Consumer Score
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10.0
Amazing
Experts prefer Dali Oberon 5 over Klipsch R 26F
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, Klipsch R 26F 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 | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Klipsch R 26F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 11 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Dali Oberon 5 as #13
Rank Speakers ... ... #13 out of 20 Dali Oberon 5 ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com
Where to buy?
Dali Oberon 5 
Klipsch R 26F 
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Dali Oberon 5 nor Klipsch R 26F 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 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 |  SVS Ultra Tower | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $160 |  Dayton Audio T652 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - |
7 | - |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Q Acoustics 5040 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [22]
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 |
No expert reviews linked yet for Klipsch R 26F.
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:
- Fills small to medium rooms with powerful, lifelike performances
- Dynamic 1" aluminum Linear Travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter
- Dual 6.5" copper-spun high-output IMG woofers
- Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet
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General Info
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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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Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet
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Weight
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90 lbs
Tweeters
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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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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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Horn
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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Tractrix Horn technology mated with an aluminum tweeter
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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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Copper-spun Injection Molded Graphite (IMG)
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
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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Wireless Connections
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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 Features
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- Tractrix Horn technology
- Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet
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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).
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