Although it has been a player in the world of active and connected speakers for some time now – notably thanks to its Oberon C and Rubicon C ranges – Danish manufacturer DALI is breathing new life into its catalogue with the all-in-one VEGA speaker.
As one of the pioneers in hi-fi to have made part of its range connected, DALI initially had to contend with restrictive solutions, including the need for a hub between the speakers. However, this era appears to be coming to an end, as DALI now integrates all source, amplification and transduction technologies into a single unit.
While somewhat reminiscent of the design of Naim’s Mu-So, the VEGA immediately stands out to the eye thanks to its wooden inlays, both on the top and the sides of the chassis. Developed over five years, this new arrival is designed to blend seamlessly into any interior, as it is available in light or dark oak, with black or grey front and rear panels, and can be positioned in any orientation – either horizontally on a piece of furniture or vertically mounted on a wall. It should be noted, however, that in this case one must take into account not only the product’s – reasonable – dimensions (143 x 683 x 243 mm), but also, and above all, its weight (8.7 kg/19.18 IB).
Its connectivity options allow it to support a wide range of wired inputs, including digital HDMI, USB audio and optical connections, as well as analogue RCA inputs. Bluetooth is, of course, also included, as are AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi, the latter managed by the well-known and proven BluOS protocol, which notably enables multi-room functionality and compatibility with numerous other hi-fi products (BlueSound, Roksan, etc.).
Thanks to 8 x 50 W Class D amplification – totaling 400 W – four paper and wood-fiber cones are driven independently to handle the midrange and bass frequencies (down to 32 Hz), whilst four 25 mm soft-dome tweeters handle the treble (up to 22.7 kHz) . Crossed over at 2.4 kHz, this 2-way speaker with active crossover and DSP supports digital files up to DSD256 and PCM 192 kHz/24-bit.
While the VEGA is set to be previewed in Vienna on 4 June – which you can follow via our Instagram and Facebook videos from the show – you’ll soon be able to hear it in-store, or even purchase it for 2 999 € or $2 599 including VAT.
