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Dali Oberon 1 vs Klipsch R-15M

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews

Dali Oberon 1 vs Klipsch R-15M in brief

  • Spec rows: Dali Oberon 1 wins 1, Klipsch R-15M wins 2, 8 tied or not compared, of 11 rows.
  • Our scores: Dali Oberon 1 8.6/10, Klipsch R-15M 8.0/10.
  • Dali Oberon 1 wins: sound quality (8.4 vs 7.8), bass response (7.8 vs 7.5), midrange clarity (9.2 vs 8.3), treble detail (8.7 vs 6.4).
  • Klipsch R-15M wins: value for money (8.7 vs 8.5).
  • Tied: design (9 each).
  • Who should buy which: Pick the Dali Oberon 1 for sound quality, bass response, midrange clarity and treble detail. Pick the Klipsch R-15M if value for money matters most.
CH A Dali Oberon 1

Dali Oberon 1

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2018
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CH B Klipsch R-15M

Klipsch R-15M

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2014
Dali Oberon 1 Klipsch R-15M
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.6/10Dali 8.0/10Klipsch

Rows won, of 11 compared Dali 1 · Klipsch 2 · tied or not compared 8

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 1.14" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Mid-woofer
51 Hz to 26 kHz -11 Hz deeper ±3 dB Frequency response 62 Hz to 24 kHz ±3 dB · 54 Hz extended
106 dB Max SPL Not published
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

86 dB 2.83 V/1 m Sensitivity 94 dB +8 dB 2.83 V/1 m
6 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
25 to 100 W Amp range Not published
Not published Speaker terminals 5-way binding posts Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
274 mm · 20.3 lb Height · weight 318 mm · 22.7 lb
3 yr Warranty 5 yr +2 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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From our reviews

How it scored, paired

6 aspects, two channels

Dali Oberon 1 Klipsch R-15M
Sound quality 8.4 7.8
Bass response 7.8 7.5
Midrange clarity 9.2 8.3
Treble detail 8.7 6.4
Design 9.0 9.0
Value for money 8.5 8.7

Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.

Availability

Where they stand on price

Dali Oberon 1

The Dali Oberon 1 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Dali Sonik 1.

Why this one: Same 5.25 inch 2-way bookshelf slot that replaced the Oberon 1 in the Dali range

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Klipsch R-15M
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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