A Renowned Hi-Fi Specialist’s Entry-Level Loudspeakers Just Got Way More Affordable

The range includes several bookshelf and floorstanding models.

Wall-mounted white bookshelf filled with books, two white speakers, decorative items, and a lower shelf with vinyl records, next to a red cushioned wooden armchair.

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Published January 22, 2026

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Dali is known for making really high-end loudspeakers, many of which are out of most people’s budgets. As an example, its flagship floorstanding speakers, the Kore, have a six-figure price tag.

Recently, however, the Danish audio specialist has made a concerted effort to make its high-end sound more affordable.

Dali introduced a colorful pair of affordable bookshelf speakers, the Kupid, this past fall. A pair costs $600.

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More entry-level hi-fi

This past fall, Dali introduced the Kupid ($600), a relatively affordable pair of bookshelf speakers. And then in December, it announced its Sonik range of loudspeakers that, according to the brand, aims to set “a new benchmark in performance for the price.”

This new Sonik range features two bookshelf speakers: the smaller Sonik 1 ($900) and the larger Sonik 3 ($1,200). And there are three floorstanding models: the Sonik 5 ($1,800), the Sonik 7 ($2,800) and the flagship Sonik 9 ($4,500).

Close-up of a black speaker cone with a screw and the text "Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries" on a white background. — Dali stands for “Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries.”

All these Sonik loudspeakers will be available starting in early February.

If those are still out of your price range, fear not — you can get Dali’s excellent sound for less if you shop for their slightly older loudspeakers.

That’s because Dali’s new Sonik range is taking the place of its Oberon range of loudspeakers in the company’s offerings, and thus many of those models are currently steeply discounted — like nearly half off.

Living room with a red cushioned black wooden armchair, white wall-mounted bookshelf filled with books and decor, and a patterned rug on light wooden floor. — The Oberon 1 are the most compact bookshelf speakers in the Oberon range.

An Oberon discount

First introduced in 2018, Dali describes its Oberon range as “redefining what’s possible in audio quality and design within its price class.”

The Oberon 1 is the most entry-level bookshelf speaker in the range. Normally $750, but you can stag a pair for $499 right now from Crutchfield.

The Oberon 3 is the larger of the two bookshelf speaker offerings in the range. A pair normally costs $950, but Crutchfield is selling them for $650 right now.

Black floor-standing speakers flanking a wooden bench with audio equipment and a turntable under skylight windows. — The Oberton 5 are the smallest floorstanding speakers in the Oberon range.

If you’re interested in floorstanding models, the smallest and midrange models in the range, the Oberon 5 and Oberon 7, are both steeply discounted.

A pair of the Oberon 5 normally costs $1,500, but numerous retailers are selling them for just under $1,000 right now. And a pair of the Oberon 7 normally costs $2,000, but Crutchfield is currently selling them for $1,398.

The largest floorstanding speakers in the range, the Oberon 9, don’t appear to be discounted at this time. A pair still sells for $4,000.

Pair of black bookshelf speakers, one with visible drivers and one with a black fabric grille.

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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