Dali Katch One

The Dali Katch One is a sound bar that aims to convince both in terms of sound and appearance. With ten built-in speakers and four 50-watt amplifiers, the Dali Sound Bar is capable of filling large rooms with music and movies.

The most important type of connection for the Dali Katch One is its HDMI input. This comes with an Audio Return Channel, or ARC for short, which allows a 1-wire connection to Smart-TV. No additional cables are needed to transmit stereo PCM audio signals. In addition, the HDMI connection is also compatible with the "Consumer Electronics Control" (CEC) standard, through which the TV remote control is responsible for volume, muting and activation of the sound bar at the same time.

If the Smart TV does not have an HDMI connection, the optical TV input is an alternative. The Dali Katch One automatically turns on with a light signal as soon as the TV makes a sound. The Dali Sound Bar can also be controlled with the supplied remote control. A second optical digital input is reserved for audio signals, such as a CD player or network streamer. Even if the devices still emit a light signal in standby mode, the Dali Katch One extracts the audio signal and turns on and off intelligently.

Those who like to keep their home theater free of cables and have a TV with Bluetooth output may be happy: The Dali Katch One is also a Bluetooth speaker and connects wirelessly to TVs, smartphones, tablets and computers. AAC and Bluetooth aptX protocols are supported for optimal signal transmission. Additionally, a USB port allows extension with a Google Chromecast Audio and brings the Dali soundbar directly to the home network. The connection is primarily intended for future firmware updates. Playing music on a USB flash drive does not work. Additionally, the connection panel offers a sub-output connection to complement the sound bar with a subwoofer.

Once connected, the Dali Katch One sends all bass tones directly to the subwoofer thanks to a digital signal processor. The sound bar then takes care of the remaining frequency range and can choose between directional or wider sound radiation. In addition to a pre-mounted wall mount on the back, the Katch One offers an additional hanging option on the top and two feet for easy installation.

Characteristics:

• Amplification: Class D with 4 x 50W RMS.
• 10 speakers in total including passive radiators.
• Frequency response: 46Hz to 25KHz.
• Bluetooth wireless link apt-X and low compression AAC.
• Two listening modes for directed or more open sound.
• Digital inputs: 1 x HDMI with ARC and 2 x Toshlink optical.
• Analog audio input: 1 x 3.5mm stereo minijack.
• RCA audio output for active subwoofer.
• USB type A socket for charging devices.
• Remote control.
• Measurements: 164 x 860 x 69 mm.
• Weight: 3.7 kilos.
• Includes wooden desktop stand and leather wall stand.