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Reddit mentions of DALI - ZENSOR 1 - Bookshelf Speaker in Black (pr)
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We found 20 Reddit mentions of DALI - ZENSOR 1 - Bookshelf Speaker in Black (pr). Here are the top ones.
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Frequency range+/- 3 dB [Hz] min: 53, max: 26.500Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m) [dB]: 86.5Nominal impedance [ohms]: 6Maximum SPL [dB]: 106Recommended amp. power [Watts] min: 25, max: 100
Specs:
| Height | 10.8 Inches |
| Length | 6.4 Inches |
| Weight | 18.518830008 Pounds |
| Width | 8.7 Inches |
Paradigm Mini Monitor $480
http://www.newaudiovideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_30_427&products_id=9706
Paradigm SE 1 $500
http://www.amazon.com/Paradigm-SE-Bookshelf-Speaker-Rosenut/dp/B00BGTGBF2
KEF Q100 $550
http://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q100B-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers-Black/dp/B00CE3LHQW
PSB Image B5 $450
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Iq37yzxqdFH/p_760IMGB5B/PSB-Image-B5-Black-Ash.html
B&W 686 $480
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/5-2-way-bookshelf-speakers-pair/1277319.p
B&W 686 S2 $551
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/600-series-686-s2-5-2-way-bookshelf-loudspeakers-pair/4826001.p
Epos Epic 1 $499
http://www.amazon.com/Epic-Two-Way-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B0056IBXZC
Dali - Zensor 1 $495
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057X5KF0
So looking at this I assume your total Budget is about £300. If I were you, I'd recommend trying to up that budget just a little bit, to maybe £350. It'll open up another realm of possibilities. In the £350 budget, I'll always recommend a Yamaha A-S301, as it is arguably one of the best amps in the price range. If you're really settled on either the Onkyo or the Marantz, I would easily recommend the Marantz. In my experience with those two amps, the Marantz has a slightly richer sound. I'll admit I listened to the Marantz PM6005 not the PM5005, however tonally there is no difference between the two, just a difference in power supply.
There is always however the choice of buying second hand. This is an excellent way to get higher quality equipment at a lower price. This takes me nicely to my recommendation for speakers. Really, with very little contest in the price range, the Cambridge Audio S-30's reign supreme, at least in my opinion and many others. The problem is they're discontinued, so you'll have to find them on eBay. If you really want to settle for brand new speakers though, those Polk speakers look alright. I've never heard them myself, but the reviews look good, and the massive sale right now would suggest they'd be a good grab. Other possibilities you might not have considered are the Wharfedale Diamond 220's in Black or in Rosewood. These are excellent for the price, and they look really nice too! The Dali Zensor 1's are often recommended, though I've never listened to them myself, I've heard some excellent things. My final recommendation for speakers are of course the Q Acoustics 2020i. They are remarkably good for the price, and aren't too fussy about power supplying. All of the speakers I've mentioned thus far however will be able to be powered by the Yamaha A-S301.
Those are about all the recommendations I can think of, but if you're really settled on your current speakers and between those two amps, I'd say get the Marantz.
If you have any questions just send me a reply :-)
The 685s are B&Ws low end and still overpriced.
>Buy into the legend
Thats all you're doing with B&W, you're paying $650 for a name, not a $650 loudspeaker.
OP, check out these options
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-RB-61-Cherry-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0040LP6JK
http://www.amazon.com/electronics/dp/B0057X5KF0
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-15479-wharfedale-diamond-102-bookshelf-speakers-pr.aspx
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_760IMGB5C/PSB-Image-B5-Dark-Cherry.html
Since you have an amp already, look into these bookshelf options:
I love my ascends. I think they will be hard to beat for under $500. Consider that if they were not internet direct they may have sold or MSRPd for $500 through a reseller.
Chane A Series 1.4
Monitor Audio Bronze 2
Philharmonic Audio just updated their AAMs to AAPMs with an tweeter replacement upgrade and they are now $290 +shipping. They have more bass and don't necessarily need a subwoofer for music. Then buy a single center speaker horizontally or ideally vertically. Not the smaller AAC which has different tweeters and mid-bass drivers and was only ideally paired with the smaller original AAM that was also based on the AJ Pioneer speakers.
Smaller DALI - ZENSOR 1 for $350 or the slightly larger Zensor 3 for $550.
ELAC Uni Fi UB5
Focal - Chorus 705 (Black)
HTD Level Three
DIY:
https://www.diysoundgroup.com/
https://sites.google.com/site/undefinition/diy
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/2-way-speaker-kits/
For active your best options will be...
Edifier R2000DB
Edifier S350DB
Roth VA4
Roth OLI POWA5
Wharfedale DS-2
For passive + amp I would look at.....
Mordant Short M20
Q Acoustics 2010i
Mission LX1
Dali Zensor 1
paired with something like....
Cambridge Audio AM5
What HiFi really likes the Q Acoustics 2020i, which I see on amazon.co.uk. IThe Dali Zensor 1 also gets very good reviews. A lot of options, really.
As for hooking it up to your computer, it's hard to say without knowing your gear. you can go au naturel with a straight analog hookup from your line out to an RCA input on your amp. You might need be regular RCA jacks or maybe a mini-to-RCA connector. Personally, I'd get a DAC and use a digital output (I prefer optical, but USB is most common) from the computer to the DAC, then RCA jacks from the DAC to the amp. Again, hard to say.
Take a look at this: http://www.stereophile.com/content/dali-zensor-1-loudspeaker
And: http://www.whathifi.com/dali/zensor-1/review
And its available on Amazon for $495 here: http://www.amazon.com/DALI-ZENSOR-Bookshelf-Speaker-Black/dp/B0057X5KF0
Let me know what you think.
I'm sure you can get a good DAC for cheap, you just need to look at a different brand. This one is 15 eur and appears to be the same as the Fiio. Google had trouble translating the page, but the reviews seem to be pretty positive.
It works the other way around too, with you getting better prices on stuff made in Europe. For example, the DALI Zensor 1 is 290 eur, and over here it's $390 (353 eur).
Can you use your vouchers in other Amazon stores?
Turntables in the US seem pricey. I would go for something like this at ~$200 ahead of anything I could find on Amazon USA.
To go with the Project, I think the Dali Zensor is the best small speaker around at the moment. Again, these are ~$200 cheaper in Europe than the US.
To complete my suggested European setup... I would pick this Cambridge Audio amplifier with a built in phono stage. It does slightly burst your budget, but it sounds nearly as good as a much more expensive Arcam amp and the smooth sound will flatter vinyl. Think of it as a designer knock-off.
I just bought a system for way more, but is all from dali and im realy happy with them. There cheapest model is http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dali-Zensor-Speakers-Pair-Black/dp/B0057X5KF0. But tbh with "only" that much money i would look for a used setup, just listen to it before and all that.
Emotiva Fusion Flex and Epos Epic 2s (if you like a warmer sound), Dali Zensor 1s (if you like a more energetic sound) or Monitor Audio BX2s (if you like a more analytical sound).
Well I certainly understand what you're saying about not having a place to go listen to a lot of different speakers. If you're not into Klipsch (ddon't blame you a bit there), Polk or the Sony's then it sounds like you're going to need to step it up to the more expensive stuff. This isn't necessarily a bad thing it's just gonna cost more.
So let's recap you're in the market for an LCR setup for $1000. You're already getting a HSU VTF-3 in the future so the low end is covered. Here are some options I would look at besides the Chane and EMPTek (both good choices BTW).
Alright, I can understand your dilemma. Let me begin by writing down your possible choices (all prices from amazon.de) :
Among these, I have personally heard only the Denons and heard good things about the others. My reason for recommending Denon SC-F109 is that they are the best speakers in their price class. Obviously, there is a lot of subjectivity involved in that statement. Your personal preferences, music taste and room acoustics also matters. For example, you would have to keep these speakers at some distance from the wall, about 12-15" should be enough. But that statement provides you with a reference. This means you could always order two (or even three) of the aforementioned speakers and audition them at your home, one of them being Denon. Then return the ones you do not like. But let me tell you in advance that speaker prices are not always a reliable indication of their quality. If you are not satisfied with any of these and are willing to spend a little more, your best bets would be:
Both of these are excellent speakers.
Whether any pair of speakers "needs" a sub is a matter of personal preference. If it were up to me, I would put the bulk of the $500 into as good a pair of speakers as you can find, and forget the sub. Here are some suggestions:
https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q300B-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers-Black/dp/B00CE3LG9U
https://www.amazon.com/DALI-ZENSOR-Bookshelf-Speaker-Black/dp/B0057X5KF0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1500916043&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Dali+Zensor+1&psc=1&smid=A3PO6K6MJQ13RE
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Klipsch-Reference-RB-61-II-Bookshelf-Black-speakers-Pair-Black-/162594240096?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275
Unless you're willing to push your budget up another couple hundred, I would stick with bookshelf speakers. Also, this is assuming you want to buy new. If you're willing to take a chance with something used, and you're patient, then all bets are off.
Klipsch RP-150M
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RXHEIHE
ELAC Uni-fi UB5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CRYWVG2/
DALI - ZENSOR 1
https://www.amazon.com/DALI-ZENSOR-Bookshelf-Speaker-Black/dp/B0057X5KF0
Personally if you are looking to save money look around at garage sales some older home theater speakers will kill most today.
Ich hab auch in der Schulzeit angefangen, sobald mehr Geld da is kann man dann richtig reinlegen. Wenn du zum Beispiel mal gute Regalboxen haben willst kann ich dir die DaLi Zensor 1 empfehlen. Für kleine bis mittelgroße Räume sind die echt verdammt gut (noch nie im größeren ausprobiert). Wobei ich wahrscheinlich als erstes den Spieler selbst verbessern würde weil gute Boxen auch immer dessen Schwächen präsenter machen.
You certainly don't need surround sound or anything. In fact, I prefer a good stereo setup to surround. I think a pair of good bookshelf speakers and an amp would be a better choice for your. Here are a bunch of options for speakers at different price ranges:
http://www.amazon.de/Dali-Zensor-Regallautsprecher-schwarz-Paarpreis/dp/B0057X5KF0/
http://www.amazon.de/Dali-Zensor-Kompaktlautsprecher-Farbe-Wallnuss/dp/B00E0I79WA/
http://www.amazon.de/Monitor-Audio-Bronze-Lautsprecher-Vinyl/dp/B00551912M/
http://www.amazon.de/Klipsch-Reference-RB-Regallautsprecher-schwarz/dp/B000NGVPCS/ (you'll need a pair of these. Also, the RB-51 or RB-41 will be cheaper if you can find them)
For an amp, here's a good solution, and here's a more expensive but more versatile option. You can also really just look for any used receiver or stereo amp on Kleinanzeigen/Craigslist/etc.
You could look at Wharfedale's diamond series speakers (220 or 225) to stick with the brand. Alternatives I also enjoy are Q acoustics 3020 or concept 20, Dali Zensor, Sonus Faber Principia 1. I would always recommend listening to a couple of different speakers before actually settling on a specific set though, maybe your tastes are completely different from mine. If there are no dealers near you, you could always try to select your top 3 in your price bracket, order all of them and send 2 pairs back ;).
As far as cheap amps go, I only tested a SMSL SA-60 which seemed a little weak with some bigger speakers (could've been a bad unit since I've heard so many good things about those little amps, who knows) and upgraded that to a Pro-ject Stereo Box S. I actually like the Pro-ject amp for small setups. (comes with a tiny remote and has 2 sets of RCA inputs). I found that I didn't need anything else with bookshelf speakers up to around 1.200€ after testing a couple of full size amps that were supposed to be "so much better".
Good Luck
Hi there!
I am seeking advice on what kinda amp i should be getting i am gonna use it on my PC and using it to listen music and for gaming mostly, my budget would be somewhere around 150€
I would be running: Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro & Dali ZENSOR 1
I have SoundBlaster card which should have SPIDF and digital I/O.