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ADynaudio Special FortyBDali Rubikore 2
Dynaudio Special FortyvsDali Rubikore 2
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.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Dali |
| Model | Special Forty | Rubikore 2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #109 of 215 bookshelf | #97 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 14.2 in | 13.8 in |
| Width | 7.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Depth | 12.7 in | 13.2 in |
| Weight | 17.9 lb | 20.9 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 6.7 in mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor) |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 26000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,500 / pair | $3,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.

