The DALI Zensor and Sonik line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 9 models, from the DALI Zensor 1 and DALI Oberon Vokal to the DALI Sonik 1, DALI Sonik 3 and DALI Sonik 5. Ratings run from 3.4/5 to 4.1/5. Of these, 7 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Zensor 1 to Sonik 1
The DALI Sonik 1 replaced the DALI Zensor 1. Both rate 3.9/5.
| Spec | Zensor 1 | Sonik 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 25mm soft dome tweeter, 5.25” wood fiber woofer | 29mm soft dome tweeter, 5.25” Clarity Cone woofer |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB | 86dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 86.0Hz | 51Hz |
| Weight | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) each | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) each |
Oberon Vokal to Sonik Cinema
The DALI Sonik Cinema replaced the DALI Oberon Vokal. It rates higher, 3.5/5 against 3.4/5.
| Spec | Oberon Vokal | Sonik Cinema |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 29mm soft dome tweeter, 2x 5.25” wood fiber woofers | 29mm soft dome tweeter, 2x 5.25” Clarity Cone woofers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 95.2Hz | 46Hz |
| Weight | 17.1 lbs (7.74 kg) | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the DALI Zensor and Sonik are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the DALI Zensor and Sonik, from the DALI Zensor 1 and DALI Oberon Vokal to the DALI Sonik 1, DALI Sonik 3 and DALI Sonik 5.
What replaced the DALI Zensor 1?
The DALI Sonik 1 replaced the DALI Zensor 1. Both are rated 3.9/5.
What replaced the DALI Oberon Vokal?
The DALI Sonik Cinema replaced the DALI Oberon Vokal. It is rated 3.5/5, against 3.4/5 for the DALI Oberon Vokal.