossover frequencies [Hz] : 580/3,000/13,000
Hybrid tweeter module : 1 x 25 mm soft dome; 1 x 10 x 55 mm ribbon
Midrange driver : 1 x 6½”
Low frequency driver(s) : 2 x 8"
Enclosure type : Bass reflex
Bass reflex tuning frequency [Hz] : 28.5
Connection input(s) : Bi-wire
Recommended placement : Floor
Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] : 1126 x 300 x 535
Dimensions (H x W x D) [inches] : 44.3 x 11.8 x 21.1
Weight [kg/lb] : 42.4/93.3
HELICON C200 MK2
HELICON C200 MK2 center channel loudspeaker is designed to play a leading role in the finest multi-channel audio system. Since most of the dialogue and on-screen effects of any motion picture soundtrack are directed to the center channel, it makes sense to select the best.
Placed beneath the screen (we recommend mounting it directly on top of the HELICON S600 subwoofer), HELICON C200 generates a soundstage perfectly matched to the onscreen action for a convincing viewing experience.
Magnetically shielded for safe placement close to a television and employing essentially the same driver complement as HELICON 400 MK2, HELICON C200 MK2 takes the drama out of system selection and set-up, while perfectly capturing all the drama of your favorite films.
Instead of using HELICON S600 MK2 as stand for C200 MK2, a second option is available; a discreet, non-resonant stand. The stand is black, made of aluminum with vibration absorbers made of rubber (not pictured).
Specifications
Frequency Range +/- 3 dB [Hz] : 49– 27,000
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) [dB] : 90.0
Nominal Impedance [ohms] : 4.0
Maximum SPL [dB] : 111
Recommended Amp. Power [Watts] : 50 – 250
Crossover Frequencies [Hz] : 2,800/13,000
Hybrid Tweeter Module : 1 x 25 mm soft dome; 1 x 10 x 55 mm ribbon
Midrange Driver: –
Low Frequency Driver(s) : 2 x 6½"
Enclosure Type : Bass reflex
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] : 36.0
Connection Input(s) : Bi-wire
Recommended Placement : Above/below screen
Magnetic Shielding : Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] : 210 x 650 x 440
Dimensions (H x W x D) [inches] : 8.3 x 25.6 x 17.3
Weight [kg/lb] : 18.4/40.5
HELICON S600 MK2
The sculptural HELICON S600 MK2 dual-driver subwoofer is dedicated to deep bass, the final frontier in home entertainment and a far more crucial element in the musical or cinematic experience than most music and film enthusiasts realize.
The reproduction of the bottom octaves with natural weight and authority is essential to the believability of both music and movies, yet it is also the most difficult aspect of the audio spectrum to reproduce with full force and body.
And we’re not just talking about explosions and special effects. The subtle spacial cues that define the size, shape and character of a recorded space include substantial deep bass components that must be rendered accurately, yet potent for a more complete sonic illusion.
HELICON S600 MK2 delivers the subsonic goods with power to spare.
The amplifier in HELICON S600 MK2 is a 300 W powerful Class A/B design with a power supply that uses a toroidal transformer. The advantage is significantly lower magnetic radiation (that can potentially induce 50/60 Hz noise). The subwoofer can be used both in music and movie setups.
Frequency Range +/- 3 dB [Hz] : 25 – 175
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) [dB] –
Nominal Impedance [ohms] : 20k
Maximum SPL [dB] : 117
Recommended Amp. Power [Watts] : –
Crossover Frequencies [Hz] : 45 – 120
Hybrid Tweeter Module : –
Midrange Driver : –
Low Frequency Driver(s) : 2 x 12" long throw
Enclosure Type : Closed box
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] : –
Connection Input(s) : Phono/RCA
Recommended Placement : Floor
Magnetic Shielding : Yes
Standby Power Consumption [Watt] : 1.5
Dimensions (H x W x D) [mm] : 640 x 420 x 420
Dimensions (H x W x D) [inches] : 25.2 x 16.5 x 16.5
Weight [kg/lb] : 40.0/88.1
Source: Dali
