LENBROOK AMERICAS ANNOUNCES DALI’S NEW IO-8 HEADPHONES

Oct 9, 2024

US and Canada distributor of revered Danish loudspeaker brand unveils new wireless headphones with audiophile active noise cancellation

DALI IO-8 headphones in a lifestyle setting.

OCTOBER 8, 2024, TORONTO, CANADA – Lenbrook Americas, distributor of high-performance consumer audio brands in Canada and the United States, including DALI Loudspeakers, is supporting the newly announced DALI IO-8 headphones. Utilizing many of the innovative technologies found in the IO-12, including the same electronics — and drawing upon over four decades of experience as a global manufacturer of audio equipment — with the IO-8, DALI has engineered a pair of headphones that can be used both wirelessly and wired to deliver true Hi-Fi quality sound.

With the addition of cutting-edge Audiophile Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), the IO-8 is able to deliver a truly immersive listening experience, without harming the sound quality. Priced at $900 USD/ $1200 CAD, the new audiophile-grade headphones will be available for pre-order in Iron Black and Caramel White, and will ship in late November.

“DALI has truly built upon the success of the EISA award-winning IO-12, and we are very excited to introduce the IO-8 to the Hi-Fi headphone market this year,” says Jason Zidle, DALI Brand Manager for Lenbrook Americas. “We wanted to ensure the IO-8 was designed with the same DNA and by the same team responsible for our successful and sought-after flagship KORE Loudspeaker.”

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DALI IO-8 headphones in an exploded view.

True Hi-Fi Sound

DALI has ensured that the IO-8 headphones are designed and engineered using the same sound principles they use when designing their full-size loudspeakers, such as the recently announced RUBIKORE Speakers. The IO-8 are true Hi-Fi speakers in headphone form. The 50mm driver reflects this thinking and means the IO-8 offers the biggest driver in the category.

Wired or Wireless

With the IO-8, DALI’s engineers strove to deliver a headphone that covers both wired or wireless use equally as well. The IO-8 is a high-performing conventional, passive analogue headphone, yet it can also be used wirelessly for on-the-go convenience.

Audiophile Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

DALI’s Audiophile ANC technology delivers an immersive listening experience, ensuring the audio quality is not compromised. The ANC on the IO-8 features three settings: ANC ON / Transparency / ANC OFF.

No App Required

Thanks to intuitive multifunction buttons on the headphones, the IO-8 is able to be operated with one hand, without the need for a smartphone app. Simply connect headphones to an audio source and start listening in seconds.

Dual Sound Modes

Whether listeners like their music as the artist intended or prefer a punchier, bass-focused performance, the IO-8’s ‘Hi-Fi’ and ‘Bass’ sound modes lets users listen to their music just the way they want it.

Paper Fiber Driver Diaphragms

DALI speaker driver diaphragms are made exclusively from proprietary paper and wood fiber materials. The paper fiber material used in the IO-8 drivers 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.

Premium and Durable Materials

The IO-8 ear pads are finished in luxurious, high quality real leather. In addition, the headphones feature a radial brushed and anodized finish to the ear cup external surfaces.

For further information, please visit https://www.dali-speakers.com/.

About DALI

DALI, (Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries), was established in 1983, and grew out of Scandinavia’s leading audio retail chain. Now distributed in 65 countries, and with more than 40 years of experience and global recognition, DALI holds unwavering dedication to sound that has advanced the state of the art, inspiring music and cinema lovers and challenging the competition to catch up. DALI is driven by raw passion for music and an honest reproduction in the domestic environment. Continuous development and refinement of new technologies remains core to DALI’s quest to create the best loudspeakers in the world. For more information, visit DALI-SPEAKERS.com

About Lenbrook Americas

The Lenbrook Group of Companies is a privately held Canadian corporation who are the owners of NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound and Bluesound Professional. Formed in 1978, Lenbrook initially was a national distributor of electronics and communications products in Canada and has grown to become a leading global supplier to over 80 countries around the world. Lenbrook Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenbrook International, is responsible for the sales and marketing of NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound and DALI in both the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, it also distributes Tivoli Audio in Canada.