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ELAC Debut Reference DFR52vsDali Oberon 5
The ELAC Debut Reference DFR52 stands 101.6 cm tall — about 18.4 cm more than the Dali Oberon 5 at 83.2 cm. On footprint the ELAC Debut Reference DFR52 is the wider cabinet (23.4 cm versus 20.2 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Dali Oberon 5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Oberon 5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 39 Hz versus 42 Hz. The ELAC Debut Reference DFR52 is front-ported and the Dali Oberon 5 is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,549 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Dali |
| Model | Debut Reference DFR52 | Oberon 5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #68 of 281 floorstander | #5 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 40 in | 32.8 in |
| Width | 9.2 in | 8 in |
| Depth | 9.5 in | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 36.8 lb | 23.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 3× 5.2 in woofer (aramid-fibre cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (soft textile dome), 2× 5.2 in mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 39 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 26000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 30–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,598 / pair | $1,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.