Dayton Audio's OPAL1 is Affordable Luxury

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Dayton Audio OPAL1 2-Way Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speaker Pair
Since its establishment, Dayton Audio has been synonymous with premier loudspeaker components, and ready-to-build designs. During our research and development process to develop new and interesting loudspeaker concepts one design reigned supreme - the OPAL1. This system embodies our commitment to innovation, exclusively incorporating Dayton Audio’s technology, ensuring an audio experience that is both authentic and groundbreaking.
MMAG Woofer: The Heart of Clarity and Power
At the heart of the Dayton Audio OPAL1 speaker lies a woofer that utilizes dual-gap MMAG (Multiple Magnetic Air Gap) technology. This motor technology combined with extensive venting allows for extreme cone excursion and control, low distortion and higher-than-average power handling. A stiff but lightweight carbon fiber cone and specifically engineered surround profile allow incredibly smooth midrange performance, something unheard of on a 5-1/2” woofer with this kind of excursion capability.
High angle of tweeter
Silk Dome Tweeter
The top octaves of the OPAL1 are handled by Dayton Audio's premier silk dome tweeter. It incorporates a coated silk dome mounted to a vented aluminum voice coil former for increased power handing. A copper cap and sleeve surround the gap to reduce eddy currents and reduce distortion, while a large damped rear chamber help extend the low-end response. An asymmetric crossover centered at 2,300Hz marries the tweeter and woofer together, providing a smooth, non-fatiguing, ultra transparent and huge sound that is usually only found in larger tower speakers. The sound of the OPAL1 defies its size.
Passive Radiators for Room Filling Bass
The bass extension of the OPAL1 comes from the use of a pair of passive radiators on the rear of the enclosure. These allow for ultra-low frequency extension in a small package, besting many 6-1/2” or 8” bookshelf speakers, or even small towers. With a footprint of less than 67 square inches, the OPAL1 is capable of average in-room extension nearing 30 Hz. This means in many applications these speakers can create room-filling bass without the need of a separate subwoofer. With an RMS power handling of 200 watts, they can achieve output capability beyond most bookshelf speakers of this size.
Exquisite Cabinet Design with Attention to Detail
The cabinets of the OPAL1 may be small in stature but are solid as a rock. Using ¾” MDF throughout, and internally braced construction, the cabinets will not color the sound by introducing their own vibrations. The calculated addition of damping material on the inside also helps reduce standing waves which can add unwanted resonances.
Continuing the attention to detail; the inside edges of the grills have been heavily chamfered in order to reduce diffraction when in use. The grills are securely attached with hidden magnets, so when they are removed, the OPAL1 has a clean, uniform appearance.
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[@lukeselker5175]

These look really interesting! Please send a pair to Erin's Audio Corner for 3rd party testing!

[@Mark_5150]

Or they can send a pair to me and I'll try them out. :D

[@justinbeamon6624]

Yes haha I really want Erin to look at these!

[@majadito1985]

He just released a video on these

[@DirectX3]

No one gives a shit about Erin's Audio Corner. But horse shit or bull shit could do. Anyone? 😂

[@kevinkendrick3954]

Not to take anything away from these, but at 78 db, a small amp is pretty much ruled out. If you're like most of us and like it loud on occasion, you'll need a large amp to get these puppies rocking and rolling. Now, on the other hand, if you happen to have that beastly amp laying around, I'm betting they'll take a beating and never break a sweat, the x-max on these drivers is crazy, like unheard of for a driver this size. Looking forward to seeing the reviews.

[@kilove1]

I may get a pair 🙌👏

[@middleearthltd]

Big step up I am curious at the lack of data/graphs on PE and Dayton Hope it is ruler flat if Dayton want to step it up I have used a lot of Dayton Speakers in my builds so I am a fan

[@MrLaserpowered]

$799 a pair

[@iwanbroodryk3655]

Nice! Looks like a Dayton RST28F tweeter. Excellent choice. Love that for the top end. Would love to see the internals. Do you have a pic of the crossover? Kudos, guys. Rooting for y'all!

[@PhillioDoede]

A high-end factory speaker is a pretty odd move for Parts Express and especially 'Dayton Audio' which really doesn't have any brand recognition outside of the DIY community as anything other than a ultra budget brand. Dayton Audio drivers have proven themselves to be performers and a great value in the DIY space and I'm sure the Dayton designers can design something as good the big brands are putting out there is just too much competition in the ~$1,000 speaker category from brands with more prestige, build quality, ect for Dayton Audio to have any impact there. It also seems like a miss for DIY buyer which I'm sure would be interested in a kit using these drivers but a finished speaker is unlikely to have much draw. Hopefully we'll see some new kits as the kit lineup as been pretty stale for awhile and the Epique and Signature Series could really use some kit representation.

[@roygriend5143]

You can buy the parts for way less

[@mgaming7]

hmm These are in a good price zone. 799 if these have a good return policy, I am going to try them. I just want to make sure there's no restock fee etc

[@alejandrooviedo663]

Price $$$ for the Pair??? 👍

[@PartsExpressOfficial]

www.parts-express.com/OPAL1

[@chrisnunya7171]

$800.00

[@daveapex493]

While this seems to be a small attention grabber, why not make some statement kits?? Signature 10-inch woofer, 5.25-inch midrange, with the AMTHR-4 tweeter? $500 a pair in drivers + $? on cross-over parts depending on the grade of parts. These would still be less than $1500 for the pair and compete with the likes of many finished speakers costing many times the price. Dayton drivers are respected in the DIY community, but DIY still suffers from not knowing the end results. Please, come up with a better line of kits - Danny, did it

[@thomasschafer7268]

Not useable for upgrade from gr research. Too bad. 🤔🤔🤔