Dali IKON 6 MK2

Punchy and authoritative bass performance ; Musical cohesion ; Play loud with ease

Could be livelier through the mids and highs ; Get a little messy with complex recordings

The Opticon 6 Mk2 are accomplished performers but lack the sparkle and organisation of the class leaders

Scale and detail to spare ; especially fine sub, centre and rears ; well made and finished

Similarly priced rivals look more luxurious ; could be more entertaining in stereo

An authentic, brains-plus-brawn option for those with big listening areas to fill

A seamless, sophisticated balance ; fine insight and control ; go loud with ease ; unfussy about positioning

Not as entertaining as the originals

The Ikon 6 Mk II gains maturity, but loses just a little sparkle in the process

Superlative sonic integration and a big, cohesive soundfield ; lucid and insightful presentation ; meaty dynamics

Needs space to work at its best ; that’s it

Elegant, potent and exceptional, this remarkable system is an almost ideal all-rounder