Review! The DALI Oberon 3 Bookshelf Loudspeaker!

Hands on with the Dali Oberon 3!
Music by: Headlund - "Shoes full of Sand"
DALI Oberon 3 product page:
www.dali-speakers.com/loudspe...
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Products used in the Evaluation
AMR CD-777 CD-Player
Heed Abacus DAC
Loxjie A10 - Integrated Amplifier
NAD 316Bee V2 - Integrated Amplifier
IOTAVX SA3 - Integrated Amplifier
IOTAVX PA3 - Integrated Amplifier
Heed Elixir - Integrated Amplifier
Parasound HALO Hint 6 - Integrated Amplifier
AMR AM-777 - Integrated Amplifier
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Klipsch RP600M Specs vs DALI Oberon 3 Specs
Price: $549 USD $799 USD
Designed in: USA DENMARK
Made in: CHINA CHINA
Sensitivity: 96dB 87dB
FR Range (+/- 3dB): 45Hz - 25kHz 47Hz - 26kHz
N. Impedance: 8 Ohms 6 ohms
HF Driver: 1" Titanium in Horn 1.1" Soft dome
LF Driver: 6.5." Cerametallic 7" Wood Fibre
Height: 15.69" (39.9cm) 13.7" (35cm)
Width: 7.95" (20.2cm) 7.8" (19.8cm)
Depth: 11.85" (30.1 cm) 12.3" (31.2cm)
Weight: 16lb (7.3 kg) 13.9lb (6.3 kg)
Production: 2018 + 2018 +
Note: The aforementioned price reflects the MSRP of both products as of the time of this video.

[@markwilson0077]

Dude, you read my mind with the comparison portion at the end...again. Love the work man, thanks for this channel!

[@dilbyjones]

Mark Wilson this channel is great for people ACTIVELY PURCHASING AUDIO ;)

[@dilbyjones]

I love that he compares DALI !

[@briancampbell7712]

He's the only one who's did a Dali review out of the groupies...lol.

[@Jayiyagi]

Love the down to earth review. These sound very interesting ! Especially the car reference compared to the klipsch was on point ! Rock on Sean !

[@berendvanrossum4585]

You're really clear in putting all of this into words. Thanks a lot man!

[@wolverine3344]

Great video, really appreciate your clear, concise and succinct thoughts, with good pace and no rambling. Kudos 👏🏻

[@dksculpture]

Nice review. I really like the unusual grill fabrics Dali chose to compliment the different finishes.

[@chrispendergast7792]

Really like the side by side comparison at the end

[@dsnyder0cnn]

I'm looking forward to hearing them!

[@paulwibb.8944]

Hands down, the best reviewer on KZbin at the moment. 👍

[@AVStore-India]

Definitely one of the most in-depth and genuine reviewers out there!

[@paradust]

Agreed!

[@kevindemelo4878]

I agree

[@alkymistendenmark]

Excellent review! Got way more than I expected and really learned some!

[@ItalianCJM8232]

I loved the bonus section!

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Nice looking speakers. Very nice looking finish. Great specs, and price tag also.

[@SpikeoutBattleStreet]

I always have my grills on my speakers because I feel that they can remove some treble harshness. Now I know that it's not my own imagination. The comparison part is gold. It really help people to decide what they're getting. Thank you for the best videos as always. Your channel is a gift from the heaven.👍

[@AVStore-India]

The Oberon's definitely sound a lot less harsher with the grills on.

[@TheLMMish]

Ok, fine. Suscribed. You won me over with consistency and good reviews. Hope this channel grows and people stop listening to music on low-quality equipment and of low-quality source. Just save up a bit and educate the ears.

[@CJlevels]

You remind me of this guy called Eric from Brooklyn. Anyway, I like your videos. You're very detailed when providing information on speakers. Good job. Keep up the good work.

[@benneburg]

I got a set of Oberon 3's about a week before you posted this review, got a new NAD C 316BEE amp at the same time. I spent half a day in the hifi shop, trying different speakers with different amps, talking to other customers and listening in on their testing. Spending the time to find the right speaker/amp combo, for me, was absolutely worth it, have enjoyed every second with this setup ever since. The NAD just did something to the low and mid ranges, which also seemed to counter some of the ear piercing high ranges, it rounded off the sound in a way that suits my ears. Records I have listened to a thousand times before, they give me goosebumps again. Even at low volume, the Oberons sound great, where my old setup struggled getting everything out, this just sounds clear and effortless. Overall I have turned my volume down significantly, so, hooray for my ears! For $300, these speakers are a bargain, but always go at listen for yourself if possible.

[@LeoRousseau]

Ear piercing highs have got me second guessing on the Oberon 5's. Maybe not a good choice for me especially since I have the original NAD 316 bee.

[@budgie007hopkins]

love the Oberon 1's

[@adotoshny]

Hi Sean! Thank you for a brilliant and detailed review. I very grateful I've found your channel :) Hope you can make review on Opticon series one day. Cheers!

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Great job Sean thanks your part of the reason I started my own channel just love the audio equipment and the music both got the emotiva a300 and schiit modi 3 dac on its way can't wait ! my channel is more for bargin finds

[@AVStore-India]

Wish you the best of luck and success for your channel!

[@Jan-km2nf]

I am very satisfied with my Oberon 3 and Marantz melody plus the sub E9F, perfect for our small living room

[@uprajsingh]

Thank You, I was looking for a forward sounding speaker, I have Klipch in one room and i wanted to try another flavor my in second room. Your review answers my question, only thing it missed on was magnetic grill.. All speakers should have that :)

[@mikeleahy5283]

Nice review, all comes down to taste.

[@AVStore-India]

True dat!

[@equidexinc.3018]

I have an affinity for DALI speakers. They are so easy, versatile, and have a sound signature that just agrees with my ears. I currently have DALI Ikon 7's and 2's in my living room theater, which I've owned for 10 years. I love them but seriously considering moving to the Oberon series. The Ikons are big and tall and take over my whole living room while the Oberons are smaller scale but still give you great sound. BTW, first time watching your review. Great job and great info. I'm subscribing!

[@equidexinc.3018]

Oh, I'm not getting rid of the Ikons. They'll move to a different room in the house.

[@equidexinc.3018]

@Peder Hansen Yes, I plan to get either the 5 or 7 floor standing models.

[@williamjueschke9960]

Good review Sean, thanks.

[@quintonford4594]

Doooope your videos are pristine!

[@r1chymcbryde9876]

At 44 I finally treated myself. I just bought a pair of these with stands to go with a Cambridge Audio Axr100 as the setup for my pool room. Tunnel of Love by Dire Straits is ready to go as soon as they're delivered. Then I'm thinking California Girls by the Beach Boys followed by Peace Frog by the Doors. I'm honestly like a kid at Christmas. Keep up the good work.

[@briang530]

Well you picked a near perfect setup and like music that plays to the Cambridge and Dali Combo. I love Knopfler and seriously think Dali's voicing plays well to his music. I'm running the one step lower Oberon 1 and Cambridge AXA 35 set-up in my kitchen. Edit- also just wait until they're broken in too!

[@Thetimeisnow78]

I have the axr100 running q 3030i . I’m waiting impatiently for my Oberon 3 to be delivered by Amazon….. can’t wait!

[@renovatio6971]

Love your passion about speakers, your professional review contributes a lot in buying the right speakers. Will you please review the Edifier S3000 pro before I will consider buying them.

[@cloudymccloud00]

So glad to have found your review. Classical is very much my thing (about 80-90% of my listening) and so it was really great to hear your perspective on these speakers with regard to classical -- music to my ears (already)! I just ordered a pair each of Dali Spektors 1 & 2 and have come to realise that as my present 5.1 inch speakers were never really powerful enough, the Spektor 2's (exactly the same size) are probably not likely to be either! Hence my new quest for 7 inch woofer speakers. I've also ordered a Cambridge Audio AXR100D, which I'm hoping will be compatible (?). Obviously your review is now 4 years ago -- are these still the go-to speakers for classical at this price point? 🤔 Anyway thanks for a great review. Subbed!

[@barneywee514]

I think the bonus section was invaluable, it settled a lot of things for me. The contrast of against a speaker that is known, makes it easier for people to appreciate the speaker you are reviewing. Really, it's so simple and effective. And of course your articulation is superb. Thank you Sean. I will sit with your review (you burn my wallet) and most likely go for the Oberon 5.

[@barnie321]

Did you go with the Oberon 5's in the end? I'm debating Oberon 5's or Klipch 600m

[@AVStore-India]

@@barnie321 both are great but it really comes down to preference. If you can would recommend experiencing both before you make your decision.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

yeah when I put my grills on my Rp160s it smooth the top end brightness

[@veggiechowder8877]

Dude I finally get your treatise on life. I'm grateful I have the opportunity to enjoy HiFi again. I'm just not sure what source product I'm going to use. Probably integrated amp. I'm looking at Hegel, marantz, maybe Yamaha or emotiva

[@AVStore-India]

With which speakers?

[@eduardo8232]

Many thanks for all your videos! I´m new to hifi and keep learning a lot from you I have a pair of Oberon 3 connected to a NAD C316BEE v2, happy about it but considering changing to tubes amplifier (Cayin CS88A which is a KT88 2x48w). Do you think I´ll be able to obtain more from the Oberons or does it not make sense to you at all??

Excellent review. I have had Dali speakers for last 10 years. In my workplace and as well as my personal Hi-Fi. To be clear I have their low priced ones as well as Epicon 6. Epicon’s are to me the best speakers in the world at a very sane price. Would like to hear your view on Epicon’s in the future. Thanks 👍

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Best in the world and sane price can never be used in the same sentence regardless of the product.

carlos oliveira considering what other manufacturers are offering I say they are really worth every euro u pay beyond this what you get is Good Furniture

[@trekjudas]

Put em on tiny stands like this and on the floor. You will FAINT at the bass response!

[@rogtre8386]

Thank you for the review. I have been trying to choose between the Svs ultra bookshelf and these Dali bookshelf. You have reviewed both is it possible to express your thoughts on one verse the other Thank you for your input.

[@MoosaHosseini]

Thank you sean, great review.

[@cyclingnl]

Really nice review! I have a question... I need to set a pair of Dali Oberon 3 up on shelves at around 2 meters high. I have to be a bit creative. What would you think of powering these with an Arylic A50?

[@NikolaiBeier]

The price difference is opposite in Denmark, where 2 pieces RP600M is listed at 5600 DKK and 2 pieces of Oberon 3 only costs 4000 DKK. It makes the Klipsch 40 % more expensive. In US it seems to be the other way round.

[@silverlining682]

I have my dali 3 matched with the Roksan attessa streaming amp the sound is more than expected the Dalis need some good hours off running in but they just keep getting better ive put about 60 hrs on them and they are sounding sounding great with the Roksan

[@carsonwong]

Went and audit the 2 speaker in real life today .. the review is spot on. Especially with the Dali wide imaging. That Dali just magically made the sound stage seems so incredibly wide and thats what I'm looking for.. Klipsch just ain't for me in real life, fatigued listening to it just after 2-3 sing track .

[@vinny1577]

Hey Sean, thanks for the review. How would you compare this to the Triangle Borea BR03?

[@mrpositronia]

The Oberon 3 will be very happy with the Audiolab 6000a integrated amp. An equally spacious and clean sounding amplifier. It won't be pushing the Dalis to go beyond their remit, i.e. not forcing dynamics or pushing the low end. The combination will be an easy and engrossing listening experience, rather than punchy and excited.

[@nikhilsrl]

I am planning on getting the Audiolab 6000A, but thinking of pairig it with the Elac Debut Refs. Do you have any experience with those?

[@charlieliu007]

@@nikhilsrl I own Audiolab 6000a with Elac DRB62 and I am happy with the combination. Very blanced sound. I have heard Dali Oberon 3 with a different amp. DBR sound to have a deeper bass, sparkling treble without harshness, and natural vocal. Dali sound to have higher treble which give the feeling of more detail and excitement but less bass. A subwoofer will be needed with OB3 because Audiolab 6000a does not have tone control.

[@nikhilsrl]

@@charlieliu007 Thank you

[@robertmarshall7712]

I heard these the other day and was very impressed. They were running with a Marantz pm6006uk (this means tuned for UK market) and a Cambridge audio streamer with Tidal as a source. I'm going to buy the Marantz and it'll be interesting what it will sound like with my Elac debut b5 (mk i) which have served me brilliantly and to my ears sound better than so many speakers around the £300 mark. These, however, might have them finally beat and warrant an upgrade. Exciting times for affordable audio, that's for sure....

[@RainbowCharade]

how did you go? Did you get the Marantz? Is it powerful enough? Thank you!

[@82ivaylo]

I'm listening Jonathan Fritzen (piano) right now on my Oberon 3's.

[@hawih1007]

two years later I'm thinking about getting a pair of Oberon 3. What do you think about them? though you might have them sold...

[@82ivaylo]

@@hawih1007 Still great speakers to my ears.

[@oaklandtobangkok]

Recently discovered your channel and I am glad I did. Great style and some really great finds! Doing reviews on high fidelity is difficult enough on this medium but reviews you can believe in greatly assist in choosing equipment. I am planning a new "BUDGET" (3-4 K USD?) system in a few months when I relocate to Bangkok, Thailand. From what I gathered and seen from my research there isn't an abundance of (2 channel) audio stores in Bangkok. I will likely do a trip to Singapore for my audio shopping. Anyone with recommendations for shops in Bangkok are appreciated!

[@socialjusticewarrior2316]

@Zero Fidelity. I don't know if to buy the Edifier S2000 Pro or the Dali Zensor 1. Any recommendation?

[@afox561]

I have the original PSB Alpha's and the matching center channel. for my home theater. They sound great but I have the itch to buy a new set. At the time they sounded the best to me, even compared with the Paradigm and B&W comparable products as I was able to listen to all three in an audio store in NYC. Now I was looking to maybe upgrade and wonder what I should get? You can't go to an audio store and hear all of these in comparison anymore, so it is very difficult to know which sounds best. I need a pair of bookshelf speakers and a center channel as I have in-wall mounted Sonnace speakers for surround and a definitive sub-woofer (my PSB 5i had to be repolaced!). Any thoughts? Do I just go with the PSB P5s? I don't want to spend more than $1000 on the three speakers.

[@rampatra]

Thanks a lot for the video. Given that you have both the speakers that I am confused with, that is, this one and the B&W 607 S2 could you please help me out here? Which according to you is better and why?

[@ASIceman]

I got these, along with some Oberon 7’s. They sound great, especially the soundstage, it’s really wide. I recommend the Oberon as great value for money.

[@CiquitaLeader]

i have the 7s too! very musical speakers! if you have the chance try them with tubes!

[@MantiaRyche]

I purchased the Oberon 7s with the sub E-12f by Dali. Planning on buying the Center speaker and the 3s or 5s. I had a Denon 1400x-h. Hi-Fi store said it was too weak to fully power the 7s. What receiver do you use for your Oberon 7s?

[@ASIceman]

I got my Oberon 7, with the Oberon Vokal, Oberon 3’s, E-12F and Altecos hooked up to an Onkyo tx-rz730. It’s great in stereo sound imaging and amazing as a home theater system. It’s a great pairing just the right power output.

[@CiquitaLeader]

@@MantiaRyche two old marantz monoblocks, but i'm planning to get a crown amplifier. I know it's not an audiophile purchase, but i just want clean power because my preamp has tubes

[@MantiaRyche]

Thanks for the replies. I have decided on the Denon avr-3500. I can get a good deal if I import.

[@Adrianek81]

Those speakers are great and now they cost only £499 in uk😁😁😁😁great video Price update after covid £599 for a pair now🥴 They sound fantastic with Marantz nr1711 after audyssey mic calibration❤❤❤❤

[@muhendisabi1697]

Hi Amir l m from Turkey. l m fully trust your choose and descriptions. l have limited bdged so Which one would you choose between oberon 3 and polk es20 ? Thanks s lot!

[@DSupremeLounge]

Thanks.. great review... can you please consider reviewing the new PBS Alpha T20 mini towers? I just picked some up and am impressed thus far. A lot of speaker for the small footprint and cost and I think your viewers would dig it.

[@ZeroFidelity]

I appreciate the suggestion. There are loose plans to bring in a pair of PSBs sometime in the near future. I think they want coverage on the new Alpha bookies though. I suppose we'll see what ultimately lands at Casa Del Zero. Meanwhile - enjoy those T20's!

[@DSupremeLounge]

@@ZeroFidelity Very cool! Thanks Sean

[@bryansu]

Yo Bro, glad to bought and review all this affordable speaker lately...from klipsch , svs, to this......i have been followup your review lately...hahahaha. And its really good to do comparison to other product, not in defining which is better but rather letting viewer know what it really does. BTW, will it work as a surround speaker that pair with Klipsch RP front speaker? thinking of using it as such because of the wide stage that might make surround sound more surround..what do u think of it? Does it play as loud as klipsch without going to distortion?

[@ZeroFidelity]

It'll work, but honestly, you'd be better off using the Klipsch 402 or 502 as a surround speaker / compliment to your current RP's.

[@itsbaz]

The Callisto 6C was another surprise for me at AXPONA that I forgot to tell you about. They played and punched much higher than their humble specs suggested. They were demoing the passive versions alongside the 6C's with the NAD M10 as the primary amp and I was very disappointed with that setup, so much so that I ended up scratching the M10 off my shortlist for my next integrated. But really, would love to hear your thoughts on the 6C's if they ever 'cross your desk'. I know they aren't exactly 'audiophile' grade, but man they're fun sounding!

[@itsbaz]

@@ZeroFidelity Ha, guilty as charged I'm afraid. But on the flip side, and even keeping in mind all the show shortcomings, if something sounds gutless, with a distinct Class-D sound signature, while the company reps proclaim better power & performance than other topologies, and it demonstrably fails to stand out amongst it's peers in a day of (rushed but diligent) listening sessions, then me thinks the criticism is warranted, just as praise is due when something DOES manage to stand out at the same show (like the little Maggies or the Buchardt S400's & the Odyssey Lorelei's did for me when it came to speakers in that price range). Which is why I went ahead and ordered a pair of the new LRS :) (you knew I would). All that said, I trust your ears and experience FAR more than my own, so always curious to get your take on it all. Keep the solid reviews & collaborations coming brother and hope to see you again at the next one.... PS - Do more joint videos with Ron, he seems to talk a lot faster (er, normal pace) with you in the room

[@ZeroFidelity]

@@itsbaz - I really wish we had more time to chill. That said, I'm happy our paths crossed once again. Next time, you'll have to bring the lady along! As for NAD: I'd need to spend personal time with their latest Class-D wares in order to have an opinion that's worth a sh*t. That said, I'd be genuinely surprised if I end up liking the new stuff as much as I did the original class A/B M3 integrated. And hah: Ron is off to the races man. The reception to the videos that he posted inspired him big time. He is now looking to interview as many YT personalities as he can - with the goal of cultivating a community. This is something that I've wanted to do for years - even making half-assed attempts to do so both on here and behind the scenes. Ron is the one who can genuinely make it happen though - so I look forward to what the future brings.

[@johnkeenan9495]

I've found what hi-fi can be biast towards certain hi-fi manufacturers and not entirely impartial to what they should be, i think the Dali brand is a truly well merited line of speakers

[@mikecees2230]

Hey Sean, Nice review (as usual) and nice looking speakers. The worst mistake I made in my long audiophile career was when, in an attempt to downsize and WAF accommodate, I fell for the cute design and 5 star reviews of the Dali Menuets, foolishly trying to convince myself they could replace a pair of much larger British monitors. But that's another story... BTW - are those diminutive stands available anywhere or are they DIY?

[@ZeroFidelity]

I had the little Menuets. Good speakers for what they are, but tiny is tiny. Those lil' stands are DIY. :)

[@mikecees2230]

@@ZeroFidelity Hmmm I think I'll be heading down to my local exotic wood vendor soon.

[@benkrake3678]

I had a guy in a HiFi store show me the Dali Zensor 1’s but I’m sure this one only had 5” midrange/woofer and sounded much better with a subwoofer, because it really lacked in the low end range.

[@TwoBlackMarks]

I am very interested in trying these, I have Triangle BR03`s that I really like, I have Triangle Comete EZs, but the BR03s sound better in my opinion, and is easier to place, probably because of the horn. I have tried Spektor 1s, and they sounded surprisingly good and is so easy to place, that I have a feeling the Oberon 3 must be much better from their size, but I have this feeling the DALI will lack some of what the Triangles has, so I will just end up back at the BR03s again... Oh, the choices..

[@bertfripont1545]

Very Nice review. Do the Oberons 1 also have that wide soundstage like the Oberons 3 have?

[@AVStore-India]

Yup... just not as big sounding as the 3... If you don't have a really large room, then the Oberon 1 would sound really nice.

[@bar10ml44]

@@AVStore-India Very pleased you yea his. I have the one’s coming and I love their size and sound. Paring with a Denon Ceol N 11

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Awesome job Sean ! I've been looking for a good budget amp either I can get a emotivia bas x 300 new or a used onkyo intergra 504 i know this is off the subject of video your input would be greatly appreciated

[@ZeroFidelity]

Do you know a good service tech? If not, are you capable of running diagnostics or replacing parts? If you are, then the Oinker could be a lot of fun. If you aren't, then go with the Bas X300.

[@horaciolosa7881]

Hello. Greetings from Argentina. Would like to ask you if it’s better Oberon 3 or Elac Debut 6.2 for a small audio Room? Many thanks in advanced!

[@jaguar2164]

Could you recommend some apm for these speakers, I would like to add a subwoofer too. Better these or the fives of klipsch?. The klipsch ones, due to their connectivity and pug and play, really catch my attention; i was thinking about them buy with the klipsch R - 120 sw subwoofer. What I chose was my first contact with a good sound, what do you recommend?

[@RudraxT]

How this compares to elac debut reference and triangles?

[@capdec9398]

How would these compare to the Opticon 2 speakers? Which one is brighter ?

[@fuckinellitsraymo]

My Dali Oberon 5s have a rather rolled off treble and the sound is warm with a forward bass. A sharp treble??? What amplifier are you using to drive them? The soundstaging of the 5s are at best average. People say the Dali sound is big and warm which kinda contradicts your findings.

[@Torttelini1]

I just purchased my first "hifi" system with these in the equation. I got the Cambridge AXR100 and a AT-LPW40 WN turntable. Looking forward to put them to test with all the records I've been hoarding through the years waiting the moment to make the investment lol.

[@alexpal1495]

How it sounds?

[@Torttelini1]

@@alexpal1495 I've been loving it, no complains.

[@angelheart7643]

Nice vid ! I love my Oberon 3s. But you must really put the grills on for best sound. Who knows about the perfect distance to the wall ?I have 23.6 inch from box front to the wall Thanks for all your input.

[@lyndonramchatesingh105]

Hey zero fidelity which would you prefer between a kef q 350 or dali oberon 3 need 1 to work with my Yamaha RX v6a looking to buy 1 but want bass n soundstaging n clarity in every note

[@mw12387]

Hi..which highs are more agresive Oberon 3 (w8th and without grills) or Klipsch RP600M? Ty

[@lyndonramchatesingh105]

Also is nuances n micro dynamics a good thing explain n then let me know if dali I should go with or kef q 350

[@amarichalprego]

How about pairing Dali Oberon 3 with Parasound New Classic 200Pre/275v2 amp combo?

[@reviewmirror591]

What do you mean with easy to work with? That they are easy to drive? They don't seem so easy at 87db sensitivity?

[@rafaelalberto5051]

This or dynaudio emit m10? (emit m20 too large for my small room) thanks

[@Dushyantgiri]

How s20, s30 polk audio compared with dali oberon 1, oberon volkar in battle of LCR setup?

[@kimweonill]

This video really makes me wonder how this DALI Oberon 3 sounds compared to Sound Artist LS3/5a. I've heard neither of them, but I kind of have a feeling that they would sound similar.

[@yoguyogueee721]

Is this one is the straight comparison to the q accoustic 3030i

[@chucknorris-xz1hq]

What artist or CD of classical music recommend could use as a reference sound to evaluate speakers

[@AVStore-India]

Dali has a really cool audiophile mixtape disc available if you can manage to get your hands on that.

[@ahmedsaleh6877]

Which one would go better with audiolab 6000A, Klipsch 600M vs Dali Oberon 3 vs Triangle BR03?

[@barnie321]

what stand is he using, I keep seeing it in his bookshelf speaker reviews

[@s37en_gr]

Yes please, what is this stand

[@freelancer1499]

Is this speaker suitable for nearfield listening?

[@anonmouse956]

Vinyl wraps have gotten much better over the years. I wonder if there is a company in China that somehow figured out how to do it and their all buying it from them.

[@ryanschipp8513]

Sean, the Polk Audio lsim703 bookshelf speakers can now be had for $600 a pair shipped. Is it safe to say that they are one of the best bargains right now for bookshelf speakers? Meaning overall what you're getting for the money.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Yeah. Polk Audio is practically pimp slapping the LSi out the door. While some people may *still* prefer the speakers mentioned in this video over the 703's for personal reasons, I think $600 for a set of 703's, new, with warranty, is a stupidly good deal.

[@4991544]

Putting the grills on corrects sibilance?

[@djaxe32]

Hello! Is it possible for you to do a review of the B&W 606? They seem to be one of the best at their price point and its interesting how they compare to these.

[@CaioTornoshimosk]

I did listen to both of them and I will buy the Dali`s. IMO 606 has a generic tone, too much straightforward sound. I prefer the huge soundstage that Dali provides. But its a matter of personal taste.

[@iunnox666]

I agree with Caio. The B&W 606s are really good speakers, fantastic for the price, they do nothing wrong to my ear. That being said, I find them very boring. They're very neutral(which gives you a good template for EQ if you like to mess with that), give good imaging and soundstage, but there's nothing "special" about them. They don't grab me, they're just there. I like a big 3D soundstage and bit of colour in the speaker, but if you want a very neutral speaker or to tailor the sound at the source B&Ws are great.

[@MinasK.97]

Dali Oberon vs Dali Zensor vs Polk Signature ?? Witch one sounds better?

[@MinasK.97]

I have the Polk s20 and Dali Zensor Pico

[@ZeroFidelity]

Dali Oberon first. No doubt. The Polk Signature line would be my second choice, even though it's pretty evenly matched against the Zensor. Ultimately, it'll just depend on what you're after.

[@MinasK.97]

@@ZeroFidelity How is Oberon's bass? Can it go as low as at Polk S?

[@ZeroFidelity]

@@MinasK.97 - As a whole, the Polk sound is warmer and punchier. The bass is stronger, albeit not quite as clean as the Oberon. That's the best generic summary that I can come up with. And it truly is generic. For an accurate summary of how the lines compare, you'd have to do model vs model, which is something I cannot do.

[@lifeoflea1986]

;)))

[@54tristin]

I really like your reviews but a sound sample would be much appreciated !

[@vwr32jeep]

I really liked the comparison part. The klipsch is a fantastic “standard” since it’s such a common speaker. Even if you don’t like klipsch, odds are that you’ve at least heard them. Personally, I love the klipsch sound. My RP-500m with a small sub is nothing short of amazing. But that’s where my question begins. I’m still trying to wrap my brain around all this, so I apologize if this is a stupid question. I think I heard on one review that receivers (like my home theater Yamaha Aventage) use a Low Pass Filter to redirect the low frequencies to a subwoofer when one is present? Does that mean the bass concerns you had with these DALI speakers might not be present if you were planning to use them with a sub? Am I understanding that right?

[@ZeroFidelity]

If you set the crossover point to 80Hz (or somewhere in this area), then yes, the bass concerns that I reported can be mitigated. Note however, as said in the video, that it hinges largely on the gear that you pair the speakers up to.

[@MattZildjian]

ok so what about the person who is looking for a flatter, more neutral sound? I can't seem to find anything in the lower budget range for passive bookshelf speakers that aren't V shaped unless I go active studio monitors..

[@iunnox666]

B&W 606s are fantastic neutral speakers.

[@nickxiros6934]

Due to the fact that the speakers are 6Ω can I connect them with the Cambridge Audio cxa61 without any problems (60w at 8Ω)?Thanks in advance and keep up with the good work!

[@mihai331]

What about Dali Oberon 5 or 7? Any chance to review them soon?

[@DJoA]

And the new 9 ;)

[@CaptainJamesTKirk-en4kt]

Just wondering how these compare to Dynaudio? They just came out with a new Emit and Evoke Line which is also very impressive, but more money. I would say the Emit line is more on line with this one.

[@khallgrimsen]

Ive had emit m10 and 20, and also tested oberon 3 and 5. The emit m20 beats them all. An insane good speaker.

[@HyuLilium]

@@khallgrimsen thank you i was undecided between oberon 3 and emit m20 but you made it clear for me to pay $200 more for the emit m20

[@AVStore-India]

@@HyuLilium The Emit M20 is one of our all time favourite bookshelf speakers in that price point! Great choice!

[@peterfitton4529]

Those speaker stands look great. Can you please tell me what are they're called, and roughly how much they cost? Thanks.

[@Victorius-ua]

Is Kirsh better?

[@olegpa]

Hello , there is so many good speakers and bcs of covid no chance to listen to them at delear. So I am a little lost. Maybe you can help me. I have the small room 3 meter x 4 meter. And I don t want a boomy speaker, I want agile, involving, speedy sounding speaker with ability to play on small volume also. Triangle br03, Dali oberon 3 ( or 1), kef ls50, b&w 607 (or 606 ?) ... It is what I found as the candidates... Could you suggest me something based my room size and sound preference ? Thanks in advance. P.S. Also could you please take in consideration in your review the ability of speaker to play in small rooms and on low volumes. Thanks

[@DrDryce]

What did you choose in the end? I would avoid the b&W s

[@burghelvasile3313]

Dali oberon 3 vs Triangle borea br 03? Pop, dance mussic. Thank you.

[@lohsuankhoon4422]

Sir what is your opinion using it as F/L front speaker for HT ?

[@ZeroFidelity]

If you need a compact solution and cannot justify going with the 5's, then sure - they should be fine! Just don't expect earth shattering volume outta them!

[@lohsuankhoon4422]

Zero Fidelity ... Thank you for your valuable advice. Guess I will consider SVS Ultra Bookself speaker instead.

[@chemtrailsmoker9852]

I have the Dali Zensor 3 and I'm very happy with their airy presentation, I auditioned a dozen of speakers including ELACs, Klipsh & Monitor Audio, and these had the most "magic" for 280 EUR. I don't think they're the most accurate, allthough they're not bad, but their twitter does soundstage so well I just had to buy them! My problem is that I don't have a working amplifier currently, judging from reviews alone I am torn between the Marantz PM6006, the Denon PMA 800NE or the IOTAVX SA3. Can anybody help me? I appreciate any input :)

[@ok5563]

Manos Fragkiadakis i read on many reviews that marantz is macth for dali

[@chemtrailsmoker9852]

@@ok5563 Thank you amplifier!

[@palitongo]

Dali Oberon 3 o Klipsch RP600M for start building a home cinema ??

[@saif333222able]

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[@kalluridavis]

Can you review Sonos amp 2019 version and b&w 606 or 607?

[@ZeroFidelity]

I probably won't cover anything from Sonos, but B&W is fair game Perhaps later on this year.. :)

[@kalluridavis]

Zero Fidelity Thank you! Will be waiting for the review👍🏽

[@AVStore-India]

@@kalluridavis use a good stereo amp with the Sonos Port..

[@leo11877]

This or Triangle BR03 or Focal 806?

[@tamaskisely9122]

This or Spektor 2?