DALI Spektor 1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by DALI. It features a 0.8" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Wood Fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 59-26k Hz and a sensitivity of 83 dB.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the DALI Spektor 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 Spektor 1 Lifestyle
DALI's Spektor Series of Loudspeakers
DALI Spektor 1 is a member of DALI's Spektor series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
DALI Spektor Series Speakers
DALI Spektor Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the DALI Spektor 1 Speaker
DALI Spektor 1 has a Frequency response range of 59-26k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 40-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 59 Hz, DALI Spektor 1 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how DALI Spektor 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
Bookshelf Speakers
DALI Spektor 1's Wood Fiber Woofer
DALI Spektor 1's Soft-Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the DALI Spektor 1?
The Crossover frequency of the DALI Spektor 1 is set to 2100Hz. 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 Spektor 1's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
83 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the DALI Spektor 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 83 dB, DALI Spektor 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 Spektor 1:
Input Type
DALI Spektor 1 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
DALI Spektor 1 External Dimensions and Weight
DALI Spektor 1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 9.3 x 5.5 x 7.7inch (237.0 x 140.0 x 195.0mm ).
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 Spektor 1 is approximately 273.0cm2 / 42.3inch2.
WeightThe DALI Spektor 1 weighs 2.60kg / 5.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how DALI Spektor 1's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Cabinet type and Materials
DALI Spektor 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 Spektor 1 comes with
4 Rubber feet 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 Spektor 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 Spektor 1 is available in Black Ash, Walnut and White.
Wall Mounting
DALI Spektor 1 has Keyhole mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.
Does the DALI Spektor 1 come with a Grille?
DALI Spektor 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.
DALI Spektor 1 with Grille
What's in the Box of DALI Spektor 1?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of DALI Spektor 1:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers GrilleRubber FeetMounting BracketManual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the DALI Spektor 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 Spektor 1, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for DALI Spektor 1
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the DALI Spektor 1 speaker:
Official Brochure for DALI Spektor 1
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the DALI Spektor 1 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for DALI Spektor 1
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.