Dali Oberon 3 Bookshelf Loudspeakers 2-way (pair) Walnut

DALI OBERON 3

The larger stand-mount DALI OBERON 3 brings the best of both worlds. Combining the large sound of a floor-standing speaker with the compact design of a stand-mount. The ultra-lightweight 29 mm soft dome tweeter seamlessly integrates with the 7" wood fibre woofer for impressive highs, detailed and crisp mids and surprising coherent and well-timed bass. All in all the OBERON 3 is a true showcase of DALI ideas, traditions and inventions - all wrapped in an elegant and modern design.

The rounded edges and rustic fabric of these new DALI front grilles add a lighter and more contemporary visual look to the OBERON series. This look is enhanced by the elegantly shaped aluminium base mounted on the two floor-standing models.

The iron pole piece of the OBERON woofer magnet is crowned by a patented SMC disk - minimizing the negative effects of the iron. The use of the SMC disk greatly reduces mechanical distortion, which lowers third order distortion. This allows for a longer listening pleasure, a relaxed midrange and a surprising amount of detail for its price class.

The OBERON woofer features a wood fibre cone with a blend of fine grain paper pulp, reinforced with wood fibres, which creates a stiff, light-weight and well-behaving structure. In combination with a low-loss surround and spider suspension, this cone reproduces the micro details in the signal - unfiltered and with high accuracy.

The driver materials, crossover design and geometry applied in the OBERON series has been selected to achieve a wide dispersion pattern. This ensures a well-integrated sound, even when listening at a significant off-axis angle. An added benefit is seriously reduced harmonic distortion and diffractions causing frequency distortion. This is why all DALI speakers are not designed to be toed-in.

The OBERON 3 brings the best of both worlds. The cabinet size enables an optimal balance between inner volume for bass performance, and a compact appearance for small rooms, discreet audio setups or wall mounting. Combining the large sound of a floor-standing speaker with the compact design of a stand-mount, the OBERON 3 is the perfect fit for any stand-mount or shelf solution.

With the launch of the DALI OBERON loudspeakerseries, we have picked the best elements from our current speakers and brought them together in a series that delivers on audio quality, looks and versatility. The 29 mm ultra light-weight soft dome tweeter integrates seamlessly with the 7” wood fibre (SMC based) woofer for impressive highs, detailed and crisp mids and a surprising coherent and well-timed bass.

The OBERON 3 is easy to integrate into any room. Both the driver materials and geometry applied in the OBERON 3 have been selected to achieve a wide dispersion pattern in the listening area. The same principles have been applied in the design of the crossover.

As result, you will experience a well-integrated sound, even when listening at a significant off-axis angle. This is important as you are rarely seated directly in front of your loudspeakers when listening to music. An added benefit is seriously reduced harmonic distortion and diffractions causing frequency distortion, as these will always be stronger in an on-axis response. This is also the reason why all DALI speakers are not designed to be toed-in. 

The OBERON 3 features a 7" low-loss woofer - the same featured in the OBERON 7. The woofer has been optimised with a new wood fibre structured cone which is dedicated to reproduce the delicate midrange and bass frequency area - like every other driver made by DALI. It is constructed from a blend of fine grain paper pulp and reinforced with wood fibres, which creates a stiff, light-weight and well-behaving structure. In combination with a low-loss surround and spider suspension, this cone reproduces the micro details in the signal - unfiltered and with high accuracy. 



We chose a 7" driver, as its membrane has a 15% larger dimension than the common 6½ market standard. The larger cone area allows a lower voice coil excursion at the same sound pressure level compared to a 6½ woofer. It also allows a higher maximum sound pressure level, which leads to an effortless reproduction of the dynamics in the music. 



The membrane terminates in a rubber surround that is chosen for its soft and very flexible properties. This gives the membrane free movement with a very low dampening effect, and leaves the magnet motor to control the membrane movement.

Mechanical distortion caused by hysteresis and eddy currents is greatly reduced with the use of SMC in OBERON 3. These combined improvements in the magnet motor system results in a lowering of third order distortion. This allows the OBERON 3 to present longer listening pleasure, a relaxed midrange and a surprising amount of detailing for the class. 



The magnet motor itself consists of a large ferrite magnet that sorrounds a pole piece made with a unique combination of iron and SMC. The iron ferrrite forms the lower base of the pole cylinder, topped of with 10 mm SMC disk to crown the pole piece. This combination minimizes the negative effects of the iron, while placing the SMC disk right in the main working area of the 4-layer voice coil. This placement ensures the maximum effect from the SMC on the voice coils environment, resulting in a greatly improved constant flux field.

The newly developed 29 mm ultra-light soft dome tweeter used in the OBERON 3 is manufactured by DALI and has been developed specifically for the OBERON series - combining well proven technologies from our existing DALI ranges with new features. 



The large size of the membrane lets the tweeter generate higher sound pressure with less excursion, keeping the voice coil motion to a precise minimum. 



The oversized 29 mm membrane is constructed based on an ultra-light wave weave fabric and is additionally optimised for a larger bandwidth in its lower frequency area. This ensures the optimal handover from the midrange woofer to the tweeter, creating a well-balanced, unforced and very coherent upper midrange. Compared to most soft dome tweeters in the market, the DALI dome material is less than half the weight (0.060 mg/mm2). 



The tweeter front plate near the dome has been designed with similar geometry as the OPTICON and RUBICON tweeters to create the optimal working conditions for the soft dome. The aim is to combine an extended frequency response with wide dispersion and low coloration.

The cabinet housing of the OBERON 3 is constructed from high-density CNC machined MDF board - dressed in carefully selected high-grade vinyl. The OBERON 3 cabinet employs a very rigid construction, with solid bracings across the inside of the cabinet for reinforcement. This contributes to the stiffness and practically eliminates resonance within the cabinet. 



To optimise timing, the speakers are fitted with acoustic damping material internally along the sides, top and bottom. This creates a more direct contact between woofer and bass port. The audible result is a more precise bass and increased ‘attack’ in the midrange. 



The bass ports are placed on the rear of the OBERON 3, optimising room integration by utilising the wall for improved bass performance. 



With the OBERON range, DALI introduces a brand new front grille design. The new rounded front grille adds a lighter and more contemporary visual look to the speaker series. 'Mountain Grey' is the standard grille supplied with the light finishes (White and Light Oak), while 'Shadow Black' is standard on the dark finishes (Black Ash and Dark Walnut). For an all white look, 'Marshmallow White' is also available as an accessory.

Driver Complements
Mid/Woofer 1 - 6 1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)
Dynamic Balance driver with Super Cell Areated Polypropylene cone
Midrange 1 - 3 1/4" Diameter (8.26cm)
Dynamic Balance driver with Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene cone
Tweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)
Enhanced Ring Radiator Dynamic Balance tweeter
Electrical
Overall Frequency Response 36Hz-40kHz
Lower -3dB Limit 50Hz dB
Upper -3dB Limit 30kHz dB
Nominal Impedance compatible with 8 ohm outputs ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power 20-200 w/channel
Efficiency 88 dB
Crossover Orth Crossover
Crossover
(mid-high array) 2800HZ
Inputs Dual Gold-Plated Binding Posts
Dimensions
Cabinet Size 16 3/4" H x 8" W x 14 9/16" D
(42.55cm H x 20.32cm W x 36.99cm D)
Mounting Options speaker stands or shelf mount
Enclosure Type Sealed
Enclosure Type
(subwoofer) PowerPort bass venting
Shipping/Other
Product Weight 29.60 lbs. (13.43kgs)
Shipping unit: each
Total Shipping Weight 32.50 lbs. (14.74kgs)
Speaker Warranty 5 years parts and labor (original purchaser)

ALSO AVAILABLE IN "EBONY" COLOR

The PL100 is a truly compact, wideband speaker capable of expressing the entire micro-dynamic texture of every performance. A rigid cabinet construction, proprietary bracing techniques and advanced damping technologies combine to provide the optimum environment for its wonderfully accurate and detailed C-CAM ribbon tweeter and its lightening-fast, precision-engineered RDT bass driver. The PL100 will draw a rich, natural radiance from the most demanding of music and film scores and reproduce the power and scale of dramatic passages with a breathtaking fidelity

1 x 6.5” RDT® Bass/mid-range driver
1 x C-CAM® high frequency ribbon transducer
Ported. HiVe® II technology
All cabinet finishes have hand-upholstered front baffles in Ingleston Black premium grade leather.
Finish options: Santos Rosewood veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer
Ebony veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer
Piano black gloss
Optional dedicated floor stands are available

Frequency Response: 42 Hz - 100 KHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M): 88 dB
Nominal Impedance:
4 Ohms
Maximum S.P.L
(Per pair in room): 112.6 dBA
Power Handling (RMS): 120 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 50 - 120 W
Bass Alignment: Ported
HiVe II Technology
Mid / H.F Crossover Frequency: 2800 Hz
Bass Low Pass Crossover Frequency: N/A
Drive Unit Compliment: 1 x 6.5" RDT Bass/mid-range driver
1 x C-CAM high frequency ribbon transducer
External Dimensions -
Excluding Stand (H x W x D): 370 x 225 x 285 mm
(14 9/16 x 8 7/8 x 11 1/4 inch)
Stand External Dimensions -
(H x W x D): 615 x 340 x 365 mm
(24 3/16 x 13 3/8 x 14 3/8 inch)
Weight (each) Excluding stands: 13 Kg (28.6lbs)

User's Manual

AVAILABLE IN THESE COLOR FINISHES

# Perfect for use with ultra-shallow TVs 40-inch class and larger
# Only 1.5 inches (38mm) deep
# Wall mount bracket included
# The dynamic punch, wide frequency range and broad dispersion of full size speakers
# Aircraft grade extruded Aluminum enclosure
# Anodized Aluminum dome XTDD drivers
# Pure Aluminum dome tweeter

Dimensions (mounted on wall without bracket) :23-1/4" H x 6" W x 1-1/2" D (59.1cm x 15.2cm x 38mm)
Dimensions (mounted on wall with bracket) :23-1/4" H x 6" W x 1-9/16" D (59.1cm x 15.2cm x 40mm)
Driver complement :2 each 3-1/2" (90mm) XTDD anodized Aluminum dome mid/bass drivers pressure-coupled to 2 each 3-1/2" (90mm) dome low-bass radiators, 1 each 1" (25mm) Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Frequency response (overall on wall) :100Hz – 30kHz
Sensitivity :92dB
Impedance :8 Ohms nominal
Recommended amplifier power :20 - 100 Watts per channel
Enclosure :Extruded Aluminum, sealed
Supplied accessories :Wall mount bracket, adjustable support foot for horizontal shelf placement, magnetic logos
Packaging :One to a carton
Available finishes :High gloss black

Dimensions | Metric :4-3/4" W x 5" D x 8-3/8" H | 12.1 x 12.7 x 23.8 cm
Driver Complement :One 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter; One 4-1/2" BDSS bass/midrange drivers; One 4-1/2" pressure coupled bass radiator
Frequency Response :57 Hz – 30 kHz
Impedance :Compatible with 8 Ohms outputs
Sensitivity :89 dB
Recommended Associated Amplifier Power :10 – 150 watts
A/V Receiver Crossover Setting :100 Hz
Inputs :One pair of 5 way binding posts
Available Finishes :Gloss Black; Gloss White
Included Accessories :Tripod Base; Two ¼ 20 insert cover plugs
Mounting Options :Vertically: On Shelf with included tripod base; Equipped with rear ¼ 20 sized thread to accommodate on wall/on ceiling mounting with aftermarket mount(available separately); Equipped with bottom ¼ 20 sized thread to accommodate ProStand 600/800 stand mounting (ProStand 600/800 available separately); Equipped with keyhole mounting slot for flush mounting
Packaging :One to a carton
Weight | Metric :4 lbs | 1.8 kg
Warranty :5 Years

High Performance, Compact Size, Surprising Price

Don't settle for flat sound from your flat panel TV, and don't miss out on the excitement of digital surround-sound in your shows, movies and games. Great surround-sound doesn't have to take up a lot of space or cost all that much. The payback is family fun and entertainment excitement. Don't miss out.

TL1 Features:

• The silk dome tweeter delivers a classic, clear, detailed Polk performance, with pinpoint imaging and smooth highs that are never tiring.

• Time Lens® technology aligns the acoustic centers of the tweeter and mid-bass driver on the same spatial plane for superior imaging, while an acoustic lens incorporated in the grille smoothes the tweeter's frequency response.
• The unique curved enclosure design employs non-parallel surfaces to strengthen the acoustically inert enclosure and deliver less audible coloration from internal surface resonances.
• Because of its Extended Linear Motion motor structure, the moving parts of the drivers used in the Blackstone TL Series can move farther, more smoothly, in a smaller space than any other speaker driver in an enclosure this size, achieving the kind of dynamic response (clarity, volume) you'd expect from much larger speakers.
• An aperiodic-tuned rear-firing bass port combines the extension of a ported enclosure with the smoother low-end of an acoustic suspension enclosure, controlling port air flow for the kind of big bass response, and perfect speaker-subwoofer blending, you'd never expect from a loudspeaker you can hold in the palm of your hand.
• The Blackstone aerated polypropylene cone is lightweight, but stiff and strong, with longer linear excursion capabilities in a limited compact enclosure space, so it plays louder with less distortion.
• A super-small long-throw mid-bass driver, tuned with our patented Dynamic Balance® technology, delivers astonishingly smooth, flat frequency response, superior transparency and detail, and the surprising ability to play really, really loud for such a small speaker.
• Polk's proprietary, patented Dynamic Balance technology allows our engineers to design out distortion-causing driver and system resonances, so you only hear the good sounds.
• Hi-Gloss "Blackstone" finish, a durable, deep automotive-strength finish that matches today's most stylish flat-panel TVs and furniture.
• Compact means go-anywhere for Blackstone TL: on shelves, on the wall, on stands. Built-in keyhole slots and threaded inserts (that fit virtually any brackets) give you multiple mounting options.
• Gold-plated, professional-style 5-way binding posts, for the most secure connection options.
• All models in the Blackstone TL Series are available in convenient, professionally matched 5-packs for instant home theater solutions in any room. There are two complete systems available that include a subwoofer; everything you need for an explosive, compact, easy-to-connect home theater system. Plus, you can use individually-available satellites to expand your systems to accommodate 6.1, 7.1 and beyond.

Driver Complements
Mid/Woofer     1 - 2 1/2" Diameter (6.35cm)
Dynamic Balance composite cone driver
Tweeter     1 - 1/2" Diameter (1.27cm)
Silk polymer dome
Electrical
Overall Frequency Response     120Hz-22kHz
Lower -3dB Limit     135HZ dB
Upper -3dB Limit     20kHz dB
Nominal Impedance     8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power     10-100 w/channel
Efficiency     89 dB
Inputs     5-way binding posts
Dimensions
Cabinet Size     6 1/2" H x 3 3/4" W x 4 7/8" D
(16.51cm H x 9.53cm W x 12.38cm D)
Mounting Options     keyhole slot; .25 x 20 threaded insert
Enclosure Type     Non-resonant composite w/time-aligned geometry and aperiodic tuned port
Shipping/Other
Product Weight     1.85 lbs. (0.84kgs)
Shipping unit:     each
Total Shipping Weight     2.40 lbs. (1.09kgs)
Speaker Warranty     5 years parts and labor (original purchaser)