DALI IO-12 closed-back over-ear headphones, 50 mm driver with SMC magnet system, noise cancelling and 35 hours of battery. Two finishes.

The IO-12 carries the SMC magnet system developed for the brand's loudspeakers, applied here to a 50 mm driver. Quoted bandwidth runs from 10 Hz to 48 kHz. The design is closed-back over-ear: the ear is enclosed, not pressed on.
Battery life reaches 35 hours with active noise cancelling on. Charging is over USB-C, which doubles as a digital audio input. The headphones also take a 3.5 mm mini-jack and work passively on that input, with no battery.
Bluetooth 5.2 carries AAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive. Over USB the headphones accept 16 to 24 bit up to 96 kHz. Passive impedance is 25 ohms, so a portable player's headphone output is enough.
Dark Chocolate and Mocha Grey, in leather and aluminium, at 370 g on the head. The ear cushions are replaceable, which outlives the foam.
Data sheet
Specific References
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website