Company DALI – a master at creating nice speakers, and 5 new Rubicon become another decoration of its catalog. Even if these floor standing speakers are not perfect, their spectacular sound impossible not to admire.

DALI company is doing everything in its own way. At Rubicon 5 seems to be the usual 2.5-way design, but not so simple: “extra” half serves not the usual additional woofer and one tweeter. Second, ribbon tweeter dimensions 1,7 × 4,5 cm takes the baton from the conventional dome, starting with the 14 kHz; together they provide a broad angular radiation pattern at the highest frequencies and increase the detail of the sound.

During the mid and bass meets 16.5-inch speaker, loaded on to the rear bass reflex port. Corporate diffuser made of paper, wood fiber reinforced combines light weight, stiffness, and high damping capacity.

Rubicon 5 are of high quality but weighs a little less than we expected. Glossy white finish of our test sample looks very impressive and carries his conscientiously. There are also other options: gloss black, mahogany, and walnut.

Workmanship and finish are impressive; it is evident that the company did a great job on them. Accommodation will not cause problems: let Rubicon 5 more room to breathe and put them directly, without turning to the listener. This situation is preferred due to the wide angle radiation pattern of the speakers.

Once installed, they play just fine. They have a very live sound and smooth dynamics; their energetic approach is very good for playing Bruce Springsteen Radio Nowhere, even at high volume.

Contagious drive combined with a rare vigor. Despite some redundancy, bass quite mobile, so as not to “slow down” sound. A good overall detail makes it easy to trace the party any instrument, even in the most difficult passages. We like the Rubicon treated with voices; Springsteen’s vocal delights study of texture and nuance.

“Romeo and Juliet” by Prokofiev can demonstrate excellent stereo image DALI – a broad, multi-layered and focused. If the other components of your system as well talented, Rubicon 5 will not disappoint you.

If we talk about the shortcomings, one of them can be attributed not the most outstanding tonal purity; besides a strong competitor exceeds DALI transparency. However, these shortcomings are not so large as to seriously disappoint us.

In this price range are many strong competitors; models Splendor, ProAc and PMC set the highest standards. However, Rubicon 5 deserve careful listening. Selecting them, then you will not regret.

Price: $ 2520

Rating: 4

PROS: Quick and agile sound; enviable enthusiasm; weighty and convincing bass; design

CONS: Not the smoothest tonal balance; many high-end rivals

VERDICT: It is a good speaker, but not the best in its class

Source: Dali-Speakers

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We are continuing familiarity with the younger line of the AU Prestige Series of Rosso Fiorentino. As Napolnikov Certaldo, about which we wrote about recently, polochniki Pienza immediately produce a very good impression with stylish looks. In a refined combination of finishes and paint on the side of leather with milled aluminum shaped 5-mm plates on the front panels, the quality is impeccable.

Side skirts decorated with columns – along with elegant monogram on the front. A choice of lacquered interspersed with marble chips (black and silver) and finished with “alligator” skin

Inch soft dome tweeter and a membrane 13-cm midrange / woofer based composite fiberglass look at them very organic – you do not want to close their protective grilles, which are included or not. Reflex port is on the rear face of the housing.

Pienza is not capricious to the placement, but their sound is more weighty and big, if they are not too far away from the wall – it is easy to determine the optimal distance to the ear. And, of course, they need high quality and beautiful props.

They are easy to fill the room of diverse music. Fourth Symphony by Tchaikovsky they are quite capable thanks to the tonal balance, excellent dynamics, the ability to create the right scene and clear timbre separation instruments orchestra, and in a small room and the sound will be quite significant. Vocals, such as CD Violetta, AC Pienza reproduce vivid, emotionally filled voice actors, rich intonations and nuances. The most appropriate for their size genres – chamber classical, jazz – pleasing study of melodic lines, clear rhythm and naturalness. The sound does not bother to provide a refined and pleasant atmosphere, but if you want a little concentration, you will be able to get into all the details of the works.

At Rosso Fiorentino Pienza is worth paying attention to those for whom a stylish look and the sound quality of speakers are equally important.

Price: $ 3450

Pros: Sleek looks, detailed, tonally balanced, emotional impact, the exact scene

Cons: Nothing, if you’re willing to pay extra for stylishness

Verdict: Beautiful speakers with excellent sound – for those who are important balance and in this respect

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