DALI BASIK SUB Subwoofer

A Compact Powered Subwoofer for Music and Movies

The DALI BASIK SUB is a compact powered subwoofer with an 8-inch down-firing woofer. DALI designed it to complete compact speaker systems, adding deeper bass and a fuller soundstage.

A built-in Class-D amplifier delivers 170 watts RMS and up to 220 watts peak. It comes in five finishes: Solid Black, Solid White, Caramel White, Golden Yellow and Chilly Blue.

8-Inch Long-Stroke, Down-Firing Woofer

The 8-inch long-stroke woofer uses a paper cone, a low-loss rubber surround and a robust magnet system. It fires toward the floor, which DALI says gives wide dispersion, easy placement and minimal localisation.

High-Efficiency Class-D Amplifier

The amplifier is rated at 170 watts RMS continuous and 220 watts peak. DALI rates maximum output at 108dB SPL at 1 meter.

Designed for Easy Placement

Its compact size and down-firing design make it easy to place in a wide range of rooms, near a wall or in a corner. The 25mm feet reduce floor interaction.

How the BASIK SUB Fits Your System

DALI designed the BASIK SUB for precise timing and low distortion, so it blends into both stereo and surround systems. Its colours were chosen to match DALI's KUPID and SONIK speakers.

It has two RCA stereo inputs and one RCA LFE input. It does not list speaker-level inputs, so your amplifier or receiver needs an RCA subwoofer, LFE or line-level output. It is not a wireless subwoofer.

Who Is This Subwoofer Best For?

• Owners of compact speakers — DALI designed it to add depth to small bookshelf and compact systems.
• DALI KUPID and SONIK owners — The finishes were designed to match these series.
• Home theater listeners — The LFE input connects straight to an AV receiver's subwoofer output.
• Rooms where placement is tight — The compact, down-firing design works near a wall or in a corner.
• Not for — Systems with no RCA subwoofer or line-level output, or anyone needing a wireless sub.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

• Home theater: Run one RCA cable from your AV receiver's subwoofer (LFE) output to the LFE input.
• Stereo: Run a pair of RCA cables from your amplifier's or preamp's line-level output to the two stereo inputs.
• Plug in the power cord and switch the subwoofer on.
• Set the crossover between 40Hz and 120Hz to blend with your main speakers.
• Available in Solid Black, Solid White, Caramel White, Golden Yellow and Chilly Blue.

Pairs Well With

Complete your system with these:

• DALI KUPID speakers
• DALI SONIK speakers
  
• Subwoofer cables

Frequently Asked Questions

How low does the BASIK SUB play?

DALI rates it from 33Hz to 120Hz (+/-3dB) on the stereo line input, and 33Hz to 200Hz on the LFE input.

Does it work with speakers from other brands?

Yes. It works with any amplifier or receiver that has an RCA subwoofer, LFE or line-level output. Its finishes were designed to match DALI's KUPID and SONIK speakers.

Can I connect it with speaker wire?

No. DALI lists only RCA inputs: two for stereo and one for LFE.

Where should I put it?

DALI says the down-firing design makes it easy to place in a wide range of rooms, near a wall or in a corner. Try a few spots and keep the one where the bass sounds smoothest from your seat.

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