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DALI iO-8 vs Focal Azurys

What iO-8 does better (3) and where Azurys wins (0) — every spec side by side.

DALI iO-8
DALI · 2024iO-8
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $480
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Focal Azurys
Focal · 2024Azurys
0 advantages≈ $410
6.1Noise control & calls3.8

Why is iO-8 better than Azurys?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Azurys: No
  2. Highest frequency43,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+95%
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 15 Hz+50%

Why is Azurys better than iO-8?

Azurys has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

DALI iO-8DALI iO-8≈ $4806.2
Focal AzurysFocal Azurys≈ $410
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency10 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency43,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Impedance25 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life35 h—
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.2—
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight—306 g
Protection ratingIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Blue, Silver
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