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Dali Zensor 1 vs Dali Spektor 1

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 20 + 10 Amazon reviews

Dali Zensor 1 vs Dali Spektor 1 in brief

  • Spec rows: Dali Zensor 1 wins 1, Dali Spektor 1 wins 1, 9 tied or not compared, of 11 rows.
  • Our scores: Dali Zensor 1 8.4/10, Dali Spektor 1 9.0/10.
  • Dali Spektor 1 wins: sound quality (9 vs 8.5), bass response (8.5 vs 7.7), midrange clarity (9 vs 8.7), treble detail (9 vs 8.2), design (9 vs 8.8), value for money (9.5 vs 8.6).
  • Who should buy which: The Dali Spektor 1 wins every aspect where the two differ.
CH A Dali Zensor 1

Dali Zensor 1

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2012
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CH B Dali Spektor 1

Dali Spektor 1

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2018
Dali Zensor 1 Dali Spektor 1
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.4/10Dali 9.0/10Dali

Rows won, of 11 compared Dali 1 · Dali 1 · 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

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Woofer Drivers 1x 0.83" Tweeter + 1x 4.5" Mid-woofer
53 Hz to 26.5 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 59 Hz to 26 kHz ±3 dB
106 dB +3 dB Max SPL 103 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
51.5 Hz Port tuning 58 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

86.5 dB SensitivityReference not published 83 dB 2.83 V/1 m
6 Ω Impedance 6 Ω
25 to 100 W Amp range 40 to 100 W
274 mm · 20.5 lb Height · weight 237 mm · 12.6 lb
2 yr Warranty 3 yr +1 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 Zensor 1 Dali Spektor 1
Sound quality 8.5 9.0
Bass response 7.7 8.5
Midrange clarity 8.7 9.0
Treble detail 8.2 9.0
Design 8.8 9.0
Value for money 8.6 9.5

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

Availability

Where they stand on price

Dali Zensor 1

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

Why this one: Same size bookshelf with 5.25 in woofer from the line that replaced the Zensor range

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Dali Spektor 1

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

Why this one: Smallest current bookshelf in the line replacing Spektor, closest woofer size and 2 way layout

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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