DALI Loudspeakers: OBERON 1 REVIEW! + Vokal, E9F Sub Dali Home Theater

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

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[@gorbash79]

Jamo S 803s (white of course, and paired with the S 810 Sub and S 83 Center for our TV/movie pleasure)... they have their faults, and are by no means perfect, but big spacious sound and from a relatively small footprint. not to mention all i have to do is remind myself of their price (my entire speaker setup all in was less than the Dali's) and well, it's a hard package to beat.

[@TJPavey]

I was curious about the opticon mk II speakers with the two tweeter setup. They have an on wall speaker and it looks good for HT.

[@joshuawarren9891]

I find it hard to look past my Wharfedale Lintons... technically a bookshelf!

[@KristiWright]

@@joshuawarren9891 We hope to hear those for ourselves one day as we really enjoyed the Denton 85s.

[@amitgombi1620]

Spendor A1 and audio solutions Figaro bookshelf

[@cheapaudioman]

I have heard nothing but great things about these. I was really blown away by the Spektor 1's. Looking forward to getting a test drive of the Spektor 2's and eventually these. Great review as always. Did we just become best friends!?

[@ChogTheGreat]

Just ordered some Oberon 5s with SVS PB1000 as the kicker. They were hands-down one of my favourite sounding voice in the HIFI store.

[@ChogTheGreat]

Can confirm a year later, the Oberon 5s, Oberon Centre, PB-1000 and Klipsch surrounds (bizarre pairing, I know), sound absolutely AMAZING in my listening room / home theatre. This set up sounds better than systems twice the price. DALI are very underrated in the hifi world.

[@micmupfel]

I have two Dali Oberon 1 speakers as a stereo system and I absolutely love them. I use them for home cinema and music in a 20 sqm room.

[@marcusaurelius2988]

Are they bright? Any fatigue after a while ?

[@micmupfel]

@@marcusaurelius2988 No, I wouldn't call them "warm" but not "bright" either. I paired them with a Denon AVR. There's a certain airiness but it's not fatiguing. I really like it especially with music from vinyl.

[@AshishKumar-zi9gy]

Dayum!! I posted a comment in the last video to review Dali. I had no experience with audiophiles and bought Dali Oberon 3 as my first pair of Bookshelf. It gives a smile when you see a review of a product you own.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

I just got my Oberon 3's yesterday and I'm thrilled with them. I went to demo the Q Acoustics 3020i, Dali Spector 2 and Kef q150. The Oberon's were a curved ball and I was immediately taken with them and ended up ordering a pair. In my tiny listening room (12ft square) they are perfect and a sub isn't required. This is probably due to the 7" bass/ mid driver and the reason I busted my budget.

[@TheSputnikman]

Thank you for the review, Andrew! It was interesting to see your take on them. Im an owner of Oberon 1 pair and very happy with these speakers. There are many interesting things about Dali design and as Andrew mentioned - there is no doubt that heart and investments have gone there, but one particular thing is about not toeing in these speakers (it is a recomendation in user manual that Dali provides). As far as I found and understood what they did is boosted high frequencies just a bit on the axis of the speaker, which would make them brighter, but off the axis (no toe-in) they get more neutral sound (i guess less "exciting" what Andrew calls it). Also that is how you get a wider angle of pleasant sound all over your room. This really matters if you move over the room while enjoying the music and makes it nice and easy live with them. So trust engineers and do not toe-in them unless you prefer that brighter sound. If so - you can also just simply use the tone control. ;) Cheers!

[@WestonWill]

Got a set of Dali Spektor 1 last week for my desktop setup, near field and they sound AMAZING! Mated to an SMSL M500 and VTV Ncore amp they are so engaging to listen to! (thanks to CheapAudioMan's review turning me on to these!)

[@banan272]

I like this channel that despite obvious commercial side to the audio world Andrew stays true to himself and his reviews feel honest. He mentions all the flaws of products, but in a very diplomatic way.

[@KristiWright]

Good morning! We hope you are all off to a great day. Please be sure to watch until the end to catch our post review discussion. 😃

[@joshdekubber3631]

Good morning Kristi! I hope you both have a great day

[@SeanVedell]

Good morning. It’s still morning, right? Yup. 15 minutes left. Time for lunch with my favourite reviewers.

[@KristiWright]

@@SeanVedell

[@lamecasuelas2]

I always watch the discussion; it's my favorite part

[@KristiWright]

@@lamecasuelas2 😍

[@tailorsoldierspy6464]

Hi Andrew! I am French and I gotta say, my English greatly improved since I have been watching your videos and I just wanted to thank you for that. You are such a nice dude and I love your channel. Take care!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

That's great! Thank you for watching!

[@nunofernandes4501]

DALI rocks! I have a pair of Oberon 5 floorstanders since 2019 and I love how they look and how big they sound for their size. They also kept up like champs when I upgraded from a 35W Cambridge AXA35 to a 72W Rega Elex-R, now they go VERY loud without a hint of distortion. Of course I don't push them that hard, just did it once for testing their limits and I didn't go that far. I have to protect what's left of my 47 year old hearing but it's nice to know what they are capable of.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I'm sure the added power helped them to sound their best! So far I am very impressed by what I'm hearing from Dali!

[@nunofernandes4501]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews they sounded great with the AXA35, make no mistake, but the Rega took them to another galaxy.

[@Thunderbird139]

Finally some credit for this speaker!! I have them paired with PS audio Sprout 100 for a killer desktop /tv setup.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Sorry we were late to the party, but better late than never.

[@diegocanale1124]

How's the ps audio sprout amplifier? I have been considering to buy it but worried about the conflicting reviews

[@Thunderbird139]

@@diegocanale1124 I haven't checked all the reviews but it's outstanding for the money. The dac and phono stage are both good too which is rare at this price. It's just a ton of fun and very versatile. It does sound like class d but if you are cool with that I say go for it. I won't be selling mine anytime soon!

[@isak6626]

It's the first time I'm watching one of your videos, and I got to say, what a great review! I love that you both gave your opinions, and that you compared the Dali's to other speakers that you've listened to, because as a consumer, it is nearly impossible to compare multiple speakers before you buy. I own a whole bunch of Dali speakers in the same price range - the Dali Zensor 5, Zensor 1, Zensor Pico, Alteco C-1 and SUB E9F. The Zensor series is the predecessor to the Oberon series, and they sound fairly similar, with the Zensors being a tad brighter. The reason I chose Dali was the beautiful and compact design of the Zensor series. I’m running a 7.1.4 home theater setup in our living room, and the speakers just blend in because of their design and small footprint. The Zensor Pico makes a fantastic surround speaker in an environment where you (or your better half) really don’t want to see any speakers. However, when I bought my speakers, I did not have the chance to listen to many different speakers, so I honestly have no idea how my speakers sound in comparison to other speakers. Thus, I've recently become curious to know whether there is any speaker line suitable for home theater use out there which can provide a noticeable upgrade in sound quality while maintaining the pleasing and compact design of the Dali Zensor series. I would accept to move up in price (say max 2000 USD a pair of tower speakers), but I would not accept to have bulky speakers, especially not as surrounds or wall-mounted heights. Having seen and listened to a lot of different speakers, and now the Dali Oberon 1’s which are quite similar to mine, is there any speaker line that comes to mind? Looking forward to more reviews, not least of Dali speakers!

[@jesuscostantino2925]

I really like the more informal "wrap-up" you do with your partner toward the end. It really helps to "humanize" your reviews and fit them into the real world. Nicely done. You all are totally Siskel and Ebert!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much, we appreciate it!

[@eruilluvitar]

I ordered a full set of Oberon speakers for a 5.1.2 setup and just wanted to let you know that none of them arrived damaged and they sound pretty damn fantastic!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

That is awesome! Thank you for letting us know.

[@auro8649]

Hey mister. I've never seen a video of your before but I really need to clarify one thing: Your vocal recordings sound just phenomenal. What a great frequency tuning right there. You really know what to do to sound great. A pleasure to listen to and overall a high quality video production. Cheers from germany!

[@dorshalom8977]

The new Opticon MK2 of DALI is the interesting thing! I hope you will review this series soon.

[@curtissscraig]

I have the Opticon 1. Really nice little loudspeakers in walnut, Kristi! Being a DIY‘er I took the electronics from an IKEA/Sonos Symfonisk, built it inside the Opticons cabinet and connected it to the tweeter and woofer. The result is a powered Opticon 1 in the Sonos world which sounds fantastic together with my Sonos sub.

[@zoransudar2821]

I love DALI, i have Zensor 1 and will keep them 4ever🤍 Tnx for the review. No.1 channel for me❤

[@andyjefferson1308]

Cool little speakers my friend! They were my first pair of Dali Speakers. Then I moved up a range to the Opticon 2s, & now I own a lovely awesome pair of the Rubicon 2s. Hopefully in the future "Soon" I'll own a pair of those Awesome lovely Dali Epicon 2s. 🤞

[@erikdg]

For people considering these, don't toe them in, Dali States this in their manual. It will give you a wider soundstage.

[@camd3041]

Sorry, what does toe in mean? I’m planning these for a spare room set which will be on an Ikea Kallax unit

[@Setright]

​@camd3041 Means to turn or angle them towards the center.

[@JC-uo2hz]

A Dali Oberon 9 review would be a welcome comparison for the full range three way speaker segment.

[@Sunshine_Superman]

I had my eye on Dali Epicon 2's earlier this year...I say had cause I've just finished burning them in. Awesome speakers that look as good as they sound. Moved back to Dali cause I was never quite happy with my previous BBC sounding monitors. The Epicon 2's are way more fun. I've owned and still own various Dali speakers. I have Zensor 7's Spektors and a vokal in my A/v system. Love them. If there's one thing you can say about Dali speakers it's that they are 100% dedicated to making music fun.

[@aldopalacios3357]

I got a pair of Oberon 1 and Cambridge AXR100 stereo receiver. They sound great. I'm really happy. Clear sound, maybe I'll get a sub later, but still enjoyable bass. Enough power for a 25 square meters room.

[@jorgebravo7980]

I’m thinking in exactly doing the same match of amp/speakers. Thanks!

[@ruisantos8291]

Huge DALI fan here. My Menuets are soooo god! Would really love to see a review from you Andrew of these little gems!

[@KristiWright]

That's 2 votes for the Menuets.

[@IVAT69]

@@KristiWright I have the Dali Menuet SE for almost a year now, and they are so great, both in looks and performance. But please note that putting them (and the other Dali bookshelf speakers closer to the back wall, will improve bass performance significantly. Would be great to see a review of you both of the Menuets :-)

[@simianinc]

I bought the Oberon 5 after watching this. It inspired me to look at the Dali range, and I figured the floor standarders would be approximately the cost of the 1 + speakers stands

[@jurgenpfister8297]

The new tower speakers Oberon 5 and 7 are incredible for the price and a strong recomedation for you guys to test. The 5 is a great compromise for balancing size/looks/sound and price. My few cents.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Noted, thanks for the tip!

[@laurensmith485]

I recently got the Dali Oberon 1 about 2 months ago,was planning on getting Spektor 2 but I’m so glad I got the Oberon 1s they are built better and look more expensive and I love the sound they produce,got them in white and the colour of the bass cone goes well with the white

[@Setright]

Same story here. The Oberon 1 is a big jump in quality and sound, for a small difference in price over the Spektor 2.

[@YoungOldDude]

Glad you / you two finally got the opportunity to experience the Dali sound. I definitely encourage you to experience more from Dali.

[@carlrusson2612]

Hi Andrew and Kristi depending on whether the dali were new out of the box or a pair of speakers that as been around the block a while,as they need around 200 hrs burn in time they improve loads after the run in time. I have had dalis for quite some years now and never feel I am tired of any of them and as I say they improve with use. Dali designed them to be used with the covers on If I remember correctly.

[@sdemosi]

Dali make some fantastic value speakers. Great to see them tested here.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad you like them!

[@sdemosi]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I definitely do Andrew & love the channel too. It's a very practical channel with reviews for many budgets and tastes. The biggest concerns for most people buying a hifi system are budget, appropriate amplifier /speaker matching, build quality & ultimately the sound that all these ingredients deliver. Your reviews tick all the boxes.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@sdemosi Thank you so much!

[@djkbrown]

More Dali reviews please Andrew!

[@derrondevasconcellos6030]

I use the Oberon 1 as a surround speaker with the Oberon 7 in front, Oberon Vokal Centre and the E12-F sub - completely blown away, my ears love them. The Oberon 7's for music in stereo are absolutely sublime and in my opinion sound better without the sub. I have matched this system to the Denon X3700H which does a great job and is a good match budget wise for this set. If we follow the rule of diminishing returns there's not much need to upgrade any further. Having said that I'm going to contradict myself and admit that I have bought in the Dali Opticon 2's and Opticon Vokal (with ribbon tweeter). Can't wait to start playing but will keep them out of the system for the 100 plus hours of run in they need - they only get better.

[@Hyper1555]

I had the dali zensor 3 (older model of the obreron) with a budget onkyo tx-8020 + a BK xlss400 sub and was totally blown away of the quality and placement of the music for such a budget! Really wanted the opticons but they were out of my budget. I finished my study and got my hands (after testing in store) on some second hand rubicon 5 and nad c388. I sold my zensors to a friend and still go to him: still blown away and for a new price of 3000 for a set to the 400 to my zensors, the zensors get 80-85% of the quality and most people won't notice the difference that much! Dali puts sooo much quality in their lower tier speakers!!!

[@balexandre]

just got my DALI system this month, but went with the E12F and the option range with the Opticon - Opticon 6 - Opticon Vokal - E12F - Oberon 1 as surround monitors 😊 I'm sooooo happy. (Good to live in Denmark as well) 😁

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I bet it sounds brilliant! Thanks for tuning in!

[@KristiWright]

Hello in Denmark!

[@pkamp1969]

I’ve got the complete same setup, except for option 2’s for surround speakers and Marantz SR7015 Reciever. I am satisfied with de sound, both for2.1 and 5.1! Good to live in the Netherlands.

[@madst7521]

Another advantage of being in Denmark is better pricing on Dali speakers. A pair of Oberon 1s is $475 at today’s exchange rate 😃

[@KristiWright]

@@madst7521 And you get healthcare? No fair! :)

[@stressballer]

YES! ...to more Dali reviews.

[@AndrewBaba]

I wish to see more Dali loudspeakers in your channel

[@Ceko]

Normally I was looking for more and more expensive speakers for better quality but I discovered that’s bullocks. Speakers like these can really blow your mind.

[@TDuck1985]

Hi there. Another danish man here. With zensor serie from dali. Almost same specs. As operon. In both 2 and 5.1.2 setup, and operon sound better then the old zensor, you get much for the moneys

[@joetheprogrammer0]

Last year I started by very first audio system. I got a pair of DALI Oberon 3 which are a slightly bigger version of the 1s in your review and I've been very happy with them. I'm not really a movie fan, but I'm really happy with them as music speakers in my apartment. At some point in the future I will likely upgrade to speakers that are a little more lively, as well as getting a sub if I move into a house, but they're amazing budget speakers. The receiver I got (since the same speakers are also used for everything else such as watching your reviews) is a Denon AVR-X1600H. Also budget, but sounds better than the more expensive Marrantz receivers I heard in the shop. Keep up the great reviews :)

[@myplaguesify]

hows the bass?

[@sentientcloud]

Would it be possible to see the Opticon 1 MK 2 I would like to see how these two compare? Is it worth the upgrade?

[@Dushyantgiri]

Finally dali oberons and vokal.. I have them.. Vokal is the best center I don't think any product come Closer.. Anyone going for bookshelf just try auditioning oberon 5.. They sounded better than kef, polk, psb in same category products..

[@pinoyxbox]

Are they really that good? Didn't had the chance to audition the vokal when i bought my oberon few weeks ago 😔 Im slowly building my 3.1 setup and might pickup the vokal and an svs sub.

[@kosikaGaima]

Please help me wich one is best oberon 3 or oberon 5

[@vasts1479]

Dali is an amazing company with great products. I have the dali zensor 5 ax (powered speakers) and the io4 headphones. Probably the cost in the us is higher than in europe, but honestly their products totally worth it.

[@KEVCRABSTM]

The Dali Oberon 5 tower speakers are superb speakers

[@TomArys]

Dali speakers should be positioned straight with no toe in

[@scottmeyer6005]

correct. Although Andrew toes every speaker he reviews.

[@Dokzom]

I have DALI Spektor 2 + Spektor Vokal, which are similar to these because I also need subwoofer to complete setup and have the sound I wanted!

[@nc3419]

I tried this speaker a year ago and generally liked it. Sent it back mainly for the reason mentioned here. Not as dynamic as I wanted, inefficient and more towards laid back sounding. Still, it could produce a seductive sound. At $600, there are other options that could work better. If ever discounted by $100, which I had seen, it could be a really great. The finish, though vinyl is the best fake wood I have ever seen.

[@SuperMaximus66]

Their logistics supplier must be terrified at the moment 😂. Being in the logistics business myself, I can only imagine Dali shitting on them from a dizzy height 🤣🤣

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Yeah, even the fresh replacements looked like the boxes were ridden pretty hard and put away wet.

[@RenatoTodorov]

I have an Oberon setup and one of my Oberon 7 came in a damaged box. And I'm in Europe, so this seems to be a general problem with Dali. Nevertheless, I couldn't be happier with the sound 😁

[@agkosdimi]

A more fair comparison with the Klipsch RP600M could be the Oberon 3 I think. Here in Greece (and in Europe, I suppose) are at the same price range: 450-550 euros. I'm Dali's Spektor series happy owner, by the way

[@BumbiPuck]

Dali speakers, at last! :) You should really try out the Opticon 2, Kef LS50ish in size and price :) Keep up your good work

[@theuvcrew2531]

Auditioned these today and liked them, but also heard the Opticon 1 Mk 2, and preferred those. They are smaller and more expensive, but I felt more well-balanced in terms of the sound. Would be great to get your detailed thoughts.

[@rhyshutchin5]

Dali are a fantastic brand! And are quite popular here in Australia. My uncle introduced me to them a few years back with his 7.2 (2x E12F's) Dali Zensor system (I think Oberon are the model up from these?..) and it sounded great. Modest but great Since then he has upgraded to a Dali 7.4.2 Opticon with 2x Rel ht/1508 subwoofers I love my wharfedale/svs setup but man the Dali's sound great and I'm personally a big fan of the aesthetics Once again awesome review mate!

[@Steve_Hallett]

Thanks for the great review. It does seem you pay a bit more stateside than we do in Europe for them, which does have an effect on opinions. I personally like the Dali sound owning a pair of Oberon 5's and zensor 5's. Keep up the good work 👍.

[@troykm]

Just remember, Dali voice their speakers with the GRILLS ON! The grills should be on to get the best sound out of them. Some people say the treble is harsh - thats because the grills are off.

[@akyhne]

Dali speakers all around me in a 7.0 system (yeah, I don't have a sub). But they are different series, as they were bought at different times, but they are in the same price range, as the Oberon. Front speakers are floor speakers, and it's honestly enough bass for my small apartment. They are connected to a Denon mid range surround amplifier.

[@foodog777]

I have a 5.0 system. My Klipsch R-620F’s go down to 38Hz. The sub in this review only goes down to 37Hz. As a bass player I’m content without a sub and wish so much time in reviews was not devoted to subs - which I find to be boomy overkill.

[@akyhne]

@@foodog777 Yeah, I had the E9F on test, when I bought my last two speakers, the side speakers. I found the sub to actually be annoying and tiring for my ears. Not that it rumbles or shakes, it's just that it constantly feels like you're about to get "plugs" in your ears. I don't know the English term.

[@debalco]

Hi Andrew & Kristi. Thanks very much for your review on the Oberon 1. I was looking for a small speaker that is easy to place (max:12" from back wall), with an open midrange and clear, sparkling treble (many/most people seem to prefer a rolled-off/laid-back sound... I don't!) and... come in in a light-oak(ish) veneer. After watching your video I decided to go for the Dali Oberon 1. Tbh, I haven't heard them yet, as I don't have a dealer in my area to audition 'em. Therefor I had to order 'em online. (I now have a 30days return garanty though) I also ordered the same Solidsteel SS-6 stands you're using in the video. I think they look fantastic on those stands! To me the only small visual drawback on the Dali's are the 4 black holes on the front of the cabinet. (it won't stand out on the black version, but with the white and light-oak version,..hmm, bummer) But, hey...for only € 398/pair (here in the Netherlands) you can't have everything. Looking forward to hear them in my own room. (upcoming saturday) Keep up the good work!

[@harisrizvanbegovic2728]

If you are in a situation to say something about DALI Oberon 3 in the future, I would like to hear it. I wish I can find those bookshelf speakers here in my country (Bosnia and Herzegovina), but in vain, this land is the black hole of the universe. Although I'm glad that I can watch your reviews and learn something new about things we love. Thanks.

[@jeannoelsandrazie1874]

Don't worry. Your black hole is much larger. You are not alone. 😊

[@richardt3371]

I love having stand mount speakers mated with a subwoofer - to me it's a far better sound than a tower speaker. Far better options for placement too - I can have my Q Acoustics Concepts where I want them, and the REL sub tucked into the corner. Perfect.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Love it! This is why I advocate for the flexibility of monitor/subwoofer combos.

[@janthuroe]

I got the Dali Oberon On Wall speakers in a stereo setup. I have added a sub and it sounds very very brilliant

[@wesselvandijk4072]

Hi Jan, i just got the oberon's on wall as well. What subwoofer and amplifier do you have? I am waiting for the new bluesound powernode.

[@janthuroe]

Marantz pm5005, Marantz na6006, and Argon bass 8

[@ny69s]

Thank’s for your video Andrew I got Oberon 7 with 4x Onwall (sounds like Oberon 3) 2x Spector and Vokal and I really love them especially with REL subwoofer !!! I mad few tests with Klipsch and SVS pack but I prefer my Dali for their « musicality » Continue like this Andrew, I really like your videos even if I don’t anderstand every thing you say (my english is too bad for that)

[@tobiaxelsson]

A good review as always! :) Really looking forward to what dynaudio is going to present as 45 year anniversary speaker, I need to exchange my old special 25 and given the heritage special it looks like dynaudio might be back in their old quality form! :)

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We've been told Dynaudio products are in route, but so far none have arrived.

[@spud1252]

Hi just want to add a few years later and my first cinema set up ,I’ve been watching you lots ,I pulled the plug and went in big with the cinema 40 because i have a laserdisc player.this would enable me to play the hundreds of 5.1 disc’s i have but alsoi have a couple of dolby Atmos DVDs I wanted to play ,the idea was to get rid of my audiophile grade HIFi and hopefully use the marantz ,,,so i have tannoys XT-8F and love them ,so I picked the dali and they came in a package i can confirm all 6 speakers arrived completely un marked so they must have listened How did it go ,wow even my wife was impressed although i did have to sit through top gun and take that ,sigh happy owner of a 5.1.2 system thanks Andrew

[@jc4626]

I just ordered a pair, hopefully will be an upgrade from my Sonus Toy bookshelf, hopefully partners well with my Pioneer 305 receiver. I don’t play at ear shattering volumes. Personally always have loved the imaging capabilities of a monitor and partnered with a good sub should exceed a tower. Looking forward to receiving these, can’t wait, thanks to the both of you, keep up the good work!

[@phonatic]

Awesome review, I do like that you also include moderately priced gear as well.

[@KristiWright]

We try to cover a bit of everything. Thank you for watching!

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

Just watched this nice Dali review this morning, and was glad to hear you mated these little speakers with a sub. For our new HT, I’m pairing Revel Concerta2 M16 stand mount speakers with a REL HT1003. While I was fantastically happy with the M16 by themselves, adding a sub took these speakers to a whole new thrilling level. The M16 speakers retail at $900/pair new - but can be had for $750-$800/pair with outlet pricing. Would love to hear your thoughts on the M16 speakers - separate and paired with a sub. They’ve received very little if any reviews, and seems not many people know about Revel.

[@leightonandtraceystead8878]

Would be great if you could do a review of the dali oberon 7's......if you can get your hands on a pair

[@raidenminato]

Have a couple of Dali bookshelf speakers, they are all solid across the board. The Epicon series are truly stunning. The build and finish on those are breathtaking. I’ve always wanted a set of Epicon 2s in one of the wood finishes. Those are work of art.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Good to know! Thanks for watching!

[@darrenlomax1283]

A rock solid review. I bought a pair of rubicon 2 for the office but they were way too powerful for that room, I stepped down to a pair of DALI Menuets which were perfect and with being so impressed I bought Rubicon 5 for the living room which I think are incredible, however, finding an amp that can power them the way they're supposed to be driven is proving expensive. 86db and 4ohms load. I tested the Oberon and to me the bass was a bit loose. The rubicon upgrade, although expensive, was worth the extra time it took to save up the extra money.

[@ohno-ohno-VW]

Thank you Andrew, also the additional comments from Kristi. I own Yamaha WXA-50 and Dali Spektor 1, and Yamaha NS-SW050, a humble set up indeed, but it sounds so nice on my desk, my next set will be the Oberon 1 and Cambridge Audio AXR100, the sub will remains the same Yamaha.

[@gilgalaad80]

I was hoping for this review so badly... but couldn't wait anymore and I bought the Oberon 1 a couple of weeks ago, for my computer home office :) Paired with an Audiolab 6000a. I am by no mean an expert, but I like them a lot so far :)

[@KristiWright]

Sorry we couldn't get it to you guys sooner but the good news is the only person you have to please is you! So I'm happy that you are happy!

[@Spaniard47]

Good on you for reviewing some lesser-known speakers. Looks like a solid set!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

They're fantastic! Dali is totally a brand worth everyone's consideration. I want more Dali in my life after this experience.

[@toxicparasite3031]

They are quite popular in the european hifi-space. And their more affordable Spektor-series is also worth a closer look.

[@kennetlgager2854]

Hello Andrew. I'm a happy subscriber to your channel. I am danish, Dali speakers are danish made by a team of very dedicated musiclovers. Brands like LYNGDORF and NAD. I think you will find the products interesting. For a lot of years, my 5.1 had been predessors of the speakers you talk about in this review. Dali 202, 505 and SC-7 with Cambridge reciever.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you for subscribing, and I am also a fan of NAD as well as Lyngdorf.

[@ramc2461]

Spot on! Auditions can be deceiving though, definitive difference in performance with budget amps vs powerful amps they use in the listening rooms. The tweeter is 29mm if I recall right not your standard inch tweeter and it does make a difference to the Vocals...

[@peterdulaj8548]

In2021, just yesterday come to me, my new Dali Opricon 2 mk 2😊 these speakers after just few hours of listenning souds amazigly great. I am so happy how they sound with my Marantz PM8006😊👍

[@garywatkins8823]

Hi Andrew, the 3s are magnificent and in my experience are better quality and sound fantastic even compared to others at 2-3 times the price.

[@hannukurki]

Hi Andrew! Your better half ( the wife or the bride) are wrong about the speaker surface. The coating is not veneer, but it is vinyl. Please test bigger models, such as (bookshelf) Oberon 3. Oberon 5 and 7 (floor stands both). High End models, like Opticon, Rubicon. A good small bookshelf speaker is the Menuet. Name DALI come Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries. Now i have Dali Zensor 3 and SUB E-9 F. Zensors i will update Rubicon 5 or Opticon 5. Yesterday i ordered Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M DAC.

[@anthonyalvarado1635]

Love dali speakers. I have a set of zensor 1 paired to a small tube amp and it has the magic.

[@CMA1967]

Hello Andrew, I find it incredibly easy to listen to your reviews. What a well spoken, articulate young man you are. I have a question please; in a 3.2 home theater setup does the Denon S920W provide sufficient power to these speakers as you caution? I’ve been researching speakers for quite some time. First time having a go and I thought these would look remarkably handsome as L/R but will they get the power they need with this entry level receiver? Paired with Focal 300 IW6 center channel and two SVS SB-1000 Pro’s. Have a great night and thank you again for another great review.

[@liutungwei5160]

I do not have Oberon, instead I own a pair of Spektor 2. They really sound nice and look classic. I think the mid-driver is one of the best looking in the market. It looks authentic.

[@darrenthompson3294]

hi guys thanks for another great honest review i have these my self they get better they are £349.00 in england . the spektor cheaper range get good reviews.

[@SoumyaMaitra2008]

Nice and detailed review of Oberon’s. I love the tonality of Dali’s and have a Oberon 3 in my setup. Was wondering can you not review Dali Opticon 6 based stereo / home theatre setup? I don’t see any comparison video online amongst Dali Opticon 6 and Klipsch RP8000F.

[@sergino83]

This I would like to see!

[@eltonc1505]

Which amp do u pair you Oberon 3's to ??

[@SoumyaMaitra2008]

@@eltonc1505 O3s are driven by Marantz SR 6015 now and I am in plan of having Emotiva XPA5 for HT. For stereo I will upgrade to a stereo amp later.

[@eltonc1505]

@@SoumyaMaitra2008 nice... 👍

[@kieranchurch9923]

It's funny I have so many 'better' speakers but often come back to my Dali Zensor 1's. I love their looks (grills off!) and sound. A very underrated brand.

[@alex150388]

Great review, Thanks Andrew Any chance you can review the new Opticon MKII? Cant find any decent review of them :(

[@Chris_the_Dickens]

Great review! Did you bed these speakers in first? Dali recommends 100 hours. I found after 20-30 hours my Dali's livened up quite a bit.

[@Fisklina]

Such a nice review. And as always I'm thoroughly enjoying the conversation between you and Kristi. I hope you get to check out more DALI products. I've got a pair of Oberon 5 tower speakers and think they are great. And especially for what I'm guestimating would be about $1000.

[@Lawd_Kolya]

Owning the predecessors, Zensor 1, I'm happy to see some love for Dali in this channel. Are you considering taking a look at their higher up Opticon MkII, Rubicon or Epicon series? :) I'm currently considering an upgrade to either B&W 705 S2, Rubicon 2 or perhaps just Opticon 2 Mkii

[@KristiWright]

I think the 7c may be up next.

[@Gnawcx]

I'm really intrigue by this speaker. Great price, I like the footprint, and the overall look. Sorry to hear about the damage in transit. I checked out all the pictures from their website and there seems to be intentional markings on the woofer, like someone dragging their fingernail on leather. That's an interesting design choice as I normally don't think "distressed" when I think of woofers. Great Review.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

It's the wood fibers in the cone itself. Unique and intentional.

[@Gnawcx]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks for the clarification. That makes a lot more sense.

[@scottmeyer6005]

I have them! The towers are amazing. Sounds like you needed an Emotiva XPA-3 for power

[@walrusgumbootable]

Kristi and Andrew! I’ve purchased four Klipsch r-610f’s because you two are fans of two way speakers and Klipsch! I’m into towers because I grew up with satellites.

[@foodog777]

Yep. Andrew’s review of the Klipsch RP-8000F’s influenced my purchase of my unbeatably priced R-620F’s. His Jamo 803 HCS 5 speaker set review influenced my purchase of those - which at $229 on Amazon is still an amazing deal.

[@EverydayElectronics23]

@@foodog777 the rp line is the only Klipsch line worthy besides the older Heritage line

[@trannel73]

Started with oberon 3. but ended up with rubicon 8. whoops. Do you plan to test larger oberons? opticons or Rubicons? Would love to hear your take on those danish speakers 😊

[@Altruistic-Viking]

Too much is just right 👍

[@CinemaDemocratica]

One of the things I found interesting about this review is that I keep asking people what speaker I should get for good dynamics at extremely low volumes, and the answer I keep getting back is the Dali Menuet SE. Now, granted, that's a completely different price-point, but it's still a bit strange that another speaker from the same brand should have the opposite performance-to-volume curve. I'd welcome any thoughts that anyone had -- including, perhaps belatedly, any other suggestions for hyper-low-volume excellence. (The Amphion Argon 1's seem to be popular for this application as well, e.g.)

[@stefan5897]

I got a pair of Oberon 1's for a desktop setup two weeks ago and pleasantly surprised how well they sound and how easy they are to place.

[@Celestialrob]

Love the reviews, but you know that. The chitty chat at the end elevates everything! Thx so much 🙏 zero interest in this type of speakers, but heh, it’s you guys I enjoy

[@Slim-man1977]

The Rubicon2 is worth a video👍

[@bendyboy75]

Great Review Andrew. I have the bigger Oberon 5 and like you say careful partnering is needed amplifier wise. I have the NAD T758 and it struggles to drive these speakers. I had to crank the dial to get any real volume from them. I added a M2si which drives them easily. The vol dial barely moves on the MF amp but the speakers come alive (with Arylic S50+ Pro / Qobuz). I also found a very slight toe-in was needed to get the best imaging from the Dali's

[@WhatEver-dx3eu]

I don't know if the NAD can drive the DALI's or not (although I gather that the brands get combined very often), but the way you describe it, this is a classic case of confusing relative gain with output power. "My amplifier has much more power than that one as it goes way louder when it's only turned half-way up" type of thing. Complete misunderstanding. Do yourself a favour and google the subject so you understand that driving a speaker has nothing to do with the position of the volume control but everything to do with capability to drive low impedances, decent damping factor, low distortion, dynamic capability, etc, etc.

[@grechan]

Nice review. I remember hearing the Dali Zensor Pico at Yodobashi Camera in Tokyo and just being in love with them for the size/cost. I’ve now got those and Zensor 5s in my living room casual system. Super sounding and nice looking.

[@Ced71182]

I own these oberon1. Amazing speakers for the size! If I had to say one thing, it's that it lacks a bit of punch, energy as you mentionned. And i 'd like to ask you, what amplifier can bring them a sound more punchy, more energic ?? With a budget around 500€. Thks a lot ! Great review

[@AlexanderG-mi7ip]

With that budget I would suggest Cambridge Audio AXR100. I now, it is closer to 600 than 500 in price, but it definitely kicks ass!

[@peterturre4977]

Andrew, how would you compare these to the Focal 806s you reviewed last year? I asked the same question in the Focal 806 Thread, only realizing that the review was old and you may not see it (DOH). The street price difference is not as big as the list price, putting the 806's in range. FWIW, they'll be the L/R in a brand-matching 5.1 "music-first" system which will serve double duty as a HT rig, with a ID Subwoofer to be named later. and I'm a dedicated acoustic jazz/classical listener. yes, my wife and I DO listed to other types of music, but first and foremost I want the aforementioned styles done right. I want Kind of Blue to sound like Kind of Blue. Thanks for your reply and your outstanding channel! :)

[@ben23a31]

Great review Andrew ! Not a fan of those Dali's because of their low sensitivity tho. Their price point doesn't justify the required front end needed to get the most out of them. Also, really really really appreciate that you understand/consider that most of your fans aren't "pure" 2 channel listeners only with all media. By adding the sub and center to the review, that added insight separates you from most 👍🏽 as for next review wishes.., Wharfdale Evo 4.2's or the Triangle Genese Trio perhaps?

[@davidwebb1699]

Hi Andy, I'm thinking of buying the new version of the Rega Kyte speakers. I had the original version from 1992 and wished I never got rid of them. In the UK the new version are retailing at £499. They may not have been released in the States at the moment. The originals were stunning. Andy if you could get your hands on a pair might be a change of the norm. for a review. Cheers. Dave

[@engineer4862]

You should have compared Dali Oberon 3's against Klipsch RP-600M's and the others.

[@bimlocsin2707]

I have the E9F sub and as much as I don’t want to admit it, they sound better than my REL HT1003...and the REL is very good!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I appreciate you sharing, but I have to admit, I find it funny when people say, "I don't want to admit it..." It's okay to prefer something over something else, even if what you prefer is less expensive or less notable (in the eyes of someone else). The E 9F is a good little sub, nothing wrong with that. Thanks for watching!