DALI Announces Trio of Epikore Loudspeakers

Posted on 2nd October, 2024

DALI Announces Trio of Epikore Loudspeakers

DALI expands its high-end Epikore loudspeaker range with three new models joining the €39,998 Epikore 11 floorstanders.

DALI's high-end Epikore line now includes the Epikore 3 standmounter along with its dedicated stand, the slim Epikore 7 floorstanders and the larger Epikore 9. Like the Epikore 11 before them, the new Epikore models benefit from trickle-down technology initially developed for the company's flagship Kore towers.

DALI EPIKORE 3, 7 and 9

Kicking off with the new Epikore 3 three-way standmounter, this reasonably compact design measures 47x25x42cm (HxWxD) and, like the rest of the Epikore line, shares the same Evo-K tweeter module as used on the range-topping Kore consisting of a 35mm low-loss soft dome tweeter below a 10x55mm planar magnetic tweeter that crossover at 12.5kHz

DALI EPIKORE 3

DALI states that this arrangement enables them to get the best of both worlds of wide dispersion characteristics and crystal-clear high frequencies while allowing both dome and planar magnetic tweeters to work in their comfort zone.

DALI EVO-K

The Epikore 3's rear-ported 18cm mid/bass unit handles frequencies below 2.8kHz and uses DALI's signature red paper and wood fibre Clarity cone. This mid/bass unit is also featured on the 112cm tall Epikore 7 tower, though the 7 gets a brace of them to deliver greater bass power and fully utilise the larger cabinet volume.

DALI EPIKORE 7

Both speakers have a nominal impedance of 6 ohms, with the standmounter being 3dB less sensitive at 85 dB/W/m. However, this should not unduly worry any amplifiers sharing the speakers' price range.

DALI EPIKORE 9

Meanwhile, the 131cm tall Epikore 9 floorstanders feature a four-way design and partner its Evo-K twin tweeter module with a dedicated 16.5cm midrange and a pair of 20cm bass units.

DALI SMC-KORE Crossover

The midrange and bass drive units on the Epikore 9 also use DALI's paper and wood fibre Clarity Cone diaphragms and powerful SMC Gen-2  magnet systems, which are utilised across the entire Epikore range.

DALI SMC Gen-2 magnet system

This is designed to give low distortion, responsive dynamics and high power handling. The Epikore 9's crossover points are 400Hz, 3.1kHz and 12.5kHz, while impedance is rated at 4 ohms and sensitivity is claimed to be 88 dB/W/m.

DALI KORE and EPIKORE RANGE

The new Dali Epikore 3 (€9,999) and stand (€1,999), Epikore 7 (€19,999), and Epikore 9 (€29,999) speakers are on sale now and available in three high-gloss finish options: black, walnut, and maroon.

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    Jay Garrett

    StereoNET’s resident rock star, bass player, and gadget junkie. His passion for gadgets and Hi-Fi is second only to being a touring musician.

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