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Dali Opticon 1 vs KEF LS50 Meta

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jul 13, 2025

CH A Dali Opticon 1

Dali Opticon 1

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2016
VS
CH B KEF LS50 Meta

KEF LS50 Meta

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2020

Premium, about $1,450 to $1,600 a pair

Dali Opticon 1 KEF LS50 Meta
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.8/10KEF

Rows won, of 12 compared Dali 0 · KEF 2 · tied or not compared 10

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 1.02" Tweeter + 1x 4.75" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 5.12" Mid-woofer
62 Hz to 26 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 79 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB · 47 Hz to 45 kHz extended
105 dB Max SPL 106 dB +1 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
61.5 Hz Port tuning 46 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

86 dB SensitivityReference not published 85 dB 2.83 V/1 m
4 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
25 to 100 W Amp range 40 to 100 W
Not published Speaker terminals 5-way binding posts From the Amazon listing Source
264 mm · 21.8 lb Height · weight 279 mm · 17.2 lb Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
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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Availability

Where they stand on price

Dali Opticon 1

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

Why this one: Same size 2-way bookshelf with similar small woofer from Dali's current entry line

Availability last checked Jul 13, 2025
KEF LS50 Meta
Premium · about $1,450 to $1,600 a pair Availability last checked Jul 13, 2025

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