IO12 vs IO8
The IO8's sensitivity is 93 dB against the IO12's 91 dB. Both share impedance (25Ω), bit depth (24-bit), and max sample rate (96 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,750
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the IO12
The DALI IO-12 headphones are state-of-the-art closed-back circumaural (over-ear) Hi-Fi headphones engineered with principles from DALI's loudspeakers, delivering true Hi-Fi sound with ultimate clarity and dynamics. They feature world's first 50 mm drivers with patented Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) magnet system to drastically reduce distortion, paired with rigid paper fibre cones and low-loss rubber surrounds. Supporting wired and wireless use, they include Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive, ANC with transparency mode, bass boost, Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz via USB-C, and luxurious real leather construction for supreme comfort. Released in October 2023, they offer audiophile-grade performance both wirelessly and wired.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 25Ω
- Frequency Response
- 10 Hz - 48 kHz
Headphone Design
Headphone driver and design characteristics
- Type
- over-ear
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Open/Closed Back
- Closed Back
- Driver Size
- 50mm
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C
- Analog Inputs
- 3.5 mm mini jack stereo
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Impedance: 25Ω
Frequency: 10-48000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions