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Like new. Love these speakers. Transitioning to a different pair. —-Fits-Anywhere Size, Five-Star Performance, Immense Versatility, Expressive Sound: Compact Dali Oberon 1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Feature Larger-Than-Normal Tweeter and 5.25-Inch WooferAt first glance, you might not expect too much from the Dali Oberon 1 bookshelf loudspeakers. After all, they're super-compact by design, quite cheap by high-end standards, and reveal a similarly arrayed tweeter/driver combination seen on many other models in its class. But as soon as the music starts, you'll likely realize Oberon 1 is cut from a different cloth. Featuring a cabinet that ensures an optimal balance between inner volume tailored for taut bass and freedom of positioning for easy room integration, these Danish-engineered workhorse delivers an output that might have you asking "that kind of sound comes out of that size speaker?" Dali gets overachieving performance from Oberon 1 with a larger-than-conventional 1.15-inch soft-dome tweeter and SMC-based 5.25-inch wood-fiber woofer. The former is custom-made especially for the Oberon Series and generates high pressure with less excursion, keeping voice-coil motion to a minimum. It also weighs less than those from the competition, while its front plate boasts similar geometry to the company's more advanced units. With the tweeter providing extended frequency response and low coloration, its complementary woofer plays with high accuracy, control, and detail. A single-wire crossover and solid, resonance-defeating cabinet – lined with acoustic damping material located along the sides, top, and bottom – combine with rear-panel bass ports and an advanced motor system to complete a model that aces versatility, sonics, and decor tests. Able to fit in tight spaces or even be mounted on the walls, Oberon 1 proves dynamic, expressive, insightful, cohesive, and even expansive. Factor in the ways they accommodate to your setup and dimensions, and these simultaneously bold and refined bookshelf beauties – backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – leave just one real decision on the table: Which of the four colors you prefer. "If you're looking for a small, unfussy pair of speakers we can't think of anything more capable at this kind of price than these Dalis. They really are a joy."– What Hi-Fi?, five-star review

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About Dali

DALI, or Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries, traces its roots to 1983, when Peter Lyngdorf founded the company in Denmark as the in-house speaker brand for his Hi-Fi Klubben retail chain, established three years earlier. Born in the back office of that operation, DALI quickly outgrew its origins, relocating to a dedicated factory in the small town of Nørager in 1986. There, it has since expanded fourfold, embodying Denmark's storied legacy in audio innovation—from the world's first electro-dynamic loudspeaker to a precise sonic balance that tempers robust bass with refined highs.

The brand's focus remains squarely on loudspeakers, offering nearly twenty lines spanning compact bookshelf models, floorstanders, soundbars, subwoofers, Atmos and in-wall systems, center channels, and wireless options, including portable Bluetooth variants. Each speaker is hand-assembled by a single craftsman, computer-calibrated for consistency, and often features DALI's proprietary wood-fiber cone material for a distinctive look and natural tonality. While production of entry-level models occurs at a Danish-managed facility in China, premium lines emerge from Nørager, upholding meticulous acoustic design under the Low Loss philosophy to minimize distortion.

DALI holds a commanding yet understated position as the world's second-largest cabinet speaker manufacturer, distributed in over 70 countries with undeniable audiophile credentials. Renowned for high-end performance like the MegaLine series, it spans accessible price points to premium tiers, blending Scandinavian design, reliability, and expressive dynamics. Though less heralded in North America, its global reputation among discerning buyers underscores versatile, installer-friendly excellence.

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