DALI Oberon 1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by DALI. It features a 1.125" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Wood Fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 51-26k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. DALI Oberon 1 has an MSRP of 599$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the DALI Oberon 1 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
DALI Oberon 1 Lifestyle
DALI's Oberon Series of Loudspeakers
Oberon 1 is a member of DALI's Oberon series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
DALI Oberon Series Speakers
DALI Oberon Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the DALI Oberon 1 Speaker
DALI Oberon 1 has a Frequency response range of 51-26k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 51 Hz, Oberon 1 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with DALI Oberon 1, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $750. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Oberon 1's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
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DALI Oberon 1's Wood Fiber Woofer
Crossover frequency of the DALI Oberon 1?
The Crossover frequency of the Oberon 1 is set to 2800Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
DALI Oberon 1's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the DALI Oberon 1 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, DALI Oberon 1 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the DALI Oberon 1:
Input Type
Oberon 1 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
DALI Oberon 1 Back View
DALI Oberon 1 External Dimensions and Weight
DALI Oberon 1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10-13/16 x 6-7/16 x 8-15/16inch (275.0 x 164.0 x 228.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of DALI Oberon 1 is approximately 373.9cm2 / 58.0inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of DALI Oberon 1, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
DALI Oberon 1 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the DALI Oberon 1 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
DALI Oberon 1 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
WeightThe DALI Oberon 1 weighs 4.18kg / 9.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Oberon 1's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $750
How does the DALI Oberon 1 compare to the DALI Oberon 3?
One of the natural alternative to the DALI Oberon 1 is the Oberon 3 which is located one step higher in DALI's Passive Bookshelf selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of DALI Oberon 1 and DALI Oberon 3 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of DALI Oberon 1 vs Oberon 3 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
DALI Oberon 1 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood-grain vinyl finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
DALI Oberon 1 comes with
8 Rubber bumpers which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on. It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
DALI Oberon 1 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
DALI Oberon 1 is available in Black Ash, Light Oak, Dark Walnut and White .
Wall Mounting
Oberon 1 has Keyhole mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.
Does the DALI Oberon 1 come with a Grille?
Oberon 1 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of DALI Oberon 1?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Oberon 1:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers2 Grilles8 Rubber bumpersManual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the DALI Oberon 1.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the DALI Oberon 1, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for DALI Oberon 1
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the DALI Oberon 1 speaker:
Official Brochure for DALI Oberon 1
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the DALI Oberon 1 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for DALI Oberon 1
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.