Danish loudspeaker manufacturer Dali has introduced the V-16 F, an uncompromisingly powerful subwoofer. This model is the most robust subwoofer Dali has ever released, with shipping set to commence in July.
Accurate reproduction of low frequencies is vital for enhancing the cinematic experience, whether in action films or concert recordings. In music, instruments like kick drums, bass guitars, classical timpani, and double bass establish the foundational notes and rhythms of songs and compositions, a well-known fact. More significantly, the ability to deliver clear and well-integrated deep bass is crucial for evoking the sensation of ‘being present’ in any audio playback. However, achieving precise deep bass reproduction, with both power and subtlety, poses significant challenges. It demands substantial power and meticulous attention to low-loss, low-distortion audio engineering to avoid disrupting the essential midrange of the primary speakers. Consequently, bass reproduction is one of the most formidable tasks in loudspeaker design, and the V-16 F encapsulates Dali’s expertise in bass reproduction within a single, unique subwoofer, as highlighted in Dali’s press release regarding the V-16 F.
The V-16 F is a unique subwoofer, designed for bass reproduction in high-end home theater and audiophile music systems. Simply put, the V-16 F is the most powerful subwoofer Dali has ever built. It is capable of filling the largest of rooms with audiophile, ceiling-shaking bass, yet has all the precision and control needed to work in any audio system, even a small one. It plays rich, deep and detailed bass without compromising dynamics, pitch, speed or timbre.
“The continued success of our home cinema range has fuelled demand for a class-leading subwoofer that meets the needs of film and music lovers who demand the very best low frequency response. We are seeing increased adoption of home cinema setups across Europe and are pleased to be raising the bar in the high-end home cinema sound sector,” said Michael Munch, CI Business Development Manager at Dali.
Features
- Wideband, low-loss design with extremely low (harmonic) distortion, optimized both inside and outside the primary frequency band
- Naturally extended bandwidth of driver and amplifier
- Well controlled, non-resonant low-pass roll-off
- Very low signal latency
- Low frequency bandwidth in the room down to 19 Hz at level -3 dB
- Four continuous flare reflex ports tuned to 18 Hz
- A single 406mm diameter driver with the largest ever Constant Surface Surround (CSS rubber surround) and a linear diaphragm movement of +/-16mm with a peak-to-peak excursion of 70mm
- 1,500 Watts Class D amplification (2,500 Watts peak power)
- Cabinet capacity 90 litres
- Weight 53.15 kilograms
The DALI V-16 F will be available in July 2025 for a price of just under 5,000 euros.
