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True Hi-Fi Speakers for Your Head
Premium DALI IO-8 wireless hi-fi headphones with custom DALI driver technology bring you genuine hi-fi performance, while advanced audiophile active noise cancellation technology lets you enjoy the same genuine sound wherever you may go.
Designed and engineered using the same sound principles as DALI's full-size loudspeakers, DALI IO-8 wireless hi-fi headphones deliver an exceptionally lifelike performance. With features like custom-designed 2" drivers with paper fiber cone and electronics inherited from the company's acclaimed IO-12s, Hi-Res-certified DALI IO-8 headphones are true hi-fi speakers for your head.
DALI speaker driver diaphragms are made exclusively from proprietary paper and wood fiber materials refined over decades of development. A closely related paper fiber material is used in the IO-8 drivers that employs randomly aligned fibers of variable length to create a light yet stiff diaphragm that offers optimal damping. The result is natural, relaxed sound quality brimming with detail.
"These Headphones Are Top-Class"
England's What Hi-Fi? magazine gave the IO-8 its top rating of Five Stars, reporting, "Dali’s IO-8 is a superb effort combining competitive battery life, high-quality build and terrific sound quality."
"Dali’s core business may be based around an extensive range of hi-fi speakers but the IO-8 shows that the company has plenty to offer the premium wireless headphones sector… [W]hen it comes to performance and build quality these headphones are top-class."
Award-Winning Performance
In his review for the-ear.net, January 10, 2025, Kevin Fiske honored the IO-8 with a Best Buy Award.
According to Fiske, "I give the Dali IO-8 a very strong recommendation. It gives buyers at least 80% of the sonic quality delivered by the IO-12, but does so for a little over half the price."
Leave the World Behind with Audiophile Active Noise Cancellation
Silence the distractions and enjoy every detail of your favorite music. DALI's cutting-edge Audiophile Active Noise Cancellation technology delivers a truly immersive listening experience, while leaving the music untouched. And with three ANC modes, you can tailor the IO-8s to your situation and personal preferences, whether you're relaxing at home or undertaking your daily commute.
Hi-Res Audio Certified for Clearer, More Insightful Sound
The IO-8 supports from 16-bit to 24-bit audio with sample rates from 32 kHz to 96 kHz. The DALI IO-8 internal audio processing is based on 48kHz audio sampling, the same rate as most USB and Bluetooth aptX Adaptive streamed audio sources. This means that sample rate conversion, a process that often results in audible artefacts, is unnecessary.
The result is clearer and more insightful sound quality. The IO-8 also supports up to 96kHz sample rate over USB, with full 48 kHz audio bandwidth and no down sampling applied, for ultimate sound quality.
Up to 35 Hours Extended Listening
For extended listening between charges, the IO-8's advanced lithium-ion battery delivers up to 35 hours of peerless playback so you can enjoy extended listening on a single charge. And with battery-level LEDs and a voice prompt to tell you how much charge you have left, you can just lean back and focus on enjoying your favorite music.
Tailor the performance to your own style with 'Hi-Fi' and 'Bass' sound modes. Whether you like your music as the artist intended or you prefer a more punchy, bass-focused performance, DALI IO-8 headphones let you listen to your music exactly the way you want it.
Wired or Wireless Connectivity
The IO-8 is the only headphone you'll ever need. Whether you're plugged into your hi-fi, immersed in your vinyl collection, or paired with your smartphone enjoying on-the-go music, your IO-8 harnesses advanced technologies like Bluetooth aptX Adaptive to deliver an astonishing musical experience, however you use them.
The IO-8 is among the highest performing conventional, passive analogue headphones available, yet it can also play the wireless, noise-cancelling, on-the-go convenience role to perfection.
No App Required
Your IO-8 headphones will play messages to guide and alert you to their operational status. No complex and smart phone battery draining app is required for the enjoyment of your DALI IO-8 headphones. All the controls you need are on the right ear cup.
With intuitive multifunction buttons, you can play, pause, skip tracks, and much more without reaching for your phone. Just power, pair, and play. That's all there is to it.
The highest standards of comfort and durability are built into the design. Enjoy hours of comfortable listening with the IO-8's lightweight headband, stylish textile materials, and luxuriously padded over-ear ear pads.
Four Convenient Connection Modes
Your IO-8 headphones incorporate four different connection modes. Each mode offers features suited to different needs and scenarios.
In Wireless Active Mode, switch on and connect your headphones via Bluetooth to a source device such as a smart phone, tablet or computer. All the IO-8 active noise-cancelling, DSP and sound mode functions will be available. This is the best connection mode for headphone use on-the-go when travelling, for freedom of movement and for avoiding cables.
In Wired Active USB Mode, switch on and connect your headphones using the supplied USB cable to a computer with a USB audio output socket. All the IO-8 active noise-cancelling, DSP and sound mode functions will be available.
In Analog Wired Active Mode, switch on and connect your headphones via the supplied 3.5 mm mini jack cable to a source device with an analogue jack output. All the IO-8 active noise-cancelling, DSP and sound mode functions will be available. This is the best connection mode to use with a source device fitted with a conventional analogue headphone output. For instance, use this mode when flying/connected to in-flight entertainment systems.
In Analog Wired Passive Mode, with your IO-8 headphones switched-off, connect them using the supplied 3.5 mm mini jack cable to a source device with an analogue jack output. In this passive connection mode none of the IO-8 active noise-cancelling, DSP and sound mode functions will be available. Use this connection mode if your IO-8 battery is exhausted or simply if you prefer the inherent sound of a particular source device or headphone amplifier. Headphone volume control in passive and wired active mode will default to the source device.
"Sleek and Comfortable for Long Use"
"If you like good noise cancelation and a driving low end, these headphones may be worth the investment. The design is sleek and is comfortable for long use," notes Delaney Czernikowski, headphonedungeon.com, November 22, 2024.
Blocking out the noise from your morning commute or locking in to do some work at the office will be easy with these, all while giving you high quality sound for over 30 hours."
