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1 . 0 I N T R O D U C T I O N
congratulations with your new DALI IKON MK2 loudspeaker. It is important to us that your new
DALI loudspeakers are set up and connected optimally. For this reason, we recommend that
you read this manual and follow its instructions (this manual only refers to the new IKON MK2
series). the manual contains instructions for setup and connection, as well as tips and advice
on how to get the most out of your new loudspeakers. DALI is acclaimed around the world for
unique loudspeakers built to our uncompromising standards for design and performance. the
goal for every single DALI loudspeaker is always our foremost commitment: to create a listening
experience in your home that will make you forget time and place.
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Enjoy!
2 . 0 U N P A C K I N G
Be careful not to damage the contents when you unpack the parts. Depending on which DALI IKON
model you have bought, different accessories come with the loudspeaker. check that all parts are
contained in the cardboard box (see table 1). Keep the packaging materials should your speaker
need to be relocated or serviced.
2.1 GRILLES
the speakers are delivered with the grille fronts already mounted when you unpack them. If you
wish to remove the grille front, loosen it by gradually tugging at the metal plungers that hold it
in place. It is important that all metal plunges are equally loosened before removing the front.
Otherwise the grille may be damaged.
3 . 0 P O S I T I O N I N G
to achieve the best results, the loudspeaker setup should be symmetrical round your favorite
listening position (except for IKON SuB), (see Figure 1A – 1c). We recommend that you
experiment with the position of your loudspeakers – the sound quality will change depending
on the loudspeaker position. For IKON 1, 2, ON-WALL and VOKAL 2, the speakers should ideally
be positioned, so that the tweeter is approximately at ear height when seated in your favorite
listening position. IKON 5, 6, 7 and SuB are designed as floor standing speakers. they should be
positioned minimum 20 cm (8”) from the rear wall.
IKON 1 has been optimised for positioning close to the wall. IKON ON-WALL is designed exclusively
for wall-mounting. IKON VOKAL 2 is designed to be positioned flat against the wall, and IKON 2 has
been optimised for stand mounting. Objects positioned between the speaker and listening position
might negatively affect sound quality. All IKON speakers are designed to meet our wide dispersion
principle, so they should not be angled towards the listening position, but be positioned parallel
with the rear wall (see Figure 2). By parallel positioning, the distortion in the main listening area
will be lowered and the room integration will be better. the wide dispersion principle also ensures
that sound is spread evenly within a large area in the listening room.
