For as long as he can remember, Anders Rathsach has been passionate about sound. What began as a fascination during his school years has evolved into decades of exploring Hi-Fi, building systems, and refining his listening experience.
Today, that passion has culminated in what he describes as the ultimate setup he has ever owned: a dedicated home cinema featuring 15 DALI loudspeakers and the flagship subwoofer, DALI SUB V-16 F.
The result is a home cinema experience that delivers both the precision he values for music and the impact he wants from films.
A lifelong search for better sound
Anders has owned many systems over the years, constantly chasing better performance and a more immersive experience.
When building his current setup, two factors mattered more than anything else:
Exceptional sound quality
The ability to play effortlessly at high levels
It has to sound great, but it also has to have power. When you're watching films or listening to music, there should be some real impact behind it.”
Over time, he gradually expanded his system until it reached its current form; a carefully assembled DALI-based home cinema that fills his room with sound from every direction.
Why DALI?
After experiencing reliability issues with a previous loudspeaker setup, Anders began looking for alternatives.
A listening session with DALI loudspeakers immediately caught his attention. What started with a pair of loudspeakers eventually grew into a complete DALI home cinema system, with multiple series working together to create a seamless surround experience.
Anders' Home Cinema
Room size: Approx. 30 m²
System configuration: 15.1 surround system built around OPTICON 8 MK 2, FAZON SAT, FAZON MIKRO and SUB V-16 F
Main use: 50% films / 50% music
Favourite demo movie: Alita: Battle Angel
Subwoofer: DALI SUB V-16 F
The upgrade that changed everything
Before purchasing the SUB V-16 F, Anders was already using two DALI SUB K-14 F subwoofers and was extremely satisfied with their performance.
Still, curiosity got the better of him. After reading reviews and learning more about DALI's flagship subwoofer, he decided to take the leap. The reality exceeded his expectations.
Feeling the difference
What surprised Anders most wasn't simply the output level of the SUB V-16 F, but the combination of depth, control and effortless power.
“I’d never heard anything like it before. The amount of air it moves and how deep it goes is simply incredible.”
Despite replacing two subwoofers with a single SUB V-16 F, Anders feels the overall bass performance has improved significantly:
“It has more than enough power to compete with the two subwoofers I had before, and it reaches deeper and sounds better. The whole system feels more complete now.”
Rediscovering favourite films
Like many home cinema enthusiasts, Anders has a collection of films he knows almost scene by scene.
The arrival of the SUB V-16 F gave him a reason to experience them all over again. His favourite demonstration title is Alita: Battle Angel, a film he regularly uses to show visitors what his system can do.
“When I played Alita with the SUB V-16 F for the first time, that was my wow moment.”
According to Anders, the difference is immediately noticeable. It makes films feel deeper, bigger and more immersive.
Describing the SUB V-16 F in 3 words
Anders would describe the SUB V-16 F with these three words:
Raw
Powerful
Outstanding
Beyond Home Cinema
Although films are a major part of his hobby, Anders spends just as much time listening to music, ranging from pop and rock to electronic genres. He appreciates how the SUB V-16 F combines authority with precision.
What Anders values most:
Deep, effortless bass extension
Excellent integration with the rest of the system
High output without strain
Precision for both music and films
Huge dynamic headroom
“The balance between power and precision is perfect.”
Proudly Danish
One aspect of DALI that resonates strongly with Anders is the company's Danish heritage. After owning products from many international brands throughout the years, he appreciates knowing his current system comes from a Danish manufacturer.
The final verdict
After years of upgrading, refining and experimenting, Anders feels he has finally achieved the home cinema experience he always wanted.
His verdict on the SUB V-16 F is simple:
“If you're considering it, just go and buy it.”
And when asked to summarise his overall experience with DALI in a single sentence:
“I’m extremely satisfied.”
Discover SUB V-16 F
With an impressive 16 inch bass driver, 1,500 watts of DSP-controlled amplification, convenient front panel control, and exceptional craftsmanship inside and out, the DALI SUB V-16 F is the ultimate high-power, wide-bandwidth, ultra-low-distortion subwoofer for high-end home cinema setups and multichannel music systems.