SONIK 1 vs Wharfedale EVO 5.1
The EVO 5.1's sensitivity is 87 dB against the SONIK 1's 86 dB, its impedance 4Ω against 6Ω, and its woofer 5" against 5.25". Both share ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$900
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About the SONIK 1
The DALI SONIK 1 is an entry-level bookshelf loudspeaker that combines flagship technologies from DALI's higher-end series in a compact, space-efficient design. It features a 29mm ultra-light soft dome tweeter engineered for wide dispersion and a 5.25-inch Clarity Cone woofer crafted from paper and wood fiber for natural midrange reproduction. The patented SMC Essential magnet system, originally developed for DALI's EPICON series, reduces harmonic distortion for cleaner, more detailed sound. The speaker is ideal for small rooms, shelves, stands, or wall mounting, offering flexible placement options with integrated wall brackets and rubber feet. It delivers improved clarity, dynamic expression, and lower distortion compared to its predecessor, the Oberon 1, with refined cabinet construction featuring updated internal bracing and a Dual Flare port design.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 6Ω
- Frequency Response
- 51 Hz - 26 kHz
- Power Handling
- 100W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 25W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 100W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5.25"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.8 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 162 × 274 × 231 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 4.1 kg (9 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black Ash, Walnut, Natural Oak, White
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Impedance: 6Ω
Frequency: 51-26000 Hz
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