Dali MOTIF User manual

MOTIF
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DALI MOTIF
In the loudspeaker arena, a battle is raging. On the one hand, design-oriented
brands hope that you will be so dazzled by a shiny, sexy exterior that you forgive the
mediocre sound on offer. Then there are performance-oriented brands that expect you to
clutter your living space with large boxes as the price of admission for a thrilling, realistic
viewing and listening experience.
Meanwhile, in a brave new world of ultra-flat, wall-mounted TV screens, most of us dream
of invisible audio systems that present music and movies out of thin air, as if by magic.
Unfortunately, when we awake from that impossible dream, hard choices have to be made
in the real world.
We are typically forced to choose between appearance and performance and all too
often, style wins out at the expense of substance, as sound quality is unceremoniously
sacrificed on the altar of design.
But it doesn't have to be that way anymore. At DALI, we refuse to accept the conflict
between appearance and performance and all the compromises that entails. Rising to the
challenge, we envisioned a loudspeaker that would be as pleasing to the eye as it is to
the ear, an elegant work of art of minimal dimensions, yet capable of big, no-compromise
sound for all your stereo and surround needs.
Now, with DALI MOTIF, you really can have it both ways.
DALI MOTIF is the ideal fusion of art and science, combining aspirational levels of
creativity, imagination and vision to match our technical skills and expertise in the fields
of acoustics and furniture making.
It should come as no surprise that this breakthrough concept is brought to you by DALI.
After all, throughout our 25-year history of creating and engineering high-performance
loudspeakers in Scandinavia, we have become attuned to the needs and wishes of
perhaps the most style-conscious people in the world.
Read more about DALI MOTIF in the following pages. And more importantly, hear more at
your local authorised DALI dealer.
DALI MOTIF is what happens when you think outside the box.
Enjoy!
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Low-Loss Drivers | The dual 4.5” bass/mid drivers employ low-mass
paper cones with wood fibre reinforcement. This unique compound,
originally developed for our legendary top of the line EUPHONIA
Series, ensures lightning-fast response, transforming the tiniest
electrical signal to subtle musical detail.
Oversized Soft Dome Tweeter |The 28 mm/1.1” soft dome tweeter
incorporates a powerful neodymium magnet system with integra-
ted heat sink. Built on a 28 mm voice coil, the drive unit provides
enhanced power handling, both continuously and instantaneously, as
well as lower power compression.
28 mm Soft dome tweeter |Dual 4.5" bass/mid drivers |Diecast alu-
minium cabinet |Click'n Connect integral wall mount |78 - 25,000 Hz |
H 38.5 x W 15.7 x D 10.0 cm |3.6 kg |H 15.2 x W 6.2 x D 3.9” | 7.8 lb
DALI MOTIF is proof positive that, when done right, form and
function can be allies instead of mortal enemies. The fluid,
organic lines of the diecast aluminium MOTIF enclosure is a
perfect example. The distinctive styling and curved forms are
much more than artistic whims. They also provide enhanced
structural integrity, reduced vibration and no parallel surfaces,
all key elements in the pure, musical tone of these masterful
loudspeakers.
MOTIF reaps the full benefits of DALI's long-standing
collaboration with fresh, creative Scandinavian design talent,
as well as decades of experience at the cutting edge of techno-
logical innovation. DALI MOTIF combines advanced driver and
materials technologies developed for the acclaimed DALI IKON
and MENTOR series with groundbreaking metal body work
pioneered for the popular DALI PHANTOM series.
The solid diecast aluminium casing in black or white high
gloss lacquer features stylish chrome trim and a protective
front grille held firmly in place by 20 neodymium magnets for a
smooth, seamless whole.
The resulting wall-mount sculpture is worthy of a place in any
contemporary interior.
With the specially developed integral wall bracket, DALI MOTIF
appears to float freely against the wall. The speaker can be
positioned vertically or horizontally to suit your personal taste
and you even have the option of concealing wiring behind the
wall.
Partnered with a flatscreen TV or as the central component in
a multi-room sound system, in stereo or surround, for music
or movies, the versatile DALI MOTIF is the stylish answer to all
your home entertainment needs.
MOTIF LCR
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Diecast Aluminium Cabinet | The metal body of the DALI MOTIF
offers far greater tensile strength than conventional fibreboard or
plastic. The high mass absorbs vibration and the non-parallel surfaces
eliminate standing waves for outstanding sonic purity.
Neodymium Magnet System |For a sculptural organic form with
seamless integration of the MOTIF housing and the protective front
grille, the grille is attached to the loudspeaker using an array of 20
neodymium magnets.
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MENTOR SUB 10” long-stroke woofer |300 W Class D amplifier |
Remote control |25 - 250 Hz |H 36.5 x W 33.0 x D 33.0 cm |24.2 kg |
H 14.4 x W 13.0 x D 13.0” |53.4 lb
BASIS 100 10" long-stroke woofer |32 - 150 Hz |100 W Class A/B
amplifier |H 34.0 x W 32.0 x D 37.0 cm |14.0 kg |H 13.4 x W 12.6 x
D 14.6” |30.9 lb
For bass-heavy musical styles, for larger rooms or for no holds
barred stereo or surround, your DALI MOTIF loudspeakers can
be partnered with a handsome, compact DALI subwoofer for
extended deep bass weight and authority.
DALI MENTOR SUB
Designed to extract the best from both movies and music. It
can shake the room with film effects, while at the same time
offering the speed and precision required for music reproduc-
tion to a high standard. Comes with remote control to control
of volume, frequency cut-off as well as phase.
DALI BASIS 100
This compact high-performance subwoofer is a worthy partner
for the DALI MOTIF with ample onboard amplifier power to pro-
vide extended bass response with full force and impact.
DALI Subwoofers
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