DALI IO-6 Over-Ear Wireless Headphones w/ Active Noise Cancellation
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Product Overview
DALI IO-6 is a high-end wireless over-ear headphone with active noise cancellation. It features DALI's custom 50mm paper fiber cone drivers that product a natural, transparent, and authentic sound.
The DALI IO-6 can be run both actively for a play time up to 60 hours and passively via the 3.5mm mini-jack. Bluetooth AptX, AptX HD, and Apple AAC are supported. Via USB-C, it is also possible to stream audio from Windows or Mac directly.
The DALI IO ear pads are made from memory foam that shapes to the head for maximum comfort and fit. Covered in soft synthetic leather, they are both comfortable and durable.
Compared to the IO-4, the IO-6 not only includes ANC but also comes with a flight adapter as well as a hard travel case instead of the soft pouch.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Excellent noise-cancellation
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Superb battery life
- Decent call quality
- Gorgeous design
Cons
- Bulky design
- Too many nitpicks
- No control app
- No Dali app
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3.5mm + USB-C
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0
Construction
Carrying Case
Travel case
Colors
Army Green, Chalk White, Iron Black, Caramel White
Drivers
50 mm free edge paper fibre cone
Form Factor
Over-ear headphones, wireless headphones
Headphone Type
Closed headphones, Dynamic headphones
Material
Closed back circumaural (over ear)
Dimensions
Weight
325 g
Function
Bluetooth Codecs
AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Noise Cancellation
Yes
Weather Resistance
IP53
Performance
Battery Life
60 h
Charging Time
2.5 h
Frequency Response
10Hz - 20kHz
Impedance
25 ohms Via 3.5mm
Max Sound Level
100 dB
Sensitivity
200 mV rms / 175 mV rms
Production
Accessory
Flight adapter included
Debut
2019-10
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External Reviews
parttimeaudiophile[1]
Reviewer score 83%The Dali IO 6 has essentially a flat frequency response. Treble is tidy with no weird suck-outs or peaks. The mid-range is transparent, clean and texture and bass is tight and clear. The buttons, side panel ear-cup controls and on/off button are all well thought out.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic noise-cancellation
- Great battery life
- Great sound quality
Cons
- Too many nitpicks
techhive[2]
Reviewer score 80%The PSB M4U 8 is the most appropriate to compare with the DALI IO-6. They have a similar list price and functionality, including the ability to be used as wired headphones if the power is off. Which one you will prefer comes down to personal taste.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Superb battery life
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Bulky design
trustedreviews[3]
Reviewer score 76% IO-6s are a tonally convincing listen, three-dimensional and with just enough dynamism to keep things interesting. Bass sounds are well integrated into the rest of the frequency range and don’t drag at tempos or put rhythms off-kilter. There’s also a “transparency” setting, which pauses music and gives a gentle boost to exterior sounds. Call quality is equally decent, and that helps with instructions given to the voice assistant.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent noise-cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Decent call quality
Cons
- No control app
whathifi[4]
Reviewer score 86%The Dali iO-6 Wireless headphones have a smart, premium-grade design. The earcups rotate a full 90 degrees both ways, which means they adapt well to your head and ears. There's no Dali app to contend with here – it's all refreshingly easy. The design actually offers a fair amount of passive noise isolation, even when the active cancellation is toggled off.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Impressive noise cancelling
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No Dali app
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References
- ^ DALI IO 6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | REVIEW. [parttimeaudiophile]. https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/11/01/dali-io-6-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-review/. 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ DALI IO-6 Wireless Hi-Fi headphone review: Wonderful, warm sound awaits buyers of these noise-cancelling cans. [techhive]. https://www.techhive.com/article/3532818/dali-io-6-wireless-hi-fi-headphone-review.html. 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ DALI IO-6 Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/dali-io-6. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dali iO-6 review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/dali-io-6. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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