DALI S-80 In-Wall Speaker Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: DALI

Table of Contents

Package Contents
Illustrations
Owner ’s Manual
Safety Precautions
Unpacking
SETUP AND POSITIONING
CUT-OUT TEMPLATE
INSTALLATION
RUNNING-IN
MAGNETIC SHIELDING
MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DISPOSAL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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DALI S-80 In-Wall Speaker Instruction Manual

Package Contents

TABLE 1

PHANTOM	S – 80	S – 180	S – 280
Speaker(s) pr. carton	1	1	1
x1
x1
x1
x1

Illustrations

Owner ’s Manual

Congratulations on your new speakers. Please read this manual carefully before you unpack and install your new speakers to get the most out of your purchase.
You can find more information on our website: www.dali-speakers.com or by contacting your authorized DALI dealer.

Safety Precautions

Always follow all safety guidelines.
DALI PHANTOM S Series is intended for indoor use.
The speaker must only be used indoors and never in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
DALI PHANTOM S Series must not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Power off the amplifier when connecting the loudspeaker cables to the loudspeaker and the amplifier.
DALI PHANTOM S Series must be installed by professionals.
Always make sure that there are no installations such as gas pipes, ventilation, cables, etc. in the wall at the mounting location.
The wall must be able to support the speaker’s weight – see the technical specifications.
If the speakers are mounted in a wall where there is a vapour barrier inside the wall, make sure not to pierce/damage the barrier.

Unpacking

Be careful not to damage the contents when you unpack the parts. Check that all parts are contained in the cardboard box (see table 1). Keep the packaging materials if your speakers should need to be relocated or serviced.

SETUP AND POSITIONING

DALI PHANTOM S Series provides the unique, acclaimed sound of a true DALI loudspeaker for easy and discreet integration into your home. DALI PHANTOM S Series is equally suited for stereo and home cinema systems (see 4.3) where good sound quality is a high priority. DALI PHANTOM S Series is also very suitable in larger areas where high quality sound is desired, e.g. in hallways or shop areas. DALI PHANTOM S Series is a full-range speaker, and performs very well on its own.

For reproduction of the lowest frequencies or an overall enhancement of your sound system, DALI recommends the use of a subwoofer together with the PHANTOM S series.

For stereo and home cinema we recommend that you position the speakers symmetrical around your favourite listening position to achieve optimum soundstage (see figure 1A + 1B). To avoid compromising clarity from the loudspeaker, it is also important, that you do not position the speaker too far away from the listening position.

For the best possible audio experience the speakers should be positioned as shown in figure 2.

Objects positioned between the speaker and listening position might negatively affect the sound quality. The PHANTOM S series is designed to meet our wide dispersion sound principle. By using speakers with wide dispersion technology, the distortion in the main listening area will be lowered and the room integration will be better. The wide dispersion principle will also ensure that sound is spread evenly within a large area in the listening room.

Every room has its own distinctive acoustics, which influence the way we experience sound from a speaker. The sound you hear consists of both direct sound from the speakers and reflected sound from the floor, and walls. The latter will affect how you experience the sound. As a basic rule, try to avoid large, hard and reflective areas in the immediate vicinity of your loudspeakers as it will typically cause strong reflections, which might disturb the precision and spatial effect of the sound reproduction. Soft items such as carpets, curtains etc. might help if the sound is too bright.

Both the amount and quality of the deep bass depend on the size and shape of the room, and the position of the speakers. Positioning the speakers near a side or back wall will accentuate the bass. A corner location will accentuate it even more, but will also increase the reflections

Mounting the dogleg brackets

DDALI PHANTOM S Series incorporates dogleg brackets for wall mounting. The brackets attach the loudspeaker firmly to the rear of the surface on which it is mounted. The dogleg brackets extend out at a 90-degree angle when the screws are tightened (see figure 3). The screws should be tightened so that the loudspeaker sits securely in place – but be careful not to over tighten the screws. To tighten the screws, use the 3mm Allen key (enclosed in the package).

If using an Allen bit it should be used with a hand bit screwdriver or a drilling machine with build-in torque setting. If using a drilling machine, set the torque to the minimum setting. The screws are appropriately tightened, when the gasket on the rear of the speaker is compressed and the bezel of the speaker is flush with the mounting surface.

If you need to remove the loudspeaker, loosen the screws approximately 5 to 20 turns counter clockwise and the brackets will loosen their grip.

NOTE: Do not unscrew more than 20 to 25 turns or the brackets may fall off the screws.

If you are mounting the loudspeaker in very thick wall material, it might be needed to dismount the dogleg brackets from the screws and afterwards mounting them upside down.
Opposite mounting of the doglegs will make it possible to mount the loudspeaker in boards with up to 2.75”/70 mm thickness (see figure 4).

Grille

The metal grille is attached by means of magnets incorporated in the frame of the speaker.
Carefully place the grille so that it covers the top of the speaker, and the magnets will secure it.

NOTE: On the inside of the grille there is a piece of non-woven. The non- woven is on the grille to protect the drivers against dust and dirt. Therefore the non-woven must remain on the grille.

PHANTOM S mounted horizontal (centre channel)

DALI PHANTOM S can be used as a left, right or centre speaker. If used in the horizontal position the hybrid tweeter module should be rotated so it stays vertical, which is important to preserve the wide dispersion and fine detail of the high frequencies. The hybrid tweeter modules are pre-configured for vertical positioning in the factory and if the speaker is used in the horizontal position, your authorized dealer or service facility can rotate the hybrid tweeter module for you.

To remove the hybrid tweeter module from the cabinet, use the 3 mm Allen key (enclosed in the package) to remove the four screws. When disassembled, rotate the ribbon tweeter 90 degrees.
Insert the rotated ribbon tweeter and install it, using the four screws (Figure 5). Be careful not to over tighten the screws when assembling the speaker again.

Connection of Cables/Selection of Cables

Your choice of cables is a crucial element in your installation. Be aware that replacing cables after installation is a difficult task. Therefore, select quality cables from the beginning. Please consult your authorized DALI dealer for further advice on which cable to select.

When connecting the cable to the loudspeaker and the amplifier, it is important that the loudspeakers are connected in correct phase. The red (+) loudspeaker terminal must be connected to the red (+) amplifier terminal. The black (-) loudspeaker terminal must be connected to the black (-) amplifier terminal. If the loudspeakers are not connected in correct phase, the soundstage will typically be diffuse and the bass will be weak.

To insert the cable end into the spring loaded terminals of the speaker, remove cable insulation so that approx. ½” / 12 mm of bare wire is exposed. Press the top of the terminal down and insert the bare wire into the opening. When the wire is fully in place with no loose strands exposed, release the terminal (see figure 6).

CUT-OUT TEMPLATE

The enclosed cut-out template (see figure 7) can be used to initially visualize how your speakers should be mounted and for marking where the cut- out should be made. Tape the template at the preferred mounting position, so that you can mark the necessary opening. The minimum mounting depth for the DALI PHANTOM S series is 105 mm.

INSTALLATION

Please study and follow the safety guidelines found in chapter 2.0 of this manual! The DALI PHANTOM S Series must be installed by a trained professional to ensure that all safety requirements are met and to prevent the speaker from falling.
The following tools and items are necessary for proper installation:

Tape measure
Pencil and saw or knife
3 mm Allen key/bit
Hand bit screwdriver (optional)
Tape
Cut-out template

When the correct placement has been found, tape the mounting template to the surface. Outline the cut-out area with a pencil.

Remove the template and drill holes for insertion of saw or knife. Saw/cut carefully along the line marked with pencil.

When the hole for the loudspeaker is made, make sure that the loudspeaker cable is not hanging loose inside the wall. It must be securely fastened to the inside of the wall to prevent tension on the cable when the cable is connected with the terminals of the loudspeaker. If left unsupported, cable can gradually come loose, creating a poor electrical connection between wire and terminals (see figure 6 for correct fastening of the cable).

When the loudspeaker cable is fastened and the hole for the loudspeaker is prepared, you are ready to connect the speaker cables. Please refer to chapter 4.4 of this manual.

When the cables are connected, turn on the system and listen to the loudspeakers before final mounting to make sure that all connections are correct.

NOTE: Be careful not to touch the drivers during installation. When the loudspeaker is aligned, tighten the screws in the loudspeaker brackets with a 3mm Allen key so that the speaker is firmly mounted in place. Be careful to avoid over-tightening the screws and shredding the threads.

RUNNING-IN

You should expect the sound quality from your new speakers to gradually improve during the first period of use. Nothing particular has to be done in order to run in the speakers – but expect up to 100 hours of playback (depending on playback level) before full performance level is reached.

MAGNETIC SHIELDING

The speaker drive units produce a magnetic field which may interfere with CRT televisions/monitors, hard drives, audio and video tapes as well as swipe cards etc. Therefore keep such items away from the speakers to avoid damage. LCD and plasma televisions/monitors are not affected by magnetic fields

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the speaker surfaces can be done with ordinary household cleaning agents. Avoid using products that are abrasive, or contain acid, alkali or anti-bacterial agents. Avoid using aerosols.
Avoid using cleaning agents directly on the drive units and clean them with extreme care, particularly the tweeter. The grille may be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner or a normal clothes brush.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DISPOSAL

DALI products are designed to meet the international directives concerning Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The waste symbol indicates that the speakers meet the directives (see figure 8). The speakers must be processed or recycled appropriately. Please consult your local waste authority for guidance.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

In Table 2 you will find most common specifications for our speakers. Please bear in mind, that the sound quality from a speaker cannot be judged by technical specifications only. To compare the different speakers, we recommend you to listen to the different speakers in question.

Enjoy your new DALI PHANTOM S Series Speaker!

TABLE 2 – PHANTOM S SERIES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

| PHANTOM S-80| PHANTOM S-180| PHANTOM S-280
---|---|---|---
Frequency Range +/-3dB [Hz]| 59 – 25,000| 49 – 25,000| 48 – 25,000
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)[dB]| 88| 89| 89
Nominal Impedance [ohm]| 6| 6| 8
Maximum SPL [dB]| 108| 109| 112
Crossover Frequency [Hz]| 2,800 / 15,000| 2,800 / 15,000| 3,000 / 15,000
Recommended Amplifier Power [Watt]| 40 – 200| 40 – 200| 40 – 400
High Frequency Driver| 1 x 28 mm soft dome

1 x 17 x 45 mm ribbon

| 1 x 28 mm soft dome

1 x 17 x 45 mm ribbon

| 1 x 29 mm soft dome

1 x 17 x 45 mm ribbon

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