Dali GARDIAN OW 6 pictured outside of a home.
CEDIA 2024, DENVER, CO, August 28, 2024 – DALI, a company driven by a deep admiration of music and the pursuit of pure and authentic sound, is expanding their acclaimed outdoor speaker portfolio with the launch of the GARDIAN OW-6. The all-weather, high performance GARDIAN OW 6 outdoor loudspeaker will debut at the CEDIA Expo, September 5 – 7, alongside the previously announced PHANTOM E-WR series. Priced at $1000 USD / $1200 CAD per pair, the DALI GARDIAN will be available globally in January 2025.
Like all DALI speakers, the GARDIAN incorporates DALI’s low loss design mantra, has a rock solid impedance, and immense dispersion so it excels in nearly any location and with any audio system. Fantastically robust, GARDIAN OW 6 brings DALI-level sonics to decks, pools, and other outdoor zones with impenetrable protection from water and dust for year after year of listening pleasure.
GARDIAN OW 6 features ultra-rugged construction, a stylish all-weather IP67-rated cabinet, and tool-less auto-connect, click-fit pan and tilt mounting hardware for efficient, trouble-free installation, whether completed by a CI professional or capable consumer.
Inside look at the Dali GARDIAN OW 6 technologies.
“DALI speakers are renown for creating an ultra-wide, detailed soundstage while conveying the minutiae of well-recorded music,” said Jason Zidle, DALI Brand Manager at Lenbrook Americas. He goes on to say, “With GARDIAN OW 6, we’re bringing our trademark DALI sonic signature and bulletproof reliability to any outdoor environment so our followers can enjoy the same DALI attributes outdoors as they do indoors.”
DALI’s GARDIAN 0W 6 brings a new standard to outdoor speaker design, with multiple features and benefits that add up to an audiophile-level listening experience wherever they are installed.
Waterproof and dust-proof to IP67
The GARDIAN OW 6’s IP67 certification provides effective immunity to dust and water ingress to enable installation even in exposed locations throughout all seasons and weather conditions.
Dali GARDIAN OW 6 click-fit bracket pictured
Simple click-fit bracket
Outdoor installations can provide unique challenges that can sometimes complicate the process. The DALI GARDIAN OW 6, however, includes the simple Click ‘n Connect mounting bracket solution that simplifies and speeds up installation even in the trickiest locations and conditions.
Engineered weather resistance
Outdoor installation means loudspeakers are exposed to dramatic temperature variations. With its -20°C/-4°F to +70°C/158°F temperature tolerance, the GARDIAN OW 6 will continue to perform, even under the most challenging temperature extremes.
Front and side facing view of the Dali GARDIAN OW 6.
Landscape or portrait
The DALI GARDIAN OW 6 can be installed in portrait or landscape orientation.
Easy connection with hidden cables
Mounting brackets incorporate bare-wire spring terminal posts protected by a removable cover, and once secured in position, the loudspeaker automatically connects electrically.
As a DALI speaker, GARDIAN OW 6 is designed to be best in its class. To this end, it includes a DALI-designed waterproof, 5 ¼ “bass/midrange driver with a 1” soft dome tweeter that is concentrically mounted for symmetrical wide dispersion. Twin internal auxiliary bass radiator units extend bass response without the need for ports that can allow water or debris ingress. Rounding out the package is a washable, rigid cabinet that is available in either Black or White.
PHANTOM E-WR Outdoor Speaker
Also to be featured by DALI at CEDIA Expo will be the PHANTOM E-60WR and E-80WR outdoor In-ceiling speakers. (MSRP: $450 USD / $550 CAD and $550 USD / $700 CAD respectively.) Originally announced in April of this year, these high-performance in-ceiling speakers feature IP65 weather protection, a wide dispersion bass/mid driver and 25mm dome tweeter. With weather resistance that stands up to extremes in temperature and humidity, and DALI’s unerring attention to sonic perfection, PHANTOM E-WR speakers are equipped to fill any outdoor space with high-fidelity sound, from an outdoor home theater to the patio, and everything in between.
Phantom E-60 WR pictured
Phantom E-80 WR pictured
The E-WR bass/midrange and tweeter drivers feature powerful magnets and lightweight diaphragms, to offer high sensitivity requiring less amplifier power to achieve the necessary volume levels. The benefits are efficient heat dissipation and greater amplifier reliability. Designed for easy installation with no special tools, PHANTOM E-WR in-ceiling speakers include almost imperceptibly angled drivers that allow focus to the listening area, ideal for the latest home theater effects and to maximize SPL, and both midrange and high frequency level adjustment for on-site tuning during installation.
For further information, visit https://www.dali-speakers.com/.
About DALI
DALI, (Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries), was established in 1983, and grew out of Scandinavia’s leading audio retail chain. Now distributed in 65 countries, and with more than 35 years of experience and global recognition, DALI holds unwavering dedication to sound that has advanced the state of the art, inspiring music and cinema lovers and challenging the competition to catch up. DALI is driven by raw passion for music and an honest reproduction in the domestic environment. Continuous development and refinement of new technologies remains core to DALI’s quest to create the best loudspeakers in the world. For more information, visit DALI-SPEAKERS.com
About Lenbrook Americas
The Lenbrook Group of Companies is a privately held Canadian corporation who are the owners of NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound and Bluesound Professional. Formed in 1978, Lenbrook initially was a national distributor of electronics and communications products in Canada and has grown to become a leading global supplier to over 80 countries around the world. Lenbrook Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenbrook International, is responsible for the sales and marketing of NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound and DALI in both the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, it also distributes Tivoli Audio in Canada.
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Marketing, Lenbrook Americas
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Links
DALI Website: http://www.dali-speakers.com
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Lenbrook Americas Website: http://lenbrookamericas.com