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  3. DALI Fazon Mikro vs Monitor Audio Radius 90

DALI Fazon Mikro vs Monitor Audio Radius 90 Comparison

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Passive Bookshelf | 95-25k Hz

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Passive Bookshelf | 80-35k Hz

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DALI Fazon Mikro vs Monitor Audio Radius 90 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Fazon Mikro and Radius 90, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from DALI and Monitor Audio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of DALI Fazon Mikro and Monitor Audio Radius 90 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsDALI Fazon MikroMonitor Audio Radius 90
BrandDALI
Denmark · founded 1983
Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972
Design2-way2-way
Tweeter0.79" Soft-Dome1" Hard-Dome
Woofer4" Wood fibre4"
Frequency response95-25k Hz80-35k Hz
Sensitivity84 dB83 dB
Impedance6 ohms8 ohms
Power range30-120 watts—
Weight—2.09kg / 4.6lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)7.72" x 4.45" x 3.78"
196 x 113 x 96 mm
7-13/16" x 4-7/8" x 6-9/16"
198.4 x 123.8 x 166.7mm

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


Drivers

Both Fazon Mikro and Radius 90 are 2-way speakers.

Tweeter - 0.79 inchWoofer - 4 inch
DALI Fazon Mikro
Tweeter - 1 inchWoofer - 4 inch
Monitor Audio Radius 90

TweeterWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver DALI Fazon Mikro Monitor Audio Radius 90
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 0.79-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 4-inch 1 x 4-inch

Fazon Mikro features a 0.79" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Wood fibre Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2560Hz. On the other hand, the Radius 90 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Woofer.

Frequency Response

Fazon Mikro has a frequency range of 95-25k Hz whereas Radius 90 has a frequency range of 80-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 80Hz, the Radius 90 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Fazon Mikro's min frequency of 95Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Fazon Mikro
Radius 90
Min
Average
Median

Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Fazon Mikro is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Radius 90 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Fazon Mikro sensitivity is rated at 84 dB and the Radius 90's is rated at 83 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the DALI Fazon Mikro a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Radius 90, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Fazon Mikro
Radius 90
Min
Average
Median

Which plays louder on your amplifier?

Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are considering, and watch both numbers move.

DALI Fazon Mikro
 
Monitor Audio Radius 90
 

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Fazon Mikro features 5-Way post type posts and Radius 90 has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Physical Specs

The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare DALI Fazon Mikro's and Monitor Audio Radius 90's external dimensions. DALI Fazon Mikro has external dimensions of 196 x 113 x 96 mm () whereas Monitor Audio Radius 90 has external dimensions of 198.4 x 123.8 x 166.7mm ().

Monitor Audio Radius 90 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 10.8mm wider, 2.4mm taller and 70.7mm deeper than DALI Fazon Mikro.

Size, drawn to scale

FRONTDALI Fazon Mikro front: 113 x 196 mm (4.4 x 7.7 in)Monitor Audio Radius 90 front: 124 x 198 mm (4.9 x 7.8 in)DALI Fazon Mikro113 × 196 mmMonitor Audio Radius 90124 × 198 mmTOP / FOOTPRINTDALI Fazon Mikro footprint: 113 x 96 mm (4.4 x 3.8 in)Monitor Audio Radius 90 footprint: 124 x 167 mm (4.9 x 6.6 in)DALI Fazon Mikro113 × 96 mmMonitor Audio Radius 90124 × 167 mm
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.

One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.

Monitor Audio Radius 90 needs about 90% more floor or shelf area. Monitor Audio Radius 90 is 71mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the DALI Fazon Mikro is approximately 108.5cm2 / 16.8inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Radius 90 is approximately 206.4cm2 / 32.0inch2. The Fazon Mikro requires 47% less surface area than the Radius 90 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.


Reasons to choose DALI Fazon Mikro over Monitor Audio Radius 90

Sensitivity 84 dB vs 83 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Height 196mm vs 198mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 108cm2 vs 206cm2 Takes less floor space

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Radius 90 over DALI Fazon Mikro

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 6 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
Low Frequency Response 80 Hz vs 95 Hz Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 25k Hz Generates higher frequency

DALI Fazon Mikro vs Monitor Audio Radius 90 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General DALI Fazon Mikro Monitor Audio Radius 90
Brand DALI Monitor Audio
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
Sensitivity 84 dB 83 dB
Impedance 6 ohms 8 ohms
Frequency Response 95-25k Hz 80-35k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 4" 4"
Woofer Composition Wood fibre
Tweeter Size 0.79" 1"
Tweeter Type Soft-Dome Hard-Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency 2560Hz n/a
Physical Specs
Height 196.0mm (7.7") 198.4mm (7.8")
Width 113.0mm (4.4") 123.8mm (4.9")
Depth 96.0mm (3.8") 166.7mm (6.6")
Weight n/a 2.09kg (4.6lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex
Finish n/a Lacquer
Available Colors n/a White
Mounting Bracket
Grille Yes n/a
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs No n/a
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

Verdict

No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.

AreaBetterWhy
BassBMonitor Audio Radius 90 digs deeper - 80Hz against 95Hz.
Amplifier needsevenly matchedSimilar sensitivity (84dB vs 83dB) - both want much the same power.
Amplifier matchBMonitor Audio Radius 90 is the easier load at 8 ohms.
SizedependsDALI Fazon Mikro is easier to place; Monitor Audio Radius 90 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.

A DALI Fazon Mikro  B Monitor Audio Radius 90
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

Monitor Audio Radius 90 has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 95Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. In a large or open-plan room, Monitor Audio Radius 90 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, DALI Fazon Mikro is the easier speaker to get right.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.


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