There are plenty of loudspeaker manufacturers and 5.1 surround sets for less than 2000 euros are not uncommon either. In addition to the sound, there are many other criteria that cause a different rating. For some, the sound performance is particularly important, for others the design and appearance, and for others perhaps the feel. The Danish loudspeaker specialist DALI cuts a particularly good figure in this price range with its very popular OBERON series. Not only do we see it that way, but also the press and media landscape with almost 50 awards. There is certainly no lack of tests on the OBERON series.

But what makes this series so special?

The answer lies above all in various important topics that are bundled at the Oberon. These are modern design, patented SMC, easy placement and the DALI typical wood fiber cone. All of this makes for a highly interesting speaker that offers very good value for money. So that the loudspeakers of the DALI OBERON series can be integrated as easily as possible into any room, great importance was attached to the construction of the chassis and crossovers, as well as the materials used, that a particularly wide radiation behavior is guaranteed. In this way, an extremely three-dimensional sound image that is well integrated into the room can also be achieved outside of the classic stereo triangle. This is important because you can't always sit directly across from the speakers when watching movies or listening to music. Further advantages of the broad radiation characteristic are a significantly reduced distortion factor and less disturbing distortions, which are more and more pronounced in the axis. This is also the reason why all DALI loudspeakers should not be aligned towards the listening position.

The rounded corners and the coarse-meshed structure of the fabrics give the front covers of the OBERON loudspeakers a unique design. The two floorstanding loudspeakers also have an elegant aluminum base that reduces disruptive resonances. The pole piece of the magnet systems used in the OBERON woofers consists of a combination of iron and the patented magnet material SMC. Thanks to the resulting significantly reduced distortion, the loudspeakers in the OBERON series enable a longer, relaxed listening experience with unobtrusive mids and a wealth of detail that is astounding in this class. The cones of the mid-bass drivers consist of a mixture of fine-grain paper pulp reinforced with the addition of wood fibers, resulting in a rigid, lightweight structure with excellent acoustic properties. In combination with particularly low-loss beads and spiders, the cone membranes reproduce even the finest sound details extremely clearly and precisely.

That not only reads well. The DALI OBERON demonstrate the sound performance of many other loudspeakers in this price range – you can hear that! No wonder that the DALI Oberon 5.1 home cinema package is once the most popular 2000 surround set on the market in the price range of up to EUR 5.1. Thanks to the construction of the drivers and crossovers, the loudspeakers are absolutely easy to align and make an excellent big stage. That is fun! It is rare to find a complete 5.1 surround set in this price range that combines technology and sound quality as well as the DALI Oberon series. If you are looking for a really great 5.1 surround set for just under EUR 2000, you should definitely have the DALI Oberon series on your list and give this great series a chance. It's best to come by and listen for yourself. Fun is guaranteed ;) Whether the best 5.1 surround set under 2000 EUR is the DALI Oberon series is a matter of debate. After all, tastes differ. But the fact is that it is 100% one of the best setups below EUR 2000,00. If you have the opportunity, you should see for yourself.