DALI SUB V-16 F achieves THX® Certified Dominus

Krestian Møller Pedersen, Head of Product Management at DALI, explains: 

DALI has long pursued a strategic ambition to strengthen our position within Home Cinema. Achieving THX Certification is not simply a seal of quality for the V-16 F; it is a powerful statement of our capability to deliver truly exceptional subwoofer performance in even the most demanding home cinema environments. 

What makes the V-16 F truly unique is its seamless fusion of the sheer power required for immersive home cinema experiences with the refined sound quality for which DALI is renowned.” 

What THX Certification gives you 

For more than 40 years, THX has defined the standard for high-fidelity entertainment experiences. THX Certification exists to ensure that what you hear is faithful to the original recording with no added colouration, no compression and no compromise. 

Every THX Certified product is subjected to hundreds of rigorous tests, measuring output levels, frequency response, distortion and real-world performance. Only products that pass THX’s strict requirements earn certification. This means proven quality, consistency and performance you can rely on. 

DALI is a remarkable audio brand, and we are pleased to announce that after it has undergone stringent testing and evaluation in the THX audio labs the DALI SUB V-16 F subwoofer is now THX Certified Dominus,” said Steven P. Martz, THX Ltd. vice president of global technology. “We look forward to working with DALI into 2026 and beyond.” 

Built for the biggest home cinemas 

THX Certified Dominus validates products that are the closest you can get to a commercial cinema experience in your own home. This performance class is designed for large rooms, long listening distances and multiple rows of seating, environments where lesser systems simply cannot deliver the required impact. 

With the SUB V-16 F, you can expect: 

• Effortless, room-filling bass in spaces up to 6,500 ft³ (185 m³) 

• The output and control needed for immersive surround formats 

• An additional 6 dB of output compared to product specifications for smaller spaces 

• Reference-level performance for both home cinema and demanding 2-channel listening 

No matter where you sit, the experience remains powerful, balanced and deeply immersive. 

Thoroughly tested  

To achieve THX Certified Dominus status, the SUB V-16 F was subjected to rigorous testing conditions. During certification, THX engineers subjected the system to sound pressure levels to over 120 dB at one metre, while carefully monitoring distortion, accuracy and control. 

This translates into bass that stays deep, tight and authoritative even at high volumes. You feel the full impact of explosions, the physical weight of soundtracks and the subtle low-frequency details that create atmosphere, all without strain or listening fatigue. 

Pure sound which is true to the source 

THX Certified Dominus demands a flat, neutral frequency response and exceptionally low distortion. This ensures nothing is exaggerated or masked. You hear the quietest whisper, the force of a cinematic moment and everything in between exactly as it was mixed in the studio. 

This is bass that supports the story, not one that dominates it. 

Certified confidence 

The THX® Certified Dominus mark on the DALI SUB V-16 F is your assurance that this subwoofer delivers uncompromising performance in real-world environments. It confirms that you are experiencing sound at true reference level - powerful, precise and faithful to the original recording. It is not about loudness. It is about accuracy, control and total immersion, every time you press play. 

Please go to your local DALI dealer to experience the SUB V-16 F for yourself. 

Please visit the THX website for further information about THX Certification, and watch this film on YouTube.

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