DALI - Spektor 2 Bookshelf Speakers (Dark Walnut)
Brand | DALI |
Model Name | Spektor 2 |
Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
Special Feature | Hi Res Audio |
Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems |
About this item
- Theme of the Dali Spektor Series is simple enough: "Because true hi-fi sound is for everyone."
- Recipient of the What Hi-Fi? award for Best Standmount Speaker Under $400,
- Engineered to mate with practically any amplifier on the planet
- Trademark Wood-Fiber Cone Woofers
- Dimensions (HWD): 11.5" x 6.7" x 9.4"
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Value for money | 4.6 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Quality of material | 4.6 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | — | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | Marmalade USA | Amazon.com | ListenUp | Audio Advisor, Inc. |
speaker size | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches | 305 millimeters | 4 inches | 6.5 inches | 13 centimeters |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Passive | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
speaker type | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Woofer |
mounting type | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Table Top | Shelf Mount |
weight | 8.4 kilograms | 11 pounds | 32.47 pounds | 8.2 pounds | 10.4 pounds | 4.2 kilograms |
model name | Spektor 2 | R 51M | LX-2 MKII | BS41-BK | 607 S2 | Oberon 1 |
surround channels | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
subwoofer diameter | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches | 4 inches | 5 inches | 5.25 inches |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.5 x 6.7 x 9.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 18.48 pounds |
ASIN | B01N33PMBV |
Item model number | 5703120109053 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #339,899 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #497 in Bookshelf Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 26, 2017 |
Manufacturer | DALI |
Input Voltage | 2.83 Volts |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 100 Watts |
Item Weight | 8.4 Kilograms |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and transparency of the speakers. For example, they mention that it provides a wide soundstage, sounds incredibly precise and detailed, has rich mid tones and crisp highs. That said, some appreciate the transparency and say that there is no veil between them.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say it provides an excellent soundstage, with rich mid tones and crisp highs. They also say the speakers are fun to listen to, and well worth the price.
"...notorious "Veiled" top end isn't so much veiled, the high details are certainly there, but you just have to find them. They don't jump out at you...." Read more
"For the cost these are well worth it. Rich mid tones and crisp highs." Read more
"...Sweet, transparent, detailed highs without any hint of harshness. Warm, inviting mid-range and decent bass for a 5 1/4 inch woofer...." Read more
"...is the Marantz NR1508 AV receiver and with that amp the speakers are superb sounding...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that they are really nice, with crisp, clean, and incredibly transparent highs. The speakers produce beautiful, vibrant, and balanced sound. Customers also appreciate the great design strategy and the high-quality, built-in Danish speakers. The mids are excellent, and the sound is sweet, transparent, and detailed without any hint of hintiness.
"...Full and present bottom end with a real good punch. Crisp, clean and incredibly transparent highs. Great imaging. Honest and humble mid range...." Read more
"The Dali Spektor 2 is an amazing little speaker. Sweet, transparent, detailed highs without any hint of harshness...." Read more
"...The mids are excellent. Vocals are front and center with an excellent soundstage. These are a bit bright though...." Read more
"...DALI speakers are engineered built in Denmark, are of the highest quality, and designed to exact standards. What does this mean?..." Read more
Customers appreciate the speakers' transparency. They say the highs are incredibly transparent, clear, and warm. They also mention that there is no veil and there is nothing between them.
"...Their is no veil, there is no space whatsoever between you and the music. The vocals are right there. You can reach out and touch them...." Read more
"The Dali Spektor 2 is an amazing little speaker. Sweet, transparent, detailed highs without any hint of harshness...." Read more
"...(they haven't been broken in yet) is one that is very detailed and clear...." Read more
"Excellent clear & crisp sound ! The highs are amazing ! When added a sub woofer it's complete !" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the speakers. They mention that the sound quality and beautiful construction are the two most important factors.
"...Build quality and sound quality being the 2 most important factors...." Read more
"...Built quality is fantastic and sound quality for the money is great!" Read more
"Beautiful construction. The pictures don’t do it justice. The sound is incredible for the price." Read more
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The Shootout:
The Diamond 220s were a pretty balanced speaker top to bottom, but lacked excitement for me. The highs extended well past the Dentons, but not as high as the Specktors. This was not an issue for me because I already own the 210s and am very happy with them. It was the bottom end especially that disappointed me with the 220s. I have never liked their plinth port design (Also Featured on the Reva 4 which I also own, but absent on my 210s). It just sucks the life out of the bass of the speaker. It may make placement easier in a room, but what you are left with is a speaker with a lack in punch and presence in the low end. They have no authority. Kick drums are found bouncing around the room in every direction rather than slapping you in the chest. No.
The Dentons were very warm and subtle. The bass was strong and very present. Mid range was excellent, and overall they were very smooth warm from top to bottom. They thrive with certain recordings and definitely prefer more natural analog material. Their notorious "Veiled" top end isn't so much veiled, the high details are certainly there, but you just have to find them. They don't jump out at you. I also must mention that to my surprise the Dentons did not image well. There was no wide sound stage to be found here. They were closed up and revealed no exciting center activity. All in all these speakers happened to be extremely well tamed and neutral, which for some professional and amateur engineers might be perfect. But I like to hear every detail in my recordings. I want every tiny mistake to be mine to find and correct, not the person down the road that happens to pick up a pair of the last speakers on my list and get a glimpse of what is really behind the "Veil".
The Specktors are an exciting speaker. Their new tweeter that features an unusually thin and lightweight soft dome material was what originally drew me to them. I read about their new "Thin and light" approach on their website and thought "This sounds like a great design strategy. I need this.". Their woofer design also had me sold before I even submitted my order. I read that they are crafted from a mix of fine grained paper and wood fibre pulp. "F***, sign me up." I thought. I like my highs to be detailed, extended and transparent. Thin and light sounds like the way to get there. I like my lows to be warm and full and natural. Paper/Wood fibers sounds like the way to get there too. I was excited.
When they arrived they were pretty much what I expected. The cabinets were unimpressive, which for me is usually a big problem. I consider myself a decent craftsmen and build furniture from time to time. I always appreciate a beautifully finished real wood veneer (like my old Monitor audio Silver 6s), but I was not aiming towards beauty for this room, so they were fine.
As soon as I hooked them up I was impressed. I drive them through a modest Teac UD-301 and Adcom GFA-535ii straight from my Mac and they sing beautifully. Full and present bottom end with a real good punch. Crisp, clean and incredibly transparent highs. Great imaging. Honest and humble mid range. I am very happy with their performance. But I feel that their greatest strength, especially as this price point, is their ability to bring you right into the music. Their is no veil, there is no space whatsoever between you and the music. The vocals are right there. You can reach out and touch them. They are dead center and sound as if you might feel the wind from their breath. I believe it is this accuracy at the highest of highs of our very limited hearing spectrum that brings these vocal and instrumental details to the forefront. I and I believe that "thin and lightweight" were the building blocks of that strength.
Also, do not use them with the Fosi class D amp as I did on and off. That amp is grainy sounding. My other amp used with the Spektor 2 speakers is the Marantz NR1508 AV receiver and with that amp the speakers are superb sounding. I'm a former member of the Bay Area Audiophile Society (and renamed San Francisco Audiophile Society) and say these things above with much listening experiences. The Spektor 2 speakers are worth it.
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Some reviewers were incorrect to say this does not have bass. I was listening to "The Wall/Pink Flyod" and had to turn down the bass. (I live in a town house and I don't want to irritate the neighbours). I can hear sounds I haven't heard before. I use CDs (want to buy a turntable oneday), and so far all of them sounded incredible; Eric Clapton unplugged, Rod Stewart Unplugged, The Wall, Led Zeppelin IV, Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits, Bob Marley Uprising etc etc.
I am going through my CD collection wanting to hear all my favourite CDs again and again. All in all, great speakers for the money, and they are highly rated by "What Hi-Fi?" and many other sites.
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2022
Some reviewers were incorrect to say this does not have bass. I was listening to "The Wall/Pink Flyod" and had to turn down the bass. (I live in a town house and I don't want to irritate the neighbours). I can hear sounds I haven't heard before. I use CDs (want to buy a turntable oneday), and so far all of them sounded incredible; Eric Clapton unplugged, Rod Stewart Unplugged, The Wall, Led Zeppelin IV, Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits, Bob Marley Uprising etc etc.
I am going through my CD collection wanting to hear all my favourite CDs again and again. All in all, great speakers for the money, and they are highly rated by "What Hi-Fi?" and many other sites.