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Dali Zensor 7 vs KEF R3

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 21, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews

Dali Zensor 7 vs KEF R3 in brief

  • Our scores: Dali Zensor 7 9.4/10, KEF R3 8.3/10.
  • Dali Zensor 7 wins: sound quality (9.8 vs 8.7), bass response (9.2 vs 8.8), midrange clarity (9.3 vs 8.5), treble detail (9.7 vs 7), value for money (9.6 vs 7.5).
  • KEF R3 wins: design (9 vs 8.5).
  • Who should buy which: Pick the Dali Zensor 7 for sound quality, bass response, midrange clarity, treble detail and value for money. Pick the KEF R3 if design matters most.
CH A Dali Zensor 7

Dali Zensor 7

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2012
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CH B KEF R3

KEF R3

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2018
Dali Zensor 7 KEF R3
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
9.4/10Dali 8.3/10KEF

Rows won, of 11 compared Dali 0 · KEF 0 · tied or not compared 11

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 7" Woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5" Midrange + 1x 6.5" Woofer
40 Hz to 26.5 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 52 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB · 45 Hz to 45 kHz extended
110 dB Max SPL 110 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
40 Hz Port tuning 49 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

90 dB SensitivityReference not published 87 dB
6 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
40 to 150 W Amp range 15 to 180 W
978 mm · 32.8 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 7 KEF R3
Sound quality 9.8 8.7
Bass response 9.2 8.8
Midrange clarity 9.3 8.5
Treble detail 9.7 7.0
Design 8.5 9.0
Value for money 9.6 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 7

The Dali Zensor 7 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Dali Oberon 7.

Why this one: Same size tower from the Oberon line that replaced the Zensor range with a 7 inch woofer

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

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