Many buyers are sure that it is easy to choose acoustics for home or office in the inexpensive segment. But, having become acquainted with the assortment on the market, users realize that everything is not as simple as it seems.
The focus of this article is the Dialog W 3000 acoustics. The reader is invited to get acquainted with the review of the speakers, find out the technical characteristics and reviews of the owners.
The buyer has the right to know that the product is presented on the domestic market by the Russian company Dialog. It is under its own trademark that the manufacturer sells these acoustics in the countries of the post-Soviet space, including partially the European market. As for production, everything is rather complicated here: production is carried out at the factories of friendly China. Naturally, quality control is carried out both at the plant and in each representative office of the Dialog company. Here the user can be sure: retail marriage is not allowed.
Form factor and its features
It's better to start with the fact that the acoustics in question is classified as a 2.1 system. This means that two stereo speakers come with one low-frequency speaker, called a subwoofer. Theform factor is considered the most acceptable for both office use and residential installations. However, for such systems, there are also a number of requirements that the future owner is guided by, who has looked after the same Dialog 2.1 W 3000 for himself:
- material for the speaker cabinet and subwoofer (MDF or wood is a priority);
- frequency range (20-20,000Hz);
- convenient control;
- the presence of a phase inverter;
- additional functionality.
Such requirements may seem strange to many readers, because we are talking about a budget product, the price of which does not exceed 4000 rubles, but even in this segment there is already a struggle among manufacturers who go to any lengths for the sake of customers.
Product introduction and first impressions
A huge wood-colored cardboard box is unlikely to surprise the buyer with anything. Dialog W 3000 speakers belong to the budget class, so you can understand the manufacturer's prudence. However, one should not think that the factory did not pay attention to protecting the acoustics from shocks during transportation. With this, everything is in order, because in addition to the speakers, the user will find many foam plates in the box.
As for the equipment, it is minimal: instructions for connection and cables for connection. The user will not be able to find any extra waste paper in the form of advertising brochures or quality certificates for an electronic device in the package. In general, impressions about the product at the initial stage of acquaintancepositive. Speakers without physical damage are equipped with all the necessary interface cables.
The right approach to the buyer
On the market, the user can meet several modifications of the device, which differ only in color. So, you can choose speakers steel, black or cherry. Even experts believe that this is the right approach to a potential buyer from the manufacturer. After all, the Dialog W 3000 acoustics, the photo of which can be seen in our article, is easy to choose even before buying directly to the design of the furniture in the room. And this fact is no less important for both office and living rooms.
Taking this opportunity, I would like to note the fact that the color of the speakers does not affect the sound quality. For some unknown reason, many buyers believe that the body of the device is still wooden and “walnut” sounds better than “oak” and “cherry”. In fact, the material MDF (sawdust pressed at high temperature with glue) is used for all acoustics the same. And only the paint that covers the speaker cabinet during production is responsible for the color.
Look and build quality
The speaker system Dialog W 3000 is completely made of wood, or rather MDF, but this does not play a special role for buyers who decide to purchase a good set in the budget class. The main thing is that there are no plastic elements. As for the appearance, it is quite presentable - speakers can be placed even in the most prominent place in any room, and they will look like decorative elements. By the way, neither the speakers norThe subwoofer does not have any stand in the form of legs. Accordingly, acoustics can be installed both vertically and horizontally, which is very convenient.
But users have questions about the build quality, at least in the reviews of the owners there is a negative about some elements of the product. There are no questions about the wooden case - the gluing of MDF plates is of high quality, but some elements of the speakers have visible defects. For example, there are burrs on the metal base of the speaker, and the power button is hard to press due to skew.
Declared Specifications
You can't even look at the total peak power. Most users already understand acoustics and understand what it is and how such small speakers can deliver 1 kilowatt of power. The potential buyer is only interested in RMS power. Speakers Dialog W 3000 Black (and other colors) are capable of delivering a total of no more than 55 watts. It's quite acceptable for such a system, given that the subwoofer power is 25 watts, and the satellites output 15 watts per channel.
The manufacturer does not hide the frequency range, but rather, on the contrary, advertises it. True, for a budget-class device, such data looks very suspicious, because only high-quality speakers can demonstrate 20-18,000 Hz. It is worth noting that the subwoofer is given a range of 20-250 Hz, and satellites - 100-18,000 Hz. The manufacturer also announced the presence of magnetic shielding.
Control panel
What the Dialog W 3000 Cherry speakers (as well as other shades) really lack is a wireless remote control. As practice shows, it is this accessory that is most in demand among most users, judging by their reviews. And it doesn't matter how many functions the remote performs, even if we are talking about one power button and three knobs.
In the budget device, as well as in more expensive products, an amplifier power supply protection system is implemented. The manufacturer installed a power supply toggle switch on the back of the subwoofer. It is he who turns on the amplifier, or rather supplies power to the control board. On the front of the subwoofer there is a large volume control and two small controls for controlling frequencies.
In terms of comfort, the Dialog W 3000 speakers have a very convenient volume control. With it, it's really easy to find an acceptable sound. But frequency regulators, on the contrary, cause indignation among many owners.
Performance
Although large and heavy speakers are positioned as a speaker system for home and office, however, many users, judging by their feedback, have a lot of questions to the manufacturer regarding convenience. Satellites are not designed for wall mounting. This is evidenced not only by the absence of slots for the mounting bracket, but also by the power button, which is located on the back wall of the Dialog W 3000 speakers. Cable connections are also made only to the rear panel of the acoustics.
When it comes to amenities, user opinions differ here. For most owners, the power supply built into the subwoofer cabinet is indeed a lifesaver that frees up a lot of free space on the desktop. On the other hand, a power supply element in the form of a transformer close to the subwoofer negatively affects the sound quality, distorting it.
Covered Opportunities
The elegant plastic grille on the satellites not only protects the two Dialog W 3000 speakers from dust, but also from the owner's eyes. Not every user with a little knowledge of acoustics will be pleased to know that the speaker cones are made of paper. This fact makes many owners think that such speakers are not just in the budget segment.
By the way, lovers of order and cleanliness, who move around the room with a wet rag to eliminate dust, should be extremely careful when wiping the diffusers: it is very easy to damage them. Also, experts recommend not disassembling glued speakers unnecessarily. It is easy to disrupt their performance, but it is problematic to restore them without the appropriate experience.
Sound quality
In fact, all acoustics are bought for listening to music. This is no secret to anyone, so it's time to move on to testing the Dialog W 3000-2 system. It's better to start with the fact that this speaker system is universal and is not tied directly to a sound card, as it is implemented in the products of Sven, Creative, Microlab and other equally well-knownbrands. This is a plus for all users who do not have an expensive Hi-End device at hand to play music.
So, subwoofer. The woofer copes with the declared frequency range, however, even at medium volume settings, the device makes the table on which it is installed vibrate. There is only one conclusion: if the user plans to listen to loud music, the subwoofer should only be on the floor (on a carpet or laminate).
But the device's satellites sound implausible. Mid frequencies are not audible at all, and the highest threshold of the range is only 16,800 Hz. Everything else is an unpleasant noise.
Slight movement of the hand
This is not all the information we would like to share about the Dialog W 3000 speakers. The review continues. Many enthusiasts noted that it is quite possible to achieve better playback quality even at home. As the practice of using Hi-Fi systems and 5.1 format acoustics shows, mid-frequency and high-frequency speakers should not be placed near the user, but try to move away a few meters, placing them at ear level.
Yes, to fulfill such wishes, you need a place to install satellites, you also need to solve the problem with a short cable. However, such a solution is worth the user's attention. As for the subwoofer, nothing depends on the user here - the length of the low-frequency waves will not change, no matter where this huge speaker is located. Logically, a subwoofer is betterput where it simply will not interfere with the user. Naturally, we are talking only about floor installation.
Working on bugs
About the Dialog W 3000 speakers, user reviews begin with a suggestion to replace the speakers built into the satellites with something more interesting. In fact, there is no difference what speakers the owner will install, the main thing is that they are suitable in terms of power and have decent quality. It is worth noting that such a substitution will be heard immediately, the sound of acoustic reproduction will become different.
But it's better not to touch the subwoofer speaker, it works great and does not cause resentment from users. Unless the removal of the transformer outside the housing of the low-frequency speaker is regarded positively by the majority of owners who have already noticed that the first 15 minutes after turning on the transformer is a little buzzing.
Originality and convenience
The power indicator looks quite attractive from the side - the blue laser is able to illuminate even a small room at night. However, owners of Dialog W 3000 Black acoustics quickly get bored with this decor (the same applies to other colors), and they start looking for ways to get rid of bright indications.
There are a lot of options for solving the problem, and all of them depend only on the desire of the user. The easiest way is to paint over the LED. You can do this with dark nail polish or a marker. Glow at night will stop, but during the day the owner will contemplate the spoiled appearance of the speakers.
You should not rush to close the LED with a sticker either: the power indicator is still a guarantee of safety, especially if there are small children in the house. It's better, using a soldering iron, to install a less bright LED that will not interfere with the user with its bright glow.
Liquidation of all restrictions
To an ordinary undemanding user who plans to install Dialog W 3000 speakers on his desktop, the connection characteristics of the device will seem acceptable. After all, you only need to connect the satellites to the subwoofer with an audio cable and connect the base to the computer. It would seem that there are no problems. However, these same cables hide a lot of inconvenience.
Firstly, the RCA connector is used for interface cables, which is referred to by experts as "tulip". Naturally, the cable itself has a fixed length, which does not satisfy most users, judging by their reviews. That is, due to the greed of the manufacturer, the user does not receive the proper convenience.
There is only one way to fix the problem. Buy a cable of the right length and connect the speakers correctly. Alternatively, you can use a soldering iron to build up the wire, but most experts do not recommend doing this, because changing the cable cross-section can have a bad effect on the sound quality.
Problem Amplifier
Like any other computer equipment, the speaker system is prone to failure. In this article, the reader is invited to get acquainted with the basic problems that Dialog W 3000 may have. Faults primarily occur in the operation of the amplifier. The reason for this is poor-quality parts that the manufacturer installed at the factory, trying to reduce the cost of their products on the market.
Cheap capacitors often fail. They simply puff up. It is noteworthy that the speakers continue to work, however, the user will constantly hear a strange noise in the subwoofer even at low volume.
Also Dialog W 3000 is buzzing due to the failure of the diode bridge. One of the 4 diodes burns out, and the amplifier begins to strongly distort the sound. In this case, the interference affects not only the subwoofer, but also the satellites, which begin to emit a high-frequency hum.
Speaker problems
All users should not forget that any electronics, be it a TV, printer or speakers, is simply not designed to work in a humid environment. As mentioned earlier, the speaker cones are made of cardboard, which means they can quickly absorb moisture. Of course, the core of the speaker will not vomit due to high volume, but the playback quality will noticeably decrease with the Dialog W 3000 speakers. This kind of malfunction is solved in just one way. Acoustics should be installed in a dry, ventilated room.
Also, music lovers need to deal with loudspeaker dust, especially if there are pets in the room. Speakers, like vacuum cleaners, quickly attract debris and dust, and, accordingly, become clogged. Loud music lovers are not recommended to install satellites on the subwoofer, because due to the interference of the low-frequency speakermid frequencies may be distorted.
Negative user reviews
The most interesting thing is that negative reviews are not so easy to find in the Dialog W 3000 columns. Many users believe that it is impossible to complain about such an inexpensive product. Indeed, initially, when purchasing a device worth 4,000 rubles, a potential buyer a priori agrees to minor flaws that will certainly affect ease of use. The same short audio cable or a strange paper cone is a small thing that owners turn a blind eye to.
But what about the rumble? In fact, due to low-quality components on the amplifier, all competitor products that are presented in the budget class have similar problems. There are several solutions to problems here: correct errors in work as they appear or buy expensive acoustics.
Speaker benefits
Convenience, compactness and design are the main criteria that users who do not understand sound quality at all are guided by. These people were simply lucky to buy Dialog W 3000 speakers, because in addition to their wishes, they received quite high-quality and inexpensive acoustics. But more, in fact, nothing is needed.
On the subject of quality, it is worth noting that most owners appreciated the performance of the woofer. Even at maximum volume, it does not choke or wheeze, but demonstrates very deep bass. This is really a good indicator, because it is the subwooferdestined to stretch the sound of the entire composition when playing music. But you should not get carried away with the upper frequencies, since the tweeters do not cope with the task. High-frequency speakers not only reduce the sound range, but also can reduce the quality of playback.
Use area
Naturally, a potential buyer may have questions about the use of this acoustics in everyday life. An interesting fact is that the Dialog W 3000 speakers cannot be recommended to all users in a row. For example, people who want to connect this device to a TV or plasma will not be able to mount the speakers on the wall due to the fact that the manufacturer simply did not provide this functionality. These speakers are not suitable for gyms that are poorly ventilated: high humidity will simply destroy them.
But for owners of apartments and houses who want to buy inexpensive acoustics for multimedia and entertainment, the product will be interesting, the main thing is not to forget that the subwoofer should only stand on the floor. Accordingly, no one bothers to purchase speakers in the office for sharing professional use and entertainment.
In conclusion
It cannot be said that Dialog W 3000 acoustics can be safely called the best choice of a potential buyer in the budget class. These are regular 2.1 form factor speakers. Yes, they are cheap and look beautiful, but along with such advantages, there are a number of disadvantages that the user will have to face during operation. The main thing here is to find a compromise between the need,quality and price. After all, it is these three factors that determine the feasibility of a purchase.
