Consumer Score
In comparison:
10.0
Amazing
Consumer Score
In comparison:
9.3
Amazing
Experts recommend SVS Ultra Tower more than Dali Oberon 5
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer SVS Ultra Tower over Dali Oberon 5, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, SVS Ultra Tower received 2 recommendations: from The Sound Junky and ZD Net (1 Jun 2023). By contrast, Dali Oberon 5 received only 1 recommendation from The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023).
| 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - |
| 56 | N/A | $1300 |  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 | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Floorstanding Speakers ranking? It's here
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 - The Sound Junky ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 9 SVS Ultra Tower Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 1 Jun 2023 ZD Net ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 5 SVS Ultra Tower Best floor-standing speaker overall... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the April rankings, SVS Ultra Tower outranks Dali Oberon 5. This is not to say that Dali Oberon 5 is a bad option. Like SVS Ultra Tower, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Where to buy?
Dali Oberon 5 
SVS Ultra Tower Customers like Dali Oberon 5 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Dali Oberon 5
SVS Ultra Tower
SVS Ultra Tower
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Dali Oberon 5, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than SVS Ultra Tower.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). Both Dali Oberon 5 and SVS Ultra Tower receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Dali Oberon 5 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| SVS Ultra Tower |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Speakers |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
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Dali Oberon 5 is more popular than SVS Ultra Tower
It's fairly safe to say that Dali Oberon 5 are more popular speakers than SVS Ultra Tower, based on their 40+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Customers who view Dali Oberon 5 and SVS Ultra Tower often consider Q Acoustics 5040, a pricier option.
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Dali Oberon 5 and SVS Ultra Tower | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Q Acoustics 5040 | $1499 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Q Acoustics 5040 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Martin Logan Motion 60XT | $1350 |
In comparison:
Martin Logan Motion 60XT ranks #13 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.8 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Focal Vestia N2 | $1499 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Focal Vestia N2 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | KLH Kendall | $650 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
As can be seen below, SVS Ultra Tower is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Dali Oberon 5 is not.
| 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 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 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 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 | - | $160 |  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 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  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. | - | - | - | 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 |
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
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:
- Standing toe-to-toe with the finest speakers in the world, the flagship SVS Ultra Tower is a reference floorstanding speaker built without compromise for the most discerning audio fans. Dual opposing 8-inch woofers command a room with deep, articulate bass while the innovative driver design, premium materials and optimized cabinet geometry combine to convey incredible resolution, absolute transparency, and crisp, powerful dynamics.
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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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How good are the SVS Ultra Tower & Center channel speakers, really?
Review by Tha_VillaMan
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SVS Ultra Tower Speakers - First Audio Demo
Review by Youthman
Popular! 52K views!
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SVS Ultra Tower Speakers Music Demo | Put on your best headphones
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0680140965454, 5703120109510
UPC Numbers: 680140965454
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0850071005134, 0850071005141, 0851888000367, 0851888000374, 0851888001487, 0851888001494
UPC Numbers: 850071005134, 850071005141, 851888000367, 851888000374, 851888001487, 851888001494
General Info
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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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3.5 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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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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28 Hz-32 kHz
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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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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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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Piano gloss black
Dimensions
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Weight
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75 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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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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Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Mids
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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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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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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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Aluminum shorting rings
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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- Dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- Elastomer screw-in feet - adjustable for level
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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 $851 more expensive than the average speakers ($449).
SVS Ultra Tower 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 Fluance Signature Hi-Fi or Klipsch RP-280FA .
SVS Ultra Tower are $1549 more expensive than the average speakers ($449).
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Martin Logan Motion 60XT ranks #13 out of 80. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.8
Amazing
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9.3
Amazing
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9.9
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