Experts recommend Q Acoustics 3050i more than Dali Oberon 5
As of 10 Dec 2024, experts prefer Q Acoustics 3050i over Dali Oberon 5, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Q Acoustics 3050i received 1 recommendation: from The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023). Dali Oberon 5 was also endorsed 1 times: by The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023). However, experts generally ranked Dali Oberon 5 lower than Q Acoustics 3050i in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | What Hi-Fi | ZD Net
| The Master Switch | Music Critic | Popular Mechanics | The Sound Junky | Gadget Review | World Wide Stereo |
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35 | N/A | $499 | Q Acoustics 3050i The Q Acoustics 3050i speakers offer a well-balanced sound with a punchy bass, midrange presence, and high-quality materials, making them suitable for a variety of settings and compatible with a range of amplifiers. | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
53 | N/A | $1040 | 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. | - | - | - | - | 13 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 11 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Q Acoustics 3050i as #4 and Dali Oberon 5 as #13
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 20 Q Acoustics 3050i Best Floorstanding Speakers for Small Spaces... ... ... #13 out of 20 Dali Oberon 5 ... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com
After counting and adding up the 80 expert endorsements of the December rankings, Q Acoustics 3050i outranks Dali Oberon 5. This is not to say that Dali Oberon 5 is a bad option. Like Q Acoustics 3050i, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | What Hi-Fi | ZD Net | The Master Switch | Music Critic | Popular Mechanics | The Sound Junky | Gadget Review | World Wide Stereo |
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1 | - | Check price | 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. | - | 3 | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - |
2 | - | $1000 | 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. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
3 | - | $599 | SVS Prime Tower | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
4 | - | Check price | 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. | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | 4 | - | - | 7 | - |
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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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- The Dali Oberon 5 offers a brilliant alternative to the Q Acoustics 3050i, with careful engineering and steady refinements of design ideas that result in a talented and fun performer.
- The compact size and four finish options make the Oberon 5 a versatile and visually pleasing addition to most rooms.
- The speakers have a bold but balanced treble output that blends seamlessly with the expressive midrange performance, making them great for voices and dynamic music.
- The Oberon 5 manages to sound notably larger than its size, delivering plenty of low-frequency punch and authority.
- The slight price premium and substantial size deficit compared to the Q Acoustics 3050i may be a consideration for some buyers with larger rooms.
- The speakers prefer to be positioned a little away from the back wall and firing straight ahead, which may require some adjustment for optimal performance.
Expert reviews [19]
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 13
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 19 reviews | 94 |
Lowest score by The Audiophile Man | 80 |
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- The Q Acoustics 3050is offer great performance and aesthetic appeal, with a choice of four color finishes and a chrome bezel around each driver.
- The speakers have technical advancements over their predecessors, including improved cabinet rigidity and the use of HPE technology to reduce resonance.
- The 3050is deliver a clear, clean, and punchy sound with great low-end reach and high-end agility, making them adaptable to different genres of music.
- The price of the 3050is is higher than their predecessors, launching at £500.
- The speakers fill an important price gap in the midrange floorstander market, but may not be affordable for all budgets.
- 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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- Hifi Speakers Floor Standing: The Q Acoustics 3050i is made to be Used and Sold in PAIRS. This product page is sold as individual units so to get the desired performance please select an order quantity of 2. Take your sound to the next level with Q Acoustics 3050i floor speakers. 0.9" decoupled high frequency drivers with wide surround create a wide even dispersion of stereo, and P2P bracing reduces intrusive cabinet vibrations for a purer sound.
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