DALI Opticon 6 VS B&W 703 S2 And the winner is...?

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  • SOUND BATTLE between two of the best mid-class floorstanding speakers on the market!
    Associated equipment:
    Musical Fidelity M6si Integrated Amp
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  • @DougMen1
    @DougMen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The Dali sounds like real music, the B&W sounds like a recording

    • @christianboeger947
      @christianboeger947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Definitly! That was my first thought jumping back and forth ;-)

    • @DougMen1
      @DougMen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@christianboeger947 This is a perfect example of what i believe are the two schools of audio design, not just in speakers, but in amps and other electronics too. There's the speakers and electronics like the Dalis, that are very warm and natural sounding, and seem to disappear and let the music speak for itself. They seem to be saying "I'm not even here, listen to the music". Then there's the speakers and amps like the B&Ws, too bright and shiny sounding, which are always calling attention to themselves trying to impress you, and want to make you listen to the sound instead of the music. They seem to be shouting "Listen to me! I'm SO Hi-Fi!"

    • @wadimek116
      @wadimek116 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@DougMen1I disagree there are good and bad designs. Dali was never used in studios but b&w 800 series is used in many studios around the world

    • @MovieViking
      @MovieViking 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Having heard both recently I can only agree: The Dalis sound much more engaging, but the B&W 700-series was also much better than the 600 also demonstrated.

    • @armanicomio1610
      @armanicomio1610 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Dali wins hands down way way better in my opinion ..

  • @53patsfan
    @53patsfan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    B&W seem a little more lively sounding and Dali a little more laid back, rolled off top end. I prefer a lively, with being too bright. I liked the B&W better, but to each their own!

  • @tyleryosef9862
    @tyleryosef9862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I watched this video using a pair of Bowers and Willkins 705S2 stand mount speakers. Honestly, I found he Dalis to be smoother. I thought the mid range on the 703 to be too forward. Now I have to go rethink my entire life. Thanks for this.

    • @zanfrantar2911
      @zanfrantar2911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      go easy on your life, buy new entery level oberton 7 florstanding speakers for less than your used 705s , and live on :)

    • @tyleryosef9862
      @tyleryosef9862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well,… After listening to this again one month later, I prefer the sound of the Bowers and Wilkins. Now the Dalis sound compressed and lacking in midrange. Hopefully one day I'll end up with a pair of 702 S2 towers.

  • @panblue43
    @panblue43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello! I recommend Heco Elementa 700 loudspeakers.Sounds amazing, dynamic, clear. Good detailed sound at low level and not afraid of high volumes.

  • @jimmansby742
    @jimmansby742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I listened at both of them in a store, i bought the Dali’s, i’ve hooked them up with an vintage Marantz AA-1050 reciver..... wow, that sound, i hope my neighbours like them too

    • @SoundSommelier
      @SoundSommelier  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Madone 9.0 😂😂😂😂

    • @Turtleback8024
      @Turtleback8024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂@i hope my neighbours like them too.
      Neighbour: Turn that darn thing down!!!
      You: it's Dali's my darling!😂
      Neighbour: Don't touch that dial!!! In fact, can you give it a little bit more vooma! 😂

    • @catdogchat9570
      @catdogchat9570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes,neighbor girls will rock with you

  • @smartiinvest
    @smartiinvest 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Ive heard both live, and im buying the Dali Opticon 6 in a months time. B&W's are great too, but the Dali is much more natural and clear when you hear them in real life :) Cant wait to own them.

    • @EltonMinduri
      @EltonMinduri ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought that too!!! Are you satisfied with ?

    • @smartiinvest
      @smartiinvest ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EltonMinduri yes. Perfect speakers.

    • @EltonMinduri
      @EltonMinduri ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am huge fan of Bowers and Wilkins but after listen to this again! I have second thoughts! Anyway Viva la Musica!!! Greetings from Brazil!

    • @sergesmets5685
      @sergesmets5685 ปีที่แล้ว

      Long time ago i listened to many speakers . Dali got a nice natural sound , imho better then B&W . High end KEF imho got the best bass performance , but were always lacking in high tones , Dali meets somewhere in the middle and as far as i hear now in YT reviews , the highs are now even better also the B&W ( btw , they are by no means bad speakers ...)

    • @Mullster
      @Mullster ปีที่แล้ว

      @ano did you ever listen to the Oberon 7? I have a pair and considering an upgrade to opticon 6

  • @mmaciuca
    @mmaciuca 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great. Many thanks for sharing!
    If you can, do more comparisons like this, really useful in seeing the A vs B contrast between various speakers.
    After first listening Dali sounded richer and the B&W more boxy, after 3-4 auditions started liking the B&W :)

  • @bermuda747
    @bermuda747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have a pair of Opticon 6s which I'm fairly happy with. My impression is that Dali do a good job with their speakers, and that they are good value for money. After testing a range of floorstanders (a selection of brands/models as offered by Superfi & Richer Sounds), I gravitated toward the Dalis, as the others sounded too bright for my liking. I run them through a dual speaker output Creek Evolution 100A amp with Zensor 7s on the secondary speaker output, positioned at the side of the room. Find the Opticon 6s only really 'sing' well if you turn them up a bit. Played together with the Zensors, they compliment each other very well and sound very full & layered even at a fairly low volume. Played separately they sound very different, which is odd - as demoed at Richer Sounds (admittedly with a different amp), they sounded very similar to my ears at the time. Just goes to show .. you never really know til you get it home (.. and run it in for a while). Am thinking about trading up on the Zensors, and was considering B&W (used to have DM7 Mk 2s, back in the day [driven by a Luxman amp] - sounded good) .. but maybe I'd be better off looking for other companions for my Opticon 6s. Again, the problem of finding a retailer who'll have demo units they'd let you take home to test (after having forked out full price as a deposit, of course) .. still difficult to find those that would oblige. Any thoughts or suggestions ? Good luck & happy listening. SJ.

    • @mw12387
      @mw12387 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi..woold opticon 6 be a good match witk music fidelity m5si amp?

  • @sarasartori6859
    @sarasartori6859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sempre dei video da orgasmo! ❤️

  • @aleksmechanic
    @aleksmechanic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Лучше сделать нарезку видео по несколько секунд с моментальным переключение между разными колонками. Для большей наглядности.
    It’s better to cut the video for a few seconds with instant switching between different columns. For greater clarity.

    • @Ivan_9911
      @Ivan_9911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      aleksmechanic, нет

  • @davedavid2277
    @davedavid2277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm comparing these two and buying one of them in April. I can't wait to audition them. I'm also chucking into the mix the Monitor Audio Silver.
    Should be a good hours comparison.

  • @craigcoughlin1834
    @craigcoughlin1834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All of your song choices are exceptional

  • @peterpham8693
    @peterpham8693 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Dali is winner ! So sweet more !!

  • @henrikhansen6600
    @henrikhansen6600 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are absolute right on your opinion , i heard those tannoy too and i liked them a lot 😉 i have Monitor audio silver 8 and they are likeable too 😁

  • @sisalbano
    @sisalbano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    0:24 optical
    5:26 B&W

  • @kohnfutner9637
    @kohnfutner9637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love these comparison videos. Thank you much for sharing! Without having heard many speakers in person and not the focal either: focal is still my favorite sounding speaker (Sopra / 1038be / diablo / utopia) if you can afford the entire system which will run about $40K USD for the cheapest. I've heard too many people say the focal get bright and are hard to mess with (a female dog to be exact) that I'd be scared to mess with them. I've been interested in listening to Tekton speakers but I haven't been super impressed by any of the videos. I'm also interested in Klipsch forte iii, I like the Klipsch sound. In fact, if not for it's lack of being more pinpoint accurate, I would be totally drooling over the Klipsch sound: lively, powerful, can image surprisingly well, very good punch and dynamics. Only the mids can be smeared and they can get a bit edgy.
    I came here to listen to the Dali.
    I like the sound of the B&W better, though. But they sound a little too thin in the mid-range. The highs sound more full bodied and the bass sounds a lot tighter but lacking some punch. The Dali bass sounds a little bloated but punches better. I think the mids of the Dali sound better. I've noticed in other videos the same problem with the Dali's in the bass and treble.
    After reading your take, I realize my impression is quite different, almost seems opposite, than yours but in the end I agree, I wouldn't buy either one. The b&w is too thin overall, and the Dali sounds a bit smeared and cheap, not a great bit better than my ancient old used set of $400 pair of infinity beta 50. It almost sounds the b&w engineer knew right where the frequency would start eminating/reverberating/causing slowness and muddiness to the sound and cut the speaker off as high as he or she could to keep that from happening but it comes at the expense of sounding small for it's size. The speaker needs more weight and gives me the vibe of being clinical (if I understand the term correctly, how other's use it, that's how I would describe it in my own usage of "clinical".)

  • @mulja23
    @mulja23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice review, from my point of view Dali's sound is more open, balanced and natural while B&D vocal are slightly higher so they stand out more then lower frequencies . So my winner is Dali. Anyway both speakers are great.

  • @1968leg
    @1968leg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had a good look at both these and the Tannoys. Ended up with Evo 4.4's. Which blew these away if you do love the natural sound.

    • @gallo81
      @gallo81 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you give me your opinion about the Tannoys? Thanks

  • @PraveenMV
    @PraveenMV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Vow, Dali sounds more Natural. For a true vocal lover.

    • @MustRabbit
      @MustRabbit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hmm, after listening those in store listening room I would say that B&W sounded more natural. Dalis are good no doupt, but singers voice came more from the box.

  • @stevenoconnor5693
    @stevenoconnor5693 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent comparison.

  • @pasqualeguglielmi4253
    @pasqualeguglielmi4253 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I prefer B&W very much. Flatter response, more defined transients, more pleasant highs. With B&W I can also follow the bass line much easier. Thanks very much for the comparison.

  • @michaelbosvendsen
    @michaelbosvendsen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Had them at home for test in 6 days.. i went with Dali Opticon 6. More details i high tone...

  • @marct9587
    @marct9587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The B&W is clearly brighter and more "forward". It might be easier to listen to the Dali for extended periods.

  • @htenthusiast2897
    @htenthusiast2897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for comparing. To me hands down the B&W, like much more how live they sound. Dali is nice too just another style, smoother, calmer.

  • @woodyssoundup
    @woodyssoundup 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your sound demos! Can I ask what mic you use to record?

  • @filipog4
    @filipog4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice comparison, both are great sounding speakers :)

  • @banati111
    @banati111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The drums sound much better on these B&Ws! Their sound is very natural and I get the impression that they are being played in my room.

  • @harley203cam
    @harley203cam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Dali for me, thought they were richer sounding and found the 703's a touch bright.

    • @tomtaylor7292
      @tomtaylor7292 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you mad,,???? Mind you on a fisher price stereo they probably sound okay fair play,,,,!!!

    • @saedabumokh9577
      @saedabumokh9577 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      the dali are the first ones if you hadn't noticed yet

    • @RennieAsh
      @RennieAsh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Dali are smoother sounding, which suits some people. I’d hazard a guess that some older guys don’t hear the upper treble issue as much.
      The B&W are great for dissecting instruments and have a nice big soundstage . I prefer them because the Dali treble gets to my ears

  • @FarideLadak
    @FarideLadak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good comparison Sound Sommelier. I did find the Dali’s highs to be more forward, while B&W’s sounded better when more of the instruments are being played. Sadly for me, I would have to listen to many more genres of music, songs, etc.., to decide what sound I prefer. It will always be subjective at a certain point, one has to take the devices we watch our TH-cam videos on, which then filters the sound again. The room size and shape we place these speakers in will further influence our preferences based on my limited understanding of sound characteristics.

  • @sdemosi
    @sdemosi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's relative to the system I'm listening on (Sennheiser HD650s connected to my tablet via a dragonfly DAC) but the B&Ws have a metallic sounding upper mid which isn't working for me. The spatialisation feels off, which could relate to how this is mic'ed. It sounds fine with the DALIs so not sure what to think.

  • @MartinTeerly
    @MartinTeerly 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will musical fidelity m6si sound good will zensor 7, zensor 3 and opticon 8 ?

  • @arpeemac
    @arpeemac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    they both have completely different output profile, so it will depend on your taste or what music you usually listen to. I'd pick Dali - better imaging and soundstage for me.

  • @taflukta
    @taflukta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Dire Straits, and love this comparison.
    Do you take requests? Same speakers playing Schiller - Ds Glockenspiel (Schill out mix) to really test that bass....

  • @antonioinacioconceicaoreis9004
    @antonioinacioconceicaoreis9004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Music fidely is good choice for daly?

  • @SoundSommelier
    @SoundSommelier  5 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Many of you asked my opinion and to write a review about these 2 speakers. But since the intent of this channel is to give a “first touch” to all music lovers with some interesting components, i am not accustomed to write reviews.
    I accepted to try, but please forgive me if my english is far from perfect (i am Italian).
    MY POINT OF VIEW:
    Opticon 6 shows immediately emphasis in the upper range. Trebles are high in quality (smooth, sweet, textured) and quantity (some record could become brighter than usual). Mid-high region is silky-smooth and never disturbing. This is the first great difference with B&W 703 S2. Mid-high frequencies on this speaker aren’t ideal, they are hard and sometimes edgy (listen to consonants in Mark Knopfler’s voice). At the contrary very high frequencies are absolutely correct and pleasantly detailed (although not liquid as in the DALIs). Another great difference is in the midrange. Opticon shows off quite recessed medium frequencies, whereas B&W begins to shine with full-full-full-bodied voices, electric guitars and snare drums. This particular characteristic in medium-range reproduction of the DALIs enhance image depth and tridimensionality but also introduces some non-linearity in this region causing occasionally nasality and boxiness. I tend to prefer the more in-your-face regularity of the 703. Mid bass are good for both without reaching excellence in articulation. Knopfler’s voice for example sounds good but not great with both (missing some nuances) Bass: 703 to me is bass shy, also the less noble sibling B&W 603 S6 produces more bass than this speaker. Someone could like a very flat and lean bass like this but to my taste they are simply not enough to enjoy a kick drum. Opticon bass is pretty good, rounded and with the right slam. Both are fast enough to play a double bass without shortness of breath. Deep bass: both reaches very deep bass but at a lower level than the rest. Still they are admirable in this aspect.
    Both cabinets do not add any disturbing unwanted resonance/coloration and seems to be dead-sounding (to my ears, i did not measured them with an accelerometer)
    CONCLUSION:
    So if i were in search of a premium floorstander which one would i buy?
    Honestly, none of the above.
    When some time ago i auditioned the Tannoy Revolution XT6F and XT8F i immediately noticed the x-factor in these speakers. They are not beautiful-looking as the DALIs, neither elegant as the B&Ws, but their sound is so expressive, involving, convincing. They want to play again and again. They are not perfect, of course, and not linear in absolute terms. Upper trebles are somewhat coloured and bass can become a bit boomy if not correctly positioned or in a smaller-than-ideal room. But when you find a speaker that make you forget about partnering the more suitable amplifier, cable, source because it sounds so “right” and so joyful with any of them, i think you’ve found the right entrance to MUSIC.

    • @Pranab711
      @Pranab711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you for taking an effort to share your views!

    • @8skyline7
      @8skyline7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you for your opinion.
      The Tannoy Revolution series really sound fantastic.
      Can you get your hands on Tannoy Mercury 7.4, Dali Zensor 7, Jamo C97 and make a test video?
      Thanks.

    • @fernandomarino2418
      @fernandomarino2418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dalí👍👍

    • @hclandscapes
      @hclandscapes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Interesting how you preferred the Tannoys XT series, i owned these and yes the bass was fantastic on XT8F but i found them to be too bright and sometimes silibant on female voices.
      I currently own B&W cm9 s2 speaker's and wonder if they almost strike the perfect balance as they are not as bright as the newer 700 series and to me the bass is fine ,
      I partner them with a sealed svs sb2000 so bass is not an issue anyway and my amp is the new Arcam SA20.
      To me the b&w cm9 s2 sound so smooth and clear and i remember old xt8f sounded far too pitchy at high volumes.

    • @maxcasci7432
      @maxcasci7432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ciao condivido pienamente la tua recensione....dovendo scegliere fra i due sceglierei le Dali

  • @JuanLega
    @JuanLega 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The B&W sound cleaner.

  • @andrewrees8749
    @andrewrees8749 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking of buying one of these 2 speakers, going for a demo soon, got Monitor Audio at the moment, hope I make the right choice...

    • @8skyline7
      @8skyline7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What did you buy?

    • @andrewrees8749
      @andrewrees8749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry for delay, I write so many comments on TH-cam,
      Had the B W about 2 months now, quite happy with them,

  • @bullpup33
    @bullpup33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The openness and forwardness of the Bmrs comes at a price. I own Bmrs so yes I know. I actually looking for more natural sounding speakers now.

  • @proffski
    @proffski 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    GONADS! And I'm supposed to hear the difference on my laptop speakers am I?

    • @davidlambert3892
      @davidlambert3892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Listen through a decent set of headphones.

  • @Pranab711
    @Pranab711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for the great video.From the first hand experience would love to hear which one is the winner in your view.

    • @SoundSommelier
      @SoundSommelier  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pranab Mishra Thank you. Next month i will add to description a brief review and my personal point of view about these 2 beauties. And also the name of the speaker that would beat both ;-)

    • @Pranab711
      @Pranab711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SoundSommelier Looking forward for your update!

  • @exciter300
    @exciter300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Both Great but I believe the B&W has a bit more precise and controlled deep pronounced bass, the Dali has a more open soundstage.... between the 2 I would choose B&W. Great Comparison btw....

  • @ricomartin8720
    @ricomartin8720 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They both sound great but i still think the B&W speakers sound a bit better, but i like them both, whats the price tag on the Dali speakers? I love these sound reviews, Thank you

  • @anthonyuberall6901
    @anthonyuberall6901 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi, what do you thing of thus dali opticon 6 vs tannoy revolution xt6f ? i have a denon 3400, thanks

  • @janschneidereit3144
    @janschneidereit3144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The Dali seem to sound way better. The B&W sound pretty boxy you get to much cabinet response with those

  • @TheNeilo-Audiosound
    @TheNeilo-Audiosound 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    B&W For me.Sound is more Natural,B&W know how to make Speakers!! Superb all round.

    • @andreasmoller9798
      @andreasmoller9798 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dali has never Done it for me. To bright

  • @ostaseionut2868
    @ostaseionut2868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its hard to make comparasion on youtube,they sound pretty much the same but only in live audition can really say which is better :D

  • @farbschlachterei
    @farbschlachterei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I tried both today. Almost Jazz, a few Classic, some complicated brass pieces and rock. I gone focused on b&w into the shop and decided for the Opticon 6.

    • @davelaatsch4145
      @davelaatsch4145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They definitely sounder warmer and more complete, I have not found a pair of B&W's that I like yet. For high end Focal are way better than B&W, I have not heard the higher end Dali speakers so who knows?

    • @farbschlachterei
      @farbschlachterei 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davelaatsch4145 Oookeee. I had a try on Epicons. They are for sure better than the Opticons. But ok. They are five times more expensive. And you can spend even more money. And ever time it will be a little or bigger bit better.
      And if you were to represent the relations mathematically, you could even call the Opticon bad. But they aren't. In the end, it's about being realistic and reasonable.
      After two years I thought about selling the Opticon and buying a pair of used Epicon 6. I had a nice hearing session on new ones in a better room also, because the hearing room of the seller wasn't as ideal. Yes they're cool. Is it worth it? Yes. Maybe. Did I decide to buy? No. Things has to stop at some point.

  • @rchrdmxfld
    @rchrdmxfld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought the 703 s2 about a year ago. Perfect for jazz. Acoustic guitar and vocals really shine too. Delighted with this purchase and highly recommend

    • @vincentmartinent2518
      @vincentmartinent2518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What ampli use ? Please

    • @rchrdmxfld
      @rchrdmxfld 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vincentmartinent2518 www.cambridgeaudio.com/row/en/products/cx/cxa80

    • @rchrdmxfld
      @rchrdmxfld 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think i'd do some more research if I was doing this again. This is a decent amp on all accounts but at times the sound is too bright. Think something more subtle could be the way to go but no idea what.

  • @briancampbell7712
    @briancampbell7712 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have the rubicon 2 paired with 2 rel subs...i want more overall fidelity...thinking of the Rubicon 6 ?

  • @ikealamp53
    @ikealamp53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Dali sounds laid back, thick and full but with the b&w i felt like there's way more notes to hear. A clearer richer sound. I choose B&W's.

  • @andrewrees8749
    @andrewrees8749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought the BW few months ago, quite happy with them

    • @mw12387
      @mw12387 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      703 s2? what amp you using?

    • @andrewrees8749
      @andrewrees8749 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mw12387 Arcam a39 fmj

    • @andrewrees8749
      @andrewrees8749 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mw12387 Arcam a39 fmj

  • @yasing4244
    @yasing4244 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    is there a big difference between rubicon 6 vs epicon 6 ?

  • @vincentmartinent2518
    @vincentmartinent2518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What ampli for drive BW703 ?
    Yamaha as1100?
    Marantz 7000n ?
    DENON 2500 ?
    Or other........
    Thanks

  • @mariusaslzos5764
    @mariusaslzos5764 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do another video with those two speakers,and other amp,i am pretty sure this ampilfier is not a match for any of them.Thanks.

  • @higobatman
    @higobatman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can the Sonus Faber Sonetto III behave in relation to these speaker?

  • @Darrend42
    @Darrend42 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much better separation and presence with the B&W's, listening to this with Logitech THX 2.1 speakers on my PC. I own the Tannoy XT8's I'm confident the Dali's are no match...maybe the B&W's could compete in mid-range presence ( dependant on room size and acoustics for either speaker) I do find the Tannoys can be boomy and lack out right bone rattling power but the bass detail and extension is mind blowing

  • @macvos
    @macvos ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting comparison, with the Dali Opticons punching above their weight. However, the B&W 703S2 is closer in price to the Dali Rubicon 6 than Opticon 6. The Rubicons in my opinion would make it very very hard for the B&Ws.

  • @happysoul941
    @happysoul941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The DALI's - More inner detail. Natural, easy on ears sound, non-fatiguing despite the better extension at the top.
    The B&W - in this test they have an advantage, they are playing a dB or 2 higher SPL than the DALIs which should help them. Yet, they sound muddy *in comparison*. Highs on the B&Ws are not as extended. Male vocal is chesty, but overall sound too upfront to allow a good peep into the sound-stage.

  • @andrejsvis3451
    @andrejsvis3451 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    In principle, both sound speakers are strong in their category,but for me personally, the sound from BOWERS & WILKINS is more preferable.

  • @waynepryor3252
    @waynepryor3252 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the b&w's! Whats the name of the song?

  • @kunjmphilip4752
    @kunjmphilip4752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Give me suggestion . Beat stereo amplifier and a pair of bookshelf speakers under 2000$

    • @maximdmitricenco8976
      @maximdmitricenco8976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tell me what kind of music you listen and what sound you like (natural, neutral etc)

  • @alfiozagami9126
    @alfiozagami9126 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Salve vorrei sapere se l'accoppiata B&W 703s2 Musical fidelity m6si è buona

  • @Drackleyrva
    @Drackleyrva 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dream system is a Rotel 1592 integrated amp and the B & W 703 S2s. Next year I hope!

    • @andrismorozovs2399
      @andrismorozovs2399 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking about Rotel as well, until compered it vs Marantz pm 17 mk 2 KIS amp. on B&W speakers !!! Marantz destroyed Rotel (sound difference was very big) !!!

  • @8skyline7
    @8skyline7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have one question for you all, including Sound Sommelier.
    Which is best?
    Dali Zensor 7 vs. Monitor Audio Bronze 6 vs. Jamo C97 vs. Tannoy Mercury 7.4

    • @interesuyetvesma520
      @interesuyetvesma520 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      танои и джамо говно, одно по причине непомерно дорогой цены, другое по причине пластикового звука, бери дали, мониторы лучше сильвер

    • @voshche
      @voshche 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@interesuyetvesma520 вы случаем не сравнивали Monitor Silver 500 with Dali Opticon 8 , у обеих 8" динамики , дали немного дороже , а как звук ???

    • @interesuyetvesma520
      @interesuyetvesma520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@voshche в живую не сравнивал, но легко догадаться, что оба не очень. Двухполоски лучше делать на заказ с усем именно под эти двухполоски. Звук будет хороший, что надо (без галлюцинаций аудиофилов) и дольше прослужат. Понимающие люди говорят, что и фокал говно

  • @nedeljkokopikopac1516
    @nedeljkokopikopac1516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dali is more neutral,B&W has soundstage turned forward,and littlebit brightersound,bouth are sounding good,taste is different,I think like B&W is better with voices,Tnx for this video!!

  • @cassatofoo09
    @cassatofoo09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Dali is warm, finest and natural !

  • @mykeldg
    @mykeldg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    dali. sounds more organic & airy. the B&W kinda has that metallic upper mids / treble I always hear even on cheaper 606

  • @MrEggyman99
    @MrEggyman99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Couldn't make my mind up, all depends on the frequency response and quality of the microphone used for capture at the end of the day. I have a 5.1 surround DALI system at home and my music could't sound any more full of life!

  • @manoelalexandria5712
    @manoelalexandria5712 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Dali simplesmente incrível!

  • @bassproable
    @bassproable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4k for the B&W 2.5k for the Dali. For me the extended listener would be the Dalis.
    I got to preview the flagship 20k 8s and those are some serious speakers that could easily go up against higher priced competitors

  • @falkobit
    @falkobit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here Dali around 1900 eur and B&W around 3000 eur, how you can compare them?

  • @hi-fihaven2257
    @hi-fihaven2257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man I love both pairs for both looks, and sound. I would have to go with the DALI Opticon, they had a little fuller sound to me. Thank You for letting us viewers partake in this comparison!

  • @paulsmith1981
    @paulsmith1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The B&M had better clarity to my ears.

  • @stephenriley6541
    @stephenriley6541 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought the opticon 6 and paired with a Denon 4500.. best for me easily

  • @Rock_n_Roll888
    @Rock_n_Roll888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A bit richer mid tones in B&W. Dali is lacking some deptht in mid and high tones. Does it explain the duble the price of the B&W speakers. Are the specs comparable of both Brands?

  • @d.j.janssen3149
    @d.j.janssen3149 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can somebody tell me how the bass sound is from the Dali OPTICON 6? I like a good and powerfull bass. I have a Denon 2500 amplifier

    • @fix_it_felix354
      @fix_it_felix354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The bass from the Dalis are fast, deep and rich sounding. But as always a subwoofer will be a exelent compliment to them, to make a full bass experience.

  • @adolf72160
    @adolf72160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dali for me please! More fun to listen!

  • @viktork.8737
    @viktork.8737 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Different xovers and driver in different cabinets will always sound different! What did you expect here?

  • @wichienkocharee9793
    @wichienkocharee9793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such​ good​ Music.thks for​ good​ Music​🥰

  • @atilla_ozturk
    @atilla_ozturk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think it's a bit complicated to create a decision with one song.
    You need to listen to your mostly listened music type. Than you wil find your true winner.
    What we can say for sure is that Dali wins in sort of openness and a very relaxed, honestly heart - winning midrange production, it's a characteristics which even shimmers down to the Zensor 1.
    B & W doesn't make any big changes in their Philosophy. Good music material - good reproduction. Bad quality music source - bad reproduction. Typically a reference for professional music production.
    The weaker point between each other will be the deeper frequencies, were the wide openness of Dali turns very fast to a disadvantage in bass reproduction, which needs more punch, more volume, more separation capabilities. So there the speaker needs to be tighten up instead of being "relaxed".
    So digging there might be the better solution, if you need to find substantial advantages/disadvantages.
    Update:
    Even at the voice of Mark Knopfler (Sub - Mid), you can hear the chracteristical difference between these two's.
    Where Mark sounds really reaxed and smoth when he's 'tired of these things' (1st refrain, after 40sec of songs' beginning) at Dali, on B&W his downgoing voice gets a crisp bassy note (listen carefully).

    • @yusufbas890
      @yusufbas890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @atilla_ozturk
      @atilla_ozturk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @rajasankar1245
    @rajasankar1245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    BW = higher details in high frequency
    Dali = higher in dynamic range and spatial resolution natural and neutral balance in high frequency
    My taste is Dali

  • @andrewrees8749
    @andrewrees8749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just had a set of these B W speakers, I'm fairly happy with them

  • @dalehunter9458
    @dalehunter9458 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'll go with dali, just sounds more natural to me.

  • @artdesignandmusic7035
    @artdesignandmusic7035 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Achei que os médios e as vozes nas caixas da Dali, ficaram um pouco para trás se comparadas com as B&W, na minha opinião as B&W as vozes e os médios possuem mais brilho, e a guitarra está sensacional. Ótimo vídeo parabéns amigo.

  • @peresidentevil5548
    @peresidentevil5548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I you duplicate the tab and listen to them both in sync, sounds really good, but i am listening on DALI's so that would probably explain why.....I do love the Dali's

  • @TBKC2C3
    @TBKC2C3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Difficult to choose, both are very good speakers but what a cooool song by Dire Straits...

  • @enzopit881
    @enzopit881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    grazie al ottimo materiale che ci presenti i tuoi video sono eccezionali 👍🏼
    sarebbe stato il top avere la sfida diretta tra opticon 8 e b&w 703, credo che in termini di prestazioni sono quelli che si assomigliano di piu tra le due marche.
    comunque secondo la mia modesta opinione dali con il sound e il budget vincono di gran lunga...
    mi piacerebbe sapere quello che pensa signor somelier 😉
    saluti

    • @SoundSommelier
      @SoundSommelier  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grazie 1000! Viste le tante richieste a breve pubblicherò una mia piccola recensione nei commenti

  • @yippie6862
    @yippie6862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The B&W overall for me. However, they do have a bit of a too bright top end in my opinion.

  • @elitem3
    @elitem3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The dali seemed too bright..? B&w had a little more warm touch on the vocals.

  • @aussie_philosopher8079
    @aussie_philosopher8079 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What album is that from mark knopfler?

  • @MrStingraybernard
    @MrStingraybernard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Couldn’t read the brand names from that far away but the 2nd pair sounded more open , not congested

    • @Maysty007
      @Maysty007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      2nd is b&w

  • @annotaito
    @annotaito 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Стоимость дали оптикон полторы тысячи долларов, а бивни 4тыс + , совсем правильное сравнение, без слов

    • @muratahm6461
      @muratahm6461 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Надо было с Rubicon 6 сравнить!

    • @MMManijak
      @MMManijak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      И что с того если Дали уделали акустику в несколько раз дороже. Ка кне курти, а даже с ютуба слышно, что звук в Дали более приятный и естественный.

    • @interesuyetvesma520
      @interesuyetvesma520 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MMManijak для вас просто приятно отсутствие средних, имеете право, меня же это бесит, когда включаешь классику, половины оркестра не слышно.

  • @speakertest5413
    @speakertest5413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    BW good at mid, high range and more dynamic, nature. Dali good at bass however mid and high range is not clear.

  • @nikehusk3849
    @nikehusk3849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Dali’s has a warm heart.

  • @gabrielstefan8243
    @gabrielstefan8243 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Name for song please?

  • @hclandscapes
    @hclandscapes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    B&w seem initially better but i wonder if they might become fatiguing after a while ?
    I own the cm9 s2 never get fatigue from listening to these i would like to hear the cm9 s2 vs the 703s2

    • @chenbencalipha3149
      @chenbencalipha3149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had pair of cm9, 5 months ago
      Ive replaced them with new 703s2
      The breakin period was bad
      But now? Oh my god!! They sound so much better then the cm9!!
      The mid, the bass, the soundstage, no!! Serriously, The sound stage! Is amazing!!
      My best buy for the last 5 years, for sure..
      Next to come is a new 804D3 😊

    • @hclandscapes
      @hclandscapes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chenbencalipha3149 did you have the cm9 or the newer cm9s2?

    • @chenbencalipha3149
      @chenbencalipha3149 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hclandscapes I *had* the CM9 S2.
      For now i have my 703S2.
      My next speakers will be the 804D3 :)

    • @hclandscapes
      @hclandscapes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chenbencalipha3149 I'm currently waiting for my new 703s2's too arrive, cant wait! The 800 series would be great but i dont think i could justify spending so much money on a pair of speakers and im more than happy with quality of my setup im sure it will give me many years of use.

    • @hclandscapes
      @hclandscapes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chenbencalipha3149 i have just set my new 703s2's up, how long did yours take to break in ?

  • @EsoxLucius
    @EsoxLucius 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dali first or second?

  • @andresmit6385
    @andresmit6385 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I like the more laidback sound of the dali's

    • @tomtaylor7292
      @tomtaylor7292 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      To tight no real depth sorry,,

  • @costachlle
    @costachlle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the name of the song? Dire Strait-...?

  • @johanpersson597
    @johanpersson597 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am super pleased with my opticon 6.