In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by DALI. DALI Sonik On-Wall is a On-wall speaker whereas the SONIK 9 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of DALI Sonik On-Wall and DALI SONIK 9 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
DALI Sonik On-Wall Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.14" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Wood fibre Woofer
- 55-26k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:25-100watts
DALI SONIK 9 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 0.6875 x 1.75" Planar Tweeter
- 1.125" Midrange
- 3 x 7.0" Wood fiber Woofer
- 1.125" Midrange
- 34-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:50-300watts
- Weight:24.65kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 44-5/16" x 12-9/16" x 14-13/16" ( 1126.0 x 320.0 x 377.0mm )
Sonik On-Wall and SONIK 9 are members of DALI's Sonik series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
DALI Sonik Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the DALI Sonik On-Wall and DALI SONIK 9 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 On-Wall is a 2-way design whereas the SONIK 9 is a 3-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 On-Wall |
DALI SONIK 9 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.14-inch
|
0.6875 x 1.75-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 1.125-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
3 x 7.0-inch
|
Sonik On-Wall features a 1.14" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Wood fibre Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2400Hz. On the other hand, the SONIK 9 features a 0.6875 x 1.75" Planar Tweeter , a 1.125" Midrange and 3 x 7.0" Wood fiber Woofer .
Frequency Response
Sonik On-Wall has a frequency range of 55-26k Hz whereas SONIK 9 has a frequency range of 34-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the SONIK 9 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Sonik On-Wall's min frequency of 55Hz.
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 On-wall class in our database.
Low Frequency
On-wall Speakers
High Frequency
On-wall 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 On-Wall and SONIK 9 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Sonik On-Wall sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the SONIK 9's is at 90 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the DALI SONIK 9 a more sensitive speaker compared to DALI Sonik On-Wall, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
On-wall 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 On-Wall can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Sonik On-Wall has a max power handling value of watts RMS , 300 watts less than the SONIK 9.
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 On-Wall features Binding post type posts and SONIK 9 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 Sonik On-Wall's and DALI SONIK 9's external dimensions. DALI Sonik On-Wall has external dimensions of ( ) whereas DALI SONIK 9 has external dimensions of 1126.0 x 320.0 x 377.0mm ( 44-5/16inch x 12-9/16inch x 14-13/16inch ) .
DALI SONIK 9 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 320mm wider, 1126mm taller and 377mm deeper than DALI Sonik On-Wall.
What's in the Box of DALI SONIK 9?
Here are the items that come with the SONIK 9:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 4 Outrigger feet
- 8 Rubber feet (M8 threads)
- 8 Spike-feet (M8 threads)
- Eight M8 hex-nuts
- Eight M8x15mm counter-sunk hex-screws
- Hex-key
- Hex-wrench
- Quick Start Guide
- Online Registration Card