The new Dali Oberon 7C floor-standing speaker has two 7 inch wood fibre cones featuring DALI's patented SMC technology - and the same ultra-lightweight 29mm soft dome tweeter as the OBERON 1 C.
The power amplification comprises two 50 Watt-peak, closed-loop Class-D power amplifiers chosen specifically for their sound quality and dynamic ability. One amplifier powers the high frequency driver, one powers the twin bass/mid drivers. The 100dB signal-to-noise ratio of the power amplifiers ensures that even the smallest detail in a quiet musical passage is reproduced with clarity and accuracy.
A separate small connection hub called the Sound Hub compact houses the built in Bluetooth receiver, digital and analogue inputs including a HDMI connection. The Sound Hub compact transmits all sources to OBERON C speakers using a proprietary 30 bit wireless protocol derived from the acclaimed DALI SOUND HUB.
The rear panel mounted OBERON 7 C electronic module incorporates a wireless receiver element and user setup interface, a DSP equalisation and crossover filter element, and a high efficiency two channel power amplifier with a closely integrated power supply.
Powering the amplifier is a custom designed, 65W(rms), very low noise switched mode supply that is able dynamically to share resources between the two amplifier channels in response to demand. The OBERON 7 C is, as a result, unusually frugal in terms of power consumption, yet gives nothing away in terms of dynamic punch when the music demands it.
There is a small separate connection box called a sound hub which enables you to easily connect your wired equipment such as TVs or Turntables whist also incorporating the Bluetooth receiver. There are two sound hub options to choose from.
SOUND HUB COMPACT OPTION
The SOUND HUB COMPACT plays the central role in an active wireless Hi-Fi system along with a stereo pair of OBERON 7 C speakers the sound hub compact receives wired or wireless Bluetooth audio sources and transmits them wirelessly to the speakers. It's compact dimensions mean is slim enough that it can even be located out-of-sight behind a wall-mounted TV.
With five discrete audio inputs available, the SOUND HUB COMPACT can connect to almost any audio device. For example, there are no less than four ways to connect a TV and transmit its audio to OBERON C speakers, but there are also ample possibilities to connect music streaming or conventional audio devices.
SOUND HUB OPTION
OBERON C series speakers are additionally compatible with the DALI SOUND HUB wireless audio preamplifier originally introduced with CALLISTO C series. In addition to providing Bluetooth and a variety of wired audio inputs, the SOUND HUB comes equipped with a Bluesound NPM-1 BluOS Wi-Fi module which provides MQA certified high resolution music streaming and multiroom functionality, supporting streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz and Spotify Connect.
This can be purchased as an option now or as a upgrade later.
DALI OBERON 7 C SPECS
| Product series | OBERON C |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (+/-3 dB) [Hz] | 31 - 26,000 |
| Maximum SPL [dB] | 108 |
| Crossover Frequency [Hz] | 2,450 |
| Crossover Principle | Full active 24 Bit DSP |
| High frequency driver, Quantity | 1 x 29 mm |
| High frequency driver, Diaphragm type | Soft Textile Dome |
| Low frequency driver, Quantity | 2 X 7" |
| Low frequency driver, Diaphragm type | Wood Fibre Cone |
| Enclosure type | Bass Reflex |
| Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] | 40.0 |
| Max. Amplifier Power Output [RMS watt] | 2 x 50 W |
| Amplifier Type | Class-D |
| Connection Input | Universal mains 100-240 VAC |
| Wireless Input(s) | Full 24 Bit / 96 kHz (not compressed) |
| Wireless Audio RF Band [MHz] | 5150-5250 MHz / 5725-5875 MHz (excluding Japan) |
| Recommended Placement | Floor |
| Recommended Distance From Wall [cm] | 15 - 100 |
| Max. Power Consumption [W] | 62 |
| Standby Power Consumption [W] | 1 |
| Idle Power Consumption[W] | 1.25 |
| Dimensions With Base (HxWxD) [mm] | 1015 x 200 x 340 |
| Accessories Included | Quick Start Guide Mains Cable Front Grille Rubber Feet Spikes Manual |
| Weight [kg] | 15.7 |
SOUND HUB COMPACT SPECS
| Product series | OBERON C |
|---|---|
| Connection Input | 2 x Optical (TosLink) RCA (Analouge Stereo) HDMI ARC IR Sensor input Chromecast ready |
| Connection Output | SUB Out (RCA) USB Charge Output (5V/1.5A) |
| Wireless Input(s) | Bluetooth 5.0 (AAC, aptX, aptX HD) |
| Wireless Output | Full 24 Bit / 96 kHz (No bit-loss attenuated) |
| Wireless Audio RF Band [MHz] | 5150-5250 MHz / 5725-5875 MHz (excluding Japan) |
| Max. Digital Resolution [bits/KHz] | 24 / 192 |
| Max. Power Consumption [W] | 2.8 |
| Standby Power Consumption [W] | 1.7 |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) [mm] | 30 x 212 x 132 |
| Accessories Included | Quick Setup Guide Rubber Feet Manual Power Cord Remote Control IR Receiver |
| Weight [kg] | 0.5 |
| Input Impedance RCA [Ω] | 7.2 k |
| Input Sensitivity RCA [V] | 3.0 Vp |
| Output Voltage Max. Sub-Out [V] | 1.7 V RMS |
| Input Mains Voltage [Volts] | 9V DC power supply (universal 100-240 VAC) |
DALI Sound Hub SPECS
| Product series | Oberon C |
|---|---|
| Connection Input | 2 x Optical (TosLink) Coax (S/PDIF) RCA (Analouge Stereo) 3.5 mm Mini Jack 2 x Plug-In Module Chromecast ready |
| Connection Output | Stereo Line Level (RCA) SUB Out (RCA) USB Charge Output (5V/1A) |
| Wireless Input(s) | Bluetooth 4.2 (AAC, Apt-X, Apt-X HD) |
| Wireless Output | Full 24 Bit / 96 kHz (No bit-loss attenuated) |
| Wireless Audio RF Band [MHz] | 5725-5875 MHz |
| Max. Digital Resolution [bits/KHz] | 24 / 96 |
| Max. Power Consumption [W] | 4.5 |
| Standby Power Consumption [W] | 2.5 |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) [mm] | 76 x 300 x 213 |
| Accessories Included | Quick Setup Guide |
| Weight [kg] | 1.6 |
| Input Impedance RCA [Ω] | 10k |
| Input Sensitivity RCA [V] | 2.3 |
| Input Impedance 3.5mm Mini-jack [Ω] | 10k |
| Input Sensitivity 3.5mm Mini-jack [V] | 1.2 |
| Input Impedance S/PDIF [Ω] | 75 |
| Output Voltage Max. Line Level [V] | 1.9 |
| Output Voltage Max. Sub-Out [V] | 0.9 |
| Input Mains Voltage [Volts] | Universal AC Mains Adapter (1.75 m wire length) |
