At a glance
Dali Zensor 5 in 5 facts
- Type: Floorstanding (tower) speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 43 Hz to 26.5 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity: 88 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance: 6 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 9.4/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
In my search for a balance between high-quality sound and affordability, I found the DALI Zensor 5 speakers to be quite impressive, particularly due to their striking sound quality and excellent build. The speakers produced a well-balanced bass and treble sound that perfectly suited my love for music and movies. Despite initial doubts and a necessary break-in period that saw initial frequency problems, significant improvements were soon noticeable especially in the clarity of high frequencies and depth of bass. Given their price, the Zensor 5 speakers provide exceptional value for money evidenced by midrange performance comparable to high-end speakers. The build quality and design aesthetics of the speaker were also commendable, seamlessly blending with room décor. Connecting the speakers to high-quality audio sources provided a more amplified listening experience, though the necessity of our Canton subwoofer is being reconsidered due to the speakers' substantial bass. Despite initial misgivings, the DALI Zensor 5 speakers exceeded my expectations, proving a good fit for smaller rooms or anyone seeking great audio without high costs. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 0.98" Tweeter + 2x 5.25" Woofer
- Frequency response
- 43 Hz to 26.5 kHz ±3 dB
- Crossover frequency
- 2.4 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance
- 6 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 30 to 150 W
- Maximum SPL
- 108 dB
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 32.5 in 825 mm
- Width
- 6.4 in 163 mm
- Depth
- 10 in 253 mm
- Weight
- 50 lb 22.7 kg
- Colors
- Black ash vinyl Light walnut vinyl White vinyl
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
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
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