In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by DALI. DALI Rubikore Cinema is a Center Channel speaker whereas the Rubikore On-Wall is a On-wall speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of DALI Rubikore Cinema and DALI Rubikore On-Wall first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
DALI Rubikore Cinema Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.14" Hybrid dome + planar Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Wood fibre Woofer
- 49-34k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:40-200watts
DALI Rubikore On-Wall Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.14" Hybrid dome + planar Tweeter
- 6.5" Wood fibre Woofer
- 59-34k Hz Frequency Response
- 88.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:20-150watts
Rubikore Cinema and Rubikore On-Wall are members of DALI's Rubikore series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
DALI Rubikore Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the DALI Rubikore Cinema and DALI Rubikore On-Wall compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Rubikore Cinema and Rubikore On-Wall are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
DALI Rubikore Cinema |
DALI Rubikore On-Wall |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.14-inch
|
1.14-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
Rubikore Cinema features a 1.14" Hybrid dome + planar Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Wood fibre Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2800 / 14000Hz. On the other hand, the Rubikore On-Wall features a 1.14" Hybrid dome + planar Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Wood fibre Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2900 / 14000Hz.
Frequency Response
Rubikore Cinema has a frequency range of 49-34k Hz whereas Rubikore On-Wall has a frequency range of 59-34k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 49Hz, the Rubikore Cinema can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Rubikore On-Wall's min frequency of 59Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Rubikore Cinema and Rubikore On-Wall have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Rubikore Cinema sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the Rubikore On-Wall's is at 88.5 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Rubikore Cinema and the Rubikore Cinema can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Rubikore Cinema features Binding post type posts and Rubikore On-Wall has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 Rubikore Cinema's and DALI Rubikore On-Wall's external dimensions. DALI Rubikore Cinema has external dimensions of ( ) whereas DALI Rubikore On-Wall has external dimensions of ( ) .
In this case, we can see that DALI Rubikore Cinema and DALI Rubikore On-Wall have the exact same height, width and thickness.