A/B comparison · Speakers
Dali Oberon 3 vs Monitor Audio Studio Premium
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024
Dali Oberon 3 vs Monitor Audio Studio Premium in brief
- Spec rows: Dali Oberon 3 wins 0, Monitor Audio Studio Premium wins 2, 9 tied or not compared, of 11 rows.
- Our scores: Dali Oberon 3 8.9/10, Monitor Audio Studio Premium 9.0/10.
- Dali Oberon 3 wins: bass response (8.5 vs 8), design (9.2 vs 8.5), value for money (9.5 vs 9).
- Monitor Audio Studio Premium wins: sound quality (9.5 vs 8.9), midrange clarity (9.3 vs 8.6), treble detail (9.5 vs 8.8).
- Who should buy which: Pick the Dali Oberon 3 for bass response, design and value for money. Pick the Monitor Audio Studio Premium if sound quality, midrange clarity and treble detail matter most.
Channel A · Bookshelf · 2018
Channel B · Bookshelf · 2018
Rows won, of 11 compared Dali 0 · Monitor 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
Monitor Audio Studio Premium
The Monitor Audio Studio Premium isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Monitor Audio Bronze 50 7G.
Why this one: Same 2-way bookshelf format from the current entry-level line with a similarly sized driver.
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