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Experts prefer Dali Oberon 5 over Focal Aria 926

On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements .

Currently, Dali Oberon 5 received 1 endorsement from The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023). Meanwhile, Focal Aria 926 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank Change Price Speakers
ABT
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Popular Mechanics
Music Critic
The Master Switch
ZD Net
What Hi-Fi
Gadget Review
stereocheck.com
56
N/A $1300
Dali Oberon 5
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13
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N/A N/A $1439
Focal Aria 926
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 11 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Dali Oberon 5 as #13
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    #13 out of 20 Dali Oberon 5
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Dali Oberon 5 nor Focal Aria 926 were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.
Rank Change Price Speakers
ABT
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Popular Mechanics
Music Critic
The Master Switch
ZD Net
What Hi-Fi
Gadget Review
stereocheck.com
1
- $228
Sony SSCS3
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3
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2
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2
5
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5
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2
- $1000
SVS Ultra Tower
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1
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1
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3
- $160
Dayton Audio T652
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2
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4
9
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7
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4
- $1499
Q Acoustics 5040
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5
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1
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [22]

98
Total expert reviews: 22
  • with a score: 6
  • without a score: 16
Highest score by What Hi-Fi
100
Average score based on 22 reviews
98
Lowest score by Home Media Entertainment
91

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [4]

90
Total expert reviews: 4
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 3

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • The DALI OBERON 5 is a compact and elegant floorstanding speaker that surprises with deep, tight bass, well-defined midrange and airy high frequencies. Enjoy natural and lifelike reproduction of any music or movie soundtrack.
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From Seller:
  • TNF tweeter with Poron suspension for smoother sound
  • RMS Output Power: 40W
  • Urethane tweeter plate with waveguide for improved horizontal directivity and sound image
  • Ultra-rigid MDF construction and non-parallel side panels for very little vibration and neutrality
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
DALI OBERON 5 (4K 60fps)
Review by Sound Sommelier
Popular! 86K views!
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DALI OBERON 5 playing Norah Jones (4K 60fps)
Review by Sound Sommelier
Very popular! 125K views!
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Dali Oberon 5 Review | Floorstanding Speaker - Black
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No video reviews linked yet for Focal Aria 926.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0680140965454, 5703120109510
UPC Numbers: 680140965454
EAN Numbers: 3544050691384
Model Numbers: JMLARIA926PW
General Info
Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?
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2 Speaker(s)
Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
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Two-Way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
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91.5 dB
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
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45Hz - 28kHz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
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8 Ohms
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
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250 Watts
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
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Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
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Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Dimensions
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Weight
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55 lbs
 
Tweeters
Number of Tweeters
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1 Tweeter(s)
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
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1 inches
Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
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Dome
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
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Al/Mg TNF inverted dome tweeter
Mids
Number of Midranges
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1 Mid(s)
Midrange Size Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the soun ... Show more
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6.5 inches
Woofers
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
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No
Connections and Controls
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
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No
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
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No
Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?
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No
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
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No
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
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No
Additional Details
Additional Features Any other features included.
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  • Leather-finished body
  • Ultra-rigid
  • MDF construction
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Dali Oberon 5 are a popular option at the top of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Martin Logan Motion 60XT or Q Acoustics Concept 40 .

Dali Oberon 5 are $801 more expensive than the average speakers ($499).

Focal Aria 926 are a well-known and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Focal Vestia N2 or Focal Theva N3-D .

Focal Aria 926 are $940 more expensive than average speakers ($499).

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