In this review, we will be comparing LS60 Wireless and Oberon 9, two Floor-standing speakers from KEF and DALI. The main difference between these two speakers is that the KEF LS60 Wireless is a Powered speaker which means that it has a built-in amplifier inside the speaker body so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp whereas the DALI Oberon 9 is a Passive speaker so has to be matched with an amplifier to get any sound from it.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of KEF LS60 Wireless and DALI Oberon 9 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
KEF LS60 Wireless Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1400-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver
- 0.75" aluminum dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer
- 31-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 384 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:31.20kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1090.0" x 8.3" x 15.5"( 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm )
DALI Oberon 9 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.125" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 7" Midrange
- 2 x 9" Wood Fiber Woofer
- 7" Midrange
- 35-26k Hz Frequency Response
- 90.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:50-400watts
- Weight:37.10kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1172.0" x 10-1/4" x 16"( 1172.0 x 260.0 x 407.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KEF LS60 Wireless and DALI Oberon 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
Both LS60 Wireless and Oberon 9 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
KEF LS60 Wireless |
DALI Oberon 9 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
1.125-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4-inch |
1 x 7-inch |
|
Woofer
|
4 x 5.25-inch
|
2 x 9-inch
|
LS60 Wireless features a 0.75" Aluminum aluminum dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer . On the other hand, the Oberon 9 features a 1.125" Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 7" Midrange and 2 x 9" Wood Fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 780Hz and 3400Hz.
Frequency Response
LS60 Wireless has a frequency range of 31-24k Hz whereas Oberon 9 has a frequency range of 35-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 31Hz, the LS60 Wireless can go slightly deeper then the Oberon 9's min frequency of 35Hz.
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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both LS60 Wireless and Oberon 9 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 KEF LS60 Wireless's and DALI Oberon 9's external dimensions. KEF LS60 Wireless has external dimensions of 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm ( 42.9 x 8.3 x 15.5inch) whereas DALI Oberon 9 has external dimensions of 1172.0 x 260.0 x 407.0mm ( 46-1/8 x 10-1/4 x 16inch) .
DALI Oberon 9 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 48mm wider, 82mm taller and 13mm deeper than KEF LS60 Wireless.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of KEF LS60 Wireless and DALI Oberon 9 in scale.
Comparison image of KEF LS60 Wireless and DALI Oberon 9 Size and External Dimensions
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 KEF LS60 Wireless is approximately 835.3cm2 / 129.5inch2 and base area of the DALI Oberon 9 is approximately 1058.2cm2 / 164.0inch2. The LS60 Wireless requires 21% less surface area than the Oberon 9 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of KEF LS60 Wireless?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of LS60 Wireless:
2 Wireless Speakers Power Cords Interspeaker CableRemote ControlOptional Floor SpikesQuick Start GuideWarranty and Safety Documents
What's in the Box of DALI Oberon 9?
Here are the items that come with the Oberon 9:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Rubber feet4 Spike-feet4 Hex-nutsManua