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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1187 mm (118.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.47 px
Dali Oberon 9vsDynaudio Emit 50
The Dynaudio Emit 50 stands 118.7 cm tall — about 1.5 cm more than the Dali Oberon 9 at 117.2 cm. On footprint the Dali Oberon 9 is the wider cabinet (33.6 cm versus 30.2 cm). At 90.5 dB against 86 dB, the Dali Oberon 9 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Emit 50 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 229 mm cone on the Dali Oberon 9 and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Emit 50. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,374 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Dynaudio |
| Model | Oberon 9 | Emit 50 |
| HiFi ladder position | #185 of 281 floorstander | #198 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1172 mm | 1187 mm |
| Width | 336 mm | 302 mm |
| Depth | 406 mm | 376 mm |
| Weight | 37.1 kg | 26 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft textile dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (wood-fibre cone), 2× 229 mm woofer (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 150 mm midrange (MSP cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 26000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90.5 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,499 / pair | $2,249 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | dynaudio.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.