The DALI KUPID sits at the entry point of DALI’s loudspeaker range, positioned below the Oberon and Opticon series. Designed in Denmark, it is a compact passive bookshelf speaker engineered for nearfield listening in smaller rooms, desktop setups and casual listening environments where space is limited.
Driver Technology
The KUPID is a 2-way design featuring a 4½-inch (114 mm) bass/midrange driver with a paper and wood fibre cone — a material combination found across DALI’s range for its balance of stiffness and low mass. The high-frequency driver is a 26 mm soft dome tweeter with an ultra-light woven fabric diaphragm. A custom crossover network at 2,100 Hz manages the handover between the two drivers.
Bass Reflex Design
The rear-ported enclosure uses DALI’s dual flare bass reflex port, which reduces air turbulence at the port exits for cleaner bass output. The port is tuned to 53 Hz, extending low-frequency response down to 63 Hz (±3 dB). Despite the compact cabinet dimensions of just 237 × 140 × 195 mm, the KUPID achieves a maximum SPL of 103 dB.
Placement Flexibility
The KUPID is designed to work in a variety of positions: on a bookshelf, desk, sideboard or wall-mounted using the included brackets. DALI specifies a recommended distance from the rear wall of just 2.5 cm to 60 cm, meaning the speakers can be placed very close to a wall without significant bass interference — a practical advantage in tight spaces. Rubber feet are included for shelf and desktop placement.
Amplifier Compatibility
With a nominal impedance of 4 ohms and a sensitivity of 83 dB (2.83V/1m), the KUPID benefits from a capable amplifier. DALI recommends between 40 and 120 watts of amplification. The consistent impedance characteristic should ensure smooth performance across a range of amplifiers, though the relatively low sensitivity means higher-powered models will bring the best results.
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| Frequency Range | 63 – 25,000 Hz (±3 dB) |
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| Sensitivity | 83 dB (2.83V/1m) |
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| Nominal Impedance | 4 ohms |
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| Maximum SPL | 103 dB |
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| Crossover Frequency | 2,100 Hz |
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| Crossover Principle | 2-way |
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| Recommended Amplifier Power | 40 – 120 W |
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| High Frequency Driver | 1 x 26 mm soft dome (woven fabric) |
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| Low/Mid Frequency Driver | 1 x 4½ inch (paper and wood fibre cone) |
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| Connection Input | Single wire |
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| Enclosure Type | Bass reflex |
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| Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency | 53 Hz |
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| Recommended Placement | Stand, shelf or wall |
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| Recommended Distance From Rear Wall | 2.5 – 60 cm |
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| Accessories Included | Wall brackets, screws, rubber feet, front grilles |
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| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 237 × 140 × 195 mm |
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| Weight | 2.9 kg (each) |
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| Also Available As | Chilly Blue, Caramel White, Golden Yellow, Dark Walnut |
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