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When asked what was the hardest part of creating a work of art, a great artist is said to 
have replied, “Knowing when to stop.”

The story may be apocryphal, but it is certainly apropos.

The purpose of a loudspeaker system can be summed up in just a few words - to create 
the illusion that the listener is actually experiencing the recorded event "live".

But defining a goal and realizing it are two very different things.

To fulfil this ambitious goal, DALI HELICON MK2 loudspeakers incorporate:

The  challenge  of  improving  on  the  performance  of  the  acclaimed  HELICON  MK2   
loudspeaker range has been met. Now you can experience firsthand the benefits:

You can read more about the DALI design principles on our website - www.dali.dk.

Wide listening area in front of the speakers with full sound spectrum
A coherent field of direct and reflected sound for natural, realistic reproduction
Improved dynamics
Enhanced high frequency reproduction
Better room integration
Lower distortion
No need to point the speakers towards your favorite listening position (toe in)

Hybrid  tweeter  module  for  wide  dispersion  characteristics  and  improved  sound   
reproduction
Woofer and midrange drivers with wood fiber cones, low loss rubber surrounds and 
extra powerful magnet systems for increased dynamics, low distortion and strict cone 
control
Hard-wired  crossover  with  high  quality  components  and  very  short  signal  path  for 
minimum signal loss
Vice  grip  bi-wire/bi-amping  binding  posts  with  fine  thread  for  higher  torque  and  
improved electrical connection
Amplifier-friendly  electrical  design  with  flat  impedance  load  to  maximize  amplifier 
performance
High gloss lacquered real wood veneer cabinet
Piano black sandwich baffle for elimination of vibration

Summary of Contents for HELICON MK2

Page 1: ...HELICON MK2 MEGALINE EUPHONIA HELICON MK2 MENTOR IKON CONCEPT SUBWOOFER ...

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Page 3: ... series continues to build on our considerable experience in designing loudspeakers to be as true to the original sound as possible This all new range delivers sonic realism to enable and encourage a willing suspension of disbelief that transports you to another time and place where you can forget all about technology and audio systems and lose yourself in a thrilling musical or cinematic experien...

Page 4: ...y 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 HELICON 8 00 MK2 4 Hybrid Tweeter Module All HELICON MK2 speakers exce...

Page 5: ... kg H40 4 x W10 5 x D19 7 70 5 lb 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 ...

Page 6: ...rivalled 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 larger siblings HELICON 300 MK2 concentrates the effortless power and breathtaking subtlety that have become ...

Page 7: ...k made of aluminum with vibration absorbers made of rubber not pictured Powerful Amplifier 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 2 x 12 long stroke woofers 25...

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Page 11: ... the speakers with full sound spectrum A coherent field of direct and reflected sound for natural realistic reproduction Improved dynamics Enhanced high frequency reproduction Better room integration Lower distortion No need to point the speakers towards your favorite listening position toe in Hybrid tweeter module for wide dispersion characteristics and improved sound reproduction Woofer and midr...

Page 12: ...ue drivers are designed to be a perfect match in a complete speaker system Hybrid Tweeter Module The specially designed DALI hybrid tweeter module is more than a distinctive visual element in the HELICON MK2 series On its own a conventional soft dome tweeter will beam sound at higher frequencies typically above 10 kHz covering only a narrow area directly in front of the speaker Listeners outside t...

Page 13: ...er filter is to ensure that each driver receives only the portion of the total frequency range that it is optimized to reproduce The crossover filter is also to ensure that each contribution from the drivers are phase aligned and in correct phase DALI s crossovers are designed for smooth seamless sound as if everything you hear originated from a single ideal drive unit All components are of very h...

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Page 15: ...ts and carefully tuned crossovers ensure optimal time coherence in the reproduced sound Wide Dispersion DALI designs drivers and crossovers to produce wide even sound dispersion resulting in outstanding room integration a larger sweet spot and a wider listening area Low Resonance Cabinets Specially designed cabinets reduce resonances and coloration of the sound for natural realistic sound Hand Cra...

Page 16: ...m soft dome 1 x 10 x 55 mm ribbon 1 x 6 2 x 8 Bass reflex 28 5 Bi wire Floor Yes 1126 x 255 x 493 44 3 x 10 x 19 4 40 9 90 1 High gloss cherry and rosenut 31 5 27 000 700 3 000 13 000 88 0 4 0 3 7 111 50 300 1 x 25 mm soft dome 1 x 10 x 55 mm ribbon 2 x 6 Bass reflex 32 0 Bi wire Floor Yes 1026 x 219 x 457 40 4 x 8 6 x 18 31 7 69 7 High gloss cherry and rosenut 37 27 000 3 400 13 000 86 0 4 0 4 3 ...

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