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Dali Oberon 3vsWharfedale Denton 1S
The Dali Oberon 3 stands 35.0 cm tall — about 2.0 cm more than the Wharfedale Denton 1S at 33.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Denton 1S is the wider cabinet (23.6 cm versus 20.1 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Wharfedale Denton 1S is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Oberon 3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 47 Hz versus 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Dali Oberon 3 and a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale Denton 1S. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $975 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Wharfedale |
| Model | Oberon 3 | Denton 1S |
| HiFi ladder position | #96 of 215 bookshelf | #78 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13.8 in | 13 in |
| Width | 7.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Depth | 12.2 in | 10 in |
| Weight | 13.9 lb | 15 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (soft textile dome), 1× 7 in mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (silk soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (enhanced polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 47 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 26000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $950 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.