DALI V-16F Flagship Subwoofer Plumbs The Depths With 16-inch Driver

DALI V-16F Flagship Subwoofer has arrived—and it’s making waves at the Munich High End Show. Tipping the scales at over 50kg, this ultra-powerful subwoofer is crafted with high-performance home theatre setups in mind. Designed to deliver exceptionally deep bass down to 19Hz in-room (-3dB), the V-16F expertly balances seismic low-end power with pinpoint precision. Engineered for versatility, it also performs seamlessly in smaller listening spaces, thanks to its low-loss, wide-band architecture and advanced distortion management across and beyond the audible range.

At its core, the DALI V-16F Flagship Subwoofer showcases a massive 16-inch driver featuring the brand’s largest-ever Constant Surface Surround (CSS) design. This breakthrough uses alternating concave and convex curves in the surround, virtually eliminating distortion for ultra-clean, powerful bass output. Supporting this is a purpose-built aluminium chassis, a precision motor system with Faraday rings to reduce magnetic modulation, and a laminated T-shaped vented pole-piece ensuring symmetrical magnetic flow. An aluminium diaphragm, four-layer voice coil, and 1,500-watt Class-D amplifier (2,500W peak) work together to produce ±16 mm linear and up to 70 mm peak-to-peak driver excursion—all within a resonance-free 90L cabinet reinforced by thick composite panels and internal bracing.

Signature features include Room Mode Attenuation, Leader/Follower syncing, Constant Group Delay, and user-selectable modes such as Cinema, Music, and Boost—designed for uncompromised clarity in both movies and music playback. The DALI V-16F Flagship Subwoofer is priced at £4,499 / €4,999 and launches this July. Discover more about DALI’s acoustic innovation on DALI’s official website. Interested in building the ultimate home cinema setup? Explore our Home Theatre Solutions for expert insights and recommendations tailored to audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts.