I really think that the Dali IO-12 is the best Bluetooth ANC headphone on the market. But let’s be honest, it comes with a lot of handicaps, which makes the IO-12 mediocre decent at best compared to the E3, the Liric 2, or other flagship wired closed-back headphones.
However, in its category, these cans are top-class.
I think that it’s important to note for any consumer that with the Dali IO-12, you are purchasing a top ANC headphone, but not necessarily a top closed-back headphone… at least, in my opinion.
EDIT: I made an edit to my previous text to change the word ‘mediocre’, which contains a negative connotation, to the word ‘decent’, which is more suitable for this situation