Immersive Sound Tech is back with a review of a pair of state-of-the-art audiophile wireless headphones - the Dali IO-12!
Join Frederick as he dives deep into these luxurious headphones, covering everything from design and comfort to sound quality and features.
Here's what you'll learn:
• Dali's unique driver technology and how it affects sound
• How comfortable are these headphones REALLY?
• Transparent listening mode vs competitor models
• Burn-in period: Does it make a difference?
• Detailed sound comparison: Bluetooth vs USB-C connection
• How does the IO-12 stack up against Focal Bathys and B&W Px8?
• Is the noise cancelling any good?
• Pros and Cons: The good, the bad, and the lack of an app!
• Are these $1300 headphones worth the price?
This video is perfect for you if:
• You're looking for high-end wireless headphones with superior sound
• Comfort is your top priority
• You want headphones for both music listening and professional use
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The reference tracks used in the video are:
Fink - “Perfect Darkness”
Ayub Ogada - “Kothbiro”
Usher - “Climax”
AC/DC - “Back In Black”
AC/DC - “For Those About To Rock”
▬ Content of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Introduction of Dali - the speaker manufacturer
3:25 - Dali IO-12 features
4:40 - The Soft Magnetic Composite Driver
5:58 - Dail IO-12 technical design
6:35 - The passive isolation and comfortability
8:26 - Three different listening modes
9:36 - Performing a dad joke on the teenagers
10:14 - No app! But Hi-Fi and Bass listening modes available
12:24 - Importance of proper ‘burn-in’
13:40 - The carry case and accessories
16:07 - Passive and active listening modes
16:20 - Bluetooth connectivity
17:04 - The internal processing and available codecs
17:32 - 96kHz / 24bit audio via USB C
17:44 - The buttons and functions
18:30 - ANC on/off
19:00 - The battery life
19:31 - How do they sound?
21:44 - Great travel partners
22:04 - My new UA-cam studio
23:20 - Comparing the Bluetooth connections
26:30 - Cable versus cable
28:10 - IO-12 vs Focal Bathys vs B&W Px8
41:47 - The result
42:16 - The active noise cancelling
44:20 - Wrapping up
Background music by: Immersive Sound Tech
End title music by: Corbyn Kites
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