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DALI iO-8 vs Focal Hadenys

What iO-8 does better (4) and where Hadenys wins (0) — every spec side by side.

DALI iO-8
DALI · 2024iO-8
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $480
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Focal Hadenys
Focal · 2024Hadenys
0 advantages≈ $470
6.1Noise control & calls3.8

Why is iO-8 better than Hadenys?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Hadenys: No
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 25 Hz2.5×
  3. Highest frequency43,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+95%
  4. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Hadenys better than iO-8?

Hadenys has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

DALI iO-8DALI iO-8≈ $4806.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size50 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency10 Hz25 Hz
Highest frequency43,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Impedance25 Ω26 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 h3 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
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—294 g
Protection ratingIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Brown
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