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An Elite Loudspeaker Specialist Just Dropped a Gorgeous Hi-Fi Speaker for Modern Audiophiles

According to the brand, it “redefines what is possible from a from a single-box wireless sound system.”

Wood-finished DALI soundbar with central circular control panel on a wooden cabinet.Dali
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By Tucker Bowe

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Dali (“Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries”) is well known for its elite-level passive loudspeakers. For example, its flagship floorstanding loudspeakers, the Kore, command a price tag north of $120,000.

In recent months, the Danish hi-fi manufacturer has dabbled on the more affordable end of the spectrum, introducing its most affordable pair of bookshelf speakers, the Kupid, which cost $600/pair. It also released the entry-level Sonik loudspeaker range, which starts at $900.

Fast forward to the present, and Dali is doing things differently. Instead of passive loudspeakers for traditional audio systems, the company is introducing its first all-in-one wireless speaker system.

Dali Vega

Rectangular beige and wood-finished speaker on an olive green wall shelf with books and decorative items.
Dali’s Vega is a wireless speaker that’s been five years in the making.
Dali

One box, complete sound system

The Dali Vega is an all-in-one active speaker with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming capabilities, as well as a wide range of wireless connectivity options. If not used for streaming, you can hook it to your TV, turntable or greater hi-fi system.

In this way, it’s very much built in a similar vein to Naim’s Mu-so 2 or Cambridge Audio’s Evo One. But Dali is claiming the Vega “redefines what is possible from a single-box wireless sound system.”

Rectangular black fabric and wood-finish soundbar with a large circular dial on top, placed on a wooden cabinet.
The Vega is powered by BluOS. It also supports Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Apple AirPlay 2.
Dali
Living room with wall-mounted flat-screen TV above a long wooden cabinet, black shelving unit, and large window with beige sofa nearby.
The Vega has an HDMI ARC input, allowing you to use it as a soundbar for your TV.
Dali

The Vega promises to be a powerhouse of a wireless speaker. It features 10 in-house-developed drivers backed by 400 watts of amplification. This power is spread across eight channels, with 50 watts going to each.

Additionally, the speaker has been integrated with Dali’s proprietary technologies, including Adaptive Stereo Enhancement (ASE), which helps it create a wider, more expansive soundstage than you’d expect from a single speaker.

According to the brand, the system “adapts in real time to the incoming signal, delivering a panoramic effect that fills the room without introducing unnatural artifacts.”

Rectangular speaker with light gray fabric grille, wooden top panel, and large round metallic control knob.
The large volume knob uses an aerospace-grade ball-bearing mechanism, which the brand claims gives it “a highly tactile feel.”
Dali
Close-up of a black circular control dial on a dark wood and gray fabric speaker panel with buttons.
The Vega features a refined, contemporary look that complements most interior decor.
Dali

Flexible wall mounting?

Most interesting, the Vega is very flexible in its room placement. It can be rested flat on a media console or be wall-mounted in portrait or landscape orientations.

And thanks to another proprietary technology, named Adaptive Orientation Adjustment (AOA), the Vega automatically adjusts its sound based on its position. Dali claims that this technology allows the Vega to optimize “stereo mapping and spatial accuracy in real time.”

Basically, there’s no tuning technology that makes you wave your phone around the room. The speaker tunes itself.

Wall-mounted beige and wood-finish speaker with a large circular knob in a bright room above a wooden cabinet with books and a chessboard.
The Vega can be wall-mounted horizontally.
Dali
Wall-mounted vertical speaker with wood panel and black fabric sides in a modern dining room.
Or it can be wall-mounted vertically.
Dali

The Vega is powered by Bluesound’s platform, BluOS, which supports high-resolution streaming over Wi-Fi. It also allows the Vega to be grouped with other BluOS-compatible speakers and streamers in a larger multi-room system, which a variety of other audiophile brands offer (including NAD, Roksan, Peachtree and, of course, Bluesound).

As far as looks, the Vega is definitely positioned as a luxury speaker. It comes in two real wood veneer finishes (Dark Oak and Natural Oak), and features anodized aluminum accents and a custom woven fabric grille.

Reminiscent of Naim’s Mu-Su 2, Dali has also equipped the Vega with a large tactile volume knob. It’s made of a combination of glass, acrylic, and anodized aluminum and uses an aerospace-grade ball-bearing mechanism to create “a highly tactile feel.”

Wooden sideboard with a black and wood-tone speaker, potted plant, and stacked books in a living room.
Dali will officially release the Vega this fall.
Dali

Availability and pricing

Dali hasn’t announced exactly when the Vega will be released, but claims it will launch in selected markets in September, with additional markets to follow in October and November.

In the US, the Dali Vega will cost $4,500.

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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