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DALI Kubik One review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£880N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:100 WHDMI ARC type:none

DALI Kubik One Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 14 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

DALI Kubik One
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 54% of soundbars
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

3.8

Audio

18%

4.5

Formats

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

4.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

3.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 88%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.7

Popularity

Grades by review (14)
14 reviews, average 8.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 84%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the DALI Kubik One

Based on 14

Strong bass and solid build stand out, but the lack of HDMI is the main complaint.
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Technical Specifications of soundbar DALI Kubik One

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

25%

3.8

Audio

18%

4.5

Formats

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

6.0

Controls

12%

4.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

3.4

Design

4.7
Reviews score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.5
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 58.1% of soundbars and equal to 41.9% of soundbars.
Audio output power
100 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 100 W of audio output power, more than 62.9% of soundbars and equal to 5.7% of soundbars.
Max SPL
103 dB SPL
Market range: <80 dB SPL – >101 dB SPL
This soundbar has a max SPL of 103 dB SPL, higher than 100% of soundbars.
Min frequency
48 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 48 Hz, lower than 58.5% of soundbars.
Max frequency
22,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 22,000 Hz, higher than 95.2% of soundbars and equal to 3.1% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say
Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 41.5% of soundbars and equal to 58.5% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
3
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 3, which is less up to date than 94.6% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say
Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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What reviewers say
HDMI version
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 75.6% of soundbars and the same as what 24.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
980 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 980 mm wide, wider than 85.7% of soundbars.
Height
162 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 162 mm high, taller than 99.5% of soundbars.
Thickness
102 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 102 mm thick, thicker than 68.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Weight
9,600 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 9,600 g, more than 97.9% of soundbars.
Build material
aluminum
This soundbar is built from aluminum, which is less premium than 97.3% of soundbars and equal to 2% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say

DALI Kubik One vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMIStreamingControlsDesign
  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • RCA analog input
    This soundbar has RCA analog input, the average soundbar does not.
  • AptX support
    This soundbar supports aptX, the average soundbar does not.
  • 19.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–² Better than 84% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    14 reviews, average 8.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.1
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aptx
    2 vs 1
  • 2,000 Hz higher max frequency
    This soundbar has a higher maximum frequency than the average soundbar (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • More firmware update options
    This soundbar offers more firmware update options than the average soundbar (app-based vs USB).
    app-based vs USB
  • 19.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 84% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    14 reviews, average 8.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.1
  • 2,000 Hz higher max frequency
    This soundbar has a higher maximum frequency than the average soundbar (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 42.9% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (100 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    100 W vs 70 W
  • AptX support
    This soundbar supports aptX, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aptx
    2 vs 1
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    FLAC, MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • RCA analog input
    This soundbar has RCA analog input, the average soundbar does not.
  • More firmware update options
    This soundbar offers more firmware update options than the average soundbar (app-based vs USB).
    app-based vs USB
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2 vs 2.1
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • Less up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a less up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • 95 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (162 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    162 mm vs 67 mm
  • 3 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (1 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    1 vs 4
  • 8x more expensive
    DALI Kubik One is more expensive than the average soundbar (£880 vs £110).
    £880 vs £110
  • 17.9% worse value for money
    DALI Kubik One has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.45 vs 7.6).
    6.45 vs 7.6
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2 vs 2.1
  • 3 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (1 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    1 vs 4
  • 7 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2014 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    November 2014
    2014 vs 2021
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • Less up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a less up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • 95 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (162 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    162 mm vs 67 mm
  • 7,600 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (9,600 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    9,600 g vs 2,000 g
  • 217 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (980 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    980 mm vs 763 mm
  • Less premium build materials
    This soundbar has a less premium build than the average soundbar (aluminum vs plastic).
    aluminum vs plastic
  • 16 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (102 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    102 mm vs 86 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
11/12/2014
Month-long test · Music and TV
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a well-built, eye-catching bar with balanced sound for music and TV, but its remote is poor and laptop Bluetooth can buzz.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
01/01/2015
Hands-on review · Films and music
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a stylish stereo bar with open, punchy sound for films and music, though a subwoofer would deepen film bass.
9.0
oxgadgets.com
≈ estimated
31/01/2016
Listening test · Detail and clarity
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a detailed, clear bar that suits music lovers and movie fans, though its treble can feel bright on some tracks.
10
whathifi.com
✓ explicit
08/10/2018
Expert review · Film and music
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a wide-sounding soundbar with clear voices and punchy bass that suits films and music equally well.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
30/10/2018
Review · Sound and connections
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a stylish bar with excellent mids and treble, but the lack of HDMI, surround or subwoofer makes it hard to recommend over rivals.
6.0
audioguru.com
✓ explicit
04/01/2023
Review · Design and sound
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a flexible bar with excellent mids and accurate bass, but it lacks a subwoofer, surround and HDMI.
9.0
gadgetsboy.co.uk
≈ estimated
28/06/2016
Hands-on review · Soundbar
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a solid, premium-feeling Bluetooth soundbar that sounds good with TV and music, but it has no HDMI and its paint scratches easily.
9.0
audiovision.de
≈ estimated
20/11/2015
Review · Neutral sound and build
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a neutral, punchy bar with forceful dialogue and smooth highs, though its directional sound leaves side seats quieter.
10
lite-magazin.de
✓ explicit
05/08/2016
Review · Hi-Fi soundbar
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a detailed Hi-Fi soundbar with spatial sound and strong bass, but its deep sub-bass falls short in very large rooms.
8.0
connect-living.de
✓ explicit
27/07/2017
Listening test · Subwoofer-free soundbar
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a sleek aluminium soundbar with punchy, deep bass, but it lacks HDMI and a display.
9.0
radioclassique.fr
≈ estimated
23/04/2015
Music listening test · Stereo imaging
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a single bar that, eyes closed, sounds like a pair of conventional speakers, with accurate timbres.
7.5
on-mag.fr
✓ explicit
16/11/2016
Listening test · Soundbar
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a clean, stereo-only soundbar with a solid build, but it lacks the energy of Dali's smaller speakers and sounds best with a subwoofer.
7.0
lydogbillede.dk
✓ explicit
21/11/2016
Listening test · Stereo speaker bar
Verdict
The DALI Kubik One is a stylish speaker that blends into a living room, with solid bass and rhythm but muted treble and no built-in streaming.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about DALI Kubik One

  • Exceptional audio quality with detailed, natural midrange and clear dialogue
  • Premium aluminium build and stylish aesthetic with various interchangeable grille colours
  • Equally capable performance for both high-fidelity music and movie soundtracks
  • Flexible connectivity including aptX Bluetooth, two optical inputs, and a micro USB DAC
  • Surprisingly deep and well-controlled bass for an all-in-one unit without a separate subwoofer
  • Support for high-resolution audio files up to 24-bit/96kHz

What customers don't like about DALI Kubik One

  • Lack of HDMI ports (no ARC/eARC support), which limits integration with modern TV setups
  • Substandard, small 'blister-button' remote control that feels budget compared to the unit
  • Relatively tall profile (16cm) that may block the bottom of many TV screens
  • No built-in surround sound processing or support for Dolby Atmos/DTS:X
  • Reported issues with Bluetooth stability when connected to laptops, leading to loud buzzing or distortion
  • High price point compared to rivals that include dedicated subwoofers or more advanced features

Verdict

The DALI Kubik One is a premium, all-in-one stereo soundbar housed in a single-piece extruded aluminium chassis and powered by a 100W (4 x 25W RMS) Class D amplifier. It features two 5.25-inch wood fibre cone mid/bass drivers and two 1-inch soft textile dome tweeters, delivering a wide frequency range of 48–22,000 Hz and high-resolution audio support up to 24-bit/96kHz. Key pros include its exceptional hi-fi sound quality, audiophile-grade build, and flexible connectivity options such as aptX Bluetooth, two optical inputs, micro USB, and a dedicated subwoofer output. However, its notable cons include the lack of HDMI ports, absence of built-in surround sound processing, and a relatively tall 16.2cm height that may obstruct some TV screens.

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