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ADali Rubicon 2BDynaudio Special Forty
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 360 mm (36.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.56 px
Dali Rubicon 2vsDynaudio Special Forty
The Dali Rubicon 2 and the Dynaudio Special Forty stand at nearly the same height, around 35.3 cm tall. At 87 dB against 86 dB, the Dali Rubicon 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Special Forty reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 50 Hz. On price, the Dynaudio Special Forty sits higher — about $3,500 a pair against $2,999 for the Dali Rubicon 2.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Dynaudio |
| Model | Rubicon 2 | Special Forty |
| HiFi ladder position | #115 of 255 bookshelf | #127 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 353 mm | 360 mm |
| Width | 195 mm | 198 mm |
| Depth | 335 mm | 322 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3100 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 41 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 26000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–150 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / pair | $3,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | dynaudio.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.