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Dali Phantom E‑50 In‑Ceiling Speaker (Each)

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Dali Phantom E‑50 In‑Ceiling Speaker (Each)DALI Phantom E 50 In Ceiling Speaker at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada The DALI Phantom E 50 is a compact 2 way in ceiling loudspeaker from DALI (Struer, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Built around a 5. 25 inch polypropylene cone woofer and a 25 mm soft woven fabric dome tweeter mounted on an aeroplane wing wishbone bracket, the Phantom E 50 delivers a frequency range of 58 Hz to 25,000 Hz with a maximum SPL of 104 dB. Despite its

DALI Phantom E-50 In-Ceiling Speaker at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The DALI Phantom E-50 is a compact 2-way in-ceiling loudspeaker from DALI (Struer, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Built around a 5.25-inch polypropylene cone woofer and a 25 mm soft woven fabric dome tweeter mounted on an aeroplane-wing wishbone bracket, the Phantom E-50 delivers a frequency range of 58 Hz to 25,000 Hz with a maximum SPL of 104 dB. Despite its compact footprint and 197 mm cutout diameter, the Phantom E-50 produces impressive bass performance for its size, making it an ideal choice for stereo installations in small rooms, rear surround pairs in home cinema setups, and in-wall applications where a discreet, high-quality speaker is required.

Compact Form Factor with Impressive Bass Performance

The Phantom E-50 is engineered to extract the maximum acoustic performance from a 5.25-inch driver through DALI's low-loss design principles. Every mechanical component of the woofer, from the polypropylene cone to the surround and spider assembly, is optimised to minimise energy loss and maximise pistonic motion efficiency. The cone is tilted and angled within the baffle to improve directionality and soundstaging, and the compass positioning markings on the baffle allow the speaker to be rotated with precision to aim output toward the primary listening position. The result is a speaker that delivers a level of bass extension and dynamic clarity typically associated with larger 6.5-inch in-ceiling designs, while fitting into ceiling voids and joist bays that cannot accommodate a wider cutout.

Wishbone-Mounted Tweeter and PPTC Crossover Protection

The Phantom E-50's 25 mm soft woven fabric dome tweeter is housed in a composite module mounted off-centre over the woofer on an aeroplane-wing profile wishbone bracket. This off-centre placement eliminates the phase cancellation and tonal colouration typical of conventional coaxial driver arrangements, allowing the tweeter's high-frequency output to integrate naturally with the woofer's midrange across the 3,600 Hz crossover point. The crossover also incorporates a PPTC resettable fuse that protects both drivers from thermal overload during sustained high-volume playback, automatically resetting once the speaker has cooled without requiring manual intervention. Speaker terminals are located directly on the crossover board to keep the internal signal path as short as possible, with spring-loaded grips securing cable connections reliably over years of use.

Key Features

  • 5.25-Inch Low-Loss Polypropylene Woofer: A tilted and angled polypropylene cone woofer designed to DALI's low-loss principles delivers bass extension to 58 Hz and natural midrange from a compact 197 mm cutout diameter.
  • Wishbone-Mounted 25 mm Soft Dome Tweeter: An aeroplane-wing profile wishbone bracket positions the tweeter off-centre over the woofer, eliminating coaxial colouration and ensuring precise, natural high-frequency integration up to 25,000 Hz.
  • PPTC Resettable Fuse: A Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient device in the crossover protects the woofer and tweeter from thermal damage at sustained high volumes, self-resetting automatically after cooling.
  • Normal/High+ and Normal/Mid+ Voicing Switches: Two onboard slide switches allow independent adjustment of high and midrange output levels to compensate for room acoustics, ceiling height, and off-axis listening positions.
  • Wide Dispersion Design: DALI's wide-dispersion driver architecture creates a broad, even sweet spot throughout the listening area, making the Phantom E-50 effective for both ceiling and in-wall flush-mount installations.
  • Dogleg Clamp Mounting System: One-step front-access installation compatible with ceiling and wall thicknesses from 10 mm to 70 mm, with no special tools required.
  • Compass Positioning System: Baffle markings allow the speaker to be rotated and aligned with accuracy, directing the tilted woofer and off-centre tweeter toward the primary listening position.
  • Reinforced Baffle Construction: Thick edges around the baffle provide tight, secure mounting and improve the overall structural rigidity of the speaker in the ceiling cutout.
  • Thin Magnetic Front Grille: A slim, discreet matte black magnetic grille integrates seamlessly into any ceiling or wall finish and removes without tools for access to the voicing switches.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range 58 - 25,000 Hz, +/-3 dB
Sensitivity 87 dB @ 1 m for 2.83 V
Nominal Impedance 8 ohm
Maximum SPL 104 dB @ 1 m
Crossover Frequency 3,600 Hz
Crossover Principle 2-way
Recommended Amplifier Power 40 - 120 W
High Frequency Driver 1 x 25 mm soft dome (Soft woven fabric)
Low/Mid Frequency Driver 1 x 5.25 inch (Polypropylene)
Connection Input Single wire
Enclosure Type Open back
Voicing Switches Normal/High+, Normal/Mid+
IP Rating N/A (indoor use only)
Installation Location In-ceiling / In-wall
Recommended Placement Ceiling / Front / Centre / Surround
Outer Dimensions (incl. grille) 231 mm diameter x 105 mm (9.09 x 4.13 inches)
Outer Dimensions (excl. grille) 214 mm diameter x 101 mm (8.43 x 3.98 inches)
Cut-out Dimensions 197 mm diameter (7.76 inches)
Mounting Depth 97 mm (3.82 inches)
Ceiling/Wall Thickness (Dogleg Span) 10 - 70 mm (0.39 - 2.76 inches)
Recommended Rear Volume (Backbox) 5 - 35 litres (Optimum: 12 litres)
Weight (incl. grille) 2.0 kg (4.40 lbs)
Finish Matte Black
Sold As Each (single speaker)

What's in the Box

  • DALI Phantom E-50 In-Ceiling Speaker (1 unit)
  • Magnetic front grille
  • Owner's manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DALI Phantom E-50?

The DALI Phantom E-50 is a compact 2-way in-ceiling loudspeaker from DALI (Struer, Denmark) featuring a 5.25-inch polypropylene cone woofer, a wishbone-mounted 25 mm soft dome tweeter, and a frequency range of 58 Hz to 25,000 Hz. It delivers a maximum SPL of 104 dB, handles 40 to 120 W at 8 ohms, and is sold individually at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. It is designed for stereo installations in small rooms, rear surround positions in home cinema systems, and in-wall applications where a compact cutout diameter is required.

How does the DALI Phantom E-50 compare to other compact in-ceiling speakers?

The DALI Phantom E-50 delivers meaningfully more acoustic refinement than most compact 5.25-inch in-ceiling speakers. Competitors such as the Polk Audio RC55i and the Klipsch CDT-2650-C II offer similarly sized cutouts but use conventional coaxial tweeter arrangements that introduce more high-frequency colouration. The Bowers and Wilkins CCM362 targets a similar compact installation footprint but lacks onboard voicing switches. The Phantom E-50's wishbone-mounted off-centre tweeter, PPTC crossover protection, and dual Normal/High+ and Normal/Mid+ slide switches represent a level of engineering detail not typically found in compact in-ceiling speakers in this size category.

Can the DALI Phantom E-50 be used as a rear surround speaker in a home cinema?

Yes, the DALI Phantom E-50 is well suited for rear surround speaker positions in home cinema installations. Its compact 197 mm cutout diameter fits easily into rear wall or ceiling positions in dedicated cinema rooms, and its 58 Hz to 25,000 Hz frequency range captures the full surround content in both stereo and multichannel soundtracks. The Normal/Mid+ voicing switch can be used to enhance dialogue and midrange presence in rear surround positions, and the compass positioning system allows the tilted woofer to be aimed toward the primary seating area for improved directional accuracy.

What is the PPTC device in the DALI Phantom E-50 crossover?

A PPTC, or Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient device, is a resettable fuse integrated into the DALI Phantom E-50 crossover circuit. When the speaker is driven at very high volumes for an extended period, the PPTC increases its electrical resistance in response to heat buildup, reducing the current reaching the drivers and preventing thermal damage to the woofer voice coil and tweeter. Once the speaker cools, the PPTC automatically resets to its normal low-resistance state and the speaker resumes full operation. No manual replacement of fuses is required.

Where can I buy the DALI Phantom E-50 in Toronto or Canada?

The DALI Phantom E-50 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorised DALI dealer in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound serves customers across the Greater Toronto Area and ships throughout Canada. The Phantom E-50 is sold as a single unit, allowing customers to purchase a stereo pair for small room music installations, a set of two for rear surround positions, or individual units for specific roles within a larger multichannel audio system.

What amplifier should I pair with the DALI Phantom E-50?

The DALI Phantom E-50 is compatible with amplifiers and AV receivers rated between 40 W and 120 W into 8 ohms. At 87 dB sensitivity it is moderately efficient and performs well with mid-range AV receivers from the Denon AVR-X or Marantz SR series for home cinema use, or with compact stereo integrated amplifiers such as the NAD D 3045 or Cambridge Audio AXA35 for dedicated music rooms. For distributed multi-room audio, the Sonos Amp or a Russound multi-zone amplifier provides appropriate per-zone power for one or two pairs of Phantom E-50 units.

Does the DALI Phantom E-50 need a backbox?

A backbox is not mandatory for the DALI Phantom E-50, but DALI recommends one for optimal bass performance. The optimum rear volume is 12 litres, with acceptable results from enclosures between 5 and 35 litres. In open ceiling cavities with sufficient shared plenum volume, the Phantom E-50 performs well without a dedicated backbox. For installations in tightly partitioned joist bays, small ceiling voids, or rear wall in-wall positions where the available rear volume is limited, a correctly sized backbox within the recommended range will improve low-frequency extension and output consistency across multiple units.

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