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Experts prefer Dali Oberon 5 over Klipsch Forte III

On 5 Mar 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements .

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

Rank Change Price Speakers
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Gadget Review
What Hi-Fi
ZD Net
The Master Switch
Music Critic
Popular Mechanics
stereocheck.com
ABT
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Dali Oberon 5
The Dali Oberon 5 Floorstanding Speaker is a versatile and reliable speaker that provides a well-balanced sound with a slightly generous bass, making it an excellent choice for music and movie lovers.
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 11 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Dali Oberon 5 as #13
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Dali Oberon 5 nor Klipsch Forte III were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.
Rank Change Price Speakers
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Gadget Review
What Hi-Fi
ZD Net
The Master Switch
Music Critic
Popular Mechanics
stereocheck.com
ABT
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Sony SSCS3
The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts.
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SVS Ultra Tower
The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
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Dayton Audio T652
The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design.
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Q Acoustics 5040
The Q Acoustics 5040 speakers receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, compact size, and versatile compatibility, making them a recommended choice for those seeking powerful home theater sound in a compact package.
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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]

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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:

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No expert reviews linked yet for Klipsch Forte III.
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:
  • This Bundle Includes: (1) Pair of Klipsch Forte III Heritage Series Tower Speakers, American Cherry
  • The Forte III utilizes all new state of the art drivers including midrange and tweeter titanium compression drivers for a smooth and powerful response
  • Read more
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 Klipsch Forte III.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0680140965454, 5703120109510
UPC Numbers: 680140965454
EAN Numbers: 0645759380005, 0645759380418, 0743878033113, 8870252545848, 8870252545855, 8870252545862
Model Numbers: 1064223_BA, 1064231
UPC Numbers: 645759380005, 645759380418, 743878033113
General Info
Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?
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1 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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Three-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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116 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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58Hz – 20kHz
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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400 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)
Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
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Book-matched wood veneer
Dimensions
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72 lbs
 
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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1.8 inches
Woofers
Number of Woofers
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1 Woofer(s)
Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
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1.2 ft
Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
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Fiber-composite cone woofer
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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Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
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Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp
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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Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
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Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp
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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Yes
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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Additional Details
Additional Features Any other features included.
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  • Passive radiator yields full range performance.
  • Built to last
  • HIgh-efficiency, high performance loudspeaker
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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 quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Martin Logan Motion 60XT or Q Acoustics 5040 .

Dali Oberon 5 are $800.01 more expensive than the average speakers ($499.99).

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