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Front view — side by side at true scale

ADali Rubikore 2BDynaudio Special Forty
Dali Rubikore 2 front view
Dynaudio Special Forty front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 360 mm (36.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.56 px

Dali Rubikore 2vsDynaudio Special Forty

The Dynaudio Special Forty stands 36.0 cm tall — about 1.0 cm more than the Dali Rubikore 2 at 35.0 cm. At 87 dB against 86 dB, the Dali Rubikore 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 $3,000 for the Dali Rubikore 2.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerDaliDynaudio
ModelRubikore 2Special Forty
HiFi ladder position#97 of 215 bookshelf#109 of 215 bookshelf
Height350 mm360 mm
Width195 mm198 mm
Depth335 mm322 mm
Weight9.5 kg8.1 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 29 mm tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor)1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone)
Frequency — low50 Hz41 Hz
Frequency — high26000 Hz23000 Hz
Sensitivity87 dB86 dB
Impedance4 Ω6 Ω
Recommended amp40–150 W
MAP (USD)$3,000 / pair$3,500 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websitedali-speakers.comdynaudio.com
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Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.