Monitor Audio Silver 2 vs Dali Zensor 3

Too bad you can't listen to them first.

Again, both are rear ported and the impedance/sensitivity are nearly identical.  So if must choose without an audition, might as well take a chance and go with the MA Silver S.  It has a bigger mid/bass driver at 8" and goes down to 40Hz.  The Dali has a 7" and goes down to 50Hz. 


Of course this is still no guarantee on how they would actually sound to you.  Good luck.

go see if the Silver 2 knocks you out when you hear it...Dali makes great stuff, love the Zensor 1, awesome bargain and sounded good near wall despite the port...

This really depends on the sound your after.Silver 2 is all metal drivers & IMO can be forward sounding.The Dali is wood pulp & fabric tweeter.IMO a more musical approach.Not laid back,just right.Detailed without being analytical ,rich midrange & very good bass.They also play BIG & in a small/med.room can really move some air.

About 3 or 4 years ago I auditioned the Dali Zensor 1 and Mentor Menuet at the dealers and bought the Mentor Menuets. I do not have experience with Monitor Audio but can attest to the musical sound of the Dali Zensor series. The sound quality of the Dali Zensor is quite stellar for the price. Open and detailed but not lean or bright, the sound is just right.

Another plus point is the dark brown-colored wood fibre cone is quite attractive and elegant. Of course, it's the sound that matters in the end.

Yea, thank you all for the opinions.

the fact that the MA Silver 2 is more expensive but the same price for me is an issue. TBH the Dali attracts me more...

another option would be Amphion Helium 1 or Ion speakers.. this brand is so hyped on pro audio forums I feel like trying them too