Dali Spektor 6

FOR Wide spread of sound; easy going, likeable character

AGAINST Rivals offer greater insight and rhythmic ability

When Dali first announced a new budget range of speakers, we immediately wondered if this was the death knell for the much-admired Zensor series. But the Spektor range isn’t there to replace the long-standing Zensors; it offers a new, slightly lower-priced entry point to the Danish loudspeaker company’s range.

We’ve got the flagship and only floorstanders of the range here, and expectations are high: the ₹58k Spektor 6s promise to offer big wallops of exciting sound for an affordable price.

Solid and smart

One look at the wood-pulp drivers and the mix of cabinet textures (vinyl wrap and leather effect) and you won’t mistake these Spektors for anything but a Dali. These are two-way speakers with the 25mm soft-dome tweeter joined by two 16.5cm mid/bass units. At the back you’ll find two bass reflex ports, which help to augment the low frequency output.

The build quality is good rather than great. While these don’t have the luxury feel of rivals such as the Q Acoustics 3050s, they remain solid and smartly finished. There are two vinyl finish options: black ash and classic walnut.