Dali Oberon 7 C: Impressive wireless floorstanding speakers

Dali Oberon 7 C and Sound Hub Compact is a unique wireless speaker system that will give you unforgettable emotions that you could previously only experience from a traditional Hi-Fi system, only now it is possible without a large amplifier and thick speaker cables. The amplifier in this model is already built into the wireless speakers.

Dali Oberon 7 C is an active version of the popular  Dali Oberon 7 acoustics , the set includes a Sound Hub Compact hub distributor using its own 30-bit data transfer protocol, on the rear panel of which there is the necessary switching for connecting external audio signal sources. The device has two optical, analog inputs on RCA and mini-jack connectors. There is a jack for connecting a subwoofer. Sound Hub Compact is also equipped with a USB jack for powering or charging compatible devices. With Dali Sound Hub Compact, you get a digital HDMI connection to your TV, including Audio Return Channel (ARC). You can control the volume using your existing TV remote, and the whole thing turns on and off automatically, so all you have to do is focus on enjoying good sound.

The wireless technology used works with a maximum delay of 15 ms, and the synchronization between the speakers practically corresponds to professional standards, Sound Hub Compact is compatible with all Dali models with the C index. You can connect both digital and analog music sources, as well as sound from a TV, via Bluetooth version 5.0 you can play high-quality music wirelessly directly from your smartphone.

Active acoustic systems Dali Oberon 7 C are equipped with a pair of large bass speakers and develop high sound pressure. The speaker body is made of thick MDF, reinforced with internal ties and covered with high-quality vinyl film imitating natural wood. To increase the stability of Dali Oberon 7 C are equipped with a base, the design of which gives the speakers a “flying” appearance. Neat protective grilles of small depth with rounded corners look attractive, and due to high acoustic transparency, they practically do not affect the sound.

The woofers in the Dali Oberon 7 C are 7 inches in diameter and feature paper-wood pulp diffusers. The diffusers are mounted on rubber suspensions and move with a large amplitude and high speed, accurately tracking the fastest changes in the music signal. SMC technology, which involves installing a metal disk in the magnetic system, allows you to compensate for the effect of eddy currents on the speaker and reduce sound distortion. The woofers are loaded onto a phase inverter, which is located at the bottom of the rear panel. This indicates that the entire internal volume of the Dali Oberon 7 C case is working, and both of its woofers operate in optimal mode.

The tweeter in the speaker is equipped with a soft fabric dome with a diameter of 29 mm and operates in an extended frequency range. The tweeter design, which was developed and manufactured at the DALI plant specifically for use in speakers of this series, ensures its reliable operation even at high input power. The crossover filter in the DALI Oberon 7 is configured in such a way as to achieve a natural and expressive sound in the midrange. At the same time, the overall tonal balance of the Dali Oberon 7 C, like other models in this series, is selected in such a way as to make long-term listening to music as comfortable and exciting as possible.

Features of Dali Oberon 7 C

Built-in analog class D amplifier (Power: 50 W)
Maximum resolution of wireless music signal: 24 bit / 96 kHz
Built-in digital-to-analog converter
Recommended distance from the wall: 15-100 cm
Automatic on / off
Power consumption in standby mode (network active): 1.3 W
Number of bands 2
Number of speakers 3
Enclosure type bass reflex, output port on the rear panel
Tweeter 29 mm tweeter with fabric dome membrane
Midrange / woofer 2 x 7 “(177 mm) Midrange / woofer driver with a diffuser made of paper-wood pulp, SMC technology
Frequency range 31 Hz – 26 kHz
Maximum sound pressure 110 dB
Crossover frequency 2450 Hz, based on 24-bit DSP
Dimensions (WxHxD) 200x1015x340 mm
Weight 14.8 kg