Description
The DALI Phantom S-180 is a full-size in-wall speaker that brings powerful, detailed sound without taking up floor space. Featuring an 8″ wood fibre driver, a 10″ passive carbon fibre radiator, and a rotatable hybrid tweeter module, it delivers clear, balanced audio in a cabinet slim enough to fit most standard walls. Designed to match the performance of a floorstanding speaker, the S-180 offers high-end in-wall sound using DALI’s proven technologies—including their signature wood fibre cone, low-loss rubber surrounds, sturdy MDF front baffle, patented hybrid tweeter, and advanced SMC magnet system.
Warranty
1-year manufacturer’s warranty
Dali Phantom S-180 Key Features
- Wide Dispersion – Wide dispersion DALI speakers ensure a larger sweet spot to enjoy the best sound experience. Especially for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers
- Slim Cabinet – With a depth of 100-103 mm, the slim-profile DALI PHANTOM speakers fit conveniently into most standard walls
- Magnetic Grille – DALI PHANTOM S and M series magnetic front grilles have a simple, modern Nordic design that’s both non-intrusive and attractive
- 10″ Passive Radiator – Includes the high-performance 10″ carbon fibre passive bass reflex woofer from the high-end DALI SUB P-10 DSS subwoofer.
- Patented SMCÂ – Dali’s patented Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) minimises colouration and distortion, compared with conventional drive design
Benefits of Dali Phantom S-180 In-wall LCR Speaker
No-compromise audio
The slim DALI PHANTOM S-180 in-wall loudspeaker offers floorstanding loudspeaker performance without sacrificing valuable living room space. Delivering no-compromise in-wall audio performance using proven speaker technologies, the S-180 includes Dali’s signature wood fibre cone, low-loss rubber surrounds, solid MDF front baffle, patented hybrid tweeter module and the innovative SMC magnet design.
Low-profile cabinet
The compact design of the PHANTOM S-180 fits into most standard walls. At only 103 mm deep, it’s slim yet has the perfect inner volume for the woofer to perform at its best. The solid MDF cabinet provides a robust platform for the drivers, while the dogleg mounting system makes installation simple. When installed, the elegant, extruded aluminium frame and magnet-mounted front grille integrate the PHANTOM S-180 elegantly into any room.
Reducing distortion with SMC
The 8″ primary woofer features Dali’s patented SMC magnet system, developed originally for the EPICON series. SMC has the unique ability to deliver very high magnetic conductivity and very low electrical conductivity, which dramatically lowers distortion while delivering all the benefits of a traditional magnet system.
Hybrid tweeter
The PHANTOM S-180 features Dali’s trademark hybrid tweeter technology. Combining a 28 mm soft dome tweeter with a high-performance planar tweeter, high frequencies are rendered with amazing detail and a wide dispersion pattern that outperforms all other tweeter technologies. The hybrid tweeter module can also be rotated when installed as a centre speaker in a multichannel setup.
Optimising the hybrid tweeter module
When installing the PHANTOM S-180 into a wall, the planar tweeter should be placed at ear height. By placing the hybrid tweeter module at the bottom of the speaker, the S-180 can be installed higher up in line with larger wall-mounted TVs. The dome tweeter has also been rotated for a more seamless handover between the tweeter module and woofer, resulting in better integration with the room and improved bass performance.
Optimised woofer
The specially developed primary 8″ woofer is optimised for both bass and midrange performance, featuring Dali’s signature wood fibre cone and patented SMC magnet system developed for the EPICON series. The integrated 10″ passive bass reflex woofer is based on the passive radiator from the high-end SUB P-10 DSS subwoofer. By using the same aluminium chassis and soft surround carbon fibre cone, the passive radiator reaches deep down into the true lower frequencies to deliver a believable large-box speaker sound in a very slim cabinet.
Wide dispersion
All DALI speakers are designed around the principle of wide dispersion, which optimizes off-axis listening to give a larger sweet spot and a better audio experience throughout a room. This principle is the perfect solution for PHANTOM S series speakers, which are mounted flush with the surface of a wall.
