DALI Phantom E-60 In-Ceiling Speaker at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The DALI Phantom E-60 is a versatile all-round in-ceiling loudspeaker from DALI (Struer, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Built around a 6.5-inch polypropylene cone woofer and a 28 mm soft textile dome tweeter mounted on an aeroplane-wing wishbone bracket, the Phantom E-60 delivers a frequency range of 52 Hz to 25,000 Hz with a maximum SPL of 104 dB. Compact enough to install discreetly into any room yet capable enough to serve as the primary speaker in a stereo kitchen or family room setup, the Phantom E-60 performs equally well as an in-ceiling or in-wall speaker, with onboard Focus/Distributed and Normal/HF+ Tilt switches for precise acoustic fine-tuning in any listening environment.

Flexible All-Round Performance for Any Room

The Phantom E-60 is designed to adapt to virtually any residential audio application. In smaller rooms such as kitchens, home offices, and bedrooms, a stereo pair delivers a complete and satisfying audio experience without visible cabinetry. In larger open-plan spaces or dedicated home cinema rooms, the Phantom E-60 excels as a side surround, rear surround, or height speaker, integrating with primary speakers from DALI's Opticon, Oberon, or Rubicon cabinet speaker ranges. The compass positioning system on the baffle allows precise rotation of the tilted woofer toward the primary listening position, while the dogleg clamp mounting system secures the speaker in a single front-access step without requiring rear access to the ceiling void.

Wishbone-Mounted Tweeter and Low-Loss Woofer Design

The Phantom E-60's 28 mm soft textile dome tweeter is housed in a composite module mounted off-centre over the woofer on an aeroplane-wing profile wishbone bracket. This off-centre positioning eliminates the high-frequency colouration typically associated with coaxial driver arrangements, allowing the tweeter's output to blend naturally with the woofer's midrange without phase cancellation artefacts. The 6.5-inch polypropylene cone woofer is engineered according to DALI's low-loss principles, optimising driver efficiency so that amplifiers as modest as 30 W deliver a high-quality result. All internal crossover wiring is secured against vibration and optimised for the shortest possible signal path, with spring-loaded terminal grips maintaining solid cable connections over the long term.

Key Features

• Wishbone-Mounted 28 mm Soft Dome Tweeter: An aeroplane-wing profile wishbone bracket positions the tweeter off-centre over the woofer, eliminating coaxial colouration and allowing precise, natural high-frequency integration up to 25,000 Hz.
• 6.5-Inch Low-Loss Polypropylene Woofer: A tilted and angled polypropylene cone woofer engineered to DALI's low-loss principles delivers bass extension to 52 Hz and natural midrange with improved directionality and soundstaging.
• Focus/Distributed and Normal/HF+ Tilt Switches: Two onboard slide switches allow the Phantom E-60's dispersion pattern to be set for a focused listening position or wide room distribution, and the high-frequency tilt to be adjusted for different ceiling heights and room acoustics.
• Audiophile-Grade Crossover: Components selected specifically for the Phantom E-60, with all internal wiring secured against rattle and optimised for the shortest possible signal path from terminal to driver.
• Wide Dispersion Design: DALI's signature wide-dispersion driver architecture creates a broad and even sweet spot throughout the room, particularly effective for flush-mounted in-ceiling and in-wall applications.
• Dogleg Clamp Mounting System: One-step front-access installation compatible with ceiling and wall thicknesses from a range of standard joist depths, with spring-loaded terminal grips for fast and secure cable connections.
• Compass Positioning System: Baffle markings allow the speaker to be rotated and locked with precision, directing the tilted woofer and tweeter toward the primary listening position.
• Thin Magnetic Front Grille: A slim, discreet magnetic grille integrates seamlessly into any ceiling or wall finish and snaps on and off without tools for easy access to the voicing switches.
• Optional Square Grille: A square grille accessory is available separately for installations where a rectangular profile is preferred over the standard round grille.

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• DALI Phantom E-60 In-Ceiling Speaker (1 unit)
• Magnetic front grille
• Cut-out template
• Logo badge
• Owner's manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DALI Phantom E-60?

The DALI Phantom E-60 is a 2-way in-ceiling loudspeaker from DALI (Struer, Denmark) featuring a 6.5-inch polypropylene cone woofer, a wishbone-mounted 28 mm soft textile dome tweeter, and a frequency range of 52 Hz to 25,000 Hz. It delivers a maximum SPL of 104 dB, accepts 30 to 120 W at 8 ohms, and is sold individually at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. It is designed as a flexible all-rounder for stereo music, home cinema surround, and Dolby Atmos height speaker applications in both in-ceiling and in-wall positions.

How does the DALI Phantom E-60 compare to other 6.5-inch in-ceiling speakers?

The DALI Phantom E-60 distinguishes itself from comparable 6.5-inch in-ceiling speakers through its wishbone-mounted off-centre tweeter, audiophile-grade crossover components, and dual voicing switches. Competing models such as the Klipsch CDT-3650-C II and the Polk Audio 65-RT use more conventional coaxial or near-coaxial tweeter arrangements that introduce more high-frequency colouration. The Bowers and Wilkins CCM663 occupies a similar performance tier but lacks the Phantom E-60's Focus/Distributed switch for adjusting dispersion pattern. At 88 dB sensitivity and a recommended power range starting at just 30 W, the Phantom E-60 is also more accommodating of modest amplification than many competitors at this size.

Can the DALI Phantom E-60 be used as a Dolby Atmos height speaker?

Yes, the DALI Phantom E-60 is well suited for use as a height speaker in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X multichannel home cinema systems. Its compact 225 mm cutout fits standard ceiling joist bays, its 52 Hz to 25,000 Hz frequency range captures the full overhead audio content in Atmos soundtracks, and the Focus/Distributed switch allows the dispersion pattern to be optimised for the overhead listening angle. The Phantom E-60 also pairs naturally with DALI Phantom E-80 units used as front and surround speakers for a matched-timbre all-DALI home cinema system.

What do the Focus/Distributed and Normal/HF+ Tilt switches do?

The Focus/Distributed switch on the DALI Phantom E-60 controls the speaker's dispersion pattern. In Focus mode, output is directed more narrowly toward the primary listening position for improved stereo imaging. In Distributed mode, the dispersion is widened to fill a larger area, making it better suited to background music in open-plan spaces. The Normal/HF+ Tilt switch independently adjusts high-frequency output, boosting treble when the speaker is used in acoustically absorbent rooms or at greater off-axis angles from the listening position. Both switches are accessible from the front of the baffle after removing the magnetic grille.

Where can I buy the DALI Phantom E-60 in Toronto or Canada?

The DALI Phantom E-60 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-60 is sold as a single unit, allowing customers to purchase a stereo pair for music rooms, a set of four for surround sound, or individual units for specific height speaker positions in a multichannel system.

What amplifier should I pair with the DALI Phantom E-60?

The DALI Phantom E-60 is compatible with any amplifier or AV receiver rated between 30 W and 120 W into 8 ohms. Its 88 dB sensitivity makes it easy to drive to satisfying volumes, pairing well with compact stereo amplifiers such as the NAD D 3020 V2 or Marantz PM5005 for music-only installations, and with AV receivers from the Denon AVR-X or Yamaha RX-V series for home cinema use. For multi-room distributed audio, the Sonos Amp or Russound MCA-C5 provide appropriate per-zone power for one or two pairs of Phantom E-60 units.

Is a backbox required for the DALI Phantom E-60?

A backbox is not required but is recommended by DALI for the best bass performance from the Phantom E-60. The recommended working volume is 5 to 50 litres. In open ceiling cavities with generous shared plenum volume, the Phantom E-60 performs well without a dedicated enclosure. For installations in tightly partitioned ceiling voids or joist bays where the available rear volume is limited, a correctly sized backbox within the recommended range will improve low-frequency extension and ensure consistent output between multiple units in the same system.