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NEW Dayton Audio OPAL1 Bookshelf Speaker Pair Gloss Black

Dayton Audio
Part #300-4600

NEW Dayton Audio OPAL1 Bookshelf Speaker Pair Gloss Black

Dayton Audio
Part #300-4600  
Model: OPAL1

Immerse yourself in the unparalleled auditory experience with the Dayton Audio OPAL1 2-Way Hi-fi Speaker. Engineered with precision, it features the innovative 5.5” Dayton Audio MMAG woofers and dual passive radiators, alongside the celebrated Dayton Audio silk dome tweeter. The finely tuned crossover ensures a seamless blend of vibrant lows and crisp highs, encased in a beautifully designed cabinet available in black or white. With large roundovers to minimize diffraction effects and magnetic grilles for aesthetic sleekness, OPAL1 stands as a testament to high-fidelity sound and modern design.

Key Features
  • OPAL1 is a low sensitivity speaker and can handle up to 200 watts of power per speaker. In many cases, the extra power can improve the sound quality when compared to lower power amplifiers. Keep this in mind when selecting an amplifier to pair with the OPAL1.
  • Advanced MMAG Woofers: Utilizes patented MMAG technology for accurate, distortion-free bass.
  • Dual Passive Radiators: Enhances low-end response for deep, resonant bass without an external subwoofer.
  • Silk Dome Tweeter: Delivers crystal-clear highs with exceptional sound dispersion.
  • Optimized Crossover Design: Ensures a harmonious blend of frequencies for immersive sound.
  • Elegant Aesthetics: Available in black or white with magnetic grilles and cabinet design reducing diffraction effects.
  • Versatile Placement: Ideal for any home audio setup, complementing both sound and style.
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Overview

Dayton Audio OPAL1 Bookshelf Speaker Pair Gloss Black

Dayton Audio OPAL1 2-Way Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speaker Pair

Since its establishment, Dayton Audio has been synonymous with premier loudspeaker components, and ready-to-build designs. During our research and development process to develop new and interesting loudspeaker concepts one design reigned supreme – OPAL1. This system embodies our commitment to innovation, exclusively incorporating Dayton Audio’s technology, ensuring an audio experience that is both authentic and groundbreaking.

Thinking Outside the (Small) Box

OPAL1 can reach low frequencies unheard of for a passive speaker this size. Hoffman's Iron Law states: Of the following three loudspeaker parameters - small enclosure, bass extension, and high efficiency - you can only have two of these at any given time. The use of an MMAG high-excursion woofer means the Dayton Audio engineers started with below average sensitivity and were ready to sacrifice this in order to deliver outstanding in-room bass response down to 30 Hz, a groundbreaking achievement from a passive bookshelf speaker. 

Due to the extensive venting of the woofers 4-layer voice coil, even with below average sensitivity, OPAL1 can handle 200 watts RMS, reaching output levels in excess of 100 dB and not break a sweat. Dayton Audio recommends an amplifier that delivers 75-200 watts RMS per channel at 8 ohms if you want the full output from these speakers. 



MMAG Woofer: The Heart of Clarity and Power

At the heart of the Dayton Audio OPAL1 speaker lies a woofer that utilizes dual-gap MMAG (Multiple Magnetic Air Gap) technology. This motor technology combined with extensive venting allows for extreme cone excursion and control, low distortion and higher-than-average power handling. A stiff but lightweight carbon fiber cone and specifically engineered surround profile allow incredibly smooth midrange performance, something unheard of on a 5-1/2” woofer with this kind of excursion capability.



Silk Dome Tweeter

The top octaves of OPAL1 are handled by Dayton Audio's premier silk dome tweeter. It incorporates a coated silk dome mounted to a vented aluminum voice coil former for increased power handing. A copper cap and sleeve surround the gap to reduce eddy currents and reduce distortion, while a large damped rear chamber help extend the low-end response. An asymmetric crossover centered at 2,300Hz marries the tweeter and woofer together, providing a smooth, non-fatiguing, ultra transparent and huge sound that is usually only found in larger tower speakers. The sound of OPAL1 defies its size.



Passive Radiators for Room Filling Bass

The bass extension of OPAL1 comes from the use of a pair of passive radiators on the rear of the enclosure. These allow for ultra-low frequency extension in a small package, besting many 6-1/2” or 8” bookshelf speakers, or even small towers. With a footprint of less than 67 square inches, OPAL1 is capable of average in-room extension nearing 30 Hz. This means in many applications these speakers can create room-filling bass without the need of a separate subwoofer. With an RMS power handling of 200 watts, they can achieve output capability beyond most bookshelf speakers of this size.

Red Trace: OPAL1 response in sealed cabinet with no passive radiators

Green Trace: OPAL1 response in cabinet with passive radiators


Exquisite Cabinet Design with Attention to Detail

The cabinets of OPAL1 may be small in stature but are solid as a rock. Using ¾” MDF throughout, and internally braced construction, the cabinets will not color the sound by introducing their own vibrations. The calculated addition of damping material on the inside also helps reduce standing waves which can add unwanted resonances.

Continuing the attention to detail; the inside edges of the grills have been heavily chamfered in order to reduce diffraction when in use. The grills are securely attached with hidden magnets, so when they are removed, OPAL1 has a clean, uniform appearance.

Specifications:

  • Configuration: Passive 2-Way with dual passive radiators
  • Woofer: 5-1/4" DVC Extended Range Bass Driver with MMAG Technology and carbon fiber cone
  • Tweeter 1-1/8" Reference fabric dome tweeter
  • Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
  • Minimum Impedance: 4.3Ω @ 4,400Hz
  • Frequency Response: 32Hz - 20kHz, -3dB, Half-Space
  • Sensitivity: 78.5 dB SPL
  • Crossover Point: 2,200Hz
  • Power Handling: 200 Watts RMS
  • Maximum Output: 102dB @ rated power
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 7" x 9-1/2" x 14"
  • Weight: 20.8 lbs.

Let Your Ears be the Judge

Product Details

BrandDayton Audio
ModelOPAL1
Part Number300-4600
UPC848791010088
Unit of MeasureEach
Weight51.3

Product Specifications

ColorBlack
Configuration2-way
Input Rating8 Ohm
Woofer Diameter5.5"

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