Audioengine HDP6 vs Dali Zensor 3

[estebanloquera]

Hi! I am looking to buy a pair of speakers and cant seem to find a comparison between these two, which I find interesting. I have a second hand NAD T-743 that I have never used and am looking to slowly build a surround system. I have no experience with HI-FI whatsoever, so I would be very greatful for your opinions. My budget limit would be the Dali Zensor 3 pair.
Thanks in Advance!

 

[americanaudiophile]

Since Audioengine is most well known for budget powered speakers I would guess that the Dali would be better. Not knowing what other brands you have available I would suggest Paradigm, B&W, and Elac as other options in the same price range. Speakers are a matter of individual taste so listening to them would be great if you could find a place to do that. Most high end shops will have new and used speakers in that price range so may give you other options.
It is important that you get the center channel that is voiced to match the speakers you are buying now. The surround speakers are least important so almost anything will be OK. The subwoofer will affect the quality of sound quite a bit but doesn't have to be from the same company.