In this review, we will be comparing SONIK 7 and Concord, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from DALI and KLH.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of DALI SONIK 7 and KLH Concord first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
DALI SONIK 7 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 0.6875 x 1.75" Planar Tweeter
- 1.125" Midrange
- 2 x 7.0" Wood fiber Woofer
- 36-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 88.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:30-180watts
- Weight:16.23kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1005.0" x 12" x 13"( 1005.0 x 305.0 x 331.0mm )
KLH Concord Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer
- 28-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 94 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 225watts
- Weight:20.45kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1026.0" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"( 1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the DALI SONIK 7 and KLH Concord 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that SONIK 7 is a 3-way design whereas the Concord is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
DALI SONIK 7 |
KLH Concord |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.6875 x 1.75-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 1.125-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 7.0-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
SONIK 7 features a 0.6875 x 1.75" Planar Tweeter , a 1.125" Midrange and 2 x 7.0" Wood fiber Woofer . On the other hand, the Concord features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer .
Frequency Response
SONIK 7 has a frequency range of 36-30k Hz whereas Concord has a frequency range of 28-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the Concord can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SONIK 7's min frequency of 36Hz.
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 Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing 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
SONIK 7 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Concord which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. SONIK 7 sensitivity is rated at 88.5 dB and the Concord's is rated at 94 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the KLH Concord a more sensitive speaker compared to DALI SONIK 7, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing 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.
SONIK 7 can handle a max power of 180 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Concord has a max power handling value of watts RMS, 180 watts less than the SONIK 7.
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
SONIK 7 features 5-Way post type posts and Concord has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
KLH Concord's 5-Way post terminals
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 SONIK 7's and KLH Concord's external dimensions. DALI SONIK 7 has external dimensions of 1005.0 x 305.0 x 331.0mm ( 39-9/16inch x 12inch x 13inch ) whereas KLH Concord has external dimensions of 1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm ( 40-3/8 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch) .
DALI SONIK 7 is 21mm shorter and 49mm less deeper than KLH Concord but it is also 93mm wider.
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 SONIK 7 is approximately 1009.6cm2 / 156.5inch2 and base area of the KLH Concord is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2. The SONIK 7 requires 25% more surface area than the Concord which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.