Dali OBERON 1, Manual

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations with your new DALI OBERON loudspeaker. It is important to us that your new
DALI loudspeakers are set up and connected optimally. For this reason, we recommend that
you read this manual and follow its recommendations. The manual contains instructions for
setup and connection, as well as tips and advice on how to get the most out of your new
loudspeakers.
DALI is acclaimed around the world for unique loudspeakers built to our uncompromising
standards for design and performance. The goal for every single DALI loudspeaker is always
our foremost commitment: To create a listening experience in your home that will make you
forget time and place.
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Enjoy!
2.0 UNPACKING
Be careful not to damage the contents when you unpack the parts. Depending on which DALI
OBERON model you have bought, different accessories come with the loudspeaker. Check that
all parts are contained in the cardboard box (see Table 1). Keep the packaging materials should
your speaker need to be relocated or serviced.
2.1 GRILLES
The speakers are delivered with the grille fronts already mounted when you unpack them.
Remove transport protection from OBERON 1, 3, 5 and 7 (See Figure 3) before use. If you wish
to remove the grille front, loosen it by gradually tugging at the plungers that hold it in place. It is
important that all plunges are equally loosened before removing the front. Otherwise the grille
may be damaged.
3.0 POSITIONING
To achieve the best results, the loudspeaker setup should be symmetrical round your favourite
listening position (see Figure 1A – C). We recommend that you experiment with the position
of your loudspeakers – the sound quality will change depending on the loudspeaker position.
Objects positioned between the speaker and the listening position might negatively affect
sound quality.
The speakers are designed to meet our wide dispersion principle, so they should NOT be angled
towards the listening position, but be positioned parallel with the rear wall, see Figure 2. By
parallel positioning, the distortion in the main listening area will be lowered and the room
integration will be improved. The wide dispersion principle will ensure that sound is spread
evenly within a large area in the listening room
3.1 DALI OBERON 5 & 7
Both speakers are designed as floor standing speakers and they should ideally be positioned
minimum 20 cm (8”) from the rear wall.
They both can be used with spikes or rubber bumpers under the speakers (see Figure 4D/E). Be
careful not to over tighten the spike locking nuts.