A/B comparison · Speakers
Dali Oberon 3 vs Dayton Audio SUB-1000
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Dec 31, 2024 Scored with 10 + 8 Amazon reviews
Dali Oberon 3 vs Dayton Audio SUB-1000 in brief
- Spec rows: Dali Oberon 3 wins 0, Dayton Audio SUB-1000 wins 2, 9 tied or not compared, of 11 rows.
- Our scores: Dali Oberon 3 8.9/10, Dayton Audio SUB-1000 7.6/10.
- Dali Oberon 3 wins: sound quality (8.9 vs 8), bass response (8.5 vs 8), midrange clarity (8.6 vs 7), treble detail (8.8 vs 6.5), design (9.2 vs 7.5), value for money (9.5 vs 8.5).
- Who should buy which: The Dali Oberon 3 wins every aspect where the two differ.
Channel A · Bookshelf · 2018
Channel B · Powered (Active) · 2010
Rows won, of 11 compared Dali 0 · Dayton Audio 2 · tied or not compared 9
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
Power, electrical, physical
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
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
Availability
Where they stand on price
Dali Oberon 3
The Dali Oberon 3 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Dali SONIK 3.
Why this one: Same 7 inch woofer bookshelf size and 2 way design as the Oberon 3 in the line that replaced Oberon
Dayton Audio SUB-1000
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