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Dali Zensor 5 vs KEF R3

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 21, 2024

Dali Zensor 5 vs KEF R3 in brief

  • Spec rows: Dali Zensor 5 wins 1, KEF R3 wins 1, 9 tied or not compared, of 11 rows.
  • Our scores: Dali Zensor 5 9.4/10, KEF R3 8.3/10.
  • Dali Zensor 5 wins: sound quality (9.5 vs 8.7), bass response (9.7 vs 8.8), midrange clarity (9.3 vs 8.5), treble detail (9.2 vs 7), design (9.4 vs 9), value for money (9.5 vs 7.5).
  • Who should buy which: The Dali Zensor 5 wins every aspect where the two differ.
CH A Dali Zensor 5

Dali Zensor 5

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2014
VS
CH B KEF R3

KEF R3

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2018
Dali Zensor 5 KEF R3
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
9.4/10Dali 8.3/10KEF

Rows won, of 11 compared Dali 1 · KEF 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 3-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 2x 5.25" Woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5" Midrange + 1x 6.5" Woofer
43 Hz to 26.5 kHz -9 Hz deeper ±3 dB Frequency response 52 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB · 45 Hz to 45 kHz extended
108 dB Max SPL 110 dB +2 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
44 Hz Port tuning 49 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 87 dB
6 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
30 to 150 W Amp range 15 to 180 W
825 mm · 50 lb Height · weight 419 mm
5 yr Warranty 5 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 5 KEF R3
Sound quality 9.5 8.7
Bass response 9.7 8.8
Midrange clarity 9.3 8.5
Treble detail 9.2 7.0
Design 9.4 9.0
Value for money 9.5 7.5

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

Availability

Where they stand on price

Dali Zensor 5

The Dali Zensor 5 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Dali SONIK 5 Slim.

Why this one: Slim tower with 5.25 inch woofers, closest current match to the Zensor 5 single 5.25 inch driver

Availability last checked May 21, 2024
KEF R3
Availability last checked May 21, 2024

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