Do you have an Apple Watch? The buttons on the Px8 to change the volume/songs really bothered me. The problem was solved when I realized that the Apple Watch is perfect as an alternative input device. Maybe that would be an option for you too (if I remember, you already have a MacBook and an...

Good news: The battery on the iO-12 is replaceable by yourself outside of the warranty. Within the warranty period, it is of course recommended to send the headphones in. At least that was the answer from the retailer HiFi-Klubben (great store!).

New marketing video from Dali.

I have to make a comparison between the Dali iO-12 and the B&O H95, as this has been on my mind recently and I don't want to buy two expensive Bluetooth headphones. First of all: I like the H95 a lot and I find it underrepresented in the thread so far and would like to counterbalance it with...

I agree, the design of the iO-12 is really nice. I'm also disappointed by Dali's missed opportunity. The bass setting makes things worse: the mids and treble become quite muddy. That's why I no longer use the bass EQ. As I wrote in my first impressions that the bass was like that of the H95...

Haha, they seem to have earned a lot of street cred here :sunglasses: But for sure they will decide when they want to say something specific about the iO-12. I don't want to rush anybody, sorry if that's the case. We're doing this for fun and to share our excitement and interest. For my part, I...

@angelom and @WDitters It looks like you already have the iO-12, let me know your first impressions! How do they compare to the ST, how would you rate the soundstage, bass, mids and treble?

Yes, I tested with headphones off. 👍🏼 For now enjoying my music most of the times wireless. But according to the Dali manual, the best method to minimize artifacts is with USB-C. Maybe I will try this tomorrow.

The 32 steps are for iPhone and MacBook. I have just tested it. I don't have an Android to make tests with it, I'm sorry. By the way, since we don't have an app, it's nice to see that the headphones transmit an accurate battery reading to the iPhone and MacBook in 1% increments (instead of the...

Each volume step equates to 3% change in volume (33 steps in total). As a result, the volume can be precisely set with the iO-12 which is very nice. I can relate to the review very well. The bass button affects the mids too much, hence I don‘t use it as often the last 2 days. Also I find the...

I didn't expect the Solitaire T to be on a par or close with the Bose/AirPods Pro 2 in terms of ANC. Wow. Maybe I need to try them too. But I will wait for your verdict on the iO-12s first, as the STs come with a hefty price tag of €1,300. We seem to be in the same boat. I had the same...

I have read that very good ANC trades with very good sound. And having tested the XM4, XM5, AirPods Max, B&O H95, Bose QC, Bose QC Ultra, ML 5909 and iO-12, I can agree. But I have to say that the best balance between sound, ANC and great comfort are the Bose QC. Despite being one of the...

Hi angelom, Thanks for the tip. This makes sense, I didn't know that. Please follow the new thread for further discussions about the Dali iO-12: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/new-dali-io-12-anc-headphones-%E2%80%93-impressions-thread.970380/

I recently received the Dali iO-12 and would like to share my experiences with you and look forward to a lively exchange about the headphones. I've already written about the headphones elsewhere, but I'd like to repeat my comments here (thanks @angelom for the tip). My first impression with...

Hi @polymathic and @Reebonz, I just tested the ANC without music while my girlfriend was driving on a German freeway (kind of a funny test, shout out to her!) with the windows up and radio on. I had the Bose QuietComfort, the ML 5909 and the Dali iO-12 with me and tested them side by side. The...