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Dali OBERON GRAND VOKAL
Large, full-range sound
A full-range centre speaker for large rooms. The GRAND VOKAL brings surround sound experiences to life with clean, powerful and undistorted dialogue, sounds effects and music.
Same technology, seamless sound
The GRAND VOKAL blends seamlessly with OBERON 7 and OBERON 9 to deliver perfectly matched sound characteristics from each channel – just as the mixing studio intended.
High power handling and dynamics
Generating exceptionally high sound pressure levels and all the dynamics needed to deliver large-as-life dialogue, sound effects and music – at any volume.
Hear every detail
We have harnessed technologies like our low-loss SMC-based magnet system and paper and wood fibre cone to reproduce the finest vocal, sound effect and musical details at any volume.
GRAND-SCALE DIALOGUE AND EFFECTS
Delivers powerful & clean dialogue
A perfect match for OBERON 7 or OBERON 9 floorstanders. The bigger drivers and large cabinet construction deliver clean, powerful and undistorted dialogue, sound effects and music. As with every DALI speaker, the OBERON GRAND VOKAL adheres to our signature sound principles to produce a seamless soundstage and balanced transition between the centre and front channels.
PERFECTLY INTEGRATED SOUND
Every detail faithfully reproduced
As with all OBERON speakers, the choice of driver materials and geometry used for the GRAND VOKAL ensures perfectly integrated sound across a wide listening area. Whether you're sitting or standing, in the sweet spot or to the side, our wide dispersion principle ensures every detail of the audio signal is faithfully reproduced.
REPRODUCING MICRO DETAILS
The woofer cones are a blend of fine-grain paper pulp reinforced with wood fibres, which creates a stiff, lightweight structure with low-resonance, low-loss and controlled behaviour in perfect balance. Working in combination with a low-loss surround and suspension, each cone reproduces unfiltered micro details in the signal with amazing accuracy.
OVERSIZED SOFT DOME
Combining well-proven technologies
The 29 mm soft dome tweeter is built from material that weighs less than half that of most comparable products. As well as minimising voice-coil motion to eliminate distortion, the OBERON GRAND VOKAL tweeter delivers a faithful reproduction of the finest details effortlessly.
LOW-DISTORTION SMC
Reduce distortion for detailed midrange
DALI OBERON is our first entry-level series to incorporate DALI's patented SMC technology. SMC delivers extremely low distortion and the finest details, even at low volume levels, which is a critical factor when it comes to reproducing the all-important midrange frequencies where movie dialogue resides and where our ears are most susceptible to distortion artefacts.
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Designed for large rooms, the Oberon Grand Vokal centres on a natural, detailed midrange and exceptional dialogue clarity, underpinned by a pair of 7-inch SMC wood-fibre woofers for surprisingly deep, controlled bass and a 29 mm soft-dome tweeter that yields smooth treble and wide dispersion. Its high sensitivity also delivers lively dynamics and a spacious, coherent soundstage.
Pros
- Natural, well-bodied midrange and clear vocal delivery ideal for centre-channel roles.
- Deep, controlled low end from dual 7-inch SMC wood-fibre woofers, extending down to about 45 Hz for its size.
- Wide dispersion and coherent soundstage aided by the oversized 29 mm soft-dome tweeter for smooth treble and imaging.
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Cons
- Large cabinet footprint designed for big rooms, which may be impractical in compact setups.
- Passive single-wire connection limits bi-amping/bi-wiring flexibility.
Sound Quality
91/100
Bass
92/100
Two 7-inch wood-fibre woofers and a specified low-frequency limit of 45 Hz indicate strong low-end extension and control for the driver size. Sensitivity (91 dB) and a wide recommended amp range support authoritative, well-controlled bass. Score reflects 'for its size' normalization for large (>7") drivers (excellent-for-size).
Mid
90/100
Wood-fibre cone mid/bass drivers and DALI's design heritage point to natural, well-bodied midrange and clear vocal presence. High sensitivity helps forward, detailed mids without needing excessive amp power.
Treble
89/100
29 mm soft-dome tweeter and spec'd extension to 26 kHz favor a refined, non-harsh treble with good extension. Soft-dome character suggests smoothness and low sibilance rather than extreme air/brightness.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Driver complement and crossover (2,500 Hz) imply coherent integration and wide, stable imaging typical of DALI designs. Configuration supports a spacious, well-layered soundstage for nearfield and mid-field listening.
Dynamics
90/100
High sensitivity (91 dB), 111 dB max SPL and broad recommended amplifier range (25–200 W) indicate strong micro/macro dynamics and good headroom for the form factor. Expect punchy transients and control.
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Build Quality
91/100
Dual wood-fibre drivers and DALI's placement in the market suggest robust cabinet engineering and quality components. Finish and driver materials point to solid overall craftsmanship.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive single-wire connection; passive baseline score applied.
Value for Money
82/100
At list price ~1250 (unit), this is a premium offering. Given the strong measured/specified performance (deep bass for size, high sensitivity, refined treble) it represents good value against similarly priced high-performance stand-mount/center designs, but it is not a budget bargain.
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