Best Bookshelf Speaker Comparison Q ACOUSTICS 3030I vs MARTIN LOGAN 35XTi vs DALI OBERON 3
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3 жыл бұрынQ Acoustics 3030I vs Martin Logan 35 XTi vs DALI Oberon 3 - Bookshelf Speaker Battle #4! Which of these home theater and music room speakers will come out on top? Click to find out!
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@JilesMcCoy 2 жыл бұрын
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@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
UPDATE! I have the Triangle BR03 ($500) on the way that I can feature in the next episode. The DALI ($800) would return. I need a third set to add in. If anyone has a contact with a great set of speakers in this price range please help connect us! This will be a regular series and I want to make sure that the speakers you want to know about are featured. I's also like to de a video with speakers in the 200/pair price range too. I'll post this up on the HTF facebook group where its easier to discuss. Drop by and let me know what you want to see.
@reinaldodroz2084 3 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to add the new Dali opticon 2 mk2 to your battles, it looks very fine, the specs are great and haven’t been reviewed in English as far as I know, thank you in advance, great review
@eltonc1505 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait... Bro 3's vs the Oberon 3's....!!!
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
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@danielwander605 3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up the 35xti. I put together a desktop system. First started with the KEF q150 and found them a little too harsh for nearfield. Then switched the martin logan 15i which was a step in the right direction but not quite where I wanted to be. Jumped up to the 35xti and very happy.
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Thats a SWEET desktop system!!!
@quicktoevil 3 жыл бұрын
I'm shopping ML's and havent heard either... big enough difference with the 35xti to justify the jump in price? Planning to pair them to a small amp, no subwoofer, and push them a bit. Love the aesthetics.
@danielwander605 3 жыл бұрын
@@quicktoevil if you’re going no subwoofer then definitely the 35xti bc they have at least a little bit of bass. The 15i have none. I’m using the 15i’s in my bedroom for watching TV. They are great for that application but critical music listening they have some deficiencies.
@twistacatz Жыл бұрын
@@danielwander605 I run the 15's as desktop speakers with a sub. I'm curious to what deficiencies your speaking on minus bass of course.
@danielwander605 Жыл бұрын
@@twistacatz It's been a while now, and I've even moved on from the 35xti's in the specific setup I was referring to. I now kind of think that part of my issue was bad setup. I had them crammed onto a 30" wide desk on speaker stands angled down towards my seat. Last summer when I got a new much wider desk the 35xti sounded a good amount better than in the prior configuration which leads me to believe I was judging the 15i a but unfairly. I remember finding them a bit thin and squawky at higher volumes. I've also found that I have a preference for a more classic style tweeter as opposed to the ribbons when it comes to music. I now use the 15i's in my bedroom for TV watching and no issues there. So, I think it just came down to a non-ideal setup and personal preference.
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
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@xeno8005 3 жыл бұрын
i own this Dali Oberon 3 speaker, it's true they sound more better with the front grill on rather than off. such a unique baby!
@Adrianek81 2 жыл бұрын
Mine oberon 3 coming tomorrow i hope,cant wait to try then,i got pair for £375😜😜😜😜
@tharveytucker1 3 жыл бұрын
I own the Q’s and I feel they’re very laid back. Heavy bass, but with some tone control (I have an old band EQ) they come beautifully alive. And I run them with a sub.
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@andreassouth1523 2 жыл бұрын
What about highs.Are they neutral or bright?
@tharveytucker1 2 жыл бұрын
@@andreassouth1523 They feel neutral in that they aren’t thrown at you and have a nice balance. Though they feel forward in the sense that they’re ever so slightly bright. I would say without an EQ, the 3030i’s are neutral with a much fuller low end compared to its mids or highs.
@AP-go1ks 3 жыл бұрын
Each video has a new champ! Bring in the Polk Reserve R200 into a future round.
@commonporpoise2068 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I'm very pleased with my Dali Oberon 5 mini floorstanders, lots of fun and take up less space than most bookshelf speakers on stands. Not many reviews around though. Maybe you could get hold of a pair and let us know what you think 👍
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
I will try!
@kelo3447 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you include in a future battle: Elac Carina BS243.4, Quad S2, Wharfedale 4.1
@daysofnoah1748 2 жыл бұрын
I also am running the Freya with two Crown amps and am very happy.
@springqin3897 8 ай бұрын
so what is the hell difference between AMT and Martin Logan’s “Lightning-Fast Folded Motion XT blablabla tweeter”?
@nonametofame 3 жыл бұрын
Evo 4.2 vs Polk R200 vs Dali
@grateful86 Жыл бұрын
I picked up a pair of Polk Audio L200s. They are the best bookshelf speakers I've ever owned. At $1500/pr, roughly a year ago, they are a real bargain. Upper and lower binding posts for Bi-amping
@JilesMcCoy Жыл бұрын
Those are amazing! I heard them at a show.
@fahrvergnuegen 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review gents! How about the 3030i's for home cinema front speakers? They also do a 3090i as center so that could be a nice match.
@JilesMcCoy 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@DistroUser 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen your other videos yet, but my recommendations for Battle 5 would be the Quad S-2, Wharfdale Evo 4.2, and not sure on the 3rd at the moment? Cheers!
@Adrianek81 2 жыл бұрын
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@mattyj3051 3 жыл бұрын
B+W 607s2 Anniversary Edition vs Wharfedale Denton 85 Anniversary vs Dali 3 . Let the games begin! :)
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Another GREAT suggestion! Need to get those Wharfedales and B&W's in hand somehow.
@ItsyBitsybyMontira 3 жыл бұрын
Those Logans!!!!
@peterlee3841 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review!!! But I hope ypu should include Klipsch R600PM as well.
@leonardiliong 10 ай бұрын
From this comparison I just bought Dali Oberon 3, but still confused what amp should it pair with? Knowing from some other reviewers that the trebel can be a bit too harsh ,can you please recommend a few amps that are suitable for this Dali Oberon 3? Thanx in advance Jiles McCoy 👍
@PhilipBallGarry 9 ай бұрын
Hi Jiles. Don't forget, the Dali Oberon 3 were voiced for use with the grills attached. That's unusual. Try them with the grills on before investing in another amp?
@leonardiliong 9 ай бұрын
@@PhilipBallGarry I only listen to oberon 3 with the grills on. Just wondering what is the best integrated amp to pair with.
@JilesMcCoy 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TylerStout 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to throw out some less discussed speakers: Chane L3, HTD Level 3, HSU CCB-8, RSL CG5, and Ascend Acoustics Sierra lineup. Edit: Also I feel like the intro music was like 20db hot compared to the dialog.
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Those are all great options. I don’t have any relationships with those folks but I would love to feature their gear. I am completely unfamiliar with HTD. I am off to google them more now.
@TylerStout 3 жыл бұрын
@@JilesMcCoy They are all smaller companies so very much a YMMV but I know for Chane and HSU at least if you call their support number there's a good chance you'll talk to John or Dr Hsu the owners. I know HTD Level 3 bookshelf and Chane A1.5 were both reviewed by ZReviews ages ago so they might be more willing to send since they've done it in the past. I recently listened to the A1.5 and they sounded pretty good with quite a bit of bass for their size and the new L series looks pretty interesting but I don't think I've seen much written about them since they are so new. Also you hearted your own comment :P
@SubratDeyindia Ай бұрын
Can someone make a video or these hifi speaker vs Bose /Sonos. Didn't get any. Like which investment is sensible and which is really a better speaker
@JilesMcCoy Ай бұрын
If I had Bose or Sonos I would!
@syedshaukat6628 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see you do a comparison video for the following tower speakers: B& O Vs Bowers-wilkins vs KEF vs Paradigm Definitive Vs Tannoy vs Martin-Logan vs Klipsch vs bose...hope to see the wonderful review soon
@JilesMcCoy Жыл бұрын
Send the speakers over and I will get started!
@syedshaukat6628 Жыл бұрын
@@JilesMcCoy hahaha..., if I could own them, then I wouldn't ask you for a comparo
@nc3419 Жыл бұрын
As far as aesthetic, the Dali Opticon series, the next step over the Oberons remain a vinyl wrap although they are made in Denmark while the lower lines are outsourced from China. The Vinyl isn't as robust as what's in the Oberons. You have to move to Rubicon and above for veneer or painted. For the price of the Opticons, they should be a wood veneer.
@JilesMcCoy Жыл бұрын
That would be very nice.
@rampatra 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am really confused between the Dali Oberon 3 and the B&W 607. Could you help please ?
@evrenior 3 жыл бұрын
Great job guys!
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kuchenbob2448 2 жыл бұрын
Got a pair of Dali Oberon 3 for 460 EUR. good stuff.
@JilesMcCoy 2 жыл бұрын
Very good stuff!
@nc3419 3 жыл бұрын
Can you make any comparisons between the Dali and the Aperion Verus IIIs you reviewed? Bass - mids - treble, separation, tone, etc? thanks.
@archstanton1628 Жыл бұрын
The 3030i nominal impedance is 6ohm, not 4. It has a minimum of 4ohm, but any 6ohm speaker will drop that low.
@SB68SS 3 жыл бұрын
here in Denmark the DALI Oberon 3 are only about 650$
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@tomyg2766 Жыл бұрын
Love Dali, great choice
@xjimmy225x 3 жыл бұрын
I would be interested to hear the Q’s vs ML 4i’s. I would imagine Q has more bass but the ML’s have the clarity
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
That would be my guess too. But only 1 way to know for sure!
@lyndonramchatesingh105 3 жыл бұрын
Hey home theater fanatics which is better the kef q 350 or the dali oberon 3 overall quality N in wide soundstaging and bass refinement please let me know looking to buy but need 1 to work with my Yamaha RX v6a
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
I would probably go with the Dali for those 2.
@donhenry8594 3 жыл бұрын
In Australia Dali Oberon 3 is is same price as Q Acoustics 3030i
@umbro1893 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Thank you very much. Do you think Dali’s are ok to pair with my Denon Ceol 11 ? Has Ceol enough power to drive them (2x65W 4ohm) ?
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
I think 65 watts would be fine.
@dho11 3 жыл бұрын
I want to see JBL L82's compared to other options in that price range. They call them bookshelf speakers!
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to do those too! They are so damn cool. @jbl Lets talk!
@scottbennett3119 Жыл бұрын
I know I am a year late here, but did you listen to the Dali with the grills on? Thanks gentlemen!
@JilesMcCoy Жыл бұрын
Yes. Sounds great either way. Really good speaker.
@kohnfutner9637 3 жыл бұрын
I've been enamored with dali since the first demo on KZfaq. I bought jbl studio 580 but I should've bought the dali. Dali has the sound I like. I think nothing will beat the dali from what I've heard, except maybe focal or Dynaudio for about 10 times more $$.
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Cool! I was super impressed, and this is their low end stuff.
@mob7586. 2 жыл бұрын
The guy on the left listens to his music flat no tone tweaking plus I think the guys got deep pockets and the price puts him off the Qs get £700 together and at a guess that's about $930 am and you have your front 2 and a decent av with bass n treble and graphics if your lucky. You have what you need for now. on no ch stereo then build from there no rush like the rich guys. I have a pair of Qs and I say buy them I had them on low breaking them in for a week but in the complex I live in I got loads of complaints but I don't care I'm enjoying these speakers. I would advise the cheep but brilliant Q 3070s instead of one big driver that only cater for deep bass so they put 2 6nhalf inch drivers in the box but if you don't have much room but deep pockets go for the kef KC62.
@JilesMcCoy 2 жыл бұрын
You heard it here! I have deep pockets. :-) That Wal-Mart shirt I'm wearing is punching way above its weight! Thanks for checking out the video.
@mob7586. 2 жыл бұрын
@@JilesMcCoy well I wear nice clothes and I don't have any pockets don't change the subject the sound of a no tone flat eq is an horrible sound get a $200 graphic eq and give your ears a rest
@JilesMcCoy 2 жыл бұрын
@@mob7586. EQ is fine. But you test the speakers as what they do naturally. Otherwise you can’t make a comparison.
@mob7586. 2 жыл бұрын
@@JilesMcCoy OK you know best it is your system after all take care of your ears with all that midrange
@JoseGarcia-oo4mc 3 жыл бұрын
Dalí and Hegel h 90 or Martin Logan ?
@rolliex00 3 жыл бұрын
How about the focal aria 906? That would be a good contender as I’m on the fence between those, the kef metas or the Martin Logan xti that y’all reviewed.
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Those would be awesome!
@kennethz4466 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review... How close is the clarity, detail and transparency between 35XTi and Oberon 3?
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
The 35XTI might be a bit more detailed and transparent than the Oberons. The oberons are a little more pleasing to listen to to me. Maybe a bit warmer and forward in the midrange?
@urslovinglykk 3 жыл бұрын
Sir i have a doubt to ask you. When we build a 3 way tower speaker with 3 drivers which has 3 different rated impedances like 8(tweeter)+4(mid bass driver)+4(woofer). When we connect them through a 3 way crossover network what would be the effective impedance for amplifier? I mean to know what would be the effective impedance and how to calculate that? Thank you
@gregmatula9749 3 жыл бұрын
4ohm
@urslovinglykk 3 жыл бұрын
@@gregmatula9749 how to calculate this sir. When we connect different drivers to a crossover how to see those connections as they are in series or parallel. Because parallel and series will result in different impedance values.
@johngault-9597 Жыл бұрын
Makes no sense comparing anything when there is so much price variation between them...would I buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 10 liter Hemi or a Ford 150....I wouldn't stop to compare them on my way to the Jeep showroom...
@JilesMcCoy Жыл бұрын
Senseless I say!
@bharatbhooshan8459 3 жыл бұрын
What about Dali opticon mark 2 I heard they are better than Dali Oberon 3 waiting for your expert comments
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Ive never heard those before.
@yuvals6409 3 жыл бұрын
What about (testing) with classical music?
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Love too. What do you recommend that is available on Qobuz?
@yuvals6409 3 жыл бұрын
@@JilesMcCoy Well, virtually most of the main albums of composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Pergolesi, Teleman, etc...(I am biased towards Baroque composers)...
@kiv9431 Жыл бұрын
Yes, Dali Oberon 3. Great sound. I tried QA 3030i earlier and didn’t like them.
@JilesMcCoy Жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@carlbaastrup 3 жыл бұрын
Review! The Dali OPTICON 1 MK2 Ruffley the same price Better aesthetics + Magnetic grills
@elmerbais Жыл бұрын
The 3030i is more balance for me with any of my sony HT. It sounds more better with my Sony 3100es, with my yamaha 2080 aventage sound neutral. Less dynamic. I have not try with with my cambridge cxv2 with cx81 tomorrow
@JilesMcCoy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@talhabutt6416 3 жыл бұрын
Dali are at good price.
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
I think so too
@donvittoriosierra 3 жыл бұрын
Have you compared these Dali's with other Dali models in the store?
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
I have not, but one day!
@darrenthompson3294 3 жыл бұрын
try the dali spektor2 cheap but great £200 in Britain
@r35165 3 жыл бұрын
Dalí Oberon vs Polk s20 vs Evo 4.2 Please.
@pcow64 3 жыл бұрын
Paradigm Premier 200B Bookshelf Speaker
@MaximilianoAPico 3 жыл бұрын
which its better for cine, Dali oberon or klipsch rp?
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
I like the Dali sound a bit better. But either will do great. Just a bit of personal preference.
@hbg70 6 күн бұрын
The Oberon is Not wood veneer. Its vinyl
@JilesMcCoy 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dremarXX 3 жыл бұрын
A half inch does matter!
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
For sure. Check out battle 5. Just dropped yesterday!
@RiskyWhit 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review guys, but please turn off that annoying autofocus on the camera. You are sitting on a lounge, just set the focus and enough depth of field to cover you. I basically had to listen to this like a podcast.
@toddhupp 3 жыл бұрын
Martins are great with tubes.super with a ml sub.800.
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@r35165 3 жыл бұрын
Dalí Oberon vs Polk s20 vs Evo 4.1
@rakoksy Жыл бұрын
3030i vs kef q150 vs uni-fi ub52
@JilesMcCoy Жыл бұрын
That would be awesome!
@LK-yf1ov 3 жыл бұрын
Try Dali Epicon 2, my favorite 👍 But at price point of $800 try Wharfedale Evo 4.1 or 4.2
@dawolyan13 3 жыл бұрын
Aperion Versus lll Grand V5B
@LimePieMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Where test?
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
There test?
@andreassouth1523 2 жыл бұрын
Wharfedale 12.2s review?
@JilesMcCoy 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to do that!
@andreassouth1523 2 жыл бұрын
@@JilesMcCoy I had decided to get the q 3030i with yamaha a-s 501 for home cinema use. But since you described it as bright or harsh, I'll think again because I can't stand bright sounding speakers for more than 10 min.Too pity because its price is perfect 340 euros! Because of covid, I can't go to listen to it in a store....On the other hand dalis oberon 3 are very expensive 600 euros.The 1st system i have for music is wharefade 225 with yamaha a-s701.Sweet and mellow sound with tons of bass!
@JilesMcCoy 2 жыл бұрын
@@andreassouth1523 I agree that the price is absolutely right on the Q3030i. They were too bright for my taste, but I do enjoy a very neutral speaker. You could always give them a try and if you don't like them send them back. The Dali's are outstanding, but a lot more money.
@intenttoinjure 3 жыл бұрын
NHT C3
@toddhupp 3 жыл бұрын
the martins are very unforgiving with poor recordings,very accurate. with good electronics.
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@silviopimentel7247 3 жыл бұрын
Comedy hour? 🤔
@JilesMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
If you are happy I am happy.
@DYNABLASTERTUNERS 2 жыл бұрын
Lol it is AMT
@JilesMcCoy 2 жыл бұрын
AMT inna house!
@corkydukeII5898 3 жыл бұрын
Not that you care, but I personally wouldn't buy any of these (granted they are good speakers)....i'd take either the Wharfedale 12.2 or SVS Primes...which both run around the same price $500/pr
@misteral1083 2 жыл бұрын
Have you heard the Dali's? What would make you choose the Wharfedale's over the Dali's? Genuinely interested, rather than challenging your choice!
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